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Britain’s most dangerous roads revealed
- 15/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A new report published by the Road Safety Foundation finds that Britain loses 2% of GDP in road crashes and that half of all Britain's road deaths are concentrated on just 10% of roads - the motorways and 'A' roads outside urban cores. The annual report maps the risks on the network where so much social and [...] -
Tyre survey presents ‘golden opportunity’
- 10/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Having produced startling results from the first phase, TyreSafe is asking all tyre replacement service outlets to support an even larger and more comprehensive second round of its survey of tyres at the point of replacement. Once again being conducted in partnership with Highways England, the survey aims to build [...] -
Motorists will fail MOT before changing tyres
- 08/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
New research from Kwik Fit reveals that 3.6 million motorists wait until MOT failure before changing their tyres. Kwik Fit warns that not only can illegal tyres leave motorists risking three penalty points and £2,500 in fines, but even more importantly, can seriously compromise their vehicle’s safety and [...] -
Safety warnings over sat navs
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Road safety campaigners have warned about the dangers of drivers being over dependent on satellite navigation technology, after the number of drivers using the devices overtook those who do not for the first time. Motorists who choose to get by without a sat nav are now in the minority, the Department for [...] -
Jeeps USB security update criticised
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Fiat Chrysler has started distributing a software patch for millions of vehicles, via a USB stick sent in the post. In July, two hackers revealed they had been able to take control of a Jeep Cherokee via its internet-connected entertainment system. The car firm has been criticised by security experts who say [...] -
UK motorists risking lives
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Motorists in the UK are wasting £246 million a year on fuel and putting lives at risk by driving on dangerously under inflated tyres, according to Michelin. The tyre manufacturer analysed results from more than 23,000 cars in the UK and found that 37 per cent had at least one tyre classed as either 'dangerously [...] -
Consumers concerned with driverless car safety
- 01/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
With the arrival of autonomous cars looming, OSV Ltd, a vehicle leasing company surveyed around 500 people in the UK to find out exactly what was concerning them most when it comes to driverless cars. The results from the survey carried out by OSV Ltd were overwhelming! 72% of the UK population admitted that they [...] -
Land Rover develop see-through trailer
- 01/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Land Rover is developing a see-through trailer concept that would completely remove the blind spot created when towing a caravan or trailer. This transparent view would allow the driver to clearly see vehicles coming up behind and help driver confidence by improving visibility whilst manoeuvring. The prototype [...] -
Dangerous tyre sales leads to convictions
- 01/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The sale of dangerous tyres to unsuspecting motorists has led to the conviction of six retailers of part worn tyres from the Brent and Harrow area of London within the space of a week. Top Tyres & Auto Parts Ltd (Wembley); Whitchurch Road Tyres (Harrow); Pinner Road Tyres Ltd (Harrow); Quick Car Repairs Ltd [...] -
Government pledge to tackle road signs
- 28/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Government have pledged to remove unnecessary traffic signs and restore common sense to road safety. Ministers warned that useless signs waste money and put drivers in danger. In a document issued by the Department for Transport, proposals have been made that some temporary signs are given a remove-by date, [...]