It’s National Clean Air Month and while you may think you're doing your part, there are some surprising driving habits that could be harming the environment.

After a hugely successful launch event in May 2023 which saw over 15,000 attendees, Fully Charged LIVE will return to Harrogate under the new name of Everything Electric NORTH. This re-brand of their series of global exhibitions enables the organisers to better target the early mainstream market, as well as its ardent YouTube followers, as they seek to attract 17,000-20,000 attendees to their second show in Harrogate next month.

Car owners are being told of nifty hacks to remove unwanted scratch marks from their vehicles. Motoring company LeaseCar.uk have named seven DIY car scratch hacks to prevent spending a fortune at the garage. There are many unexpected items drivers already own that could help them fix pesky scratches.

Encountering potholes in the road while driving is almost inevitable, especially in the North after the cold winter months. Still, with a chance of severe damage being done to your car, it can be tough to know what to do if you find yourself hitting one.

Motoring experts are calling for mandatory first aid training for all drivers so they know how to help in the event of a road accident. The team at LeaseCar.uk are calling for the government to make first aid training compulsory when getting a driver's licence. The latest report on road collisions in Great Britain estimates 29,795 people were killed or seriously injured in 2022.

This week the Met Office reveals that pollen levels will be high across all of England up to Saturday 13th as temperatures creep up to 20c in some areas. According to the Met Office, tree pollen affects around 1 in 4 people, and is most common from late March to mid-May. This is followed by the more commonly known grass pollen, which typically starts to affect sufferers from mid-May.

Chinese manufacturer BYD has signalled intent by launching three cars in the UK in quick succession. What is it? For those not familiar with Chinese company BYD, a little background. They are the third most valuable car company in the world and have been around for three decades. Of more significance, they are also the number one producer of electric cars globally.

Brits hoping to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse on Monday 8th April have been warned not to be distracted by the spectacle while on the road. Parts of the UK will be able to witness a partial solar eclipse - when the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up - including cities in the North West of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.

National Highways is making the Easter getaway easier this year – with more than 850 miles of roadworks being lifted over the bank holiday to help motorists. Around 98 per cent of England’s motorway and major A road network will be free from roadworks over the holiday period. Roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday 28 March and not put back until Tuesday 2 April.

The advancement of car technology is constantly pushing Britain’s infrastructure to change and accommodate the motors of the future. As of the end of February 2024, there were more than one million fully electric vehicles gracing the roads of the UK, and a further 620,000 plug-in hybrid models.

The Easter Holidays are fast approaching (March 29th 2024) and many parents will be seizing the opportunity to take their children on a trip. While flying may be the most common choice, a lot of families will decide to hit the road to reach their chosen destination or hire a car once abroad for convenience. Either way, it’s important to be aware of the driving customs in other countries.

Millions of drivers are at risk of an unlimited fine and driving ban for taking over-the-counter hay fever medication. Motoring company Quotezone.co.uk are warning drivers to be aware of the side effects of taking medication to ease allergy symptoms before getting behind the wheel.

Car insurance prices are at an all-time high, with research showing that the average cost of a premium comes in at around £1,000, 58% higher than it was 12 months ago in the U.K. On the back of this, accident compensation company Claims.co.uk have examined six tips to reduce car insurance premiums and explained five reasons why costs are increasing right now.

So many new cars to test, so little time! A statement of fact and most certainly not a complaint. However, as a result my ageing fleet of cars often spend days, if not weeks without turning a wheel. In the summer, those vehicles with a newish battery will often fire up on the button but come winter it can be a very different story.

Motorists are being urged to think twice before making flashy modifications to their car, as they could be breaking the law. Number plate company Absolute Reg are urging Brits to avoid modifications which could land them in trouble. They have looked at some of the most common modifications, including noisy exhausts, neon lights, tinted windows and fancy fonts on their number plates.

The Jeep name is known the world over and many use it as a generic name for an off-roader or 4x4. I’ve spent many an hour on some tough trails, putting their vehicles through their paces. One memorable event in the Lake District saw a convoy of Wranglers scale a rocky hillside that even the most experienced rambler would have struggled with.

One of the most frequent complaints I hear about the shift to electric cars is their high purchase cost. Well, that is all about to change as more details immerge about Dacia’s first EV, the Spring, set to launch here for the first time this spring. Perfect timing in so many ways. The Romanian manufacturer has not confirmed prices for the new car, but comfortably under £20,000 for sure.

As the UK continues to be battered by severe weather and with no respite in sight, we take a look at how to keep safe on the roads.

Yorkshire’s National Parks (Yorkshire Dales National Park and North York Moors National Park) have announced that 18 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points are now live, funded by BMW UK through its Recharge In Nature partnership with National Parks UK.

Love might be in the air with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, but Yorkshire motorists aren’t extending any TLC to their cars according to Bridgestone, with 75% of drivers never checking their tyres.

Back in 2007, Audi decided the time was right to show the world what it was truly made of, and it gave us the stunning R8. Launched to universal acclaim, I too was suitably impressed not only by the looks, acceleration and top notch build quality, but also by the ease of driving, not always a given with supercars.

As drivers, we often worry about the conventional threats on the road: inclement weather, reckless drivers, and the occasional mechanical failure. However, there's a more insidious hazard that tends to be overlooked, yet its impact is equally dangerous —sun glare.

Motorists have been told to prepare for law changes requiring extensive eyesight tests to drive on Britain's roads. LeaseCar.uk have warned that drivers who are unable to see well in the dark could have their licence revoked as the DVSA tightens driving requirements. With 17 million UK drivers struggling to see at night, the new tests could see more licences revoked than ever.

Over the last five years, car accident fatalities average 300 people every Christmas or New Year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any accident has the potential to be very expensive financially as well as physically, harming your ability to lead a healthy, active life.

Anyone renewing their car insurance will likely have been surprised by renewal premiums which were substantially higher than the previous year’s. In a recent study conducted by The Green Insurer, motorists have stated that they are receiving quotes that are on average 26% higher than what they were paying last year.