Since 1992, the European Union has been implementing stringent regulations aimed at reducing vehicle emissions, thus improving air quality across member states. These regulations, known as Euro emissions standards, have undergone significant evolution over the years, with each iteration imposing stricter limits on exhaust emissions. As of 2024, the latest standard is Euro 6, but…
With the Formula 1 Gulf Air Grand Prix in Bahrain starting this weekend, we thought that we’d have a look back through all of the fantastic ways in which Formula 1 has revolutionised motor technology into what we now know today. Ever since the first Formula 1 Grand Prix, there is no doubt that they…
With 83,300 average journeys a day on the UK motorways, it comes as no surprise that breakdowns on them are super common – and unfortunately injuries and fatalities too. Highways England have released their biggest campaign yet on motorway safety, with their multi-million pound adverts; “Go Left”. This has come in due to the staggering…
Cleaning Hacks: The Best Car Cleaning Tips From TikTok From mastering the baked feta pasta recipe to learning how to speak another language, TikTok users have proved time and time again that there is a life hack for pretty much everything – especially when it comes to cars! With over 230 million views, the app’s…
Vehicle thefts across England and Wales have soared by more than a fifth in the last three years, according to police data. However, vehicle crime varies wildly depending on the area. Here at Number1Plates, we’ve looked at the vehicle crime rates across UK postcodes to find out the most unsafe streets to park your car….
In this blog we’re taking a look at a major milestone in anyone’s life…the purchase of your first car! First cars have a bit of a reputation for being old bangers which have been through the mill a little bit, with high mileage, dents, bumps and scrapes along the bodywork, and in some cases, patchy…
春节快乐 Happy Chinese New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and to celebrate, we’re dedicating this blog to five facts you didn’t know about the Chinese automotive industry, including some incredible facts and figures! Want to know more? Then read on… China is the world’s largest car producer and consumer. In 2019, China…
Some of the most iconic movies feature a passionate in-car sex scene. Who can forget Rizzo and Kenickie’s interrupted parking lot romp in Grease? Or Jack and Rose’s steamy session in the back of a Packard limousine on board the Titanic? Well, those got-to-have-you-right-here-right-now moments don’t just happen on screen. With 61% of Brits admitting…
Here in the UK, we’re a nation of car lovers, with more than two million cars sold every year, each of them covering on average 7,500 miles every year, equating to roughly 20 miles per day. Of course, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have had an impact on both these statistics over the last…
We’re seeing an increasing number of electric vehicles on our roads. In 2020, more than 108,000 electric cars were sold in the UK, taking a 6.6% market share, despite overall vehicle sales plunging by 29% as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent nationwide lockdowns. In December of last year, the Tesla Model 3…
The winter weather can take its toll on your car. Dirt and debris including mud, insects and road salt from the gritter lorries can cause real problems not just for the exterior of your car, but for some of the internal workings as well. In this post, we’ll provide you with some top tips on…
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