by Mel Pretorius | Feb 28, 2020 | Environment
With the recent news announced that sale of diesel, petrol and hybrid vehicles will cease in the UK from 2035, the infrastructure for charging electric cars is going to need to keep up with demand. As well as on-street charging points, other options are being looked...
by Mel Pretorius | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cars – a thing of beauty or a menace? Whichever way one looks at it, cars are so deeply ingrained in modern culture that they’re impossible to ignore. A new exhibition at the V&A called ‘Cars: Accelerating the Modern World’ makes the journey through the short but...
by Mel Pretorius | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2019 we saw new laws come into force in relation to MOTs, smart motorways and low emissions. What does 2020 have in store for drivers? Driving Permits and Green Cards With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the guidance for British drivers is that their UK...
by Mel Pretorius | Jan 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s nice to take stock of what has been happening throughout the year and see what valuable motoring lessons we’ve learnt. Welcome to Volante’s motoring year in review. Motoring Laws Introduced in 2019 Compared to 2017 and 2018, there were relatively few new motoring...
by Mel Pretorius | Dec 23, 2019 | Car checks
2019 is now over. What a year it was! You might be thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Well, to help you along the way we have a great list of practical resolutions for car owners that you’ll want to stick to. Clean your car regularly It’s not just about the look...