News Archives - Driving

Making the human case for fewer cars in our lives

If you’re lucky enough to have visited Delft, you’ll have enjoyed a glimpse of just how civilised a ‘low-car’ city can be. In 2019, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett began a new adventure there. They packed up their family in Vancouver and moved to Delft to experience the cycling city as residents rather than as visitors. Curbing Traffic: The…

Why aren’t cars fitted with dash cams as standard?

The Tesla Model 3 is fitted as standard with cameras that record the road ahead. It’s the reason Surrey Police were able to release the footage of a motorist who caused a three vehicle collision by driving on the wrong side of the road in Stanwell. Court Result ⚖️ Muhammad Aslam (42) from Sixth Avenue, Newham was convicted of Dangerous…

The solar-powered electric car that never needs charging

A new design of solar powered electric car claims to have longest range of any production EV; 1,000 miles per charge and the capability of travelling up to 40 miles a day on free power from its integrated solar panels. If the launch of the radical teardrop Aptera goes ahead as planned , it will mark a reversal of fortunes…

Highway Code changes used by media to stoke antagonism

Why are certain media outlets so upset by this month’s changes to the Highway Code? After all many of the changes aren’t even new. For example, cycling centrally in a lane isn’t a new rule, it’s been in the Highway Code for years. The revised Highway Code introduces a hierarchy of responsibility to British roads. The change requires those who…

Dashcam footage helping to tackle illegal number plates

Spend any time at all on the road and you’ll notice the number of vehicles sporting non-standard number plates – most of which are illegal. The law sets out in precise detail what a vehicle number plate should look like for good reason. Motorists displaying tinted plates, elaborate fonts, undersized letters and unusual spacing risk a £100 fine, but more…