The Motoring News for December 2006
December 2006
Car Seats
Are Your Kids Safe This Festive Season?
With thousands of cars transporting excited children around this festive season, What Car? has revealed that a huge number of child seats are wrongly fitted or are not being used at all. the full story
With thousands of cars transporting excited children around this festive season, What Car? has revealed that a huge number of child seats are wrongly fitted or are not being used at all. the full story
Published on: 28th Dec 2006
Corvette Z06 Named Best Fast Car Of The ...
The Corvette Z06 has been named "Best Fast Car 2006" by popular TV motoring programme Fifth Gear . The American icon, recognised for outstanding performance and excellent value for money, was chosen for, '. the full story
The Corvette Z06 has been named "Best Fast Car 2006" by popular TV motoring programme Fifth Gear . The American icon, recognised for outstanding performance and excellent value for money, was chosen for, '. the full story
Published on: 20th Dec 2006
Corvette Z06
Don't Drink And Drive
There can be fewer better bits of advice than the old seasonal favourite - don't drink and drive. Actually, drinking and driving is a year round problem but there is a peak at Christmas and the New Year that sees more than its fair share of drink related problems on our roads. the full story
There can be fewer better bits of advice than the old seasonal favourite - don't drink and drive. Actually, drinking and driving is a year round problem but there is a peak at Christmas and the New Year that sees more than its fair share of drink related problems on our roads. the full story
Published on: 20th Dec 2006
Drug Driving
Young Motorists Expect To Drive Under ...
Thousands of young drivers will risk injuries and even death this Christmas by getting behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs, according to new research. the full story
Thousands of young drivers will risk injuries and even death this Christmas by getting behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs, according to new research. the full story
Published on: 20th Dec 2006
Air-Con Is For Life, Not Just For Summer
British motorists are continuing to risk an unwanted £583 bill by ignoring advice about the usage of air-con. the full story
British motorists are continuing to risk an unwanted £583 bill by ignoring advice about the usage of air-con. the full story
Published on: 18th Dec 2006
TV Favourite Lisa Snowdon Warns Of ...
Model-turned-TV presenter Lisa Snowdon is backing a seasonal push urging Christmas revellers to beware of bogus taxi drivers. the full story
Model-turned-TV presenter Lisa Snowdon is backing a seasonal push urging Christmas revellers to beware of bogus taxi drivers. the full story
Published on: 18th Dec 2006
Taxiwise
Courtesy On The Road
Driving experiences can be less than positive sometimes. But one of the things that makes even the most stressful journey more bearable is the simple act of courtesy between road users. the full story
Driving experiences can be less than positive sometimes. But one of the things that makes even the most stressful journey more bearable is the simple act of courtesy between road users. the full story
Published on: 10th Dec 2006
Satellite Navigation
Motorists Guaranteed 'No' Speeding ...
A new Satellite Navigation device has been developed that guarantees drivers will NOT pick up ANY speeding ticket from ANY speed camera in the UK. the full story
A new Satellite Navigation device has been developed that guarantees drivers will NOT pick up ANY speeding ticket from ANY speed camera in the UK. the full story
Published on: 4th Dec 2006
Prepare Your Car To Avoid A Winter ...
Winter is fast approaching but many British motorists will head out into the cold and wet without carrying out any maintenance checks putting themselves at risk of encountering a breakdown or accident. the full story
Winter is fast approaching but many British motorists will head out into the cold and wet without carrying out any maintenance checks putting themselves at risk of encountering a breakdown or accident. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
Avoid A Winter Breakdown
Royal & Sun Alliance Is Carbon Neutral ...
R&SA has reduced UK carbon footprint by more than 50 per cent since 2000 First UK insurer to go carbon neutral Insurers' environmental standing important to consumers Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA), and its direct operation MORE TH>N, announced that from today it is the first insurer in the UK to be carbon neutral. the full story
R&SA has reduced UK carbon footprint by more than 50 per cent since 2000 First UK insurer to go carbon neutral Insurers' environmental standing important to consumers Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA), and its direct operation MORE TH>N, announced that from today it is the first insurer in the UK to be carbon neutral. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
HUMMER O2
GM Wins First Place In LA Design ...
GM Advanced Design has won the Los Angeles Auto Show's Design Challenge for the second year in a row. the full story
GM Advanced Design has won the Los Angeles Auto Show's Design Challenge for the second year in a row. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
Motorists Underestimate Stopping ...
Many British motorists could be putting themselves and others at risk by not adapting their driving ability in winter conditions, according to new research. the full story
Many British motorists could be putting themselves and others at risk by not adapting their driving ability in winter conditions, according to new research. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
Biennial MOT Tests Won't Guarantee ...
Independent warranty specialists Warranty Direct has expressed its shock at the announcement that MOT tests could be required only every other year instead of annually. the full story
Independent warranty specialists Warranty Direct has expressed its shock at the announcement that MOT tests could be required only every other year instead of annually. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
Speed Cameras: Reality Check For Drivers
There has been a lot written about speed cameras and the debate continues to rage. For an individual driver, though,the reality is that, like them or loath them,you are going to have to deal with them. the full story
There has been a lot written about speed cameras and the debate continues to rage. For an individual driver, though,the reality is that, like them or loath them,you are going to have to deal with them. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
Green Flag Urges Motorists To Prepare ...
With the UK bracing itself for arctic weather predicted by experts to hit the country over the coming months, Green Flag encourages motorists to prepare for the worst by carrying on board essential items useful in a breakdown. the full story
With the UK bracing itself for arctic weather predicted by experts to hit the country over the coming months, Green Flag encourages motorists to prepare for the worst by carrying on board essential items useful in a breakdown. the full story
Published on: 2nd Dec 2006
