Tyre survey presents ‘golden opportunity’
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 […]
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Motorists will fail MOT before changing tyres
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 […]
Safety warnings over sat navs
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 […]
Jeeps USB security update criticised
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 […]
UK motorists risking lives
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 […]
Consumers concerned with driverless car safety
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 […]
Land Rover develop see-through trailer
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 […]
Dangerous tyre sales leads to convictions
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 […]
Government pledge to tackle road signs
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 […]
Don’t use your mobile when driving
In the run up to the Bank holiday weekend, Brake, the road safety charity, is urging friends and family not to put loved ones’ lives at risk by talking to […]
15% of MoT verdicts incorrect
New research conducted by Auto Express has revealed that a high number of MoT test results are wrong. The results state that one in seven MoT tests carried out were wrong, […]
27,000 uninsured cars seized this year
New analysis by Churchill Car Insurance reveals at least 27,688 cars have been seized by UK police forces in 2015 because the vehicle was uninsured. London is the uninsured vehicle […]
