The Motoring News Today
Monday 12th May 2008
NICE Mega City
The NICE Mega City Electric Car
You don’t have to wait to buy a stylish, all-electric car that could save you up to £3,000 a year on fuel and tax alone. London’s NICE Car Company will sell you one today. the full story
You don’t have to wait to buy a stylish, all-electric car that could save you up to £3,000 a year on fuel and tax alone. London’s NICE Car Company will sell you one today. the full story
Published on: 10th May 2008
Safe Driving is about a mixture of techniques
A good, safe drive is about a mixture of techniques, but high on the list must be the need to use the vehicle’s brakes in a smooth and progressive way. The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) says drivers need to develop observation and anticipation, so that they can begin braking at an early stage and a leave a decent margin for braking more heavily if the need arises. the full story
A good, safe drive is about a mixture of techniques, but high on the list must be the need to use the vehicle’s brakes in a smooth and progressive way. The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) says drivers need to develop observation and anticipation, so that they can begin braking at an early stage and a leave a decent margin for braking more heavily if the need arises. the full story
Published on: 9th May 2008
Beware of Foreign Lorries
Accidents caused by foreign lorries are costing nearly £52m every year, new research suggests. the full story
Accidents caused by foreign lorries are costing nearly £52m every year, new research suggests. the full story
Published on: 7th May 2008
Driver Testing and Training to be overhauled
New proposals to reform the way people learn to drive and how they are tested have today been announced by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. Road deaths and serious injuries have fallen by 33 since the mid 1990s, but the casualty rate for young drivers has not changed. the full story
New proposals to reform the way people learn to drive and how they are tested have today been announced by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. Road deaths and serious injuries have fallen by 33 since the mid 1990s, but the casualty rate for young drivers has not changed. the full story
Published on: 7th May 2008
One In Five Cars Fails Its First MOT
IAM Motoring Trust research acquired through the Freedom of Information Act reveals that 21.6 per cent of three-year old cars fail their first MoT test (see note 1) – a higher failure rate than in some European countries that do first roadworthiness tests after four years (the European minimum). the full story
IAM Motoring Trust research acquired through the Freedom of Information Act reveals that 21.6 per cent of three-year old cars fail their first MoT test (see note 1) – a higher failure rate than in some European countries that do first roadworthiness tests after four years (the European minimum). the full story
Published on: 7th May 2008
Selling Your Used Car? You Should Clean Up!
Cleaning a car before putting it up for private sale can add up to £600 to its value, according to the used car experts behind Glass’s Guide to Car Values. And it only takes a few hours and a relatively small amount of money to get the results which will help to achieve a healthy premium. the full story
Cleaning a car before putting it up for private sale can add up to £600 to its value, according to the used car experts behind Glass’s Guide to Car Values. And it only takes a few hours and a relatively small amount of money to get the results which will help to achieve a healthy premium. the full story
Published on: 6th May 2008
The Motoring News continues ....
May 2008Fuel's Gold - some tips from the IAM on saving fuel
If you are increasingly concerned about petrol costs after the recent price rises, ask yourself these questions next time you are driving. the full story
Used Cars Buying Tips :: three quarters of used cars inspected by the RAC have faults that would cause the car to fail an MOTPublished on: 2nd May 2008
A shocking three quarters of the used cars inspected by the RAC have faults that would cause the car to fail an MOT and a further one in three have potentially dangerous or illegal faults, according to the motoring organisation. the full story
Over 1 Million Cars Are Still Being Illegally Scrapped Every YearPublished on: 2nd May 2008
More than a million scrap cars a year could be reaching landfill complete with harmful oils, tyres and with airbags intact. the full story
April 2008Published on: 1st May 2008
Some Top Tips for Driving Abroad
With the summer beckoning, it’s good to think about any preparations you need to make if you are planning to drive abroad. the full story
Fuel Supply Not Under Threat Say Petrol RetailersPublished on: 26th Apr 2008
‘Fuel availability for motorists outside Scotland will not be affected by the potential shutdown at the Grangemouth refinery. the full story
Father's Day SmartwaxPublished on: 24th Apr 2008
Here's a bit of smart thinking for Father's Day. Instead of a pair of socks or a tie, buy your dad something from the Smartwax® range. the full story
Used Car Buyers Urged To Defy The Credit CrunchPublished on: 22nd Apr 2008
Reports of a global credit crunch might be causing some consumers to tighten their financial belts but, according to EurotaxGlass’s, now is the ideal time to buy a used car. the full story
If you are Caught using a Mobile Phone it will cost you more than a Fine and PointsPublished on: 22nd Apr 2008
News that a car insurance company has decided to penalise drivers with points on their licence from a hand-held mobile phone offence is an excellent development, according to road safety experts at the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). the full story
50 Years Of Supercar Icons At British Motor ShowPublished on: 18th Apr 2008
More details have been revealed about the Heritage Enclosure debuting at this summer’s British International Motor Show (ExCeL London, 23 July to 3 August) - sure to be one of the event’s showpiece attractions. the full story
Oxford Based Business Man Invests £34,400 in WEL 5HPublished on: 17th Apr 2008
A Welsh business man from Oxford has invested £34,400 to purchase the number plate WEL 5H at a DVLA Personalised Registrations auction held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales. the full story
Who Makes The Best Engine In The World?Published on: 17th Apr 2008
BMW has a fight on its hands as it guns for a fourth consecutive International Engine of the Year title. the full story
Petrol Retailers Refute Pump Price FearsPublished on: 16th Apr 2008
'Forecourt retailers are not responsible for the current high price of fuel, which is the result of normal seasonal demand being exacerbated by financial speculators investing in the oil market, and the Government’s refusal to cut the UK’s high fuel taxes,’ according to Ray Holloway, Director of the RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA). the full story
Fast Spreading Virus Makes Our Roads An Increasingly Dangerous HabitatPublished on: 16th Apr 2008
ROAD safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) says it has identified a debilitating virus that is spreading rapidly through the motoring community. the full story
End Of The Road For Vehicle ‘Clockers’Published on: 16th Apr 2008
HPI’s National Mileage Register exceeds 125 million records Confirming its place as the most comprehensive mileage database available in the UK, HPI’s National Mileage Register (NMR) now contains over 125 million mileage readings - providing valuable intelligence for dealers to combat the very real threat of clocking. the full story
Groundbreaking Turbocharger Speed Sensors Are Made Available For Use On All Turbocharged CarsPublished on: 16th Apr 2008
Turbocharger Speed Sensors - already an important part used in today’s commercial vehicles - are now available for use in passenger cars. the full story
2.5 million motorists suffer backache behind the wheelPublished on: 14th Apr 2008
Faulty suspension blamed for one-in-three cases of poor ride comfort Over 2.5 million motorists have suffered from backache behind the wheel during the past 12 months, a Kwik-Fit report1 finds. the full story
Published on: 10th Apr 2008
