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,...

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...

 Millionth electric car

Britain’s Millionth Electric Car Hits the Road The last couple of years haven’t exactly been ones to remember for car makers. With supply issues to contend with and an uncertain economic climate d, sales haven’t yet reached pre-pandemic levels. Things are beginning to...

Majority of motorists knowingly drive faulty car

52% of motorists know their car is faulty, study finds According to a new study, the majority of British motorists know their car has a fault that needs fixing. The research, carried out by online mechanic quoting and booking platform ClickMechanic, found that 52% of...