The Motoring News for January 2005
January 2005
4x4 For You
From the mountainside to the school-run, the 4x4 is the vehicle of choice for millions of motorists across the world. the full story
From the mountainside to the school-run, the 4x4 is the vehicle of choice for millions of motorists across the world. the full story
Published on: 29th Jan 2005
Worrying Rise In Police Crashes
The Daily Express exclusively reveals another worrying rise in Police road crash victims. the full story
The Daily Express exclusively reveals another worrying rise in Police road crash victims. the full story
Published on: 29th Jan 2005
Another Fleet Industry Accolade For ...
An eleventh Fleet Excellence Award has been presented to TRACKER meaning that the market-leading stolen vehicle recovery company has scooped the award for Security or Tracking every year that it has been offered. the full story
An eleventh Fleet Excellence Award has been presented to TRACKER meaning that the market-leading stolen vehicle recovery company has scooped the award for Security or Tracking every year that it has been offered. the full story
Published on: 29th Jan 2005
Plane Stupidity
The Association of British Drivers has condemned Northumbria Police for wasting police resources when they used a spotter plane and helicopter to assist in the nonsensical prosecution of a nursery nurse. the full story
The Association of British Drivers has condemned Northumbria Police for wasting police resources when they used a spotter plane and helicopter to assist in the nonsensical prosecution of a nursery nurse. the full story
Published on: 27th Jan 2005
Miserable Monday? Not For Motorists
Today (24th January) may have been designated as the most miserable day of the year but it shouldn’t be for most drivers. the full story
Today (24th January) may have been designated as the most miserable day of the year but it shouldn’t be for most drivers. the full story
Published on: 24th Jan 2005
TXII Driver Proves A Hit With ...
North-east taxi drivers have been treated to two special local events to allow them to try out for themselves the acclaimed new entry-level purpose built taxi from LTI Vehicles. the full story
North-east taxi drivers have been treated to two special local events to allow them to try out for themselves the acclaimed new entry-level purpose built taxi from LTI Vehicles. the full story
Published on: 22nd Jan 2005
What Car? Readers Award Industry For ...
The motor industry has been presented with What Car? magazine's 2005 reader award, for the voluntary fitting of Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) as standard. the full story
The motor industry has been presented with What Car? magazine's 2005 reader award, for the voluntary fitting of Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) as standard. the full story
Published on: 21st Jan 2005
MissMotorQuote.co.uk Goes Live
Busy lives require speedy solutions and one thing that many mobile misses can resolve to do in 2005 is to avoid spending hours chasing around for an acceptable insurance quote. the full story
Busy lives require speedy solutions and one thing that many mobile misses can resolve to do in 2005 is to avoid spending hours chasing around for an acceptable insurance quote. the full story
Published on: 21st Jan 2005
The Michelin Guide Great Britain And ...
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2005 is launched on Friday 21 January, priced at £15. 99. the full story
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2005 is launched on Friday 21 January, priced at £15. 99. the full story
Published on: 21st Jan 2005
First Tyre-To-Road ESP Interface System
Hate feeling ‘nannied’? Want to feel back in control? The days of stability control systems could be numbered due to a new intelligent Electronic Stability Program (ESP) from tyre manufacturer Yokohama. the full story
Hate feeling ‘nannied’? Want to feel back in control? The days of stability control systems could be numbered due to a new intelligent Electronic Stability Program (ESP) from tyre manufacturer Yokohama. the full story
Published on: 21st Jan 2005
Abandoned Cars Amnesty
A quarter of people think abandoned and burnt out cars are a big problem in their neighbourhood*, according to the RAC Foundation today Monday 17th January. the full story
A quarter of people think abandoned and burnt out cars are a big problem in their neighbourhood*, according to the RAC Foundation today Monday 17th January. the full story
Published on: 19th Jan 2005
Aixam Mega
Aixam Mega Helps Business Bloom
When Tara Winslet decided to establish her retail florist outlet in Dunstable, she knew that keeping costs to a minimum was essential to ensuring that her business could remain competitive with established competitors. the full story
When Tara Winslet decided to establish her retail florist outlet in Dunstable, she knew that keeping costs to a minimum was essential to ensuring that her business could remain competitive with established competitors. the full story
Published on: 19th Jan 2005
The Aixam Mega
Mega is a low environmental-impact utility vehicle designed for short-haul urban and estate transport. the full story
Mega is a low environmental-impact utility vehicle designed for short-haul urban and estate transport. the full story
Published on: 19th Jan 2005
Aixam Mega Pick-Up
RAC Foundation Backs Road Safety Bill
MP’s must put aside their party differences, and vote for safer roads for all, according to the RAC Foundation supporting the swift passage of the Road Safety Bill through Parliament today Tuesday 11th January. the full story
MP’s must put aside their party differences, and vote for safer roads for all, according to the RAC Foundation supporting the swift passage of the Road Safety Bill through Parliament today Tuesday 11th January. the full story
Published on: 19th Jan 2005
Speed Camera
Government Admits Use Of Hidden Mobile ...
A government document has revealed the police admit to using covert (hidden) speed cameras as a means of raising cash from the motorist. the full story
A government document has revealed the police admit to using covert (hidden) speed cameras as a means of raising cash from the motorist. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2005
ACFO Calls For Review Of Advisory Fuel ...
A major review of the Inland Revenue’s advisory fuel rates for company cars has been called for by ACFO, the leading UK body representing car and van fleets, amid concerns that the high price of fuel is leaving drivers out of pocket. the full story
A major review of the Inland Revenue’s advisory fuel rates for company cars has been called for by ACFO, the leading UK body representing car and van fleets, amid concerns that the high price of fuel is leaving drivers out of pocket. the full story
Published on: 17th Jan 2005
Up To 500,000 Motorists Face Possible ...
Sales of GPS speed camera devices set to treble Up to half a million motorists could face prosecution this Spring when the proposed ban on laser and radar speed camera detectors comes into force, according to Cyclops, the GPS-based speed camera alert system. the full story
Sales of GPS speed camera devices set to treble Up to half a million motorists could face prosecution this Spring when the proposed ban on laser and radar speed camera detectors comes into force, according to Cyclops, the GPS-based speed camera alert system. the full story
Published on: 17th Jan 2005
Car Buyers Will Have To Bear The Cost ...
As of January 2005, motor traders are required to be registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to sell any kind of insurance - including mechanical breakdown insurance, MOT insurance, credit protection, roadside assistance and Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance. the full story
As of January 2005, motor traders are required to be registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to sell any kind of insurance - including mechanical breakdown insurance, MOT insurance, credit protection, roadside assistance and Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance. the full story
Published on: 17th Jan 2005
Used Car Residual Values Continue To ...
Rates of used car depreciation continued to increase during the final three months of 2004, according to the latest quarterly Used Car Market Index from Glass’s. the full story
Rates of used car depreciation continued to increase during the final three months of 2004, according to the latest quarterly Used Car Market Index from Glass’s. the full story
Published on: 17th Jan 2005
Superchips Revs Up Motorsport ...
Superchips, the world leader in engine management system tuning, is boosting its motorsport sponsorship programme in 2005 with three major new deals, as well as the renewal of several existing partnerships. the full story
Superchips, the world leader in engine management system tuning, is boosting its motorsport sponsorship programme in 2005 with three major new deals, as well as the renewal of several existing partnerships. the full story
Published on: 16th Jan 2005
Warning Over Warranty Watershed
"Is the warranty insurance backed or self-funded by the dealer?" That’s the question anyone looking to buy a used car this weekend should be asking, when new regulations governing the sale of aftersales warranties come into force. the full story
"Is the warranty insurance backed or self-funded by the dealer?" That’s the question anyone looking to buy a used car this weekend should be asking, when new regulations governing the sale of aftersales warranties come into force. the full story
Published on: 16th Jan 2005
It Pays To Listen
David Stanton, Quality & Reliability Manager at Coventry-based LTI Vehicles, shows London based Dial-a-Cab driver Martin Freeborn a rear registration mounting fascia from a TXII taxi. the full story
David Stanton, Quality & Reliability Manager at Coventry-based LTI Vehicles, shows London based Dial-a-Cab driver Martin Freeborn a rear registration mounting fascia from a TXII taxi. the full story
Published on: 15th Jan 2005
A Rear Registration Mounting Fascia From A TXII Taxi
Renault Trafic
What Do You Use Yours For?
That's the question the Motorhome Information Service is asking, as their latest research reveals the vehicle as the leisure multi-tasker. the full story
That's the question the Motorhome Information Service is asking, as their latest research reveals the vehicle as the leisure multi-tasker. the full story
Published on: 15th Jan 2005
Women Rev Up For Racing Car Show
The Government Motorsport Unit (GMU) is helping to fund a unique stand (No. 9445) at next week’s racing car show - Autosport International, NEC, January 13-16. the full story
The Government Motorsport Unit (GMU) is helping to fund a unique stand (No. 9445) at next week’s racing car show - Autosport International, NEC, January 13-16. the full story
Published on: 15th Jan 2005
2004 - Another Great Year For Car Sales
The service provided to consumers by UK car dealers helped make 2004 one of the biggest years. the full story
The service provided to consumers by UK car dealers helped make 2004 one of the biggest years. the full story
Published on: 9th Jan 2005
The Ascari KZ1 Debuts At Autosport ...
Birmingham NEC, 13-16 January 2005 Autosport International marks the world debut of the stunning Ascari KZ1 supercar in its long-anticipated ready-for-the-road glory. the full story
Birmingham NEC, 13-16 January 2005 Autosport International marks the world debut of the stunning Ascari KZ1 supercar in its long-anticipated ready-for-the-road glory. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2005
Ascari KZ1
Glass's Predicts Gradual Slowdown In ...
According to Glass’s, the market for new cars is likely to slow gradually during the course of 2005, with around 100,000 to 150,000 fewer sales compared to 2004. the full story
According to Glass’s, the market for new cars is likely to slow gradually during the course of 2005, with around 100,000 to 150,000 fewer sales compared to 2004. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2005
Find The Muscle Car Of Your Dreams With ...
MotiV8 Vehicles specialises in tracking down the muscle car of your dreams, importing it to the UK, and making it handle, stop and perform like a modern-day car. the full story
MotiV8 Vehicles specialises in tracking down the muscle car of your dreams, importing it to the UK, and making it handle, stop and perform like a modern-day car. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2005
Speed Dating For Car Buyers
In recent years changes by the EU Government in the way new cars can be sold and serviced in Europe, known as Block Exemption legislation, has enabled non-franchised dealers and direct selling agencies to offer the general public new cars direct. the full story
In recent years changes by the EU Government in the way new cars can be sold and serviced in Europe, known as Block Exemption legislation, has enabled non-franchised dealers and direct selling agencies to offer the general public new cars direct. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2005
www.uglycars.co.uk's One Of The Top Ten ...
Yahoo! Search has announced its annual Finds of the Year Awards and is among the top ten best websites of 2004. the full story
Yahoo! Search has announced its annual Finds of the Year Awards and is among the top ten best websites of 2004. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2005
2005 - Gridlock?
Congestion in towns and cities is a serious issue for a majority of people, and congestion on motorways is a serious problem for nearly a third of people* and the situation is getting worse, according to the RAC Foundation looking back at transport policy in 2004 today. the full story
Congestion in towns and cities is a serious issue for a majority of people, and congestion on motorways is a serious problem for nearly a third of people* and the situation is getting worse, according to the RAC Foundation looking back at transport policy in 2004 today. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2005
Barmy Brits Go Topless
Even though Britain has just been passed by Germany as the biggest market in Europe for convertibles, car re-marketing specialists Cars Direct has faith in the open top commitment of British motorists. the full story
Even though Britain has just been passed by Germany as the biggest market in Europe for convertibles, car re-marketing specialists Cars Direct has faith in the open top commitment of British motorists. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2005
Crash Impact
Every 2 minutes someone in the UK is injured in a road crash Fortunately, most crashes are not fatal but are minor shunts causing minimal injuries. the full story
Every 2 minutes someone in the UK is injured in a road crash Fortunately, most crashes are not fatal but are minor shunts causing minimal injuries. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2005
H&H Automobilia Sale To Feature 4,000 ...
H&H’s automobilia sale at the International Historic Motorsport Show, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on February 25th, will feature a traffic jam in miniature, as Europe’s largest specialist historic car auction house puts almost 4,000 model cars under the hammer. the full story
H&H’s automobilia sale at the International Historic Motorsport Show, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on February 25th, will feature a traffic jam in miniature, as Europe’s largest specialist historic car auction house puts almost 4,000 model cars under the hammer. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2005
New Year's Resolution Call To Minister
The Transport Minister, David Jamieson should make a New Year’s resolution to bring more flexibility to the use of speed cameras on the UK’s roads and listen more to motorists. the full story
The Transport Minister, David Jamieson should make a New Year’s resolution to bring more flexibility to the use of speed cameras on the UK’s roads and listen more to motorists. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2005
Don't Slip Up This Winter
Check your shock absorbers before setting off Tenneco Automotive, manufacturer of the world’s leading aftermarket ride control and exhaust system products under the Monroe, Fonos and Walker brands, says that driving with worn shock absorbers could potentially increase the risk of accidents this winter. the full story
Check your shock absorbers before setting off Tenneco Automotive, manufacturer of the world’s leading aftermarket ride control and exhaust system products under the Monroe, Fonos and Walker brands, says that driving with worn shock absorbers could potentially increase the risk of accidents this winter. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2005
London Black Taxi
Britishness Outways Weak Dollar
LTI Vehicles, the Coventry based manufacturer of purpose built London Black Taxis, has started the new year with an order from the USA for their TXII vehicles. the full story
LTI Vehicles, the Coventry based manufacturer of purpose built London Black Taxis, has started the new year with an order from the USA for their TXII vehicles. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2005
LTI Boosts Sarah's Efforts For Motor ...
A mother of two who ran along part of the Great Wall of China has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity - with a little help from Coventry-based taxi manufacturer LTI Vehicles. the full story
A mother of two who ran along part of the Great Wall of China has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity - with a little help from Coventry-based taxi manufacturer LTI Vehicles. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2005
Sarah Woodford Jones
Owen Developments To Expand Into Europe
Oxfordshire based Owen Developments are to expand their sales operation in 2005 by exporting their products and services to European markets. the full story
Oxfordshire based Owen Developments are to expand their sales operation in 2005 by exporting their products and services to European markets. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2005
ATL's David Findlay Awarded OBE
One of the UK defence and specialist vehicle industry’s leading figures has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. the full story
One of the UK defence and specialist vehicle industry’s leading figures has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2005
Motorists Using 'Speed Camera Spotters' ...
A supplier of a Radar Detector (speed camera spotter) is claiming compensation for motorists using their device - the government has been asked to pay up to two million pounds or a £100 per motorist in compensation. the full story
A supplier of a Radar Detector (speed camera spotter) is claiming compensation for motorists using their device - the government has been asked to pay up to two million pounds or a £100 per motorist in compensation. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2005
