The Motoring News for August 2006
August 2006
Sat-Nav The New 'Must-Have' Item For ...
Drivers who have satellite navigation systems stolen from their vehicles are being left out of pocket because their insurance cover won’t stretch to such high ticket items. the full story
Drivers who have satellite navigation systems stolen from their vehicles are being left out of pocket because their insurance cover won’t stretch to such high ticket items. the full story
Published on: 30th Aug 2006
King’s Caddy’
Presley Cadillac And Jaguar Once Owned ...
The ‘King’s’ penchant for Cadillacs is well known, but his cars don’t often appear in UK sales. the full story
The ‘King’s’ penchant for Cadillacs is well known, but his cars don’t often appear in UK sales. the full story
Published on: 29th Aug 2006
True Cost To Families Of Road Tax ...
Figures published today by SMMT reveal how soaring fuel costs could be eclipsed by proposals to raise the difference in road tax bands (Vehicle Excise Duty) to £300. the full story
Figures published today by SMMT reveal how soaring fuel costs could be eclipsed by proposals to raise the difference in road tax bands (Vehicle Excise Duty) to £300. the full story
Published on: 29th Aug 2006
Food For Thought (But Not While You're ...
New research claims that eating while driving can be as potentially risky as using a hand held mobile phone at the wheel. the full story
New research claims that eating while driving can be as potentially risky as using a hand held mobile phone at the wheel. the full story
Published on: 27th Aug 2006
What Car? Says Belt Up
One person in five is dicing with death and breaking the law by not wearing a seatbelt, according to a new survey by What Car? Over 1300 vehicles were monitored in four urban areas, with researchers checking on drivers and passengers. the full story
One person in five is dicing with death and breaking the law by not wearing a seatbelt, according to a new survey by What Car? Over 1300 vehicles were monitored in four urban areas, with researchers checking on drivers and passengers. the full story
Published on: 27th Aug 2006
Crash Dieting
Eating and drinking at the wheel doubles crash risk Eating or drinking at the wheel dramatically increases the risk of a car crash, according to a startling new study by safe driver champions, Privilege Insurance. the full story
Eating and drinking at the wheel doubles crash risk Eating or drinking at the wheel dramatically increases the risk of a car crash, according to a startling new study by safe driver champions, Privilege Insurance. the full story
Published on: 22nd Aug 2006
Motor Industry Calls For Cheaper ...
The motor industry is calling for the insurance body Thatcham (Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre) to recommend premium discounts for drivers of cars fitted with the latest accident prevention technology. Thatcham has today issued a statement promoting the benefits of electronic stability control systems (ESC), that prevent over and. the full story
The motor industry is calling for the insurance body Thatcham (Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre) to recommend premium discounts for drivers of cars fitted with the latest accident prevention technology. Thatcham has today issued a statement promoting the benefits of electronic stability control systems (ESC), that prevent over and. the full story
Published on: 22nd Aug 2006
Yokohama's '.Drive' Range Of Tyres ...
The addition of the recently-launched S. drive tyre from Japanese manufacturer Yokohama means that the three-strong ‘. drive’ range now offers something for everyone when it comes to choosing tyres. the full story
The addition of the recently-launched S. drive tyre from Japanese manufacturer Yokohama means that the three-strong ‘. drive’ range now offers something for everyone when it comes to choosing tyres. the full story
Published on: 22nd Aug 2006
Classified Ads Go Live On eBay Motors
eBay's move into online classifieds expected to boost sales leads for car dealers. ebaymotors.co.uk, the UK's busiest showroom, today listed the first Classified Ad listing by a dealer on the site. the full story
eBay's move into online classifieds expected to boost sales leads for car dealers. ebaymotors.co.uk, the UK's busiest showroom, today listed the first Classified Ad listing by a dealer on the site. the full story
Published on: 19th Aug 2006
'School Run' Tips
As summer disappears, we can soon expect to see the return of the dreaded "school run". the full story
As summer disappears, we can soon expect to see the return of the dreaded "school run". the full story
Published on: 19th Aug 2006
Britons Waste £456 Million Every Year ...
Britons waste £456 million pounds a year on bad purchasing decisions when it comes to used cars simply because they don’t do their homework. the full story
Britons waste £456 million pounds a year on bad purchasing decisions when it comes to used cars simply because they don’t do their homework. the full story
Published on: 17th Aug 2006
Faster, Cheaper & Cleaner
CHEAPER motoring is high on the agenda for most motorists. Combine that with cleaner fuel and enhanced performance and you’ve got the dream car. the full story
CHEAPER motoring is high on the agenda for most motorists. Combine that with cleaner fuel and enhanced performance and you’ve got the dream car. the full story
Published on: 15th Aug 2006
See 600bhp Of Magnum Force At MPH 06
The visually arresting TechArt Magnum is proof that 4x4s can outgun Supercars in the power stakes. the full story
The visually arresting TechArt Magnum is proof that 4x4s can outgun Supercars in the power stakes. the full story
Published on: 15th Aug 2006
Porsche Cayenne
Smooth Gears
One of the hallmarks of an advanced driver is a smooth style with manual gear changes. A car’s gearbox is a wonderful piece of engineering, rarely casing problems during the expected lifetime of fifteen years, withstanding hundreds of thousands of shifts up and down the ratios. the full story
One of the hallmarks of an advanced driver is a smooth style with manual gear changes. A car’s gearbox is a wonderful piece of engineering, rarely casing problems during the expected lifetime of fifteen years, withstanding hundreds of thousands of shifts up and down the ratios. the full story
Published on: 11th Aug 2006
What A Water Waste.
3. 5 Million rogue Brits flout hosepipe ban for cars and gardens One in two refuse to report neighbours caught breaking the ban. the full story
3. 5 Million rogue Brits flout hosepipe ban for cars and gardens One in two refuse to report neighbours caught breaking the ban. the full story
Published on: 11th Aug 2006
MPH '06 - Tickets On Sale Now
High performance car fans are certain to race to this week to bag front row tickets for Jeremy Clarkson’s latest auto fest, MPH ’06 - powered by Shell Optimax - and the chance to witness a £1 million show packed with automotive exotica such as the Pagani Zonda, the Ultima GTR720, Saleen S7 and Radical SR8 in action. the full story
High performance car fans are certain to race to this week to bag front row tickets for Jeremy Clarkson’s latest auto fest, MPH ’06 - powered by Shell Optimax - and the chance to witness a £1 million show packed with automotive exotica such as the Pagani Zonda, the Ultima GTR720, Saleen S7 and Radical SR8 in action. the full story
Published on: 8th Aug 2006
UK Car Prices Fall, But No Rise In Sales
‘With UK car prices falling in real terms, it couldn’t be a better time for the consumer to buy a new car,’ said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). ‘A recent EU report* on car pricing has shown that the. the full story
‘With UK car prices falling in real terms, it couldn’t be a better time for the consumer to buy a new car,’ said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). ‘A recent EU report* on car pricing has shown that the. the full story
Published on: 6th Aug 2006
Beware Summer Cyclists
One of the great things about summer is that we are tempted to get the bicycle out to make the most of the good weather. the full story
One of the great things about summer is that we are tempted to get the bicycle out to make the most of the good weather. the full story
Published on: 6th Aug 2006
Sun, Sea, ...And Sirens?
The most dangerous part of many motorists’ summer holiday is driving abroad, according to the RAC Foundation during National Motorway Month. the full story
The most dangerous part of many motorists’ summer holiday is driving abroad, according to the RAC Foundation during National Motorway Month. the full story
Published on: 6th Aug 2006
The £192 Million Fuel Economy Rip-Off
What Car? has today exposed the huge inaccuracies in fuel economy figures used by car makers in their advertising. the full story
What Car? has today exposed the huge inaccuracies in fuel economy figures used by car makers in their advertising. the full story
Published on: 6th Aug 2006
Interest Rate Rise: Salt In The Wound ...
‘The latest interest rate rise is bound to have a negative impact on our members,’ said Matthew Carrington, Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) Chief Executive, commenting on the raising of interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4. 75 per cent. the full story
‘The latest interest rate rise is bound to have a negative impact on our members,’ said Matthew Carrington, Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) Chief Executive, commenting on the raising of interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4. 75 per cent. the full story
Published on: 6th Aug 2006
Interest Rate Rise Piles Pressure On ...
July new car market down 4. 1 per cent to 168,015 units Year to August total down 4. 2 per cent to 1,409,936 units Market shift towards diesel continues with registrations up 2. 4 per cent this year Commenting on the July 2006 new car registration data, SMMT chief. the full story
July new car market down 4. 1 per cent to 168,015 units Year to August total down 4. 2 per cent to 1,409,936 units Market shift towards diesel continues with registrations up 2. 4 per cent this year Commenting on the July 2006 new car registration data, SMMT chief. the full story
Published on: 6th Aug 2006
