The Motoring News Today
Sunday 7th September 2008
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Used Car Market Slows
The origins of the downturn in the used car market can be seen in a new Report published today by BCA. the full story
The origins of the downturn in the used car market can be seen in a new Report published today by BCA. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
£200 an hour: Garage labour rates spiral ‘out of control’
The cost of maintaining a car could ‘spiral out of control’ as garages start to charge up to £200 an hour. According to data released by insurer, Warranty Direct, labour rates for mechanics nationwide have increased 11.3 percent since the summer of 2006 to £75.17 an hour on average. the full story
The cost of maintaining a car could ‘spiral out of control’ as garages start to charge up to £200 an hour. According to data released by insurer, Warranty Direct, labour rates for mechanics nationwide have increased 11.3 percent since the summer of 2006 to £75.17 an hour on average. the full story
Published on: 1st Sep 2008
DVLA Unlocks the Safe to its ‘F’ Prefix Registrations
DVLA Personalised Registrations is unlocking its safe to release F-Series registrations – the final set of prefix numbers previously unavailable en mass to private plate aficionados. the full story
DVLA Personalised Registrations is unlocking its safe to release F-Series registrations – the final set of prefix numbers previously unavailable en mass to private plate aficionados. the full story
Published on: 27th Aug 2008
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The Driving Standard's Agency Jail Sentences Handed to Driving Test Fraudsters
The Driving Standard's Agency (DSA) can reveal further success in their efforts to deal with individuals who fraudulently sit the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates. the full story
The Driving Standard's Agency (DSA) can reveal further success in their efforts to deal with individuals who fraudulently sit the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates. the full story
Published on: 22nd Aug 2008
Beware of a Break Down on the Hard Shoulder
The last bank holiday before Christmas sees many motorists make long motorway journeys and sadly, some of these journeys will be interrupted by a breakdown. And a motorist’s troubles don’t end once the car is on the hard shoulder; it is an extremely hazardous place on which up to 20 people are killed each year. the full story
The last bank holiday before Christmas sees many motorists make long motorway journeys and sadly, some of these journeys will be interrupted by a breakdown. And a motorist’s troubles don’t end once the car is on the hard shoulder; it is an extremely hazardous place on which up to 20 people are killed each year. the full story
Published on: 22nd Aug 2008
Gateshead College to run the Ford Masters Apprenticeship Programme
Gateshead College takes pole position by winning contract to run the Ford Masters Apprenticeship Programme in the North East. the full story
Gateshead College takes pole position by winning contract to run the Ford Masters Apprenticeship Programme in the North East. the full story
Published on: 18th Aug 2008
The Motoring News continues ....
August 2008Ruislip-based Skillnet Automotive Academy to join the London Task Force on Apprenticeships
Ruislip-based Skillnet Automotive Academy, the UK’s leading training provider to the automotive industry, has been selected by the Government to join the London Task Force on Apprenticeships. the full story
Jamjar Cars Launches New PropositionPublished on: 18th Aug 2008
Jamjar Cars Ltd, one of the UK’s leading online car retailers and backed by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, has changed its proposition to customers, offering personal contract hire (also known as personal leasing) as a flexible alternative to buying. the full story
Smartwax Concours Paste WaxPublished on: 18th Aug 2008
Although few people can devote the time and dedication required to win concours events, everybody wants their car, motorbike or boat to look like a show-stopper. the full story
Don’t panic about weakening 4x4 residual values – help is at handPublished on: 7th Aug 2008
Fears concerning weakening residual values for 4x4s have some basis in fact, says specialist four-wheel drive rental and leasing firm SHB 4x4, but there are a number of approaches available to ensure you can still run such vehicles economically. the full story
July 2008Published on: 4th Aug 2008
New Black look for the Clarion FB289RBT
Following the launch of its iconic bluetooth audio head unit, Clarion has introduced a black version of the stunning in-car audio showpiece, for a more seamless integration with a greater number of drivers dashboards. the full story
Identity Theft for CarsPublished on: 31st Jul 2008
HPI is warning dealers to protect themselves from the growing threat of car cloning - the vehicle equivalent of identity theft. the full story
According to IAM you can save up to £2 of fuel per week by simply reversing your car into a parking spacePublished on: 31st Jul 2008
Did you know you can 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 positioning your vehicle into a safer position to pull away, there are many benefits to both your vehicle, and your pocket. the full story
Used Convertible Car Buyers Bucking The TrendPublished on: 25th Jul 2008
A recent sale of convertibles by leading vehicle auction company, BCA, bucked all the current reports suggesting a drop in consumer confidence. the full story
Hummer at the 2008 British International Motor ShowPublished on: 25th Jul 2008
HUMMER will showcase the HX Concept, a nimble, reconfigurable off-road concept vehicle, at the 2008 British International Motor Show. the full story
First Fully Electric Car Makes Its UK Show DebutPublished on: 22nd Jul 2008
The arrival on Britain’s roads of the first fully electric-powered car moves one step closer today with the UK motor show debut of the new TH!NK city electric vehicle. the full story
HPI Warns Of An Attack Of The Clones as the DVLA Issues a Further V5 WarningPublished on: 22nd Jul 2008
Vehicle data expert, HPI, is calling used car dealers to up the anti on the fight against the car criminal. the full story
RAC Inspections survey reveals 85% of buyers are fooled by shiny paintworkPublished on: 19th Jul 2008
The latest survey from RAC Inspections reveals that many people think they know a thing or two about cars when looking to buy. the full story
The New Mexician Sports Car the Mastretta MXTPublished on: 18th Jul 2008
Bristling with design flair, the all-new Mastretta MXT is the exciting and exclusive new sports car that will put Mexico on the map and offer UK drivers performance and more choice in the sub £40,000 sector. the full story
October 2p Fuel Duty Rise ScrappedPublished on: 17th Jul 2008
The scrapping of the planned October 2p fuel duty rise provides light relief for the struggling motorists, but it does not go far enough, according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
A Drink Drive Endorsement is an 11 Year Black MarkPublished on: 16th Jul 2008
As summer warms up and the thirst for an alcoholic drink increases, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has reminded drivers of the perils of accidentally drinking and driving. the full story
Bosch's Start/Stop TechnologyPublished on: 13th Jul 2008
Bosch start/stop technology has proven its worth in production applications, supplying half a million starter-based start stop systems to BMW and MINI since the introduction in 2007. the full story
Published on: 13th Jul 2008
