In July, the government announced that it was looking to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK, meaning only hybrid, electric and perhaps hydrogen vehicles would be seen in showrooms from 2040. The move echoes a position by France, while other countries are also investigating Read more…
The aftermarket is a vast expanse of companies, some supply OE and therefore have a program that offers direct replacement to consumers, while others will simply offer the alternative. Drivers will never really get to see the expanse behind a product they hold in their hand, or the effort that Read more…
A few years ago, the diesel engine was king. It could do no wrong, perfect for hauliers, ideal for sales reps and less polluting around town. Today, the government wants us to all move away from diesel, ideally to electric or hybrid-powered cars. Why? Due to the increasing air pollution Read more…
I remember the Vauxhall Insignia being launched at the 2008 London Motor Show. Following on from the much-maligned Vectra, this was the company’s chance to showcase to the world that it could compete with the Ford Mondeo, even the bigger German brands. So the choice of a beige model, on Read more…
We are fast moving towards a world where simple tasks are being made easier, if not being done for us. Automation can be a wonderful thing, but is this necessarily true in the transport world? I don’t know about you, but I make for a nervous passenger. I will always Read more…
The MOT was first introduced in the 1960s in order to ensure vehicles used on the road were safe. Today, the law states that new cars must undergo an MOT after three years, unless the government gets its way and shifts that back by another year When it was announced, Read more…