BRITAIN’S first 15mph speed limit is on its way. The move, down from the current 20mph, will prioritise pedestrians and cyclists. Alamy The UK’s first ever 15mph speed limit is on its way in an attempt to slash traffic across the Square Mile[/caption] The hit on motorists was voted for by the City of London Corporation. Its leaders want to slash traffic
AN electric car that let in rain and was branded a potential death trap has topped a poll of the ten worst motors ever. Indian-built Reva G-Wiz was so feeble kids of 16 could drive it after a motorbike test. Peter Tarry Indian-built Reva G-Wiz was so feeble kids of 16 could drive it after a motorbike test[/caption] Auto Express said it had “crooked
MANY Brits will be doing quite a lot of driving over the bank holiday weekend so will probably need to refuel. Avoid running out of fuel and finding yourself miles from a petrol station. Some petrol stations will close for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend PA:Press Association Which petrol stations are open over Easter 2019? All motorway service areas
YOU could soon have the opportunity to drive your very own James Bond car. But you’ll have to fork out £300,007 just to get behind the wheel of one. The limited edition motor is fittingly priced at £300,007 Aston Martin has released a limited-edition DBS Superleggera to mark the anniversary of the 1969 Bond classic On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
SPORTS car fans now have the chance to design their perfect motor and see what it would look like sitting on their driveway before they buy. Porsche recently launched a virtual reality app which lets anyone bring their vehicle designs to life. Porsche’s new app lets you see what your sports car design would look like in the real world Porsche The ‘Augmented
AUTOMAKERS are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable on the road. From a six-person party bus to a car with its own bank vault, these motors will certainly catch your eye. Concept cars aren’t always a success But when it comes to functionality, they never really stood a chance of making it to the road. Automakers occasionally miss
AS MANY as 400 motorists are injured by deer-related collisions every year. And around 20 of those incidents are fatal, making it even more important drivers are aware of the very realistic hazard. Around 20 people are killed each year from crashes involving deer Getty - Contributor This time of year is the most high-risk period for crashes involving
MOTORISTS risk serious injury if they drive with a lanyard around their neck. If you’re involved in an accident, you could be struck by the lanyard at high speed or have it compressed into your body when the airbag is deployed. Police have warned drivers to remove their lanyard before driving as it can cause more severe injuries in an accident Alamy
MOTORISTS could soon face a higher chance of being caught for common traffic offences. The Transport Committee is calling for councils to be given more power to dish out fines for moving traffic violations as police resources are too stretched to enforce them. MPs want councils all over the UK to be given power to dish out fines for moving traffic
ALARMING footage of a police car being hit by a freight train has reminded motorists of the dangers of level crossings. The officer was lucky to walk away from the wreck with only minor injuries after the massive cargo train sent his large SUV tumbling onto its roof. A police officer was lucky to walk away from his wrecked SUV after being hit by a
VAN drivers “following too close” to the back of other vehicles is the cause behind hundreds of accidents every year. And as many as 10 road users are injured every week due to tailgating commercial vehicles. Drivers should always observe a ‘two second’ gap from the vehicle in front Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Department for Transport Figures show
VAN drivers “following too close” to the back of other vehicles is cause for hundreds of accidents every year. And as many as 10 road users are injured every week due to tailgating commercial vehicles. Drivers should always observe a ‘two second’ gap from the vehicle in front Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Department for Transport Figures show “following
WE’VE all got misty-eyed memories of our first snog. That girl from behind the bike sheds at school. The absolute beauty. The one that got away. There have been some lukewarm reactions because it is not the car-park hero it once was But your memory gets stuck in time. When you see her again, she’s got a kid under each arm doing the Friday big shop
DRIVERS head to Monaco for one of the most anticipated races of the season. Lewis Hamilton is leading the drivers, with Mercedes’ teammate Valtteri Bottas in second. Lewis Hamilton goes into the weekend leading the drivers standings Getty Images - Getty When is the Monaco Grand Prix? The race weekend will take place between Thursday, May 23 Sunday,
VANS are like buses – you’ll wait and wait for one to come along, then all of a sudden there are a dozen new models heading round the corner. There is also more inbreeding and questionable decision making than in an entire series of Game Of Thrones . Photo by Paddy McGrath Renault’s Master van has been tricked out[/caption] Here are some of the latest
SEVEN popular SUVs and hatchbacks have scored the top safety ratings in the most recent crash tests. The Audi e-tron, Volkswagen T-Cross, Lexus UX and Toyota RAV4 were all awarded five stars in the latest Euro NCAP ratings. The Audi e-tron is a fully electric motor with plenty of safety features The VW T-Cross outperformed all other SUVs in adult occupant
FORMULA 1 legend Niki Lauda is set to get a “grave of honour” in the world’s largest cemetery where famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven is also buried. The three-time F1 world champion passed away peacefully in Vienna on Monday – eight months after undergoing a lung transplant. Golders/Schaub-Walzer/PID Niki Lauda has been offered an honorary grave
ONE of the UK’s largest parking firms raked in almost £700,000 a year from drivers who didn’t have the correct change. And now National Car Parks claims it shouldn’t have to pay tax on the money it “fleeced” from drivers. The NCP collected £2.44million in excess payments across three years Getty - Contributor A High Court hearing involving NCP revealed
THE Monaco Grand Prix is always a favourite race weekend for fans – but there are some traditions which make it unusual. Lewis Hamilton is leading the charge going into the second European race and fans will be flocking to Monte Carlo this weekend. Excitement is building in Monaco for this weekend’s race PA:Press Association Why does the Monaco Grand
A MOTORIST is hoping to make some cash selling the ultimate souvenir of Manchester City’s historic treble title. The football fan is the owner of the “X3 MNC” number plate, which fits perfectly with the side’s recent domestic treble competition success. The football fan hopes this plate will soar in value at auction SWNS:South West News Service John