Motoring

24 May 2008

Driving Under The Influence...Of Hunger

Research just out reveals that more than three quarters (84 per cent) of female motorists drive whilst hungry, despite the fact that nearly half (43 per cent) admit that it ...

24 May 2008

Driven To Distraction

The majority British motorists feel that the installation of more than 5,000 speed cameras on UK roads is having a detrimental effect on their driving. A survey by RoadPilot Ltd ...

24 May 2008

Can You See Other Drivers?

In some cases, not and worried employers are concerned that some of their employees are driving for work with dangerously poor eyesight. This is despite the fact that 84% of ...

17 May 2008

Chevrolet Epica - The Legend Is Back

Chevrolet Epica - Forget the 4X4’s, SUV’s, MPV’s, and the new breed of Crossovers. Let’s go back to basics with the good old family four-door saloon. Now not every family ...

17 May 2008

36% Of Car Driving On Business Could Be Replaced By A Telephone Call.

As fuel prices soar, a survey has found that only 28% of drivers using cars on business say that all of their journeys are absolutely necessary - while 4% say ...

17 May 2008

Banger Or Bargain?

Everyone enjoys the excitement of buying a new car, but before making that all-important decision to buy, it is advisable to check that your perfect set of wheels does not ...

17 May 2008

Foreign Lorries Are ‘Side Swiping’ £52M Off The UK Roads.

Accidents caused by foreign lorries are costing nearly £52m every year, new research suggests. According to analysis by Accident Exchange, one of the UK’s leading accident management specialists, the annual ...

17 May 2008

Blues Listeners Crying Over Speeding Fines

Research by Saga Motor Insurance has revealed that oldies are still the best with classic Meat Loaf named as the nations favourite driving song. However listeners to 'Bat out of ...

16 May 2008

This Years Must Have Car Accessory

There have been gadgets galore for the motorists, most thankfully are just a craze. Take for instance the pink fluffy dice sure to mare any forward visibility. Or the nodding ...

16 May 2008

Ford Kuga On Trial

The name might sound familiar, but this car is unlike anything Ford has brought to the UK before.Ford's previous Kuga - albeit spelt Cougar - was a big coupe, too ...

16 May 2008

Clamped Motorist Slices Car In Two

An angry motorist has cut his car in half after the DVLA impounded it on his driveway.Ian Taylor had parked his Ford Fiesta - which had been legally registered as ...

16 May 2008

Insurance - Are You Covered

According to a recent report, thousands of motorists are at risk of losing out on insurance payouts because they don’t read the small print. We look at what to check ...

10 May 2008

Chrysler Dodge Journey Tested

Chrysler Dodge Journey - The Americans’ have tried to infiltrate big, bold and brassy cars to little old England sadly with not much success. Chyrsler however, the only independently owned ...

10 May 2008

Count Your Lucky Stars

Research published today by leading motor insurer, The Co-operative Insurance, has discovered that luck behind the wheel could be written in the stars. Its survey of more than 700,000 ...

10 May 2008

All Change For The Driving Test

Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has just announced new proposals to reform the way people learn to drive and how they are tested. Road deaths and serious injuries have fallen by ...

10 May 2008

Toyota Helps Children Shape Schools Of The Future

Thousands of schoolchildren across England and Wales are being given the chance to tackle climate change in the classroom thanks to a unique partnership between Toyota and the environmental charity ...

10 May 2008

The rise of 'White Vin' Man (and 'White Vin' Woman)

The stereotypical 'white van man' has a new, more upmarket rival according to leading high street insurance retailer Swinton. It has identified a new generation of self-employed professionals, both male ...

10 May 2008

Hidden Tax For Family Cars

Tens of thousands of families face higher motoring costs after a Government decision to include cars up to seven years old. Oh no, here we go again.The Treasury is abolishing ...

3 May 2008

Review - Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor

Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor - If the government get their way, cars emitting more than 220g/km will be charged a daily rate of £25 to enter London. Those cars under ...

3 May 2008

Depp And Clarkson Top Of Road Trip Fantasy List

Johnny Depp has been revealed, as the person women would most want to accompany them on their fantasy road trip. Oh yes, bring him on. However, men certainly are not ...

3 May 2008

UK Motorists Waste £3.4 Billion On Expensive Car Servicing

UK Motorists Waste £3.4 Billion On Expensive Car ServicingStrapped UK motorists could be adding to their credit crunch stress by wasting a massive £3.4 billion on annual car services when ...

3 May 2008

Worthless Family Cars

Tens of thousands of cars will become almost worthless as a result of the decision to raise road tax on older models with higher carbon dioxide emissions by up to ...

3 May 2008

Are You Being Fined?

Well according to new figures published by the Ministry of Justice, four in ten motorists are paying fines each year as a result of being caught by a parking warden, ...

3 May 2008

Volvo's WPS Scores Top Marks

Volvo Seats Get Top Scores In 2008 Thatcham Whiplash TestsVolvo continues to be on top in whiplash safety after achieving high scores across its model range in the latest whiplash ...