Motoring

9 December 2007

DVLA Deadline Looms For Christmas Present Hunters!

The final countdown has commenced DVLA Personalised Registrations has warned that anyone wishing to give a personalised registration as a Christmas present has only a matter of days to do ...

9 December 2007

Motoring Help! More Power To The Traffic Wardens

The Highways Agency have announced they are to start a public consultation over proposals to allow Traffic Officers to remove broken down or abandoned vehicles from the strategic road network. ...

8 December 2007

The New Funky Daihatsu Materia

Daihatsu have dared to be different by launching a brand new funky mini MPV christened the Materia that has such distinctive looks, it has created a cult following in Japan ...

1 December 2007

Subaru Impreza - The All-New Impreza

Think of a Subaru and the image of a blue car with gold wheels, a neat rear spoiler and a very loud noise from its throaty engine will come to ...

24 November 2007

Selling Cars Online

Wantacar.co.uk sets out to revolutionise the future of UK car buyingWantacar.co.uk, the pioneering internet search engine and price comparison site, went live this month ... and is set on revolutionising ...

24 November 2007

British Invention Shows Way Ahead In Night-Time Driving

Shorter days and longer hours of darkness, along with inclement winter weather place particular emphasis on the need for road delineation, to show the driver where the road goes next.The ...

24 November 2007

Crushing Blow For Illegal Motorists

Law-breaking motorists are feeling the heat, as record numbers of uninsured vehicles are being seized and crushed, according to figures released at the ABI’s annual motor conference.The use of automatic ...

24 November 2007

Women Listen More Than Men ... What A Surprise!

Women drivers are more likely to take advice from the Highways Agency and the Met Office thereby less likely to get caught out by the weather, according to newly published ...

24 November 2007

Oh Dear, Oh Dear! I have A Crush on You

It has been estimated that there are around 200 accidents a day involving deer, and the costs per vehicle, with an average insurance claim costing just £300, could reach as ...

24 November 2007

The All-New Mazda 6

Mazda 6 - Evolution is normally a very slow process but not in the Mazda camp. It seems like only yesterday when they zoom zoomed their way into the UK ...

17 November 2007

Get Your Eyes Checked

New research hot off the press from Specsavers Opticians shows that one in four drivers fall below the recommended eyesight standard for road safety.A further one in four said they ...

17 November 2007

Drivers Come A Cropper As Claims Crest In November

As the evenings draw in and the change in weather affects driving conditions, it may be no surprise that November is the highest claim month for car accidents.In November 2006, esure’ ...

17 November 2007

Double Bubble Points For Speeding?

The Department for Transport is to publish a consultation before Christmas on doubling the number of points given to speeding drivers, according to a report in The Times.Under the proposals ...

17 November 2007

Spot Fines For Motorists Without Snow Chains

British motorists driving abroad this winter should beware of breaking European motoring laws - ignoring the law risks fines, refusal of entry and an abrupt end to their holiday.Motorists driving ...

17 November 2007

The New Smart Fortwo - Passion Bursting Or Passion Busting?

The Smart fortwo .. you either love them or hate them but for the 85% of buyers under the age of 40, well, they just love them for their economical ...

10 November 2007

Women Drop The Showroom

Females Are Still Walking Out Of Showrooms - Unless They Visit Motorpoint. In the 'Car Showroom Shake-up’ report from female-friendly insurer, Sheilas’ Wheels, one in five women questioned confessed ...

10 November 2007

The Hot New Hyundai Coupe S111

Hyundai Coupe S111 - Hyundai have turned up the heat in the kitchen with their latest re-vamp on the highly successful Coupe by unveiling the third generation S111 that is ...

3 November 2007

Motoring - Girls Guide To Selling Used Cars

Women are losing out on millions of pounds each year because they’re unnecessarily frightened of selling their cars privately, a report from evecars.com, reveals.Worried about the pitfalls of a private ...

3 November 2007

Motoring - How To Avoid A Flat Battery This Winter

The most common reason for a vehicle not to start in winter is due to a dead battery.According to statistics, battery problems increase in November, with December being the worst ...

3 November 2007

Motoring - No More Head Banging In The Car For Me Then

Having reported recently how some drivers scuttle off to their cars to listen to their favourite music in private.A new theory from GEM Motoring Assist, has just revealed that loud, ...

3 November 2007

Motoring - Be Bright At Night

Now the clocks have gone back and Britain enters the dark ages the THINK! Road safety campaign is reminding parents and children to Be Safe Be Seen as the nights ...

3 November 2007

Motoring - Ultimate Petrolhead’s Christmas Delight

OK, I know its only November but all thoughts are heading towards Christmas so how about a year’s worth of driving virtually every supercar ever worth climbing into for your ...

3 November 2007

Cee'd SW - Kia Plants Another Cee’D

KIA Cee'd SW - Following the huge success of the Kia cee’d earlier this year, Kia decided to plant another cee’d. However, this new cee’d is out to impress and ...

27 October 2007

Insurance On Car Hire Is A Rip-Off

Consumers can now buy car hire insurance separately and in advance of collection, saving more than 70% on the daily insurance costs charged by most car hire companies.A recent survey ...