“The new car market remained stable in January, with a small decline of -1.6%, supported by increases in private demand and sales of alternative fuel vehicles”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK commenting on … Continue reading
As new figures from Which?[1] reveal that four of the five best selling models in the UK are susceptible to keyless theft, TRACKER reports that 88% of all stolen vehicles it recovered in 2018 were stolen without using the owner’s keys – confirming that keyless theft is not just a threat, … Continue reading
By the time the Electric Nation project ended in December 2018 data had been collected from more than 140,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging events. Analysis suggests that there is likely to be sufficient flexibility to manage charging away from peak electricity demand periods. Initial findings show that on average, vehicles … Continue reading
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist says older drivers can stay safer for longer by reflecting on their driving and being honest about tasks they may find more difficult. Support from family members can be very helpful, as long as any tricky conversations with a senior driver are … Continue reading
New mycarcheck survey shows half of all used buyers encounter phishing With recent Home Office figures revealing a near 50% increase in vehicle thefts over the last five years (up from 75,308 in 2013-14 to 111,999 in 2017-18), a new mycarcheck survey highlights the shocking extent of online phishing scams. … Continue reading
With three in ten people reporting they’ve been involved in a physical altercation or at least threatened in the last year, it seems road safety isn’t the only issue we need to worry about when we leave the house. Recent research has revealed that half of road users (53%) – … Continue reading
We have all come across road rage at some point in our driving lives. When it happens, it can leave you feeling intimidated and scared. But with a bit of planning you can prevent the situation altogether as no one sets off on a journey intending to have an argument … Continue reading
The UK’s new car market has started the year with a decline, with diesel sales, in particular, taking the volume into negative territory. Sales in January were down by 1.6% compared to the same month last year according to the latest SMMT figures. A total of 161,013 new cars were registered … Continue reading