Halfords Calls For Change to Minimum Legal Tyre Tread Depth

Since 1992, the minimum legal tyre tread depth in the UK has been 1.6mm. But is it time for this figure to be revised? Halfords certainly think so. Following the publication of a new study, conducted by Professor Peter Wells at Cardiff University’s Centre for...

Automotive Trade Bodies Launch Petition Against ‘4-1-1’ MOT

A petition to stop the Government’s long-rumoured plans to extend the MOT grace period for newer vehicles has been launched and is rapidly gaining momentum. Currently, new vehicles don’t have to be tested until they’re three years old. But, under the new proposals,...

Registrations Rise as New Car Market Begins to Bounce Back

Promising signs have emerged from the UK’s new car market, which experienced its first consecutive month of year-on-year growth in November. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), sales grew by an impressive 23.5%, with...

EV Charging Costs Up 42%, Says RAC

One of the main selling points of an electric vehicle traditionally has been lower running costs. According to a new report from the RAC, though, this may no longer be the case. Charging costs have risen 42% on average since May, the organisation says, putting prices...