The government have announced that drivers from the UK living in the EU are urged to swap their licence for a local one.

If not they may have to pass a test where they live.

The government also said those living in the UK who want to drive in the EU after 29 March might need an international driving permit (IDP).

This said driving permit costs £5.50 and can be brought at some post offices.

If you are in this position or know someone who is and need some help, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are more than happy to help.

Find out how Brexit will affect your holidays to Europe here.

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Imagine being overtaken by this self-driving bike?

This day and age of technology advancements it can be difficult to get your head around it all. And this won’t help.

The self-driving motorcycle is full of widgets and gizmos to make sure the bike doesn’t topple over. Wires and motherboards communicate to a steering actuator motor, clutch, throttle and gears that keep it upright.

The fact that this big, heavy adventure bike now has its mind of its own, proves one day we will be amongst robots.

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New dealer-to-home car delivery service makes its announcement.

Handling all aspects of the handover, which includes the explanation of specifications, key technology and benefits to the driver will be done. According to the Motor Delivery, a number of dealer groups have expressed an interest in the delivery service which will improve customer service massively.

Vehicles will be delivered in partnership with Vision Drive, who have handled more than 100,000 vehicle movements since 2016.

Would you like to buy a car online and it be delivered the next day? The service is free to dealers and financed by the car buyer. Charged are variable depending upon distance; an 85-mile journey would cost a customer £132 inclusive of VAT.

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With more than 48 million drivers registered with DVLA in the UK, any changes to motoring laws have a huge impact.

In 2019 several new laws will be introduced including one on overtaking cyclists as well as plans to clamp down on learner drivers who fail to adhere to the Highway Code.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/driving-laws-coming-force-2019-15640637

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The big electric vehicles sales stories these days are generally about the Tesla Model 3 walloping the competition.

Nonetheless, we like to go back to our roots and explore overall electric vehicle growth at least once a quarter. The problem is that almost all of the positivity comes from Tesla.

As you can see above, several fully electric models saw their sales decline in the 4th quarter of 2018 versus the 4th quarter of 2017. Aside from the new models (Jaguar I-PACE and Honda Clarity EV), the only models that saw growth were the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, and Nissan LEAF.

Electric Vehicle Sales Up 130% In 2018, 210% In Q4 2018 — US Electric Car Sales Report

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Would you consider getting an electric car?

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A driver caught speeding 19 times is still not banned from the road.

Despite racking up an astonishing 60 penalty points on their driving licence, it has yet to be revoked.

That means the unnamed offender drives around perfectly legally, even after exceeding the statutory speed limit on a public road so many times.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6543189/Driver-60-points-licence-not-banned-driving.html

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Before choosing your next car, check out the pros and cons of manual and automatic to make the best decision.

A manual car has a gear system that you operate yourself by moving the gear stick and pressing down the clutch pedal. The majority of vehicles driven in the UK are manual.

An automatic car changes gears for you automatically in relation to the speed you’re travelling and doesn’t have a clutch pedal.

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Automatic

Pros

• Easier to drive: Convenience. They’re simple to operate as there’s no clutch to control.
• Smoother ride

Cons

• Expensive
• Boring to drive

Manual

Pros

• Greater control
• Cheaper to maintain because they have a less complex design than automatics.

Cons

• Leg ache
• Not as safe

It’s your choice! If you’re passionate about driving, you’ll want to take full control, and the best way to do this is still with a manual gearbox and clutch.

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Published by the British Standards Institute, the UK’s world leader in the development of self-driving vehicles has pioneered new cybersecurity standards documents.

Jesse Norman, Future of Mobility Minister, said:

“As vehicles get smarter, major opportunities for the future of mobility increase. But so too do the challenges posed by data theft and hacking.

This cybersecurity standard should help to improve the resilience and readiness of the industry, and help keep the UK at the forefront of advancing transport technology.”

Car manufacturers will be able to use the new standards published to demonstrate how the future of building self-driving cars will be

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Why driving after eating too much could be as dangerous as drink driving

We recommend all drivers to take a break between eating and driving your vehicle this festive month! Research by Green Flag showed 87% of Brits set to experience effects of overeating whilst driving.

Don’t get the ‘festive food-lag’

Do you drive to your parent’s house after having your Christmas dinner? Well have a break, the after-effects of eating can be feeling sluggish, being unable to control falling asleep and having slower reactive times. We don’t want you to crash!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

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I want to thank Robert for being a great instructor from the beginning, helping me to pass my test on the first attempt today. Thank you!

• Julian Vanbrugh, Richmond upon Thames (12th December 2018)

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