The Motoring News for March 2006
March 2006
Research Shows Most Drivers Blame ...
But motorists coached to higher standards than the basic driving test: Take more personal responsibility for on-the-road events Are better at cornering, gear changing and maintaining a safe distance Have 30 per cent more awareness of what's going on around them. the full story
But motorists coached to higher standards than the basic driving test: Take more personal responsibility for on-the-road events Are better at cornering, gear changing and maintaining a safe distance Have 30 per cent more awareness of what's going on around them. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
Caravan Race And Demolition Derby
Caravan Carnage At Bovingdon Raceway
If you are a member of the Caravan Club you had better avoid Bovingdon Raceway on Good Friday, April 14th at 1. 30pm as Spedeworth South hosts the annual Caravan Race and demolition derby at the Hertfordshire circuit. the full story
If you are a member of the Caravan Club you had better avoid Bovingdon Raceway on Good Friday, April 14th at 1. 30pm as Spedeworth South hosts the annual Caravan Race and demolition derby at the Hertfordshire circuit. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
7.9 Million British Drivers Set To Swap ...
eBayMotors.co.uk, expects to see a surge in interest for 'eco friendly' cars following Chancellor Gordon Browns' announcement today to abolish car tax on vehicles with low emission rates. the full story
eBayMotors.co.uk, expects to see a surge in interest for 'eco friendly' cars following Chancellor Gordon Browns' announcement today to abolish car tax on vehicles with low emission rates. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
Pothole Peril
Crashes due to poor road surfacing are one of the top five most common motorcycle accidents*. the full story
Crashes due to poor road surfacing are one of the top five most common motorcycle accidents*. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
Belt Up In The Back
Plans to introduce mandatory child seats this year linked to the age of the children have served to remind us how important it is that children have the appropriate restraint. the full story
Plans to introduce mandatory child seats this year linked to the age of the children have served to remind us how important it is that children have the appropriate restraint. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
Mums In A Jam
Many mothers now spend more than three extra working weeks each year just travelling to and from work - with those in London and the South East often enduring twice that. the full story
Many mothers now spend more than three extra working weeks each year just travelling to and from work - with those in London and the South East often enduring twice that. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
Brown's Budget Will Not Curb Sales Of ...
According to EurotaxGlass’s, Gordon Brown’s plan to introduce a new higher rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for the most polluting new cars (those above 225g of carbon dioxide emissions per kilometre) will have a negligible impact on vehicle sales. the full story
According to EurotaxGlass’s, Gordon Brown’s plan to introduce a new higher rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for the most polluting new cars (those above 225g of carbon dioxide emissions per kilometre) will have a negligible impact on vehicle sales. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2006
Registration Bill Reading Postponed ...
The Second Reading of the Vehicle Registrations Marks Bill, scheduled to take place on 17 March, was postponed for a second time due to time restrictions in the House of Commons. the full story
The Second Reading of the Vehicle Registrations Marks Bill, scheduled to take place on 17 March, was postponed for a second time due to time restrictions in the House of Commons. the full story
Published on: 24th Mar 2006
Going Greener With GoinGreen
GoinGreen, the pioneering retailer of the Reva G-Wiz electric car is building on its successful launch of the G-Wiz in London by expanding the range of products it sells to include other environmentally friendly vehicles. the full story
GoinGreen, the pioneering retailer of the Reva G-Wiz electric car is building on its successful launch of the G-Wiz in London by expanding the range of products it sells to include other environmentally friendly vehicles. the full story
Published on: 24th Mar 2006
Buying A Used Car?
Over Half Will Have Been In An Accident, Says RAC Used car buyers are being urged to ‘check before they buy’ as latest figures show more than half of second hand cars have been in an accident and almost a third have dangerous faults. the full story
Over Half Will Have Been In An Accident, Says RAC Used car buyers are being urged to ‘check before they buy’ as latest figures show more than half of second hand cars have been in an accident and almost a third have dangerous faults. the full story
Published on: 24th Mar 2006
Brown Gives 'Green Light To Cleaner ...
The RAC Foundation described today’s reforms to VED as a "green light for cleaner motoring" and welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to keep fuel duty increase on ice for a further 6 months. the full story
The RAC Foundation described today’s reforms to VED as a "green light for cleaner motoring" and welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to keep fuel duty increase on ice for a further 6 months. the full story
Published on: 24th Mar 2006
Auto-txt Receives Police Endorsement ...
Auto-txt, the revolutionary new Category 5 stolen vehicle tracking system, has been given official police endorsement with an accolade and official logo called Secured By Design. the full story
Auto-txt, the revolutionary new Category 5 stolen vehicle tracking system, has been given official police endorsement with an accolade and official logo called Secured By Design. the full story
Published on: 20th Mar 2006
eBay And Norwich Union Help Buyers ...
Free 7 day Insurance Offer for Motorists eBayMotors.co.uk, has teamed up with Norwich Union to provide free car insurance for cars purchased on the site. the full story
Free 7 day Insurance Offer for Motorists eBayMotors.co.uk, has teamed up with Norwich Union to provide free car insurance for cars purchased on the site. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2006
A Turn For The Worst
Have you ever found yourself braking in a bend simply because it was sharper than you originally thought? If you have then you should consider how you actually go about assessing the severity of bends, because if you get it wrong, the consequences are potentially serious. the full story
Have you ever found yourself braking in a bend simply because it was sharper than you originally thought? If you have then you should consider how you actually go about assessing the severity of bends, because if you get it wrong, the consequences are potentially serious. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2006
Road Pricing Losing Support, Warns RAC ...
Attitudes are hardening against road pricing, warns the RAC Foundation, on publication of a unique new study comparing changes in motorists’ attitudes to road pricing since 2002*. the full story
Attitudes are hardening against road pricing, warns the RAC Foundation, on publication of a unique new study comparing changes in motorists’ attitudes to road pricing since 2002*. the full story
Published on: 16th Mar 2006
Respect The Weather - Dealing With The ...
It seems odd writing about driving in snow in March, but as motorists in Cornwall and Scotland recently found out, an unseasonable snowfall can cause many driving problems. the full story
It seems odd writing about driving in snow in March, but as motorists in Cornwall and Scotland recently found out, an unseasonable snowfall can cause many driving problems. the full story
Published on: 11th Mar 2006
Transport Minister Gives GPS Speed ...
If there was any doubt before, there isn’t now. GPS speed camera warning systems are 100 per cent legal - and that’s official! This was confirmed this week during the second reading of the Road Safety Bill in the Commons, when transport minister Dr. the full story
If there was any doubt before, there isn’t now. GPS speed camera warning systems are 100 per cent legal - and that’s official! This was confirmed this week during the second reading of the Road Safety Bill in the Commons, when transport minister Dr. the full story
Published on: 11th Mar 2006
Privilege Urges Government To Get Tough ...
'Alcolocks' should be compulsory for drink drive offenders, says insurer Privilege Insurance has pledged its support for the introduction of Alcohol Ignition Locks (AILs) for convicted drink drivers. the full story
'Alcolocks' should be compulsory for drink drive offenders, says insurer Privilege Insurance has pledged its support for the introduction of Alcohol Ignition Locks (AILs) for convicted drink drivers. the full story
Published on: 8th Mar 2006
P1 Due North
P1 is the unique prestige and performance car club founded in 2000 by former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill and his business partner Michael Breen. the full story
P1 is the unique prestige and performance car club founded in 2000 by former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill and his business partner Michael Breen. the full story
Published on: 8th Mar 2006
P1 Cars
The ‘Ultimate D.I.Y Engine Service’
Motorists Suffer Highest Servicing ...
Sub-standard work and overcharging by some garages and franchised dealers are common according to the Trading Standards Agency. the full story
Sub-standard work and overcharging by some garages and franchised dealers are common according to the Trading Standards Agency. the full story
Published on: 8th Mar 2006
Tour Of Cheshire
Saturday 11th March 2006 The Tour of Cheshire is a daylight historic road rally with a mix of special tests and regularity sections around the scenic Cheshire countryside. the full story
Saturday 11th March 2006 The Tour of Cheshire is a daylight historic road rally with a mix of special tests and regularity sections around the scenic Cheshire countryside. the full story
Published on: 7th Mar 2006
Free Car Health Check At
Ensure that your car is safe and legal. That is the message being given to motorists by XPart as it offers motorists the opportunity for a free, comprehensive vehicle safety check at any one of its 185 AutoService centres. the full story
Ensure that your car is safe and legal. That is the message being given to motorists by XPart as it offers motorists the opportunity for a free, comprehensive vehicle safety check at any one of its 185 AutoService centres. the full story
Published on: 4th Mar 2006
AutoService Centre
See And Be Seen
Despite the winter weather and the poor visibility we have to put up with, many drivers seem curiously reluctant to put their dipped headlights on. the full story
Despite the winter weather and the poor visibility we have to put up with, many drivers seem curiously reluctant to put their dipped headlights on. the full story
Published on: 3rd Mar 2006
eBay Motors Doubles UK Trading Figures ...
Record sales put eBay Motors in pole position eBayMotors.co.uk, the UK's leading online marketplace, today announced sales and traffic figures for 2005. the full story
Record sales put eBay Motors in pole position eBayMotors.co.uk, the UK's leading online marketplace, today announced sales and traffic figures for 2005. the full story
Published on: 2nd Mar 2006
New Seat Belt And Child Restraints ...
Roadsafe welcomes the announcement that new regulations aimed at improving road safety through more appropriate use of child restraints are to be implemented later in the year. the full story
Roadsafe welcomes the announcement that new regulations aimed at improving road safety through more appropriate use of child restraints are to be implemented later in the year. the full story
Published on: 1st Mar 2006
Tired? Pull Over And Stop For A Hot ...
Red tape aimed at late-night trouble spots is jeopardising road safety, according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
Red tape aimed at late-night trouble spots is jeopardising road safety, according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
Published on: 1st Mar 2006
