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Pothole problem resurfaces
- 17/10/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorists are now 2.5 times more likely to suffer a pothole breakdown than 12 months ago. This is according to figures from the RAC. While the total number of pothole-related breakdowns, such as damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels, attended by RAC patrols in the third quarter [...] -
New appointments
- 17/10/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Electronic vehicle health check provider autoVHC has announced three new appointments as part of its recent expansion, following the company’s acquisition by Snap-on Business Solutions. Kevin Davidson, Sandip Badhan and Robin Usherwood have all joined autoVHC as EMEA sales director, project manager and senior [...] -
Car insurance rises again
- 17/10/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Car insurance premiums rose again in the third quarter of 2018. According to Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, in association with Willis Towers Watson, comprehensive car insurance premiums increased by an average of one per cent. This small increase brings an end to the series of decreases across four [...] -
Green movement
- 17/10/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The shift away from diesel has more drivers planning to choose an eco-friendly car than ever before, with nearly a quarter (22%) claiming they are ready to make the switch, according to new research by AA Cars. The AA-Populus poll of over 20,000 drivers shows that this would be a dramatic increase from the two per [...] -
Warning of no-deal Brexit impact
- 17/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Ahead of the Brexit summit, Europe’s auto manufacturers and suppliers have come together to issue a warning on the potentially far-reaching impacts of a no-deal scenario on their sector. Automobile production plants receive and fit millions of parts into vehicles every day. All manufacturers rely on [...] -
Slippery roads cause 5,495 accidents
- 16/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
As winter approaches, government figures show that slippery roads were one of the biggest factors for car crashes last year. Yet many of these accidents might have been avoided if the driver had been on a skid pan experience, advises www.trackdays.co.uk. Information obtained by www.trackdays.co.uk from the [...] -
EV servicing costs
- 16/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A new study from cap hpi shows on average service and maintenance costs are 23% lower for electric vehicles than petrol vehicles over three years and 60,000 miles. The gap widens for smaller vehicles. A Renault Zoe will cost £1,100 to maintain over three years while a Vauxhall Corsa 1.0T 90 Design costs £1,497, [...] -
Autogas supports Green GB Week
- 16/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Autogas Limited is lending its support to Green GB Week. Organised by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the campaign aims to celebrate the progress made in tackling climate change in the last 10 years and raise awareness about the opportunities of further clean growth over the next [...] -
Follow the signs
- 16/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A survey conducted by IAM RoadSmart found that many drivers have a real lack of awareness of the rules of the road, putting themselves and others in danger. More than 50% admitted their road knowledge was so poor and didn’t recognise the roundabout sign. More than two-thirds of drivers admitted they had no [...] -
VW appoints Eric Felber
- 16/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Eric Felber is to become the new head of communications for the Volkswagen commercial vehicles brand as of 1 November 2018. He will report directly to the chairman of the board of management, Dr Thomas Sedran. He succeeds Dr Günther Scherelis, who is taking responsibility as spokesperson for environmental affairs [...]