A 21st-century makeover is giving classic motoring enthusiasts hope that they will still be able to keep their cars on the road. There are 40 million vehicles on UK roads, according to the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. But many of these are now in conflict with the UK government’s green thinking plans. …
UK start-up saving classic cars by turning them electric Read More »
Car manufacturing output in July plummeted to its lowest level since 1956, as the industry struggled with the global shortage of computer chips and Covid-related staff absences. British car production totalled just 53,438 units in July, a drop of 37.6% compared with the same month in 2020, according to figures from the Society of Motor …
UK car production slumps to lowest level in over 60 years Read More »
Car manufacturing output in July plummeted to its lowest level since 1956, as the industry struggled with the global shortage of computer chips and Covid-related staff absences. British car production totalled just 53,438 units in July, a drop of 37.6% compared with the same month in 2020, according to figures from the Society of Motor …
UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1956 Read More »
Demand for garage services is expected to rise, so motorists with vehicles due for an MOT in the next two months are urged to book tests as soon as possible. The Motor Ombudsman says it has seen a spike in use of its online Garage Finder tool after the DVSA revealed 1.3 million additional MOTs …
In 2011 a new car cost 131% of the UK’s average annual salary, this has increased to 150% today.
The most stolen vehicles include the Range Rover and Land Rover.
The standard petrol grade in the UK will change from E5 to E10 this summer.
2.1 million vehicles were registered for the first time in Great Britain during 2020, 27% lower than during 2019.
The government has said automated lane-keeping systems will be the first type of hands-free driving legalised.
