Motoring

22 September 2007

What Gives Motorists The Right Hump?

According to research by online car-buying guide, NEWCARNET.co.uk, a massive 87 % of drivers said they would gladly see all versions of the ‘sleeping policeman’ put to sleep permanently in ...

22 September 2007

Motoring Parents Child Seat Worries

One Third Of Motoring Parents Are Unsure Of Child Car Seat LawsNew research has revealed a third (32 %) of motoring parents are unaware of the changes to the law ...

22 September 2007

Hold Off The Petrol Price Increase

Ray Holloway, director of the RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is urging the government to postpone the fuel duty increase scheduled for 1 October, or risk putting undue financial strain ...

22 September 2007

The New Mazda Cx-7 - Best Crossover In The World

Mazda Cx-7 - Mazda has just entered the increasingly popular SUV segment that has seen a massive 108% increase since 2001,with their latest creation that of the CX-7. But in ...

15 September 2007

Ladies Motoring Fashion

The Latest Fashion Accessory For MotoristsCar care specialist, Comma, is campaigning to make carrying a high-visibility vest in the car compulsory, in an attempt to reduce the 250 people killed ...

15 September 2007

Fight Back With The Drivers’ Club

Britain’s motorists are under attack with over 7.5 million drivers been caught by speed cameras .. some 25 % of all drivers. In the last three years alone, speed cameras ...

15 September 2007

Five Million Empty Car Seats

Over Five Million Empty Car Seats On The School RunResearch conducted by Honda (UK) has found that nearly half of all parents who drive their children to school take only ...

15 September 2007

Busy Doing Nothing Whilst Driving!

Studies show that up to 90% of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction and, based on these high statistics; Volvo is introducing a world-first technology, the DriverAlert Control ...

15 September 2007

Females Are Still Walking Out Of Showrooms.

With new ‘57’ plate cars leaving forecourts across the UK, Britain’s automotive industry could be out of pocket by an estimated £17.4 million in the first week due to lost ...

15 September 2007

Millions Of Sleepy Drivers At The Wheel

Millions Of Sleepy Drivers At The WheelDeadly ignorance about tired driving is putting lives at risk as an estimated 2.3 million drivers have dozed off behind the wheel, according to ...

15 September 2007

New Weapon To Combat Vehicle Crime

Between 2005 and 2006, there were 1.7 million vehicle thefts in the UK, according to worrying Government Home Office statistics. With increasing interest rates putting a squeeze on people’s wallets, ...

15 September 2007

Car Drepreciation - £497 a month

New Car Owners Lose £497 In Depreciation Every MonthIf you have or are thinking of buying a brand new car this month, then brace yourself for a sharp financial shock ...

15 September 2007

Distance To Next Junction - 12 Hours And Ten Minutes

Drivers travelling on the M25 can now see real-time information on how long their journey will take on electronic roadside signs as a new service is rolled out across England.This ...

15 September 2007

Should The Driving Age Be Raised?

When many are starting to take their driving lessons at the beginning of the new academic year, the House of Commons transport committee has recently called for the minimum legal ...

15 September 2007

Bravo, Bravo For The New Fiat Bravo!

New Fiat Bravo - Fiat have finally returned to the second largest segment in the UK market with the arrival of their new 5-door Bravo sending other manufacture designers scuttling ...

15 September 2007

Review - The New Proton Satria Neo.

The New Proton Satria Neo - With the backing of its sister company, Lotus, Proton have unveiled their latest creation, a new 3-door supermini to compliment the rest of the ...

9 September 2007

Brits Particular about Parking

New research from Halifax Estate Agents reveals that Brits are very particular about their parking space. More than one in ten people (13%) admit to having tried to stop someone ...

5 September 2007

Women Show Serious Concern for Drink Driving

Over 88 per cent of British women believe they are more likely to have an accident if they drive after two drinks, more than half (53 per cent) fear they ...

31 August 2007

Life Changing Decisions In The Front Seat?

Moving house? Changing jobs? Getting married? Gone are the days of conferences around the kitchen table. Now some of our biggest life-changing decisions are made in the front seat of ...

31 August 2007

Best On CO2 Car Rankings Go Live

Car buyers will be able to find the most environmentally friendly vehicles for their needs from today, as Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick launched the Department for Transport's 'Best on CO2' ...

31 August 2007

Driving Up Theory Test Pass Marks for Road Safety.

Learner drivers and motorcyclists will face more theory test questions from early September when the pass marks are driven up to improve road safety.The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) says the ...

31 August 2007

Research Shows That 80% of Drivers Break Law on Motorway Speeding

Research published today indicates that 80% of UK drivers break the law on motorway speeding when driving their car, with men being far more likely to do this than women. ...

31 August 2007

Possibly Changes For Drug-Driving Law

A leading police association has called for a radical review of the current laws on penalties issued to those caught driving while under the influence of drugs.The Association of Chief ...

31 August 2007

The New Jepp Patriot 2.0 CRD Sport

Families who have preyed for an SUV that boasts a flexible interior, outstanding performance, superb handling, excellent fuel economy all on a reasonable price tag, have just had their prayers ...