Most cars, lorries and coaches being driven in Britain each day are right-hand drive models, but it is perfectly legal to drive a left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle if you happen to own one. Left-hand drive cars are often imported from America or brought across the channel from Europe, but some come from even further afield. But many manufacturers have sold left-hand drive vehicles in the UK market.  This is often the case for sports cars or limited-run models, where setting up a production line for right-hand drive variants is not economically viable. Examples of such models include pre-2014 ..read more

The Mini is a symbol of British ingenuity, innovative design and our insatiable thirst for fun — but what do you really know about the car’s evolution and the effect it had on the motoring public and of its designer Sir Alec Issigonis? Here are 15 weird and wonderful facts about the Mini, the little car that made such a big and lasting impact on Britain’s motoring culture, and its creator Issigonis. The Mini was designed by Alec Issigonis and produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered an icon of 1960s British popular cul ..read more

Feeling inundated by the sheer volume of shows you have to watch on Netflix? If you’re a motorhead, you’re sure to find something in our list of best car shows and movies on Netflix. These shows are perfect for passing the time in isolation right now. Best car shows on Netflix Looking for something with a few episodes so you can really sink your teeth in? If so, here are our top picks on the UK Netflix. 1. Rust Valley Restorers Set against the stunning backdrop of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, this series follows the eccentric crew at Rust Bros Restoration as they hunt for classic cars ..read more

The 1988 North Report, submitted to parliament by academic lawyer, Sir Peter North, comprised a set of proposals for traffic-law reform.  Within this report was a proposal for the systematic re-education of drivers who commit minor traffic offences. Sir North suggested education would have a more positive effect on the behaviour of drivers than punitive measures alone. Now, more than 30 years after the initial proposal, the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) is a well-established tool in traffic law enforcement.  Here we explain what NDORS courses are available and w ..read more

YouTuber Paul Wallace from the channel Supercars of London joins hosts Jason Plato and Dave Vitty on the award-winning podcast Fuelling Around to discuss his career and the impact of social media on society. Wallace has been creating YouTube videos for 15 years and has amassed nearly 900,000 subscribers on his channel, gaining millions of views whiled featuring some of the world’s most glamorous cars. The content creator sat down with Plato and Vitty to discuss what life is really like as one of the UK’s most famous motoring YouTubers and discusses the best cars he’s been fortunate enough to ..read more

If you’ve never heard of them, prefabricated homes – often known as prefab homes – are homes that are built off-site and then transported and assembled at their final destination. These types of homes tend to be cheaper and faster to construct than traditional building methods as builders don’t need to spend as much time on-site building the house from scratch. In spite of their affordable price, prefab homes are actually fairly sturdy and are a safe and affordable alternative to traditional brick and mortar homes. The history of prefab homes in the UK Image source: Le_Deluge Following the h ..read more

The terms ‘four-wheel drive’ (4WD), ‘all-wheel drive’ (AWD) and ‘four by four’ (4×4) are often used to mean the same thing, but there are actually some important distinctions. While you may think you know what each one is, this might not be the case. So, what is AWD? What’s the difference between AWD and 4WD? Is there a difference between 4×4 and 4WD? We answer all your questions below. What is 4WD? Image source: Adobe Stock A vehicle is considered a four-wheel drive (4WD) when its engine sends power to all four wheels equally. A transfer case uses the vehicle’s two axles to split the power ..read more

Comedian and actor Brian Conley joins hosts Jason Plato and Dave Vitty on the award-winning podcast Fuelling Around to discuss his career and leaving EastEnders. Conley has been a mainstay on UK television screens for over three decades, having hosted his own comedy shows, as well as appearing on The Royal Variety Performance a record eight times. The 62-year-old sat down with Plato and Vitty to discuss what life is really like on the set of the iconic BBC One soap and how he felt about leaving. Brian Conley discusses the cars used on EastEnders Conley revealed how amazed he was with the ref ..read more

Television presenter and architect George Clarke joins hosts Jason Plato and Dave Vitty on the award-winning podcast Fuelling Around to discuss his career, his American road trips and why Road Rat magazine is a must for all car lovers. Clarke is best known for hosting a range of housing and interior design shows for Channel 4 and Channel 5 for more than  20 years, including most notably, The Restoration Man. However, the 49-year-old sat down with Plato and Vitty to reveal his deep-rooted love of cars and how he got started in his career. Guy Berryman has the greatest car collection I’ve ..read more

GPS navigation apps have been a godsend for courier drivers in helping them plan the quickest and most efficient way to make their deliveries. While some courier drivers rely on their own knowledge of the area, most rely on the use of good navigation apps. Here the courier van insurance experts at Adrian Flux root out some of the best GPS navigation apps to download onto your phone. We’ve even found some that don’t need constant internet access, which is handy if your 4G breaks down or reception is a little iffy. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. 1. RouteXL The biggest drawback with most ..read more