The typical car insurance premium increased by 52 per cent year-on-year in December 2023 to a steep £950, according to new research.
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How to claim for pothole damage to your car
Today is National Pothole Day, though with new figures showing further deterioration in the UK’s roads, it’s not a day that needs celebrating.
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Pothole breakdowns reach five-year high
Pothole-related breakdowns reached a five-year high in 2023, new figures show.
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Government launches crackdown on ‘disruptive’ street works
The government has announced new measures that aim to tackle street works that overrun into weekends and bank holidays.
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Five driving rules you might not know about
There are plenty of motoring rules that drivers in the UK are fully aware of. Speed limits, keeping to the left-hand side of the road and making sure everyone in a car wears a seatbelt are just three of the commonly known rules that we all abide by as motorists.
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Vauxhall introduces hybrid powertrain to Corsa
Vauxhall has opened orders for the New Corsa Hybrid, featuring 48-volt hybrid technology for improved efficiency and lower emissions compared to equivalent petrol models. Prices start from £22,890 with first deliveries commencing in March.
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Drivers say headlight glare is getting worse – survey
More than four out of five (85%) drivers affected by headlight glare say the problem is getting worse, a survey suggests.
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Classic car show cancelled due to ULEZ expansion
A classic car show in south-east London has been scrapped due to the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), its organisers have said.
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BT launches pilot to convert telecom street cabinets into EV chargers
BT is launching a trial to convert street cabinets traditionally used for broadband and phone cables into electric vehicle chargers.
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Drakeford: ‘Genuinely confused’ drivers will not be fined for breaking 20mph law
Mark Drakeford has suggested drivers will not be fined for breaching the new default 20mph speed limit in Wales if they were “genuinely confused”.
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Halving VAT on electric vehicles would ‘help all drivers buy into this future’ says industry body
The government is being urged to halve the level of VAT on new electric vehicles to promote growth in the private sector.
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Vauxhall Corsa Crowned the UK’s Best-Selling Supermini in 2023
The Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini for the third year in a row, according to the 2023 new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Government fails to hit motorway services high-power EV charger target
According to a recent report by the RAC, the government has failed to meet its target of having at least six rapid or ultra-rapid EV chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023.
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Parking your car in a garage overnight could add £54 to your insurance
Parking your car in a garage overnight could make it more expensive to insure than leaving it outside your home, new data has shown.
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Drivers Gear Up for Festive Chaos: 21 Million Christmas Getaway Trips Expected
As the festive season approaches, the nation’s roads are set to be inundated with drivers embarking on their Christmas getaways.
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Drivers Rejoice as Petrol Prices Fall to Lowest Level in Two Years
Motorists across the UK have received a welcome boost as petrol prices have fallen to their lowest level in over two years.
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Welsh Drivers Prepare for Enforcement of Controversial 20mph Speed Limits
The long-awaited enforcement of Wales’ blanket 20mph speed limit is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday 17th December 2023), much to the dismay of many drivers who have expressed their concerns about the impact of this reduction on traffic flow and road safety.
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You can drive home for Christmas in Chris Rea’s Ferrari
Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas is one of the most popular festive songs, but you could be playing it out of the speakers of the musician’s own Ferrari.
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Vauxhall Grandland now available with 48V hybrid powertrain
Vauxhall has opened orders for the Grandland Hybrid – the first model from the brand to be offered with 48-volt hybrid technology – with prices starting from £32,415 OTR and first deliveries commencing from early 2024.
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Drivers putting themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns – RAC
Most drivers put themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns, a survey suggests.
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