Motoring

Cheshire Police drink drive campaign “pleads” with motorists

Cheshire Police drink drive campaign “pleads” with motorists

A police officer is pleading with road users in Nantwich not get behind the wheel after having an alcoholic drink or taking drugs this Christmas.

A hard-hitting month-long campaign by Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to educate and target drink/drug drivers.

December 11, 2019
Motoring: 4 tips on how to get a great deal for a leased car

Motoring: 4 tips on how to get a great deal for a leased car

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It seems as though there is no place on the roads for older cars these days.

Buying an older car may seem like a wise move when it comes to saving money, yet, the opposite may actually happen.

September 10, 2019
Motoring: 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire for one parking space

Motoring: 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire for one parking space

A new study shows there is just one disabled parking space for every 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire.

The new data was unveiled as the new Blue Badge scheme was launched at the start of this month for people with hidden disabilities who are eligible for a permit.

September 9, 2019
32% cars fail MOT in North West under new tests

32% cars fail MOT in North West under new tests

New research shows 32% of vehicles in Cheshire and North West are failing the new MOT tests.

Yet, the 68% pass rate is one of the highest in the UK, according to the study by breakdown cover provider Green Flag.

July 13, 2019
Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire exposed to danger, warns charity

Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire exposed to danger, warns charity

Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire are charging their cars dangerously due to lack of public infrastructure, a charity has claimed.

Consumer protection charity Electrical Safety First say 72% of EV users in the region admit they charge dangerously due to absence of local public charging points.

June 17, 2019
Can technology resolve the parking crisis in the UK?

Can technology resolve the parking crisis in the UK?

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There are millions of vehicles in the UK, and most of them are parked more than 90% of the time.

That is a lot of vehicles that need space in a country that is not friendly to parked vehicles.

June 13, 2019
Study reveals scourge of abandoned cars across North West

Study reveals scourge of abandoned cars across North West

A new interactive map reveals more than 700 abandoned cars were removed by councils in Cheshire and the North West in 2017/18 – averaging two per day – costing councils almost £42,000.

April 14, 2019
Swansway Jaguar Crewe scoops national awards

Swansway Jaguar Crewe scoops national awards

Swansway Jaguar Crewe only opened its doors on April 1 2017.

But the family-owned centre has already scooped a number of awards from Jaguar Land Rover.

April 5, 2019
Cheshire car maker Bentley create memory box for dementia sufferers

Cheshire car maker Bentley create memory box for dementia sufferers

Leading luxury car manufacturer Bentley have created a bespoke memory box for people living with dementia in Cheshire.

Specialists from the Crewe factory lined the box with leather and gold embroidery with their world-renowned precision.

March 27, 2019
The latest Reliability Index reveals best cars for student drivers

The latest Reliability Index reveals best cars for student drivers

Toyota iQ takes number one spot in the latest survey to find most reliable cars for student drivers.

Although choosing a car with the lowest price may sound like a good idea for cash-stricken students, they should also consider how much a vehicle will cost to maintain and run to get the best value for money.

March 24, 2019