The Motoring News for April 2006
April 2006
Cadillac BLS
Rick Wakeman Drives Off Cadillac/SPARKS ...
Rick Wakeman, the world renowned keyboard player both as a member of the rock band YES and as a solo artist, drives off the Cadillac/SPARKS Roadshow from the London Golf Show at ExCel. the full story
Rick Wakeman, the world renowned keyboard player both as a member of the rock band YES and as a solo artist, drives off the Cadillac/SPARKS Roadshow from the London Golf Show at ExCel. the full story
Published on: 29th Apr 2006
Accelerator Sense - A Light Right Foot
Fuel consumption and the environmental benefits of advanced driving techniques go hand in hand. the full story
Fuel consumption and the environmental benefits of advanced driving techniques go hand in hand. the full story
Published on: 29th Apr 2006
Cowboy Clampers To Hang Up Their Boots?
Cowboy clampers may have to hang up their boots and spurs, if a new Code of Practice being launched today [26th April] is backed by the Government. the full story
Cowboy clampers may have to hang up their boots and spurs, if a new Code of Practice being launched today [26th April] is backed by the Government. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2006
High Risk For Young Drug Drivers
One in five (20 per cent) of young motorists take to the road every day while high on illegal drugs, according to the RAC Foundation and Max Power Magazine - revealing the shocking results of a new survey* today (24th April). the full story
One in five (20 per cent) of young motorists take to the road every day while high on illegal drugs, according to the RAC Foundation and Max Power Magazine - revealing the shocking results of a new survey* today (24th April). the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2006
The Great Arc Rally Of India Roarrs ...
The Great Arc, a new concept in motoring events has been launched by ROARR, organisers of the Jewel of India and the Himalaya Classic Rally. the full story
The Great Arc, a new concept in motoring events has been launched by ROARR, organisers of the Jewel of India and the Himalaya Classic Rally. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2006
Prince Albert Unveils Caparo T1 At ...
Accompanied by massed ranks of press photographers, video cameramen and media journalists, all vying for exclusive pictures and interviews, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II unveiled the exclusive Caparo T1 following the official opening yesterday of the prestigious Top Marques show held in Monaco. the full story
Accompanied by massed ranks of press photographers, video cameramen and media journalists, all vying for exclusive pictures and interviews, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II unveiled the exclusive Caparo T1 following the official opening yesterday of the prestigious Top Marques show held in Monaco. the full story
Published on: 23rd Apr 2006
Angad Paul (centre) discusses Caparo T1 with Prince Albert
Cadillac BLS
Cadillac Sparks Great British Roadshow
Cadillac, in association with the charity SPARKS, is embarking on a nationwide tour to launch its new midsize executive saloon the BLS. the full story
Cadillac, in association with the charity SPARKS, is embarking on a nationwide tour to launch its new midsize executive saloon the BLS. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2006
Heads Up For A Safer Journey
We tend to call them headrests, but they have a proper title: head restraints. And they have an important, if unglamorous, safety role - they protect the driver, and the passengers from a potentially nasty injury. the full story
We tend to call them headrests, but they have a proper title: head restraints. And they have an important, if unglamorous, safety role - they protect the driver, and the passengers from a potentially nasty injury. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2006
Only Half Of Motorists Buy European ...
Repatriation of car and occupants from Europe to UK can cost £4,500 - holiday cover for a car and four people costs just £51. 27. the full story
Repatriation of car and occupants from Europe to UK can cost £4,500 - holiday cover for a car and four people costs just £51. 27. the full story
Published on: 20th Apr 2006
Alert Over Unsafe Use Of Sat-Nav
While satellite navigation system sales are booming according to the latest Mintel research, Privilege Insurance is warning that - when used incorrectly - in-car navigation equipment could be proving to be more of a hindrance than a help to the nation's drivers. the full story
While satellite navigation system sales are booming according to the latest Mintel research, Privilege Insurance is warning that - when used incorrectly - in-car navigation equipment could be proving to be more of a hindrance than a help to the nation's drivers. the full story
Published on: 20th Apr 2006
TRACKER Takes Car Surveillance To A ...
Tracker is tightening its grip in the fight against vehicle crime with two significant announcements this week. the full story
Tracker is tightening its grip in the fight against vehicle crime with two significant announcements this week. the full story
Published on: 20th Apr 2006
Ascari Tops List Of Drivers' Cars
Banbury based supercar manufacturer, Ascari, continues to rack up the accolades with the company’s 500bhp KZ1 claiming top spot in Evo magazine’s Fast Club 2006 shootout. "Great to drive on the road - supple and responsive, vocal and very fast, and small scale wieldly too" were just some. the full story
Banbury based supercar manufacturer, Ascari, continues to rack up the accolades with the company’s 500bhp KZ1 claiming top spot in Evo magazine’s Fast Club 2006 shootout. "Great to drive on the road - supple and responsive, vocal and very fast, and small scale wieldly too" were just some. the full story
Published on: 17th Apr 2006
Ascari KZ1
Supercharged Lagonda
84% Of Cars Sold In £1/2 Million H&H ...
Headline Lagonda makes way over estimate So many people made their way to the H&H sale at Buxton yesterday (April 12) that the company ran out of catalogues! Many of the lots fetched way over estimate - including the headline Lagonda - and the auction grossed in excess of £1/2 million. The star car was a 1931 Supercharged Lagonda 2-litre. the full story
Headline Lagonda makes way over estimate So many people made their way to the H&H sale at Buxton yesterday (April 12) that the company ran out of catalogues! Many of the lots fetched way over estimate - including the headline Lagonda - and the auction grossed in excess of £1/2 million. The star car was a 1931 Supercharged Lagonda 2-litre. the full story
Published on: 17th Apr 2006
When The Left Lane Is The Right Lane
A new scheme on the M62 has been announced, with a one-mile lane dedicated for use by High Occupancy Vehicle (HOVs). the full story
A new scheme on the M62 has been announced, with a one-mile lane dedicated for use by High Occupancy Vehicle (HOVs). the full story
Published on: 17th Apr 2006
Seat Belts Top Motoring Safety Poll
The seat belt has been named the most important innovation in car safety of the past 50 years in a new poll from Avon Tyres. the full story
The seat belt has been named the most important innovation in car safety of the past 50 years in a new poll from Avon Tyres. the full story
Published on: 17th Apr 2006
Pimp My Ride Selects edworthys.co.uk
The popular MTV program PIMP MY RIDE has recently been supplied some parts by edworthys.co.uk the UK’s leading car accessory suppliers. the full story
The popular MTV program PIMP MY RIDE has recently been supplied some parts by edworthys.co.uk the UK’s leading car accessory suppliers. the full story
Published on: 15th Apr 2006
Prescription To Fix Drug Driving?
Almost one third of drivers who tested positive for illegal drugs were able to pass the roadside “sobriety” tests, according to new research. * This has led the RAC Foundation to question whether the Field Impairment Tests are FIT for purpose? The research showed that, when carried out by well-trained police officers, the tests have a 66 per cent success rate in spotting. the full story
Almost one third of drivers who tested positive for illegal drugs were able to pass the roadside “sobriety” tests, according to new research. * This has led the RAC Foundation to question whether the Field Impairment Tests are FIT for purpose? The research showed that, when carried out by well-trained police officers, the tests have a 66 per cent success rate in spotting. the full story
Published on: 11th Apr 2006
What To Do When Our Roads Go To Pot
There can be few motorists who haven’t come across a pothole at some point. For most of us, they are fortunately quite rare. the full story
There can be few motorists who haven’t come across a pothole at some point. For most of us, they are fortunately quite rare. the full story
Published on: 9th Apr 2006
Thieves Stopped In Their Track With New ...
RAC Trackstar, a leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking provider, is launching its Category 5 stolen vehicle tracking system, RAC Trackstar 5. the full story
RAC Trackstar, a leading GPS based stolen vehicle tracking provider, is launching its Category 5 stolen vehicle tracking system, RAC Trackstar 5. the full story
Published on: 9th Apr 2006
All-New Cadillac BLS Saloon Available ...
The all-new Cadillac BLS range of executive saloons, which goes on sale in the UK next week, presents customers with a choice of 12 models featuring one diesel and three petrol engines, each with manual or automatic transmission, and three equipment levels. the full story
The all-new Cadillac BLS range of executive saloons, which goes on sale in the UK next week, presents customers with a choice of 12 models featuring one diesel and three petrol engines, each with manual or automatic transmission, and three equipment levels. the full story
Published on: 2nd Apr 2006
Cadillac BLS
TOTAL UK trials MagneCap
TOTAL UK Backs New Invention To Prevent ...
TOTAL UK trials MagneCap, a simple and low cost invention to help drivers avoid misfuelling According to the RAC 150,000 drivers misfuel every year Misfuelling repairs cost UK drivers in excess of £800 million. the full story
TOTAL UK trials MagneCap, a simple and low cost invention to help drivers avoid misfuelling According to the RAC 150,000 drivers misfuel every year Misfuelling repairs cost UK drivers in excess of £800 million. the full story
Published on: 2nd Apr 2006
Too Tired To Drive
The clocks “going forward” this week might seem unconnected with driver safety but in fact there is a link. the full story
The clocks “going forward” this week might seem unconnected with driver safety but in fact there is a link. the full story
Published on: 2nd Apr 2006
