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Drivers over 70 'giving up licences' rather than taking two new tests
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (393+ words) The government is consulting on mandatory eyesight checks and cognitive assessments for over-70s drivers(Image: Nitas via Getty Images) Motorists aged over 70 say they would sooner surrender their licences than face two new assessments proposed under the Labour government. In…...
Tesla just started remotely disabling one of its most expensive features on thousands of cars worldwide, and there are no refunds
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (150+ words) Tesla has started disabling Full Self-Driving mode on vehicles worldwide. Now, Tesla has disabled FSD in vehicles across Europe, the UK, China, Japan, and South Korea. This is not the first time that Tesla has disabled and restricted features remotely....
FG begins nationwide registration of car dealers to sanitise auto market
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (352+ words) The Federal Government has launched the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework for car dealers, in a decisive move to sanitise Nigeria's auto market, improve traceability and unlock financing for industry players. The initiative, unveiled by the National Automotive Design and…...
Autoliv Helmet Strap Patent: Seatbelt Technology for Motorcycle Helmets
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (460+ words) Autoliv, the world's largest supplier of passive vehicle safety systems, has filed a patent for a novel chin strap system for motorcycle helmets. The technology is based on the retractor mechanism from automotive seatbelts and is designed to automatically adjust…...
Drivers over 70 'giving up' licences rather than having to pass two new tests
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (391+ words) Drivers over aged 70 say they would rather give up their licences than have to sit two new tests under the Labour Party government. In a well-publicised move, the government is consulting over mandatory eyesight checks for over-70s. But buried in…...
License Plate Agency in Wilmington closed Friday
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (41+ words) WMBF License Plate Agency in Wilmington closed Friday This Day in History: Pyramid Mall opens in Plattsburgh Police investigate death after car fire reveals body We the People: This Day in History 4/11/2026...
Strategic Insurance Services and the AA launch tyre insurance
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (231+ words) Strategic Insurance Services and the AA have launched a wholesale tyre insurance scheme for AA Roadside customers. Up to "60 per tyre is covered, for up to five claims each year. It covers accidental or malicious tyre damage that results in…...
How Insurance and Legal Claims Work for High-Value Vehicles
3+ week, 1+ day ago (766+ words) Here's something most exotic car owners find out the hard way: the insurance policy that works fine for an everyday driver can leave you badly exposed when a serious accident happens. It's not that insurers are necessarily acting in bad…...
Buying a car or bike? The hidden truth behind insurance sold at dealerships
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (1011+ words) Buying a car or bike is often one of the milestone purchases people make. The focus is usually on the price, the model, the delivery date. Somewhere in that process, insurance quietly becomes just another item on the bill. It…...
Scam Alert: False texts warn drivers of "unpaid" fines
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (140+ words) Sponsored by Carman Auto Group and Scouting America Delmarva Council According to the Division of Motor Vehicles, text messages are going out referencing the DMV and advising the recipient of an outstanding traffic violation. The message includes a false link,…...