The Motoring News for April 2007
April 2007
British Commuters Told, 'Drive Your ...
Long distance drivers are wasting their ‘mind time’UK commuters, who already face some of the longest drives in Europe, are also wasting valuable ‘mind time’ according to Audible.co.uk. the full story
Long distance drivers are wasting their ‘mind time’UK commuters, who already face some of the longest drives in Europe, are also wasting valuable ‘mind time’ according to Audible.co.uk. the full story
Published on: 20th Apr 2007
BMW X5
TRACKER Defies The Odds To Trace A ...
TRACKER traced a stolen car to the capital of Poland, less than 30 hours after it was taken from the West Midlands. the full story
TRACKER traced a stolen car to the capital of Poland, less than 30 hours after it was taken from the West Midlands. the full story
Published on: 20th Apr 2007
No More Tyred Excuses
Kwik-Fit gives its support to United Nations Global Road Safety WeekKwik-Fit today announced that it will be giving support to Bridgestone’s “Think Before You Drive” campaign - which is their contribution to the United Nations Global Road Safety Week taking place during 23rd - 29th April. the full story
Kwik-Fit gives its support to United Nations Global Road Safety WeekKwik-Fit today announced that it will be giving support to Bridgestone’s “Think Before You Drive” campaign - which is their contribution to the United Nations Global Road Safety Week taking place during 23rd - 29th April. the full story
Published on: 20th Apr 2007
MOT Computerisation Passes The 50 ...
VOSA’s MOT Computerisation system continues to go from strength to strength with the news that the 50 millionth test has now been completed. the full story
VOSA’s MOT Computerisation system continues to go from strength to strength with the news that the 50 millionth test has now been completed. the full story
Published on: 11th Apr 2007
Exclusive 'Ron Fellows Edition' ...
Corvette racing legend Fellows is celebrated with a specially prepared limited edition Corvette Z06 The Corvette Z06 ‘Ron Fellows edition’ has been introduced to mark the contribution of the Canadian racer to the success of the Corvette racing programme and is available in strictly limited numbers in the UK. the full story
Corvette racing legend Fellows is celebrated with a specially prepared limited edition Corvette Z06 The Corvette Z06 ‘Ron Fellows edition’ has been introduced to mark the contribution of the Canadian racer to the success of the Corvette racing programme and is available in strictly limited numbers in the UK. the full story
Published on: 10th Apr 2007
Corvette Z06
Thatcham Quality Accredited Range Grows
Following the successful launch of Thatcham Quality Accreditation at the start of 2007, Thatcham continue to increase the accredited range. This week Thatcham confirmed the accreditation of a suite of Tracker Network UK Ltd’s products along with a suite of products provided by Cobra Automotive Technologies Ltd. Tracker Network (UK) Ltd has been successful with accreditation applications for Tracker Retrieve, Monitor and Horizon as ‘Stolen Vehicle Location Devices’ and Tracker Response as a ‘Stolen Vehicle Tracking Device’. the full story
Following the successful launch of Thatcham Quality Accreditation at the start of 2007, Thatcham continue to increase the accredited range. This week Thatcham confirmed the accreditation of a suite of Tracker Network UK Ltd’s products along with a suite of products provided by Cobra Automotive Technologies Ltd. Tracker Network (UK) Ltd has been successful with accreditation applications for Tracker Retrieve, Monitor and Horizon as ‘Stolen Vehicle Location Devices’ and Tracker Response as a ‘Stolen Vehicle Tracking Device’. the full story
Published on: 10th Apr 2007
Vehicle Speeds In Great Britain 2006
The Department for Transport today published National Statistics of vehicle speeds in Great Britain in 2006. the full story
The Department for Transport today published National Statistics of vehicle speeds in Great Britain in 2006. the full story
Published on: 10th Apr 2007
'Black Wednesday' For Spring Car Crash ...
Wednesday is the new Friday when it comes to the most likely time for a car accident during the Spring, according to data released today. Analysis of nearly 30,000 crashes in 2006 by Accident Exchange, a leading accident management company, found that the sixty minutes between 5-6pm on a Wednesday were the worst for bumps, scrapes and crashes during March, April and May. Throughout the rest of the year, Friday is by far the worst day for travelling. the full story
Wednesday is the new Friday when it comes to the most likely time for a car accident during the Spring, according to data released today. Analysis of nearly 30,000 crashes in 2006 by Accident Exchange, a leading accident management company, found that the sixty minutes between 5-6pm on a Wednesday were the worst for bumps, scrapes and crashes during March, April and May. Throughout the rest of the year, Friday is by far the worst day for travelling. the full story
Published on: 4th Apr 2007
JML Universal Spanner
Throw Away Your Toolbox
Rusty nuts, dry bolts, tight screws? What you need is the JML Universal Spanner. Forged in our smelt by our trusty JML blacksmith, once this smart little piece of kit is in your toolbox you can throw away all your other spanners!When you are fixing your car how often do you have to change spanners looking for the right size? Now there’s no need - our two-piece set replaces all this. the full story
Rusty nuts, dry bolts, tight screws? What you need is the JML Universal Spanner. Forged in our smelt by our trusty JML blacksmith, once this smart little piece of kit is in your toolbox you can throw away all your other spanners!When you are fixing your car how often do you have to change spanners looking for the right size? Now there’s no need - our two-piece set replaces all this. the full story
Published on: 4th Apr 2007
Pro-Drive Acquired By IAM
Pro-Drive, the Stafford-based fleet risk management and driver training specialist, has today (3 April 2007) announced that it has been acquired by IAM Fleet, the professional training division of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). The move brings together two of the biggest names in the industry at a time when duty of care sits firmly at the top of the fleet agenda. It also further strengthens IAM Fleet’s already extensive portfolio of fleet risk management and driver training solutions. the full story
Pro-Drive, the Stafford-based fleet risk management and driver training specialist, has today (3 April 2007) announced that it has been acquired by IAM Fleet, the professional training division of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). The move brings together two of the biggest names in the industry at a time when duty of care sits firmly at the top of the fleet agenda. It also further strengthens IAM Fleet’s already extensive portfolio of fleet risk management and driver training solutions. the full story
Published on: 4th Apr 2007
Ricardo Showcases Hybrid Technology At ...
Demand for fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles is on the rise as the public, governments and vehicle manufacturers look for ways to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. the full story
Demand for fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles is on the rise as the public, governments and vehicle manufacturers look for ways to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. the full story
Published on: 4th Apr 2007
Ricardo
Brake Welcomes New Surcharge To Improve ...
And urges Government to make sufficient funds available for road crash victimsAs of 1 April 2007, anyone given a fine after being convicted of a criminal offence in court will have to pay an additional £15. the full story
And urges Government to make sufficient funds available for road crash victimsAs of 1 April 2007, anyone given a fine after being convicted of a criminal offence in court will have to pay an additional £15. the full story
Published on: 3rd Apr 2007
Buyers Of New Hatchbacks Beware - ...
EurotaxGlass’s has uncovered a ‘depreciation trap’ affecting some of Britain’s best-selling cars. the full story
EurotaxGlass’s has uncovered a ‘depreciation trap’ affecting some of Britain’s best-selling cars. the full story
Published on: 3rd Apr 2007
Convince Motorists That 'Speed' Cameras ...
Motorists' cynicism about where and why 'speed' cameras are used will grow unless the road safety benefits are clear, says the IAM Motoring Trust. the full story
Motorists' cynicism about where and why 'speed' cameras are used will grow unless the road safety benefits are clear, says the IAM Motoring Trust. the full story
Published on: 2nd Apr 2007
Candy Run
Free To Enter Candy Tunnel Run
We are filming a promo of this years Candy Run and inviting anyone with a Supercar to join us on our Tunnel Run in April for FREE. the full story
We are filming a promo of this years Candy Run and inviting anyone with a Supercar to join us on our Tunnel Run in April for FREE. the full story
Published on: 1st Apr 2007
MOMO Track Attack
Major UK motorsport programme supports new MOMO racing line. the full story
Major UK motorsport programme supports new MOMO racing line. the full story
Published on: 1st Apr 2007
