The Motoring News for January 2007
January 2007
Trafficlink Information Keeps UK Moving ...
Trafficlink, the UK’s leading provider of real time traffic and travel news to the broadcast, business, government and online sectors, kept the country moving as major transport links collapsed in the storms on Thursday, 18 January. the full story
Trafficlink, the UK’s leading provider of real time traffic and travel news to the broadcast, business, government and online sectors, kept the country moving as major transport links collapsed in the storms on Thursday, 18 January. the full story
Published on: 28th Jan 2007
HUMMER H3
HUMMER Goes Global With New H3 Model
The HUMMER brand goes global with the introduction of the HUMMER H3. Developed for markets around the world and built in South Africa, the H3 adds unique styling features to the marque's iconic shape, an all-new interior design and a 3. 7-litre engine with, for the first time on a HUMMER, a choice of manual or automatic transmissions for the full-time four-wheel drive system. the full story
The HUMMER brand goes global with the introduction of the HUMMER H3. Developed for markets around the world and built in South Africa, the H3 adds unique styling features to the marque's iconic shape, an all-new interior design and a 3. 7-litre engine with, for the first time on a HUMMER, a choice of manual or automatic transmissions for the full-time four-wheel drive system. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2007
Small Cars Deliver Owners Big Savings
Small car owners lost the least amount of money in terms of depreciation in 2006, according to the latest research from Parker’s Car Guides. the full story
Small car owners lost the least amount of money in terms of depreciation in 2006, according to the latest research from Parker’s Car Guides. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2007
Ice Freezes Britain's Passion For ...
An icy winter is set to put the brakes on a third of the nation’s motorists, according to new research by car care company Comma. With the Met Office predicting an increase in the frequency of freezing cold snaps this winter* (defined as December, January and February), Comma’s survey found that the forecast did not bode well for the majority of UK motorists. Icy conditions came top of the poll, registering 32 percent of votes and proving that drivers feel most at risk when control of their vehicle is inhibited by a lack of grip. the full story
An icy winter is set to put the brakes on a third of the nation’s motorists, according to new research by car care company Comma. With the Met Office predicting an increase in the frequency of freezing cold snaps this winter* (defined as December, January and February), Comma’s survey found that the forecast did not bode well for the majority of UK motorists. Icy conditions came top of the poll, registering 32 percent of votes and proving that drivers feel most at risk when control of their vehicle is inhibited by a lack of grip. the full story
Published on: 23rd Jan 2007
Northern Ferrari Hire Expands Fleet To ...
After their considerable success in 2006, Northern Ferrari Hire has expanded in 2007 to offer three more Aston Martin Supercars, and a four seater Maserati model. Northern Ferrari Hire was immensely popular for Supercar hire in 2006,offering a personal service and beautifully presented Supercars to thepublic. the full story
After their considerable success in 2006, Northern Ferrari Hire has expanded in 2007 to offer three more Aston Martin Supercars, and a four seater Maserati model. Northern Ferrari Hire was immensely popular for Supercar hire in 2006,offering a personal service and beautifully presented Supercars to thepublic. the full story
Published on: 21st Jan 2007
Advice To Motorists On Weathering The ...
Motorists are being advised to avoid unnecessary journeys and take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and strong winds causes havoc across Britain. the full story
Motorists are being advised to avoid unnecessary journeys and take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and strong winds causes havoc across Britain. the full story
Published on: 20th Jan 2007
Green Flag
Depressing Day Driving Risk
Miserable Monday - 22nd January 2007On the most depressing day of the year, drivers need to take extra care on the roads, a leading insurer warns today. Psychologist Dr Cliff Arnalls has dubbed this Monday (22nd January 2007) ‘Miserable Monday’ thanks to a formula he created which considers debt, time elapsed since Christmas, failing New Year's resolutions & low motivation at work. And safe driving specialists Privilege Insurance believes the roads could be more dangerous on this gloomy day. the full story
Miserable Monday - 22nd January 2007On the most depressing day of the year, drivers need to take extra care on the roads, a leading insurer warns today. Psychologist Dr Cliff Arnalls has dubbed this Monday (22nd January 2007) ‘Miserable Monday’ thanks to a formula he created which considers debt, time elapsed since Christmas, failing New Year's resolutions & low motivation at work. And safe driving specialists Privilege Insurance believes the roads could be more dangerous on this gloomy day. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2007
Drug Driving Danger On Our Roads
One-in-seven motorists admitted in a What Car? poll that they drive on drugs while one-in-five young drivers in a More Than insurance survey say they would take to the wheel after using drugs. Drink driving continues to be a menace on UK roads, but drug driving could quickly catch up and become as big a threat to road safety. the full story
One-in-seven motorists admitted in a What Car? poll that they drive on drugs while one-in-five young drivers in a More Than insurance survey say they would take to the wheel after using drugs. Drink driving continues to be a menace on UK roads, but drug driving could quickly catch up and become as big a threat to road safety. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2007
Pressure Washers Can Damage Tyre ...
Hand car wash teams have mushroomed dramatically in the UK in the past few years. Estimates suggest that there are between 5,000 to 10,000 two or three man teams up and down the country offering this service to motorists. the full story
Hand car wash teams have mushroomed dramatically in the UK in the past few years. Estimates suggest that there are between 5,000 to 10,000 two or three man teams up and down the country offering this service to motorists. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2007
Not All Doom And Gloom For SUVs, ...
Registrations and residual values remain high for prestige modelsThe debate about the suitability of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for everyday use has become increasingly heated over recent months, fuelled by negative publicity about emissions from cars perceived to be ‘gas-guzzlers’. the full story
Registrations and residual values remain high for prestige modelsThe debate about the suitability of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for everyday use has become increasingly heated over recent months, fuelled by negative publicity about emissions from cars perceived to be ‘gas-guzzlers’. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2007
RMIF On Pre-Budget Report: Bad For ...
‘The Chancellor has missed an opportunity by failing to twin his Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion clampdown, with a matching attack on car insurance dodging. ’ said Alec Murray, chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on the Pre-Budget Report today (Tuesday 9 October 2007). the full story
‘The Chancellor has missed an opportunity by failing to twin his Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion clampdown, with a matching attack on car insurance dodging. ’ said Alec Murray, chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on the Pre-Budget Report today (Tuesday 9 October 2007). the full story
Published on: 10th Jan 2007
The Future Of West Midlands Sports Cars ...
Five of the most stylish and innovative sports cars made in the West Midlands will be on display at the Niche Vehicle Network stand at the Autosport Show 2007 at the NEC. the full story
Five of the most stylish and innovative sports cars made in the West Midlands will be on display at the Niche Vehicle Network stand at the Autosport Show 2007 at the NEC. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2007
Koenigsegg CCX
Leeds Fractional Ownership Company ...
Leeds based fractional ownership company 12thShare.com has recently launched the UK's first Supercar shared ownership programs which enable groups of individuals to buy and run some of the worlds most exclusive cars at a fraction of their fully owned cost. the full story
Leeds based fractional ownership company 12thShare.com has recently launched the UK's first Supercar shared ownership programs which enable groups of individuals to buy and run some of the worlds most exclusive cars at a fraction of their fully owned cost. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2007
Driving Stress Means No Happy New Year ...
Driving increases stress levels in everyone 1 in 4 say driving is most stressful thing they do 48 per cent say driving stress affects their whole day If you're dreading the return to work after New Year, you're not alone - driving officially stresses us all and returning to the commute is the most stressful activity many of us will undertake this week, according to research by intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster. the full story
Driving increases stress levels in everyone 1 in 4 say driving is most stressful thing they do 48 per cent say driving stress affects their whole day If you're dreading the return to work after New Year, you're not alone - driving officially stresses us all and returning to the commute is the most stressful activity many of us will undertake this week, according to research by intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster. the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2007
