The Motoring News for February 2008
February 2008
With shortcomings in satellite navigation frequently blamed for drivers going awry, Clarion – the world’s largest manufacturer of in-car audio, entertainment and satellite navigation solutions – is confident that its state of the art NAX973HD Hard Disk Drive technology can safely solve all navigation needs without leading you up the garden path. With consumers increasingly seeking instant answers to their travel tribulations, and at an ever-decreasing cost, many manufacturers are opting to scale down the features they offer in exchange for presenting a limited package that works straight out of the box…a case of less for less. the full story
A new European study of night-time driving reveals that a majority of motorists have been dazzled by glare in their rear view mirrors caused by the headlamps of following cars. the full story
Drawing up at a petrol forecourt to find that the tyre pressure airline is either faulty or inoperative, seems to be all too commonplace. the full story
Ken Livingstone’s arbitrary introduction of a CO2 based charge for driving in the old Congestion Charging zone, will be futile in terms of reducing greenhouse emissions although it will raise significant sums presumably to help fill the hole in the finances of the 2012 Olympics. That’s the view of the BVRLA. the full story
Figures out today on road tax evasion show that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collected an estimated 98. 5 of all potential revenue from road tax in 2007. the full story
With as many as 1/3rd of road traffic incidents involving drivers at work, employers have a duty of care to ensure all steps have been taken to minimise accidents at work. the full story
Business Travellers can arrive in style this season as the Mercedes Benz GL Class is now available from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental. the full story
Avis Rent A Car UK has teamed up with specialist child seat fitting service, ‘Baby On Board’, for a three month trial period at its London Gatwick and Stansted Airport locations, following its success at London Heathrow. the full story
Choosing a new car is getting much harder. According to a report from EurotaxGlass’s, from February 2008 UK buyers can select from more than 7,000 different model derivatives – a 75 per cent increase over the 4,000 available at the beginning of the decade. These numbers will be swelled further before the end of the year, with manufacturers expected to launch a further 72 new model ranges. the full story





