Autos

‘Serious concerns!’ Drivers warned as millions set to avoid MOT test despite huge fines New data from Halfords has shown that four in 10 British motorists say they have concerns about, or definitely won’t be able to, afford their next MOT test. A further 17 percent are not sure whether or not they will be able to, as the cost ...

Furious drivers ‘getting fleeced again’ as E10 petrol switch attacked – ‘inferior fuel’ E10 petrol is already widely used around the world, including across Europe, the US and Australia, with Northern Ireland welcoming it to forecourts earlier this month. It has also been the reference fuel against which new cars are tested for emissions and performance since 2016. Despite this, ...

Over half of motorists holding onto cars older than 10 years old due to cost of living However, running an older car has, in some cases, caused some motorists financial anguish, with 10 percent claiming some repair bills have run into the thousands. Nearly one in 10 aren’t sure how much their ageing car has set them back – while ...

Elderly drivers should face ‘more frequent’ driving licence renewals Despite the calls, there are no official Government plans to go through with any proposals as of yet. With that in mind, Express.co.uk spoke to an expert about what he thinks would be the best solution to the problem.  Tom Hixon, Head of Instructor Support at Bill Plant Driving School, said ...

Millions of drivers at risk of being slapped with £50 fine simply for driving in the rain New research has found that only half of British drivers slow down while driving in heavy rain, meaning almost 20 million motorists don’t. As a result of this, one in eight drivers has admitted to having had some sort of accident in wet ...

‘Eyesight gets worse!’ Autumn and winter could be ‘more dangerous’ for elderly drivers There has been plenty of debate surrounding elderly drivers and their ability to drive safely. Motorists and experts are fairly divided with some saying that age is not the biggest factor when it comes to safe driving. Others, however, disagree and argue that a maximum driving age ...

‘Stay alert!’ Drivers warned of massive £801 fine simply for clearing frost from their car If someone’s car is broken into or stolen with the keys in the ignition, their insurance claim could be rejected. Julie Daniels, car insurance expert at Comparethemarket, said it was essential that drivers stick to the rules of the road all year round. She added: ...

Calls for 22 percent of new cars to be zero emission EVs by 2024 – ‘benefits are visible’ Battery manufacturers Britishvolt, alongside Ford, PodPoint, FairCharge and others, have written a letter to the Government calling for radical change to achieve net zero transport goals. The letter, which was written to Business Secretary Grant Shapps and Transport Secretary Mark Harper, demands ...

Woman ‘surprised at abuse’ as she works with speed camera van crew A woman who became a speed camera van operator for the day was astonished at the level of abuse employees suffered. Reporter Emily Johnson wanted “to become more clued up on the secrets behind speed vans” and discovered that staff aim to give “roadside education” to drivers rather ...

Petrol and diesel prices putting people off from driving despite ‘appetite’ for EVs “Rising fuel and electricity prices have put yet another strain on people’s finances as we head into the winter months.    “Despite this, it’s encouraging that the appetite for electric vehicles remains and those who can make the transition are making an important contribution towards the UK’s ...