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Recommendations from the Independent Review of Net Zero
Over three years ago, the UK signed a commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 into law. Since that commitment was signed, the world has experienced many challenges. For this reason, an Independent Review of Net Zero was commissioned in September 2022...
Expert Insights: These Are the Most Popular Cars to Lease
Sponsored contentGetting a new car is exciting but with so many models on the market deciding on what you want can be tricky. Plus, with factors such as price, availability and personal preference all coming into play, it can be common to be overwhelmed. To find out...
Christmas road trip ahead? Get prepared with Start Rescue
Sponsored contentIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… For many, that means packing up the car and getting on the road to visit friends and family. This year the current climate has led to a lot of us looking for ways to save on costs where we can. However, if...
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone is up and running
On 28th November, Bristol City Council introduced charges for drivers of older, more polluting vehicles to enter parts of Bristol as the city's delayed Clean Air Zone came into force. Bristol City Council estimates that the charges will affect about three in 10...
AA report compares Electric Vehicles running costs
According to a new AA report, electric vehicles can lose out to diesel cars when looking at the pence per mile cost. It found that running a diesel is cheaper for EV drivers who do not have any form of personal dedicated off-street charging. The AA EV Recharge Report...
Best motorway service stations revealed
According to the latest Motorway Services User Survey conducted by Transport Focus, most motorway service areas (MSAs) in Britain are doing a good job. The independent transport user watchdog, Transport Focus, spoke to more than 31,000 visitors at 119 motorway...
Conkers, Potholes and Pigeons
Sponsored contentIn a survey of 2,000 British car owners in September 2022, the used-car marketplace Motorway revealed the leading causes of unexpected vehicle damage outside of wear and tear or road incidents. Potholes came out top, with 55% experiencing...
Start Rescue’s Money Saving Tips for Motorists’
Sponsored contentWith the cost of living crisis, many of us are looking at ways we can cut back on costs. Whilst for many motorists, the prospect of using their vehicle less is not an option, Which? Recommended Breakdown Provider, Start Rescue has some simple...
Top 10 tips for selling your car
Sponsored contentIf you feel like you want to take charge of your car’s sale and need a little support selling, here are ten great tips that will help put you back in the driving seat.Top 10 tips for selling your carSelling your car can be a daunting and stressful...
Esso launches new 25% renewable diesel on 20 sites in the South East of England
Esso has launched a new renewable diesel in the UK. Not always known for its commitment to renewable energy, Esso claims it is the first to be launched in the UK. The Esso website claims it has been launched because “we understand that you want help to reduce the...
Educating Drivers on How to Share the Road with Self-Driving Cars
One of the UK’s leading vehicle breakdown providers, Start Rescue has given its cautious backing to the UK Government’s announcement that self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2025. Once merely a science fictional concept, the vision of self-driving cars has taken...
Many Drivers Unaware of Highway Code Changes
A number of changes were made to The Highway Code in January 2022. These changes followed a public consultation on a review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding horses. It ran from July to October 2020 and received more...
Research into Driving Offences by Younger Drivers
New research by insurance company Hastings Direct provides insight into young drivers' driving habits while shedding light on the top common driving offences in the UK. Data from between 01/01/2020 and 31/12/2021 analysing over 300,000 offences, based on freedom of...
When do the new 72 number plates come out?
Sponsored contentThe 72 plate is the reg for cars registered after the 1st of September 2022. Other cars registered this year before September will have had the 22 plate instead. The September plates are based on the last two figures of the year, plus fifty. When cars...
New Investment funds for GRIDSERVE
Infracapital, the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Plc, has invested £200 million into Buckingham-based GRIDSERVE. The funding will help expand the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company’s Sun-to-Wheel model, which combines hybrid solar farms, its...
Fuel Consumption close to pre-Covid levels
Petrol and diesel consumption was almost back to pre-Covid levels in May and June despite the high prices at the pumps. The latest figures from HMRC reveal that petrol consumption in May and June this year was just 0.3% less than in May and June 2019, and diesel...
New Car Registrations July 2022
UK new car registrations fell for the fifth consecutive month in July, with a 9.0% reduction to 112,162 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In July 2021, there were 123,296 new car registrations. According...
One in three motorists plan to sell their vehicle in the next six months because of the ULEZ expansion
Sponsored contentResearch commissioned by online used-car marketplace Motorway has revealed that one in three (36%) Londoners plan to sell their vehicle in the next six months because of the proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) extension alongside the rising cost...
Do I need breakdown cover?
Sponsored contentWith the price of pretty much everything rising right now, many of us are looking for ways we can save money on our expenditures. One cost you may be considering is whether you actually need breakdown cover for your vehicle.Do I need breakdown cover...
Hydrogen Vehicle Numbers Set to Increase
The number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally could increase dramatically over the next five years. Currently, there are around 60,000 hydrogen vehicles on the read. According to a new study, this will increase to one million by the end of 2027. The report by...
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