The Motoring News for July 2006
July 2006
A recent survey showed that half the UK’s estimated 32 million motorist admit consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Drink driving in the summer is a particular problem, although many drivers still associate it with Christmas, which is when the high profile crack downs by the police tend to happen. the full story
A British-built super car, the SLR McLaren, has set a new London land speed record. The record was set on the runway at London City Airport, right next to motor show venue ExCeL, the weekend before doors opened. It followed a series of sprints down the runway in a host of sports cars that included a Ford GT and Shelby Daytona Coupe. the full story
When gritter trucks take to the roads in July, you know that something pretty extreme is happening to the weather. the full story
The joys of motorcycling - including more predictable journey times - have encouraged a recent revival in biking, especially in urban areas. the full story
Cars clamped on the public highway could become a rare sight if the Government’s advice in a consultation on parking guidance issued today (12th July) is adapted. the full story
White lines are a familiar part of the road landscape, but they all do a different job. The information they are intended to impart varies, despite the fact to the busy driver they all look the same. the full story








