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Give hard shoulders the cold shoulder this Bank Holiday

Give hard shoulders the cold shoulder this Bank Holiday

Slow down or move over this Bank Holiday to make the motorway hard shoulder safer for everyone, advises leading vehicle breakdown recovery experts Start Rescue.

 Footman James begins the search for the UK’s Classic Capital

Footman James begins the search for the UK’s Classic Capital

Specialist classic vehicle insurance broker Footman James is on a quest to find the UK’s Classic Capital, a location or venue that can lay claim to being an epicentre of activity for the nation’s classic car and bike community. Whether you feel the crown should be awarded to an established automotive hub like Bicester Heritage, […]

 Small print can cost classic car owners big, warns UK’s leading breakdown provider

Small print can cost classic car owners big, warns UK’s leading breakdown provider

Enthusiasts must check the small print of their breakdown cover as the summer classic car driving season gets into full swing, says Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue.

 Clipper Automotive to showcase its strategy to save and fully electrify 10,000 iconic London TX4 taxis at MOVE 2023

Clipper Automotive to showcase its strategy to save and fully electrify 10,000 iconic London TX4 taxis at MOVE 2023

  Clipper Automotive has developed a cost-effective, highly sustainable conversion system to switch diesel-engined London TX4 taxis to 100% electric power Innovative technology behind the conversion to be showcased at MOVE 2023, taking place at London’s ExCel from the 21st-22nd June Conversion has the potential to keep 6,000 TX4 taxis on the road when the extended […]

 MG Cyberster debuts at Auto Shanghai

MG Cyberster debuts at Auto Shanghai

An exciting new chapter in the MG story has just been announced at Auto Shanghai 2023 with the company officially confirming production plans of its unique high-performance EV sports car – Cyberster.

 All tyred out! How old tyres are a growing problem

All tyred out! How old tyres are a growing problem

Checking tyre tread levels is a must-do for all responsible UK motorists, but knowing the age of your tyres can be just as important if you want to avoid calling-out your breakdown provider this spring.

 MG achieves record first quarter sales result in 2023

MG achieves record first quarter sales result in 2023

MG Motor UK has announced record results in the first three months of 2023 – with new SMMT data establishing the company as the second best-selling manufacturer of electric cars in the UK.

 £135 for eight hours! Eye-watering short stay car park charges to avoid this Easter

£135 for eight hours! Eye-watering short stay car park charges to avoid this Easter

The temptation to grab the first possible parking space nearest to a hotel or station when on a city break is something many motorists will have experienced, but with the Easter getaway approaching, the need to avoid the eye-watering charges in short-stay car parks in some of the UK’s most popular cities has never been more important.  

 Recovery experts looking to beat the Beast from the East 2

Recovery experts looking to beat the Beast from the East 2

Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider is responding to reports of a potential polar vortex during February. The organisation’s own in-house weather specialist, Lee Wylie, constantly monitors weather patterns around the UK, so that it is prepared for any scenario.

 Start rescue responds to increases in driver anxiety

Start rescue responds to increases in driver anxiety

Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider has witnessed an increase in the percentage of drivers displaying anxiety with the summer and early autumn months of 2022 seeing a peak in motorists needing further support.