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Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft cause a spike in the number of crashes between cars and pedestrians at over-crowded pick-up locations Cities with ride-hailing apps see a decline in number of alcohol-related cases But overall number of collisions has remained roughly the same, scientists say Study revealed a spike in motorist-pedestrian collisions at pick-up locations By … Read more
Motorists locked in a legal battle with Volkswagen over the so-called ‘dieselgate’ scandal have won the first stage of a High Court action, after a judge ruled software installed in thousands of its diesel vehicles was a ‘defeat device’. In what could be the largest consumer action in English legal history, lawyers representing around 90,000 … Read more
Boris Johnson pleads with motorists to stay at home as official statistics show higher than expected road traffic for the second day in a row amid fears drivers are not taking coronavirus lockdown seriously enough The government has imposed a ban on all non-essential travel during lockdown But statistics show higher than expected road traffic … Read more
‘That is bang out of order, you should be at home!’: Angry father confronts traffic warden giving motorists tickets outside hospital during coronavirus lockdown Kieran Tompsett was at Lister Hospital to see the birth of his daughter When he left he witnessed the warden putting a ticket on someone’s car Slammed warden who said he … Read more
With strict restrictions in place to prevent people from leaving homes and gathering in groups, motorists with scheduled car maintenance might wonder if they can still have work carried out on their vehicles. MOT tests, servicing, repairs, filling up with fuel and collecting motors just purchased will be top of the agenda for owners, especially … Read more
Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures – here’s how to check your car is roadworthy MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, … Read more
A practice known as ghost broking is on the rise with some victims being conned out of hundreds of pounds, in return for supposedly cheap car insurance, new research has revealed. Ghost brokers claim they can obtain car insurance for drivers at a low price, in exchange for a fee, with many victims actually just … Read more
With markets opening on Monday morning to the biggest crash in oil price since the 1991 Gulf War, the big question for motorists is: will the cost of petrol drastically fall in the coming days? The price of Brent crude fell from $52 a barrel this time last week to as little as $35 this … Read more
Shocking moment road rage driver smashes into another motorist’s car narrowly missing him and tearing off his door while his one-year-old child was seated inside Two men were seen arguing after getting out of their cars in a street in Ilford Man in Nissan Micra becomes infuriated with Mercedes driver during the row Gets into … Read more
Motorists ripped off at a rate of £6m A DAY at petrol pumps by ‘greedy retailers and fuel supply chain businesses’ Analysis of wholesale and pump prices reveals the staggering profit from drivers Retailers’ failure to pass on savings cost motorists an extra £334m in 2020 FairFuelUK says the unregulated industry is making almost £4.8m from … Read more