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Sponsored Article Electric cars and the availability of practical charging solutions is the last frontier remaining to be conquered by the next generation of automotive technology. Charging solutions have to fulfil a lot of criteria to be that final push electric cars need to be adopted universally and unequivocally. The …

The clocks go back on October 27 which means darker nights and increased danger on the roads. It’s not just drivers and riders who need to be more careful, there are vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists that need to be aware of the risks too. IAM RoadSmart’s …

It’s estimated that there are more than 1,000 low-speed collisions in car parks every day with the average repair bill topping £1,500. Council car park spaces can legally be up to 8ft 10 in (270cm) wide, but most spaces these days are little wider than the minimum 7ft 6 (228.6cm) …

More than two thirds of UK drivers admit to breaking the law on a regular basis, claims new research. Many do so without even realising they’re guilty of driving offences, according to the study conducted by UK-based personal car leasing specialists ZenAuto. For instance, more than half of Brits admitted …

Motorists have given an overwhelming thumbs down to ‘space saver’ spare wheels and puncture repair kits. Introduced to save space and weight, the ‘space saver’ spare – or no spare wheel at all – tops the chart of drivers’ irritations compiled by independent expert car buying guide Carbuyer.co.uk. More than …

  Seven out of 10 drivers want to see councils tackle motorists who leave their engines running and needlessly pollute when parked, with 44% of those saying officials should tell them to switch off and then fine them if they refuse. New RAC research has revealed that while councils already …

Energy Observer, the first world’s hydrogen vessel and supported by Toyota, has docked in London as part of its six-year global tour. Having sailed 18,000 emission free nautical miles since leaving St Malo, France, in 2017, the floating laboratory will be based under Tower Bridge, London, from October 5-13, accompanied …

UK road safety charity TyreSafe is encouraging drivers to get into the routine of checking their tyres regularly as part of its annual Tyre Safety Month campaign. Running throughout October, the event aims to address the issue of more than half of Britain’s motorists driving on poorly maintained or defective …

With heavy storms lashing the UK, IAM RoadSmart’s Richard Gladman has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain. Heavy rain: Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code states that the braking distance between yourself and …

Toyota is celebrating after cumulative global sales of its iconic Land Cruiser passed the 10-million mark. The Land Cruiser, Toyota’s longest-selling vehicle, was originally launched in 1951 and production has continued for 68 years. From its early days as a mobility vehicle for Japan’s National Police Reserve, there have been …