There are seven types of pedestrian crossing on UK roads. We explain the differences and how to use each crossing safely.
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You might be surprised to learn there are seven types of pedestrian crossings in the UK.
These include the relatively new tiger crossing for both pedestrians and cyclists – officially known as a parallel crossing.
All these different types of UK pedestrian crossing can be confusing. Indeed, research has revealed that 81 percent of drivers don’t know how to use ...
A new Nissan Micra with the long-range 52kWh battery now costs just £23,245, as it qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.
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A new Nissan Micra with the choice long-range 52kWh battery now costs from £23,345, thanks to qualifying for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG).
Previously in receipt of a £1,500 grant, the larger electric car discount comes courtesy of a new battery for the long-range Micra that is now sourced from Europe.
Already the world’s leading online auction platform, Bring a Trailer is now expanding into the UK collector car market.
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The world’s largest online auction platform, Bring a Trailer, has officially launched in the UK using a network of local partners.
Established in 2007, Bring a Trailer (BaT) has grown from a personal blog by company co-founder Randy Nonnenberg into the leading online marketplace for collectable cars.
New data shows the number of breath tests in the UK lags far behind other countries – potentially increasing the risk of drink-drive deaths.
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The latest Home Office data reveals that the number of roadside breath tests declined during 2024.
Figures supplied by 26 police forces across England and Wales show that, from January to December 2024, a total of 167,095 roadside breath tests took place.
By comparison, 167,384 tests were performed during 2023, representing a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous year.
We name the best electric cars you can buy this year, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model 3.
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Nine years from now, EVs could be the only type of car sold new in the UK. Electric cars are the future, then – but they’re also a force to be reckoned with in the present.
The latest monthly sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show EVs secured a 24.2 percent share of the UK new car market. For context, that is nearly 18,000 more registrations than diesel cars, which claimed a mere 4.5 percent share.
