The Motoring News for March 2005
March 2005
Connaught Type-D Concept
Millbrook Emissions Tests Prove ...
Independent results confirm Connaught petrol/electric hybrid system a success Excellent fuel economy results proven CO2 emissions down by almost 15 with the hybrid system Further 11 saving realised using weight saving designs and. the full story
Independent results confirm Connaught petrol/electric hybrid system a success Excellent fuel economy results proven CO2 emissions down by almost 15 with the hybrid system Further 11 saving realised using weight saving designs and. the full story
Published on: 30th Mar 2005
Driver Penalty Points Need Not Pump Up ...
It’s just a question of choosing the right broker says the A&A Group When six points on your driving licence can pump up your premium by a whopping 25 it makes sense to choose a broker with care says the A&A Group, the leading independent non-standard insurance intermediary whose brands include Hyperformance and Quoteacar.co.uk. the full story
It’s just a question of choosing the right broker says the A&A Group When six points on your driving licence can pump up your premium by a whopping 25 it makes sense to choose a broker with care says the A&A Group, the leading independent non-standard insurance intermediary whose brands include Hyperformance and Quoteacar.co.uk. the full story
Published on: 30th Mar 2005
Bosch Hits Patent Record In 2004
2,791 patent applications in 2004 Leading number of patent applications in automotive industry Researchers and developers at Bosch again demonstrated outstanding inventive genius in 2004 with a record number of 2,791 patent applications (2003: 2,748). the full story
2,791 patent applications in 2004 Leading number of patent applications in automotive industry Researchers and developers at Bosch again demonstrated outstanding inventive genius in 2004 with a record number of 2,791 patent applications (2003: 2,748). the full story
Published on: 27th Mar 2005
Use Car Wash Wipes Not Water
A water saving solution to car care from Armor All In the wake of potential hosepipe bans this summer, car care guru Armor All is again encouraging Britain’s motorists to kick the bucket…hosepipe, sponge and chamois, in favour of its revolutionary waterless Car Wash Wipe. the full story
A water saving solution to car care from Armor All In the wake of potential hosepipe bans this summer, car care guru Armor All is again encouraging Britain’s motorists to kick the bucket…hosepipe, sponge and chamois, in favour of its revolutionary waterless Car Wash Wipe. the full story
Published on: 27th Mar 2005
Armor All Car Wash Wipes
July Dates For The 2006 British ...
Put the dates in your diary! The British International Motor Show will open its doors to the public from the 20th to 30th July 2006 inclusive. the full story
Put the dates in your diary! The British International Motor Show will open its doors to the public from the 20th to 30th July 2006 inclusive. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2005
DVLA Personalised Registrations
Interest In 55 Series Makes DVLA Go ...
DVLA Personalised Registrations will make prices for its list of more than eight million 55 series registrations available from 9th May, three weeks earlier than planned due to the volume of public enquiries the government agency is receiving. the full story
DVLA Personalised Registrations will make prices for its list of more than eight million 55 series registrations available from 9th May, three weeks earlier than planned due to the volume of public enquiries the government agency is receiving. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2005
TALEX Launches UK's Most Affordable ...
New GPS-Based Unit Helps Motorists Stay Safe And legal With more safety cameras springing up alongside the UK’s congested roads, growing numbers of drivers are turning to Global Positioning System (GPS)-based safety camera detection devices to help them stay safe and legal. the full story
New GPS-Based Unit Helps Motorists Stay Safe And legal With more safety cameras springing up alongside the UK’s congested roads, growing numbers of drivers are turning to Global Positioning System (GPS)-based safety camera detection devices to help them stay safe and legal. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2005
Mondial UK Streamlines Warranty ...
Warranty Extranet Facility Provides Online Access For Claims Mondial UK has proved its success in bringing manufacturer dealers the latest innovation for fast, efficient claims and warranties processing. the full story
Warranty Extranet Facility Provides Online Access For Claims Mondial UK has proved its success in bringing manufacturer dealers the latest innovation for fast, efficient claims and warranties processing. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2005
Jordans Finds At-Work Driving Carries ...
JORDANS, renowned world-wide for its natural foods, has introduced risk awareness workshops, online risk assessments and driver training after recognising that its company car-driving staff face the greatest risks in its business. the full story
JORDANS, renowned world-wide for its natural foods, has introduced risk awareness workshops, online risk assessments and driver training after recognising that its company car-driving staff face the greatest risks in its business. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2005
Show Me A Clean Set Of Wheels
Nearly 1 in 2 new cars may sit pretty on a stylish set of alloy wheels, but they invariably only get a spot of much needed TLC once a year. the full story
Nearly 1 in 2 new cars may sit pretty on a stylish set of alloy wheels, but they invariably only get a spot of much needed TLC once a year. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2005
Alloy Wheel Cleaning
Simpler And Cheaper Car Servicing And ...
Motorists wanting more than just a good deal on their insurance can now get the added bonus of free membership of the National Service Network (NSN) when they renew their policy with Hyperformance; part of the award winning A & A Group Ltd, which specialises in providing cover for high performance vehicles and younger drivers. the full story
Motorists wanting more than just a good deal on their insurance can now get the added bonus of free membership of the National Service Network (NSN) when they renew their policy with Hyperformance; part of the award winning A & A Group Ltd, which specialises in providing cover for high performance vehicles and younger drivers. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2005
Don't Be A Fool This April 1st
Launching at midnight on April 1st, 2005, car buyers visiting will be able to bid on a selection of brand new or unused pre-registered vehicles. the full story
Launching at midnight on April 1st, 2005, car buyers visiting will be able to bid on a selection of brand new or unused pre-registered vehicles. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2005
Rossini Performance Brake Discs
Performance Brake Discs On Cars Could ...
Around 38,000 people are likely to be seriously injured or killed on British roads this year. the full story
Around 38,000 people are likely to be seriously injured or killed on British roads this year. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2005
DVLA Offers C1 UES To Auction Of ...
Getting your hands on an exclusive personalised registration doesn’t have to be a mystery as more than 1500 registrations will be put under the magnifying glass at the next DVLA auction at Tankersley Manor in Barnsley, South Yorkshire on 20-22 April. the full story
Getting your hands on an exclusive personalised registration doesn’t have to be a mystery as more than 1500 registrations will be put under the magnifying glass at the next DVLA auction at Tankersley Manor in Barnsley, South Yorkshire on 20-22 April. the full story
Published on: 25th Mar 2005
Personalised Registrations
Fleet News Reveals Industry Awards 2005
Audi takes four awards with Audi A6 named Company Car of the Year AA named Service Company of the Year National Association of Police Fleet Managers receives Platinum Award FLEET News, the industry leading newspaper for the company car and van industry, has revealed its Fleet News Awards 2005. the full story
Audi takes four awards with Audi A6 named Company Car of the Year AA named Service Company of the Year National Association of Police Fleet Managers receives Platinum Award FLEET News, the industry leading newspaper for the company car and van industry, has revealed its Fleet News Awards 2005. the full story
Published on: 20th Mar 2005
Chancellor Answers ACFO's Budget Call ...
But, ACFO renews call for wholesale business mileage reimbursement review The call for fiscal stability for the fleet industry from ACFO, the UK’s leading organisation representing car and van fleet operators, was answered in the affirmative by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown in his 2005 Budget. the full story
But, ACFO renews call for wholesale business mileage reimbursement review The call for fiscal stability for the fleet industry from ACFO, the UK’s leading organisation representing car and van fleet operators, was answered in the affirmative by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown in his 2005 Budget. the full story
Published on: 19th Mar 2005
Toyota Prius Rally Car
Easter Activities At The Heritage Motor ...
This is the time of year classic car owners will be bringing their treasured possessions out of store for their first weekend leisure drives. the full story
This is the time of year classic car owners will be bringing their treasured possessions out of store for their first weekend leisure drives. the full story
Published on: 19th Mar 2005
Alarming Survey Results For Safety On ...
All local authorities in Wales and 89 per cent in England believe that there is a threat to the safety of road users because of under funding for road maintenance. the full story
All local authorities in Wales and 89 per cent in England believe that there is a threat to the safety of road users because of under funding for road maintenance. the full story
Published on: 19th Mar 2005
Rare Ferrari Enzo Makes A Public ...
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has kindly lent his rare and precious Ferrari Enzo to Classic Cars Live! Show to appear as part of the Future Classics display at Alexandra Palace, London this weekend. the full story
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has kindly lent his rare and precious Ferrari Enzo to Classic Cars Live! Show to appear as part of the Future Classics display at Alexandra Palace, London this weekend. the full story
Published on: 18th Mar 2005
Classic Cars Live
Haggling Could Save New-Car Buyers £4 ...
Britain’s car buyers stand to save a combined £4 billion a year if they haggle with the salesman the next time they buy a new car. the full story
Britain’s car buyers stand to save a combined £4 billion a year if they haggle with the salesman the next time they buy a new car. the full story
Published on: 18th Mar 2005
Some Reassurance For Motor Industry In ...
SMMT today welcomed plans to introduce guidelines for the implementation of new EU regulations. the full story
SMMT today welcomed plans to introduce guidelines for the implementation of new EU regulations. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2005
Cadillac BLS
New Cadillac BLS Advanced Preview Now ...
Following the world debut of the Cadillac BLS at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Cadillac have launched a dedicated website for the new four-door saloon: . the full story
Following the world debut of the Cadillac BLS at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Cadillac have launched a dedicated website for the new four-door saloon: . the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2005
Brown Puts Brake On Fuel Duty Again
The RAC Foundation today welcomed as " Prudence at the pumps" the Chancellor’s decision to put the brake on fuel duty increases for six months and to freeze vehicle excise duty for smaller cars. the full story
The RAC Foundation today welcomed as " Prudence at the pumps" the Chancellor’s decision to put the brake on fuel duty increases for six months and to freeze vehicle excise duty for smaller cars. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2005
RoadPilot Recognised As Aid To Road ...
The Department for Transport has announced that GPS-based speed camera locators, like the RoadPilot product range, are fully legal under the Road Traffic Safety Bill and they aid government efforts to deter excessive and inappropriate speeds on the roads. the full story
The Department for Transport has announced that GPS-based speed camera locators, like the RoadPilot product range, are fully legal under the Road Traffic Safety Bill and they aid government efforts to deter excessive and inappropriate speeds on the roads. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2005
German Cars Dominate Lex Used Car Survey
Don’t buy anything other than a German car if you want to maximise the used value of your car when you come to sell it in three years time according to Lex Vehicle Leasing, which runs a nationwide fleet of 123,000 vehicles. the full story
Don’t buy anything other than a German car if you want to maximise the used value of your car when you come to sell it in three years time according to Lex Vehicle Leasing, which runs a nationwide fleet of 123,000 vehicles. the full story
Published on: 16th Mar 2005
Guildford's First Newly Licensed, White ...
Guildford’s first brand new TXII wheelchair accessible purpose built taxi, on a new Hackney Carriage plate issued by Guildford Borough Council, has taken to the road - with more set to follow. the full story
Guildford’s first brand new TXII wheelchair accessible purpose built taxi, on a new Hackney Carriage plate issued by Guildford Borough Council, has taken to the road - with more set to follow. the full story
Published on: 15th Mar 2005
Neil Crane receives the keys to his new TXII from Colin Case of Smith & Humphrey
Avis Rent A Car Extends Atkins plc ...
Avis helps Atkins reduce rental costs and focus on the environment Avis Rent a Car has extended its relationship with project management group Atkins plc for a third year. the full story
Avis helps Atkins reduce rental costs and focus on the environment Avis Rent a Car has extended its relationship with project management group Atkins plc for a third year. the full story
Published on: 14th Mar 2005
London's Olympic Bid
Could Taxis Hold The Key To London's ...
Vehicles that a million users a day in London take for granted could be the key to London’s Olympic bid. the full story
Vehicles that a million users a day in London take for granted could be the key to London’s Olympic bid. the full story
Published on: 14th Mar 2005
Radar Detector Sales Speed Up As ...
The Government has voted to ban radar detectors that can detect mobile hidden speed cameras and laser guns; the new law will come in to effect next year, once the House of Lords gives final approval. the full story
The Government has voted to ban radar detectors that can detect mobile hidden speed cameras and laser guns; the new law will come in to effect next year, once the House of Lords gives final approval. the full story
Published on: 14th Mar 2005
Quintezz Radar Detector
Eat Your Heart Out Becks, Mine's A ...
David Beckham and his millionaire footballer friends are not the only ones who can afford to park a Ferrari on the drive, or take a trip to the shops in a Bentley, according to research by used car database, Cardata.co.uk A quick scan of the used car classifieds has uncovered a gaggle of supercars and luxury motors from as little as £9,281. the full story
David Beckham and his millionaire footballer friends are not the only ones who can afford to park a Ferrari on the drive, or take a trip to the shops in a Bentley, according to research by used car database, Cardata.co.uk A quick scan of the used car classifieds has uncovered a gaggle of supercars and luxury motors from as little as £9,281. the full story
Published on: 14th Mar 2005
GT250
TAG Heuer GT250 Joins A1 Grand Prix ...
Top GT/Sportscar teams invited to Brands Hatch event Brands Hatch owner MotorSport Vision is aiming to recreate the glory days of top international sportscar racing at the famous Kent venue by creating an international invitation GT race which will feature alongside the world debut of the A1 Grand Prix Championship on September 24/25. the full story
Top GT/Sportscar teams invited to Brands Hatch event Brands Hatch owner MotorSport Vision is aiming to recreate the glory days of top international sportscar racing at the famous Kent venue by creating an international invitation GT race which will feature alongside the world debut of the A1 Grand Prix Championship on September 24/25. the full story
Published on: 14th Mar 2005
csma Brands Hatch Classic Festival
Fast And Furious Family Fun! The csma Brands Hatch Classic Festival is always an action-packed weekend. the full story
Fast And Furious Family Fun! The csma Brands Hatch Classic Festival is always an action-packed weekend. the full story
Published on: 13th Mar 2005
The csma Brands Hatch Classic Festival
The Interactive Highway Code
Interactive Highway Code Highly Praised ...
The Interactive Highway Code has been reviewed by one of the UK’s key organisations for driver trainers. the full story
The Interactive Highway Code has been reviewed by one of the UK’s key organisations for driver trainers. the full story
Published on: 13th Mar 2005
Taxiwise Highlights The Growing Concern ...
A recent attack on a woman by a bogus taxi driver in Milton Keynes has highlighted once again the importance of being able to differentiate between a licensed taxi and an unlicensed vehicle. the full story
A recent attack on a woman by a bogus taxi driver in Milton Keynes has highlighted once again the importance of being able to differentiate between a licensed taxi and an unlicensed vehicle. the full story
Published on: 13th Mar 2005
The UK's Top Twelve Technicians Step Up
The tension is mounting for our twelve potential Top Technicians, who have each agreed to rise to the challenge of the live finals at the Automotive Trade Show next month. the full story
The tension is mounting for our twelve potential Top Technicians, who have each agreed to rise to the challenge of the live finals at the Automotive Trade Show next month. the full story
Published on: 13th Mar 2005
SMMT Seeks Stability And Clarity For ...
Next week's Budget must support an industry striving to raise competitiveness while facing rising supply chain costs, exchange rate pressures and higher end-user costs. the full story
Next week's Budget must support an industry striving to raise competitiveness while facing rising supply chain costs, exchange rate pressures and higher end-user costs. the full story
Published on: 12th Mar 2005
Chariots Head For Rome In Cannonball ...
Driving enthusiasts from all over the world will assemble in London over the weekend of September 16/17/18, 2005, for the London to Rome Cannonball 8000 - an epic, 1250-mile driving event that visits five countries in three days. the full story
Driving enthusiasts from all over the world will assemble in London over the weekend of September 16/17/18, 2005, for the London to Rome Cannonball 8000 - an epic, 1250-mile driving event that visits five countries in three days. the full story
Published on: 12th Mar 2005
Cannonball 8000
Club Autopia
New High Performance Motoring Club For ...
A new motoring club, Club Autopia, is being launched to provide the excitement and elegance of supercar driving but without the disadvantages of actual vehicle ownership. the full story
A new motoring club, Club Autopia, is being launched to provide the excitement and elegance of supercar driving but without the disadvantages of actual vehicle ownership. the full story
Published on: 12th Mar 2005
Prudence At The Pumps
Rural and car dependent motorists should not be penalised with higher fuel taxes at the budget. the full story
Rural and car dependent motorists should not be penalised with higher fuel taxes at the budget. the full story
Published on: 12th Mar 2005
Mega Fleet Helps Hambleton Go Green
Hambleton District Council has taken delivery of a fleet of four Mega vans. It is part of the North Yorkshire based authority’s plans to minimize the environmental impact of its operations The lightweight Mega vans are constructed from virtually 100 per cent recyclable materials, take up less road space than a conventional vehicle and place less stress on the local environment. the full story
Hambleton District Council has taken delivery of a fleet of four Mega vans. It is part of the North Yorkshire based authority’s plans to minimize the environmental impact of its operations The lightweight Mega vans are constructed from virtually 100 per cent recyclable materials, take up less road space than a conventional vehicle and place less stress on the local environment. the full story
Published on: 10th Mar 2005
Aixam Mega Vans
Glass's Encourages Classic Car Owners ...
According to Glass’s, classic car owners who keep the mileage down to minimise depreciation risk losing more money than they might potentially save. the full story
According to Glass’s, classic car owners who keep the mileage down to minimise depreciation risk losing more money than they might potentially save. the full story
Published on: 10th Mar 2005
