New plans to allow local councils in Great Britain the freedom to cut down the number of road markings and signs, were announced by Roads Minister Robert Goodwill today. Proposals include removing requirements for certain types of signs to be […]
Skoda wins in AutoExpress Survey for second time in seven days Škoda has recorded its second key Driver Power triumph in seven days after being awarded the prestigious ‘Best Manufacturer’ title by the readers of Auto Express. Respondents to the […]
Litter-picking on England’s motorways costs at least £6 million a year, and could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool four times over, latest figures from the Highways Agency show. The Agency collects more than 7,500 tonnes of litter from its roads […]
Nissan Qashqai joins the Top 10 British motorists increasingly understand the impact of depreciation on the cost of motoring. That’s the conclusion of new research which has found that cars which traditionally hold their value are becoming more and more […]
If you kill someone while speeding in your car, should you face a more serious sentence? A new survey from a leading road safety charity has found that Brits believe that penalties for drivers who kill and injure others should […]
If you wanted to make a positive impression on a first date, what car would you drive? Something expensive and prestigious? A fast, sporty coupe? Or something that sets you out as practical and responsible? A new survey from Europcar […]
In 2013, Oxford Dictionaries crowned ‘selfie’ as one of their words of the year. Evolving from a niche social media term into a mainstream word for a self-portrait, celebrities including Barack Obama, the Pope and Meryl Streep have been featured […]
A Police Report released last night under the Freedom of Information Act reveals that traffic cameras which can sense when a live mobile telephone call is taking place are already undergoing trials in the UK on three major motorways. Data […]
What is the most common car on the UK’s roads? Are silver cars more popular than blue ones? And how many cars are there on Britain’s highways? A new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has […]
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.0 Ecoboost Edge 5DR from First Vehicle Leasing If you’re looking for a new car or van to lease or drive under a contract hire agreement, the chances are that you have considered a Ford. The American […]
Being distracted while you’re driving can be fatal. As Institute of Advanced Motorists chief executive Simon Best recently said: “Being distracted can have serious consequences, it could mean that you’re less likely to see that cyclist or child running out […]
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Diesel Hatchback 2.2 SD4 Pure 5DR from FVL The UK is one of the world’s top ten car markets. As well as manufacturing almost 2 million cars a year, car lease and contract hire drivers […]
If you’re looking for an efficient, environmentally friendly car to drive on a car lease or contract hire agreement, you’ve probably considered an electric vehicle. With more and more manufacturers launching electric models, choosing the right car is increasingly tricky. […]
If you drive a car on a contract hire or car lease agreement you may well have a servicing and repair plan built into your contract. This provides fixed price servicing and gives you the peace of mind that your […]
