A high-flying caravan gave surprised tourists and Londoners a new perspective on caravanning as it was slowly craned into the sky above St Paul’s Cathedral and placed on the rooftop terrace at One New Change. It is the centrepiece of a pop-up City campsite to celebrate the boom in staycations […]
Motoring
Time for change as new drink-drive related deaths plateau for ninth consecutive year
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for new initiatives from the Government to drive down the number of drink-drive related deaths on UK roads. This follows figures released from the Department for Transport confirming yet another year of stagnation in annual drink-drive statistics, highlighting nine years of zero progress. Final estimates […]
Audi is creating a universal digital customer experience
Audi is creating an ecosystem for electric and autonomous driving. With new physical and digital offerings, the premium brand will enrich the customer experience and meet the growing needs and demands for the mobility of the future. Digitalization offers an opportunity to rethink the automobile and for that reason, it […]
Motorists urged to check tyres before setting off this bank holiday
Motorists are being encouraged to check their vehicles before setting off this August Bank Holiday. Only one in six drivers remembered to check their tyres before setting off on a long journey, according to research commissioned by National Highways (formely Highways England). Yet one in five motorway breakdowns are caused by worn or incorrectly […]
Pricing and specification announced for new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon and Estate
Prices start from £38,785 OTR for entry-level C 200 Sport Saloon, while the C 200 Sport Estate starts from £40,420 OTR Choice of four efficient engines available from launch: C 200; C 300 (Saloon only); C 220 d and C 300 d Every C-Class engine now features 48V mild hybrid […]
The New Audi RS 3: Unmatched Sportiness Suitable for Everyday Use
From 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, up to 180mph top speed, RS Torque Splitter and specific RS driving modes – the new Audi RS 3 offers driving dynamics of the highest calibre and the best numbers in its segment. Equipped with a 400PS five-cylinder engine, the high-performance unit delivers rapid acceleration with […]
Homeowners with an empty driveway set to benefit from returning gig goers and sports fans
Imminent planned unlocking of COVID restrictions will see many more gig goers and sports fans return to music and sports venues needing somewhere to park Residents with an empty driveway near Wembley made almost £6,500 collectively per game with YourParkingSpace.co.uk during the recent England football matches at Euro 2020 Government […]
Brits will drive hundreds of miles further for UK holidays this summer
A third (33%) of Brits will drive further for UK holidays this summer with international travel restricted · Owners of eco-friendly cars plan on driving the furthest · Expert tips on how to make your fuel go further on a staycation UK motorists are planning to drive an average of 212 miles further for their UK holidays than they have in previous years, as staycations continue to boom. A study1, conducted by Euro […]
Changing gear – learner drivers in Coventry plugged in to electric vehicles thanks to Highways England funding
Learner drivers are benefitting from a super-charged green incentive funded by Highways England that allows businesses to try electric vehicles for free before they buy. Coventry-based Smart Learner Driving School is just one of several businesses taking advantage of the £2.3m scheme, supported by Coventry City Council, that is designed to encourage a shift to […]
New Vauxhall Corsa remains UK’s best-selling new car
Luton – The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The New Corsa has been the UK’s best-selling car so far this year, with […]