Dyfed-Powis Police tested 1,600 fewer motorists in summertime breath tests. But its targetted approach based on intelligence gathering resulted in a rise to 5.9% positive results of the 4,600 done, about half the number administered in 2016, while Gwent Police found 39% were positive. Transport is Europe’s biggest polluter, says an environmental group. But its not only road vehicles which … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Keep calm and stay Welsh
Welsh drivers are least likely to argue with a passenger, says Black Horse. Unsociable Brits prefer to drive on their own instead of with others according to new research from car finance specialist Black Horse. Four in ten drivers would rather take a solo spin than enjoy company in the car and only slightly over one in ten (12%) prefer to drive with others. Scots are the most unsociable … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 November
BMW is considering whether it needs to recall models in the UK after a million were found with potential fire risks in the US. There are two issues being investigated, one on 3 Series models and the other more widespread and affected models are being examined. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has answered the changing requirements of today’s car buyers with the launch of its highly flexible … [Read more...]
Insurers set out criteria for covering ‘automated cars’
As the reality of automated vehicles on UK roads draws nearer, insurers are answering a question which continues to challenge the automotive industry; exactly what should a vehicle be capable of doing to deserve the title “Automated”? To meet the Automated and Electric Vehicle Bill’s definition of an automated vehicle, UK insurers are today setting out minimum criteria for a vehicle’s automated … [Read more...]
Beware of “bargains” as sales slow and prices drop
Holidays are over and forecourts are full of pre-owned cars which have been traded in to get the latest “67” plate. For lots of us, now is the time we think about trading up to a newer model, says Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart head of technical policy. However, today’s high-tech cars can be concealing wallet-crunching problems unknown on previous generations of motors. Fortunately, you … [Read more...]
Cash-choice users should be cause for concern
Drivers who take a cash option instead of a company car from their employer are often not being considered with the same level of thoroughness as company car drivers when it comes to risk management, says Arval. Cash takers can potentially fall off the radar when it comes to safety, even though there are frequently high mileage and other increased risk groups among their number, said Shaun … [Read more...]
Car makers sign up to cyber-security protocol
In order to mitigate the risks of cyberattacks that come with the ever-increasing connectivity of motor vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association published six key principles of automobile cybersecurity, which all its members endorse. “The digital world offers unprecedented opportunities,” stated ACEA Secretary General, Erik Jonnaert. “Nevertheless, opportunity comes with … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 November
Congestion on the UK’s major roads which carry two-thirds of all traffic has increased in the last year according to more than half of the motorists surveyed for the 2017 RAC Report on Motoring . Fifty-six per cent of the 1,727 drivers questioned for the annual study said they believe traffic has got worse on motorways, high-speed dual carriageways and A-roads – a worrying finding considering … [Read more...]
Pothole problems are deep in Wales
Pothole problems on Welsh roads are deeper than they look. Wales based insurer Confued.com made a Freedom of Information request to leading councils in the area and came up with some road shocks. a total of 20,378 potholes were reported to the region’s councils in 2016. Each local authority was asked for the minimum depth of a road defect to be considered a pothole, and this figure was … [Read more...]
After a crunch, stay calm
Road casualties have risen in the last year according to the latest government statistics but fortunately not all accidents mean someone is hurt. So what do you do when you have a prang with another vehicle and the only damage is to your car? Is it necessary to call the Police? What information do you need to gather for an insurance claim? Smartdriverclub, the connected car and insurance … [Read more...]
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