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Question of the week: Should eye tests be mandatory for all drivers?

1 day ago | honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross

Dear Honest John,"While I fully agree with over 70's having eye tests, at 82 I have had a two-yearly one for over 20 years and have 18/20 vision, without glasses. I believe that all motorist over the age of 40 should have one. as I have seen people in this age group and over who eye sight is not up to standard.
Question of the week: Should I charge my EV every day or when the battery is almost flat?

1 week ago | honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross

Dear Honest John,"I've just purchased a new EV, but I'm not sure about the best way to charge it. Should I charge it every day at home, or only when the battery is flat?
A future classic? Alfa Romeo Spider and GTV

1 week ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Craig Cheetham

Replacing an icon is a tricky thing to do, so when Alfa Romeo finally put the original Spider out to pasture in 1993, an astonishing 30 years since its debut, a replacement was always going to have to be something a bit special. It came as a surprise, then, when the new ‘916’ generation was launched in 1995 with front-wheel-drive – something that Alfa aficionados were initially quite sceptical about.
Question of the week: Why doesn't zip merging work in the UK?

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross

Dear Honest John,"On my regular commute I have to pass a set of roadworks with two lanes merging into one and despite the sign saying 'merge in turn' it's always a bun fight of people queueing up too early and others bombing down the outside and shoving their way in at the end. Why doesn't zip merging seem to work in this country?
Motorists back court-ordered alcolocks for drink-drivers

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

More than half of motorists back the idea of courts forcing those convicted of drink-driving to have mandatory alcolocks fitted to their car, a survey has found. 53% think the government should use an upcoming road safety strategy to allow courts to insist on alcolocks to help prevent them reoffending. Alcolocks, or alcohol interlocks, prevent a vehicle from being started if any alcohol is detected in an offender’s breath.
1 in 3 back compulsory driving test resists at 70

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

A third of motorists want to see the introduction of compulsory driving test resits once someone reaches 70 – with a majority of younger drivers backing the idea. In contrast, just 11% of drivers aged 65 or older believe motorists should be required to retake their test at 70. The largest proportion of those surveyed believe that while full retests may not be necessary, over-70s should at least undergo a compulsory eye test to ensure they remain fit to drive.
A future classic? Audi A8

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Craig Cheetham

The Audi A8 can trace its roots back a lot further than you might expect, with former Volkswagen Group boss Ferdinand Piëch first signing an agreement to develop the car back in 1982. The contract was with the US company ALCOA – or the Aluminium Company of America – and the idea behind it was to create a full-size car that would be significantly lighter than any other vehicle in its class, thanks to the use of advanced aluminium construction.
Toyota RAV4 2026: Prices, specs and release date

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

New Toyota RAV4 revealed as sixth generation of top-selling family SUVMore rugged looks and advanced all-new infotainment systemPlug-in hybrid with range of 62 miles and DC rapid chargingArrives in 2026 with prices likely to start from £45,000The new Toyota RAV4 has made its world debut, with more rugged looks, plug-in hybrid power and advanced new infotainment. The new Toyota RAV4 is the sixth generation of the firm’s pioneering family SUV, of which more than 15 million have been sold worldwide.
Japanese cars most at risk of catalytic converter theft

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

A freedom of information request to England and Wales’ police forces has revealed Japanese-brand cars dominate the list of top 10 models most at risk of catalytic converter theft. The statistics, from Go.Compare car insurance, reveal Toyota Auris owners are most at risk of catalytic converter theft. One in every 157 Toyota Auris has had a catalytic converter taken. Next up is the Lexus CT 200h, with one in 162 cars suffering catalytic converter theft.
Government plans to install solar panels on car parks

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero wants to see supermarkets, retail parks and offices install solar panels on their car parks – which could potentially benefit motorists with more charging points. Part of the government’s Plan for Change, the solar canopies would also help save "tens of thousands" on energy bills, some of which could also be passed on to motorists in cheaper charging costs.