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UK must train 60,000 new HGV drivers a year to avoid worsening crisis
Friday 14th November 2025
The UK must train 60,000 new HGV drivers each year for the next five years to meet growing demand and replace those leaving the industry, according to new figures from the Road Haulage Association (RHA). The RHA’s latest analysis shows that 100,000 drivers have allowed their Driver Qualification Card (DQC)… Read more
Motor premiums fall for third quarter
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Motor insurance premiums in the UK have declined for a third consecutive quarter, according to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Between July and September 2025, the average premium stood at £551 – £13 lower than the previous quarter and £56 below the same period in… Read more
Autonomous vehicles a concern for 70% of drivers
Tuesday 28th October 2025
A new survey of more than 8,000 people has found that motorists in the UK and the most concerned in Europe about autonomous vehicles. The Allianz survey questioned people in six major European countries, with more than 70% of respondents in the UK admitting they had concerns about self-driving vehicles joining public roads.… Read more
ADAS – 40% of drivers say reliance on driver assistance technology has worsened standards
Thursday 16th October 2025
Reliance on in-car technology is making us worse behind the wheel, say two-fifths of drivers in new AA Driving School research. Older drivers were the least likely to think this (36% of over 65’s) and those aged 25-34 were the most likely (51%), perhaps indicating confidence in driving skills and… Read more
New-gen BMW X5 to include hydrogen-powered version
Monday 22nd September 2025
BMW has confirmed that the new X5 will include a hydrogen-powered version from 2028 as the brand commits to advancing the technology. Marking a first for the carmaker, the incoming X5 will include five drivetrain variants – battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel and hydrogen fuel cell technology. While the… Read more
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