Motoring News

22 July 2008

Don’t be a Dipstick’ on National Oil Check Day - 25th July

Car care company, Comma, is launching National Oil Check Day on Friday, July 25, and is urging all motorists ‘Don’t be a Dipstick’: check your oil to avoid breakdowns, costly ...

21 July 2008

Tougher Sentence For ‘Killer’ Drivers

Drivers who kill are to be given tougher sentences that could result in a maximum 14 years in prison, following the publication of new guidance to judges and magistrates by ...

21 July 2008

Is This The End Of Speed Cameras?

Swindon Borough Council could become the first local authority in Britain to scrap speed cameras and spend its £400,000 road safety budget on other initiatives.Amid growing claims that the speed ...

19 July 2008

Tougher sentence for ‘killer’ drivers

Drivers who kill are to be given tougher sentences that could result in a maximum 14 years in prison, following the publication of new guidance to judges and magistrates by ...

19 July 2008

Brits ditch the Riviera for the Rhine

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 Brits are ditching the ...

19 July 2008

Summer Holiday Blues

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 Motor Insurance. Almost 1.3 ...

18 July 2008

From Cologne With Love

The German city of Cologne awoke to a curious sight this morning, the nearby Ford Niehl plant had been completely transformed with a bright, dazzling multi-colour wrap. Reports of unusual ...

16 July 2008

Record Road Deaths Low – But More Can Still Be Done

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed the news that the number of deaths on Britain’s roads had fallen below 3,000 for the first time since records ...
15 July 2008

Sacre Bleu – A New French Law

For the nine million Brits estimated to be crossing the channel by car this year be warned. From 1 July 2008, it is compulsory to have a reflective jacket on ...

14 July 2008

We Are A Nation Of Prangers!

Every year 700,000 motorists shunt, scrape or prang another parked car, leaving innocent UK drivers with an estimated £1.25 billion repair bill, according to new research by accident management specialist, ...

12 July 2008

Good News For MOT Stations

If anyone is planning a trip to the MOT station, there is good news as following a decision by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) they have agreed to ...

11 July 2008

Boris You Are A Star

London Mayor Boris Johnson has scrapped proposals for an emission-based congestion charge that would have seen a £25 fee for high-emission vehicles and low-emission vehicles being exempt from charges.The Mayor ...

9 July 2008

Oh No! Not another U-Turn

News that the City of London is to end free parking for electric vehicles because the scheme has become 'too successful’ has been branded barmy by electric car company NICE. ...

8 July 2008

Motorpoint Defies Credit Crunch With Record Finance Sales

Credit crunch? What credit crunch! According to a new poll by Motorpoint over half of motorists plan to use finance to purchase their next car.The new study by the UK’s ...

7 July 2008

Car-Sellers Put-Off By Cost Of Advertising

A recent online poll of over 30,000 people has uncovered the main reasons owners are reluctant to sell their cars privately.When asked what the biggest drawback is to a private ...

4 July 2008

Ruthless gangs steal family cars

Thousands of family cars are being stolen, crushed and sold for scrap by millionaire criminal gangs.Motorists wake up to find their cars gone after being loaded on to trucks overnight. ...

4 July 2008

Call to ban drivers using hands-free phones

The Government should ban drivers from using hands-free phones in the wake of a lorry driver being jailed for causing a fatal crash while talking on a Bluetooth headset.The call ...

2 July 2008

Home working is rocketing in popularity.

Fuel prices, congestion, better telecommunications technology and corporate policies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions are all leading to employers becoming increasingly willing to allow employees to work from home.Even Government ...
1 July 2008

Motorhoming Round The Crunch

With petrol prices spinning as fast as fruit machines these days you do not end up a winner, as the cost of a tank just goes up. Motorhome owners ...

30 June 2008

Replacing kids' equipment is easy as ABC

Women's insurance expert Diamond has today launched a new benefit for new and existing customers. Comprehensive policyholders insured with Diamond, who are involved in an accident or are the victim ...

30 June 2008

Damaged Caravans Flood Second-Hand Market Causing First Time Misery

A second-hand caravan might be an easily affordable way to join in the UK's number one holiday activity, but Safeguard today warns holidaymakers of a surge of flood-damaged 'write-offs' being ...

30 June 2008

You Cannot Steal My Car- It's a Mini

MINI has won the City Car/Supermini category of this year’s highly influential British Insurance Car Security Awards – yet another accolade for MINI’s trophy cabinet.Awarded on the basis of its ...

25 June 2008

Inspections Made Simple

RAC Offers New Pricing StructureThe RAC has made its Inspections service more accessible to potential buyers by simplifying its pricing structure. The cost of an Inspection will no longer depend ...

21 June 2008

Help! I Turned Into A White Van Driver!

My two children have been on impeccably good behaviour this week. Unfortunately I cannot blame my wonderful parenting skills, but the fact we had all been invited to the UK ...