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  Some may call it karma, poetic justice, or just a twist of fate! But a street in Bournemouth was recently the site of a bizarre incident, which highlighted the benefits of modern car security. A thief, who broke into a car, found himself trapped in the very vehicle he was trying to steal from. The owner of a BMW, parked outside a house on Strouden Road, could not believe his eyes. When he looked out his window he saw Scott Roy Andrew Hunt robbing his car in the middle of the night. Thief Stuck Inside However, the crime was foiled almost immediately when the owner, using his electronic car key, activated the deadbolt facility. This prevented Hunt from opening the door, effectively trapping him inside, while the owner called the authorities. The thief could do nothing but sit tight and wait for the police to arrive, where they found Hunt still in the car. They searched the suspect, who was found to be in possession of a satellite navigation system, stolen from another car earlier. ...

  The coronavirus crisis has had a profound effect on various industries, costing thousands of jobs. Many businesses have witnessed a major decline as the outbreak causes great financial strain. The car industry has been greatly affected. According to recent information, March 2020 saw a considerable drop in the number of new registrations, indicating how badly the pandemic has impacted the automobile industry. Based on information compiled by the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), car registrations have decreased by more than two-fifths compared to 2019. Normally High Sales in March Under normal circumstances, the month of March is one of the most productive periods of the year for the automobile industry. However, due to the lockdown, motorists are not leaving their homes to purchase or register new vehicles. This has had an inevitable knock-on effect on the car trade. New UK number plates come out in March and September annually which usually causes a spike in r...

You wait all your life to learn to drive, only for your dreams to literally go up in smoke before you had a chance. This is what happened to poor Stacey Boyd from Dundee, who woke up to find her car had burst into flames in the driveway. It was hard to believe, but Miss Boyd, a 32-year-old, learner drive, was shocked to find her Kia Xceed burning up, before she even had a chance to drive it. Stacey had fallen asleep on her sofa, at her home on Strathmore Street, when she was alerted by a neighbour. The hero next door bashed on her front door at around ten o’clock, waking her up to inform Miss Boyd her brand-new car was on fire. She had to stay indoors and watch through the window as firefighters bravely put out the blaze, which experts attributed to an electrical malfunction. Heartbreakingly, Stacy had only just bought the vehicle. It had minimal miles on the clock, and she hadn’t even driven it yet. The car was left a total right off, but thankfully no one was hurt in the ...

There has been talk for a long time of banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars. The plan has been mooted for years, but now appears to be gaining fruition. Especially after it has been announced the ban may come about earlier than previously expected. This comes after the UK government says it plans to prohibit the sale of brand-new diesel, petrol or hybrid vehicles in 2035, instead of five years later, in 2040, as originally intended. It is being brought forward following the evaluation of experts, who believe, if they waited until 2040 to introduce the ban, the United Kingdom could not meet its goal of being virtually carbon-free by 2050. The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new date, and the accelerated timetable, at the launch of the 2020 United Nations Climate Change Conference, otherwise known as COP26, due to take place in Glasgow in November. During the launch, held at London’s Science Museum, Boris Johnson also stated there is a chance the ban could e...

If you have been a victim of crime, be it a home invasion or having your vehicle stolen, it can feel like a violation. It can leave an emotional or psychological scar, where you may never feel safe in your home again. You may also feel anger at the thought of someone else driving off with your car and stealing your property. So, the news a gang of car thieves are breaking into people’s houses to steal their vehicles may feel like the ultimate nightmare, or a worst-case scenario. However, this is exactly what’s happening. It seems criminal gangs, car thieves in and around the town of Stockport in Greater Manchester, are breaking into the homes of the owners of high-powered  vehicles to steal their car keys . An act which has frightening become so commonplace, it is now considered the most prevalent form of burglary in the area. According to reports, thieves appear to be focusing on particular makes and models, such as Audis, Volkswagens, Range Rovers, Mercedes, BMWs, and J...

Whether you are an experienced motorist or have just passed your test, the very suggestion of flaunting the driving laws may be abhorrent to you. You would never dream of exceeding the speed limit or talking on your mobile phone while driving. There would never be the possibility of getting behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit. You know if you engage in such activity you are breaking the law. However, many motorists may not be aware some acts they considered harmless may actually be illegal. Do you fall into this category? Is it possible you may have committed a driving offence without even knowing it? Is it the case what you thought was `no big deal` may have violated the traffic laws, and could see you end up in trouble? For instance, did you know it may be against the law to go to sleep in your car when intoxicated, even if the engine isn’t turned on? You may have come home after a night out and, having got out of the taxi, may struggle to find your house keys and de...

Parts of the UK have been looking for ways to reduce the number of diesel cars on the road for quite some time. It has been a controversial, even contentious issue, but many see it as a necessary step in protecting the environment. However, no city in the United Kingdom has actively prohibited the use of diesel cars on its streets, until now. Image Source: Express.co.uk However, it was recently announced Bristol in South West England will be the first city in the UK to take that step. The council voted for a scheme banning diesel cars from the city streets during the day. A major move forward, designed to counteract unlawful rates of air pollution in the area. The scheme is still awaiting government approval but, should it go ahead, it will come into effect in two years’ time. Under the scheme, privately owned diesel cars will be prohibited from a central ban zone. Encompassing a section of the M32, the old city, Spike Island, Redcliffe and the Harbourside, among other are...