Motoring

19 January 2008

Should We Be Following Suit?

This arrived in my inbox and whist I would normally dismiss such ‘round robins’, it rather struck a chord. We British motorist have unite to pull down this outlandish fuel ...

19 January 2008

Britain Drives In Fear Of Foreign Lorries

Four out of five motorists are giving left-hand drive lorries a wide berth on UK roads for fear of being side-swiped or falling victim to other unpredictable manoeuvres according to ...

19 January 2008

We Are Going Green At Last!

UK car buyers are following in the fashionable footsteps of Salma Hayek and Jake Gyllenhaal, as they seek to replace their gas-guzzlers with green machines. This is according to the nationwide classified ...

19 January 2008

New Mazda 2 1.5 Sport.

Mazda 2 1.5 Sport - It seems like yesterday when Mazda first launched the all new Mazda 2 that sent us journalists scuttling off to delve into the Thesaurus in ...

19 January 2008

Leave your car keys at home this Friday

Look out if you’re planning to drive this Friday, as historically the 18th January has been revealed as the most dangerous date to be on the road according to research ...

14 January 2008

Hair To Die For: Latest Celebrity Hair Trends Cause Danger On The Roads

With almost 190,000 female motorists have had an accident or ‘near miss’ as a result of their hairstyle - With so many women following the likes of Kate Moss and ...

12 January 2008

We Are A Nation Of Potholes

Motorists in the UK are more than twice as likely to suffer damage to their cars than their American counterparts because of poorly maintained roads, according to new research from ...

12 January 2008

Avoid Crash Diets.

New year diet fads can lead to more than yo-yo weight-loss, according to the RAC Foundation, who are highlighting the impact that food can have on driving ability.Unhealthy lifestyles pose ...

12 January 2008

Car Crushing Waste Scandal Must End

It seems that every day we hear of vehicles being seized and crushed by various government departments including police, customs and excise, local authorities and trading standards. The ABD asks ...

12 January 2008

Don’t Gamble With Grip

With wet and icy conditions sweeping across the UK, Kwik-Fit is urging motorists not to 'gamble with grip' and has pledged to keep British motorists safer on the roads by ...

12 January 2008

All Steamed Up?

Well after Christmas and New Year festivities we may all be feeling a bit steamed up. But this in not about us, its about our steamed up windows that can ...

12 January 2008

On The Road - Mercedes R-Class

Mercedes R-Class - If you think about it, we, as motorists, are very fortunate to have such a huge array of vehicles to choose from to suit our personal needs. ...

5 January 2008

First Drive The Revised 2008 Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage, a firm favourite SUV here in the UK, has undergone a new look for 2008 both inside and out, as well as the option of two wheel ...

5 January 2008

The Seven Deadly Motoring Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins of Motoring are causing havoc on UK roads which could be avoided by better behaviour behind the wheel, claims the RAC Foundation.So to help motorists swap ...

5 January 2008

Ten Sexiest Cars To Turn Men’s Heads

Women hoping to attract male attention should get behind the wheel of a classic convertible, and be able to drive it well, according to a survey from evecars.com. The women's ...

5 January 2008

Those Rogue Mechanics Still Ripping Motorists Off

Complaints about garage repairs and servicing are nearly top of the Trading Standards Office hit list. Overcharging, replacing parts not required and charging for parts not fitted is not uncommon.Knowing ...

5 January 2008

New Years Resolution? Read The New Highway Code

Forget the diets, giving up smoking and all the usual new years resolutions we always make and subsequently break, road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist is urging all drivers to ...

5 January 2008

Beware Cheap Breathalysers

Drivers are being warned that they could be caught out if they trust cheap personal breathalysers currently on sale. Some service stations are selling electronic breathalysers for as little as ...

5 January 2008

Citroen C-Crosser On Trial

Citroen C-Crosser FemaleFirst test Citeron's new SUV. Citroen have crossed the boundaries with their first ever SUV, the C- Crosser that combines the Citroen qualities as seen on their other ...

28 December 2007

Is This Phone Call Worth Two Years In Jail?

Drivers using their phones - whether handheld or hands-free - are risking two years in jail under rules published by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Despite this, a new survey ...

28 December 2007

Don’t Crack Up

More than one-in-three British motorists are driving around with at least one chip in their windscreen, according to new research by Kwik-Fit. In response to these findings the company is ...

28 December 2007

Think Pink Girls

With the festive season well under way, this is a personal message from me. Girls, please whatever you do book a legal cab to get you home safely and ideally ...

28 December 2007

The Records Of 3 Million Learners Goes Astray

The records of more than three million L-drivers have been lost in the United States by a firm working on behalf of the Driving Standards Agency. Oh this just gets ...

23 December 2007

Honda FR-V 1.8 ES On The Road

Honda FR-V 1.8 ES - Honda has been incredibly intuitive in recognising the fact that some families do not suit the traditional five or seven seat configuration for their family ...