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The upcoming bank holiday could see major delays on UK roads as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’.
Tuesday 20th August 2024
Research by the RAC indicates 19 million trips by car will be made across the long weekend – the highest number on record since the motoring services specialist began recording data in 2015. Saturday 24 August is set to be the busiest on the roads with 3.7 million getaway trips… Read more
Fleet driver interest in hydrogen cars on the rise
Friday 16th August 2024
Business drivers are becoming increasingly open to hydrogen cars, a new study has indicated. More than a third (37%) of fleet drivers surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions confirmed they would consider both hydrogen and electric vehicle options when choosing their next company car, if the charging or refuelling infrastructure was… Read more
Dire road surfaces the top worry for UK drivers
Tuesday 13th August 2024
The dire road surfaces in the UK is the top motoring concern for drivers, more even than the price of insurance and fuel costs. According to research carried out by the RAC, 56% of respondents cited the condition and maintenance of roads as their number one issue – a seven per cent rise on… Read more
Used car sales grow for sixth straight quarter
Friday 9th August 2024
Used car sales in the UK grew for the sixth consecutive quarter, rising 7.2% in the second quarter of 2024 thanks partly to surging demand for electric vehicles. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), used car sales were up 131,128 compared with the same period in 2023. Transactions… Read more
New car market enjoys two years’ of growth
Tuesday 6th August 2024
The UK new car market has grown for two consecutive years after figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed 2.5% growth in July. It found that there were 147,517 new car sales last month, making it the best July since 2020. July’s growth was sustained entirely by the fleet sector,… Read more
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