I have been on record for many years denigrating the use of speed cameras as a means of improving driving behaviour. I suggest that only the visual presence of marked [ … ]
Category: graham benge
Britain’s Drink Drive death and injury figures increase
Like many people I thought we had got on top of the drink driving problems of past years. Only last week, when writing about micro cars, I used the phrase [ … ]
French Road Trip – A micro car for all…?
We’re not used to seeing micro cars in this country, but in France there are many on the roads from several different manufacturers. They are very common and seem very [ … ]
French Road Trip – Sticking to the rules
More French observations… There have been many scare stories recently of how the new traffic laws are allowing French police to target British motorists. A Post-Brexit scare perhaps? In 1250 [ … ]
French Road Trip – A Traffic Light Innovation
More jottings from our French road trip… We all find it frustrating waiting at temporary traffic lights while uncontrolled utilities dig yet more holes in our pepper pot roads. We [ … ]
Michael Gove out on a limb?
On the BBC this morning Michael Gove announced the government’s new strategy of banning all petrol and diesel cars by 2040 …. or did he..? I suspect, as Environment Minister, [ … ]
Under the Bonnet – How complicated is it really?
UKMotorTalk’s Forecourt Fixes guides you through the major components that are under the bonnet of your car. Keep up to date with the series by saving the Forecourt Fixes playlist and [ … ]
Forecourt Fixes – New Video Series
In response to the various maintenance related questions that we are often asked, the UKMotorTalk team are producing a series of “back to basics” videos to help you keep your [ … ]
Speaking to Scott Krugger, Head of Alfa Romeo design
Having admired his work, now time to record a chat with Scott Krugger, Head of Alfa Romeo design. We’ll get that interview, and others, online later in the weekend.
