Motoring News

Reversing Saves Fuel
Try Reversing Your Fuel Bills - 03-08-2008 09:00
Did you know you could save up to £2 of fuel per week by simply reversing your car into a parking space, so you drive away forwards? As well as positi... ... [more]
Safety Camera
Penalties For Using Safety Camera Detectors Abroad - 02-08-2008 09:00
Motorists are being warned to dismantle or remove their safety camera detectors when driving abroad to avoid serious penalties. In some countries, in-... ... [more]
Parking Fines
AA Slams Government’s ‘Inconsiderate’ Parking Plan - 01-08-2008 11:55
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton plans to introduce new rules in spring next year following a consultation that could see drivers fined £70 if they... ... [more]
Smoking in Car
Holy Smoke - 01-08-2008 11:52
A painter and decorator has been fined for smoking in his own van - because it is classed as his work place. Gordon Williams, 58, who had finished wor... ... [more]
Bird Poo Costs Millions
Oh Those Pesky Birds - 31-07-2008 09:30
Bird droppings cause £57 million worth of damage to cars annually, according to research by Zurich Insurance. Data - ahead of the summer influx of bir... ... [more]
Clamp
Clamped If You Fail To Pay Three Tickets - 30-07-2008 09:30
Motorists who fail to pay three parking tickets face having their cars clamped or towed away under strict new rules. The new law will come into force... ... [more]
Theives Want Number Plates
Watch Out There Is A Thief About - 29-07-2008 10:30
Car owners are being warned to keep an eye on their number plates after a spate of pilfering in the wake of rising fuel prices with people driving aw... ... [more]
Advice for Driving Abroad
Just In Case ….. - 28-07-2008 16:26
With the holiday season firmly underway, there has been plenty of advice for those travelling abroad. However I came across this information about the... ... [more]
Accident Insurance
Europcar Offers Added Peace Of Mind - 28-07-2008 16:23
In a first for the car rental industry, Europcar has launched a unique new customer service initiative for renters who become involved in an accident. ... [more]
Celebrity Driving Challenge
Celebrity Driving Challenge - 25-07-2008 10:56
BSM put 12 celebrities' driving skills to the test in the first-ever. Celebrity Driving Challenge at the British International Motor Show //... ... [more]
Convertible Car Buyers Buck The Trends
Convertible Car Buyers Buck The Trends - 25-07-2008 09:54
A recent sale of convertibles by leading vehicle auction company, BCA, bucked all the current reports suggesting a drop in consumer confidence. Perha... ... [more]
Holiday Insurance
Summer Holiday Blues - 24-07-2008 10:05
3.2 million people admit to driving home tired after flying long haul, posing a risk of accidents to both themselves and other road users reveals Saga... ... [more]
EU Rules For Co2 Warnings On New Cars
EU Rules For Co2 Warnings On New Cars - 23-07-2008 10:34
What about used vehicles? calls HPI HPI applauds the government’s move to make CO2 emissions information clear on new cars, but calls for the same mea... ... [more]
Is Your Car Child Safe?
Is Your Car Child Safe? - 23-07-2008 10:32
With Child Safety Week (23 - 29 June 2008)* upon us, HPI is urging parents to make essential checks when buying a used car. Although many parents tak... ... [more]
Motoring Holidays
Brits Ditch The Riviera For The Rhine - 23-07-2008 10:00
Germany is the number one destination when it comes to driving holidays according to a new survey. The study of 1,100 drivers by Vauxhall reveals that... ... [more]