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Why doesn't America have roundabouts?
4 Jan 2023

Why doesn't America have roundabouts?

The USA is known for many things, but roundabouts aren’t one of them. These free-flowing circular intersections are all the rage in Europe, yet they remain a rarity in the States. But why is this?

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Why is an engine’s power called horsepower?
13 Dec 2022

Why is an engine’s power called horsepower?

Horsepower is an imperial measurement that’s used to measure the power of an engine. But where did the name come from?

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87% of new cars in the UK don’t have a manual handbrake
28 Nov 2022

87% of new cars in the UK don’t have a manual handbrake

Recent data shows that just 13% of new cars available to UK buyers come with a traditional manual handbrake.

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Why do we call ‘shotgun’ to get the front seat?
8 Nov 2022

Why do we call ‘shotgun’ to get the front seat?

Whenever a group of 3 or more people are about to travel in a car, the first person to say “shotgun” gets to sit in the front seat.

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The M96: Britain’s Secret Motorway
4 Nov 2022

The M96: Britain’s Secret Motorway

Did you know that there’s a small stretch of motorway that sees more major accidents every year than any other road in the UK?

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What are high-resolution headlights?
12 Oct 2022

What are high-resolution headlights?

Car manufacturers are competing all the time to ensure that their vehicles have the latest technological innovations.

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New Speed Limiter Rules
4 Jul 2022

New Speed Limiter Rules

New vehicles released after the 6th of July in the EU will be required to come with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology installed. The UK will not follow along at first but could end up adopting elements of the new rules further down the road.

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Why are new car logos getting simpler?
28 Jun 2022

Why are new car logos getting simpler?

In the last few years, a wave of car manufacturers have opted to simplify their logos into a more minimalist design.

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Will battery swapping replace charging?
5 Apr 2022

Will battery swapping replace charging?

Rather than spending upwards of half an hour to recharge your electric vehicle, new battery swapping technology could see you back out on the road with a topped up car in under 10 minutes.

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New research shows that leasing an electric car is ‘18% cheaper’ than PCP
30 Mar 2022

New research shows that leasing an electric car is ‘18% cheaper’ than PCP

When looking to get a new electric car, there are a few different finance options to choose from. Two of the most popular options are Personal Contract Hire (PCH) and Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).

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Are car headlights too bright?
24 Mar 2022

Are car headlights too bright?

Driving at night can be tricky enough as it is without being blinded by an oncoming vehicle. With new LED lights on cars today being more powerful than ever, it begs the question - are car headlights too bright?

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New Highway Code changes
26 Jan 2022

New Highway Code changes

On the 29th of January, new Highway Code changes will come into place. The changes will aim to ‘create a hierarchy of road users’, but what does this mean?

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2022 What Car? Car of the Year Award Highlights
25 Jan 2022

2022 What Car? Car of the Year Award Highlights

The What Car? Car of the Year Awards is one of the most prestigious car awards in the country.

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The forgotten history of the electric car
18 Jan 2022

The forgotten history of the electric car

Electric vehicles are surging in popularity with the 2030 UK ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles edging closer. Advancing battery technology and pushes for a cleaner environment are seeing their sales rise.

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Trailer towing law change
21 Dec 2021

Trailer towing law change

On Thursday 16th December, changes to the trailer towing law finally came into place.

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Plug-in Grant Changes
15 Dec 2021

Plug-in Grant Changes

The Government has announced cuts to the plug-in car and van grants which will begin from today (15/12/2021).

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Cost of petrol hits highest level since 2013
16 Jul 2021

Cost of petrol hits highest level since 2013

The AA has just revealed that the price of petrol is the highest it has been since the beginning of October 2013.

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New E10 petrol coming this year
30 Jun 2021

New E10 petrol coming this year

There’s a new eco-friendly petrol in town, which is due to be rolled out across the UK later this year.

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HMRC clarify the VAT treatment on charging electric vehicles
1 Jun 2021

HMRC clarify the VAT treatment on charging electric vehicles

With the rise of electric vehicles, the use of public EV charging points is becoming much more common. HMRC has recently clarified their rules on VAT and input tax recovery with regards to charging electric vehicles.

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Manual Cars to Be Extinct by the End of the Decade
7 May 2021

Manual Cars to Be Extinct by the End of the Decade

For the first time, the majority of new car sales in the UK during 2020 were automatics. In 2019 this figure was around 49%, which was up from 43% the previous year.

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New Green Number Plates for Electric Vehicles
7 Jan 2021

New Green Number Plates for Electric Vehicles

In the continued push to make the planet more sustainable and to encourage people to be more environmentally friendly, new green number plates were introduced last year.

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Sunderland AFC Branch Liaison Council secure sponsorship to deliver their mental health support initiative.
19 Nov 2020

Sunderland AFC Branch Liaison Council secure sponsorship to deliver their mental health support initiative.

A football supporters’ group are celebrating after securing significant sponsorship that will allow for a much needed and nationally recognised mental health support initiative to continue.

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Vehicle Rental Businesses Exempt from Lockdown
16 Aug 2020

Vehicle Rental Businesses Exempt from Lockdown

Following the Government's announcement on March 23rd 2020 that all non-essential businesses must close, it has been confirmed that 'vehicle rental' services are exempt.

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Suppliers to Begin Phased Reopening
27 May 2020

Suppliers to Begin Phased Reopening

Suppliers across the nation will begin to reopen parts of their businesses whilst following and maintaining the guidelines set out by Public Health England.

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The 2020 Budget
13 Mar 2020

The 2020 Budget

The new budget for 2020 has been announced, with significant changes taking place in the vehicle industry. Overall, the Government's goal is to move towards decarbonisation by continuing to offer Plug-in Grants and tax benefits.

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£580 Bridle Group Donation to Centrepoint For Christmas
2 Jan 2020

£580 Bridle Group Donation to Centrepoint For Christmas

The Bridle Group are thrilled to annouce that the exceedingly generous nature shown from the staff within our fifteen brokerages has produced a donation of £580.

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Rapid Charging Station Plan from Morrisons
24 Oct 2019

Rapid Charging Station Plan from Morrisons

Morrisons plans to install it's first 50 charging points nationwide.

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Local MP Meets With Bridle Vehicle Leasing To Talk Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
5 Sep 2019

Local MP Meets With Bridle Vehicle Leasing To Talk Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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Top 10 Worries From Car Buyers
27 Aug 2019

Top 10 Worries From Car Buyers

New research highlights the top 10 issues customers worry about when buying a new car.

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2019's Most Popular Cars
7 Aug 2019

2019's Most Popular Cars

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has release a report detailing which cars have had the most registrations so far in 2019. The term ‘Registration’ relates to a car being registered with the DVLA. It then receives a number plate and can be taxed and insured.

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