The Motoring News for March 2008
March 2008
'WEL 5H'
'WEL 5H’ Plate KO’s The Pride Of Wales
Swansea-based DVLA Personalised Registrations is riding the crest of Wales’ recent rugby Six Nations success - by teaming up with one of the country’s most famous sporting sons, boxer Joe Calzaghe, to promote its forthcoming WEL 5H-themed auction. The undisputed World Super Middleweight Champion aptly known as “The Pride of Wales” - arguably the most famous Welshman walking the planet - is promoting the unique registrations which will go under the hammer at the Celtic Manor Hotel near Newport, Gwent, on April 16-18. And with WEL 5H, along with the native CY51 MRU (Cymru), going under the hammer, the BOX 33 - a registration also being featured to honour Joe’s involvement - who boasts a phenomenal 44-fight unbeaten record could well be tempted to make a bid himself despite being in America for the final countdown to his latest fight with Bernard Hopkins. Joe, the reigning BBC Sports Personality of the Year, said: “It’s a knock-out WEL 5H plate and I hope to do my own knocking out for Wales when I face Hopkins. ”The Celtic Manor Hotel auction is DVLA Personalised Registrations’ ‘home coming’ event and though the catalogue will lean towards the Welsh fraternity with plates relating to popular names like BAN 90R, CLW 7D, NEA 7H, CER 7S, FFF 10N, DYL 9N and MEG 44N. the full story
Swansea-based DVLA Personalised Registrations is riding the crest of Wales’ recent rugby Six Nations success - by teaming up with one of the country’s most famous sporting sons, boxer Joe Calzaghe, to promote its forthcoming WEL 5H-themed auction. The undisputed World Super Middleweight Champion aptly known as “The Pride of Wales” - arguably the most famous Welshman walking the planet - is promoting the unique registrations which will go under the hammer at the Celtic Manor Hotel near Newport, Gwent, on April 16-18. And with WEL 5H, along with the native CY51 MRU (Cymru), going under the hammer, the BOX 33 - a registration also being featured to honour Joe’s involvement - who boasts a phenomenal 44-fight unbeaten record could well be tempted to make a bid himself despite being in America for the final countdown to his latest fight with Bernard Hopkins. Joe, the reigning BBC Sports Personality of the Year, said: “It’s a knock-out WEL 5H plate and I hope to do my own knocking out for Wales when I face Hopkins. ”The Celtic Manor Hotel auction is DVLA Personalised Registrations’ ‘home coming’ event and though the catalogue will lean towards the Welsh fraternity with plates relating to popular names like BAN 90R, CLW 7D, NEA 7H, CER 7S, FFF 10N, DYL 9N and MEG 44N. the full story
Published on: 31st Mar 2008
Buyers Warned To Avoid ‘Bargain’ ...
Sales of cheap foreign-registered cars are putting UK drivers at risk, according to Parker’s - Britain’s leading experts in car buying advice. the full story
Sales of cheap foreign-registered cars are putting UK drivers at risk, according to Parker’s - Britain’s leading experts in car buying advice. the full story
Published on: 31st Mar 2008
The HUMMER H3
Shorter, lower and narrower - the most urban-friendly HUMMER Icon appearance embodies classic HUMMER design cues Five-cylinder Vortec engine delivers 245 ps and 328 Nm of torque Immensely capable and finely controllable 4x4 system Luxurious interior seats five with up to 1597 litres of cargo space. the full story
Shorter, lower and narrower - the most urban-friendly HUMMER Icon appearance embodies classic HUMMER design cues Five-cylinder Vortec engine delivers 245 ps and 328 Nm of torque Immensely capable and finely controllable 4x4 system Luxurious interior seats five with up to 1597 litres of cargo space. the full story
Published on: 31st Mar 2008
HUMMER H3
Agreement Set To Accelerate The Arrival ...
Two leading British technology companies have agreed to collaborate in a unique project to put hydrogen-powered, emissions-free vehicles onto UK roads. ITM Power Plc, Europe’s largest electrolyser and fuel cell development company, and Roush Technologies Ltd, one of the world’s foremost automotive design, engineering and development groups, have signed a co-operative agreement which could see CO2-free, hydrogen-fuelled commercial vehicles being marketed in Britain within months. the full story
Two leading British technology companies have agreed to collaborate in a unique project to put hydrogen-powered, emissions-free vehicles onto UK roads. ITM Power Plc, Europe’s largest electrolyser and fuel cell development company, and Roush Technologies Ltd, one of the world’s foremost automotive design, engineering and development groups, have signed a co-operative agreement which could see CO2-free, hydrogen-fuelled commercial vehicles being marketed in Britain within months. the full story
Published on: 28th Mar 2008
Taxiwise
Taxiwise Calls For Summer Of Safety
British Summer Time gets underway this weekend with national taxi safety campaigner Taxiwise reminding everyone to stay safe. Clocks go forward this Sunday marking the start of warmer days and longer, brighter evenings. the full story
British Summer Time gets underway this weekend with national taxi safety campaigner Taxiwise reminding everyone to stay safe. Clocks go forward this Sunday marking the start of warmer days and longer, brighter evenings. the full story
Published on: 28th Mar 2008
Fast Arrest Thanks To TomTom WORK ...
A light-footed opportunist thief in Sheffield has just got his collar felt very quickly thanks to the tracking capability of TomTom WORK’s GO 715 gps navigation system. The thief struck when the driver of the £30,000 Mercedes Sprinter van belonging to local company Dedicated Couriers left his vehicle for just a few seconds on Tuesday afternoon to get a delivery note signed. the full story
A light-footed opportunist thief in Sheffield has just got his collar felt very quickly thanks to the tracking capability of TomTom WORK’s GO 715 gps navigation system. The thief struck when the driver of the £30,000 Mercedes Sprinter van belonging to local company Dedicated Couriers left his vehicle for just a few seconds on Tuesday afternoon to get a delivery note signed. the full story
Published on: 28th Mar 2008
Think! That Yawn Could Save Your Life
Actor Joseph Fiennes urges motorists: Don't drive tired!! Acting star Joseph Fiennes is the voice of a new Government campaign launched today to remind motorists of the dangers of driving when tired. the full story
Actor Joseph Fiennes urges motorists: Don't drive tired!! Acting star Joseph Fiennes is the voice of a new Government campaign launched today to remind motorists of the dangers of driving when tired. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2008
Are Motorists Learning To Love 'Speed ...
More motorists are accepting safety cameras as part of life on the road, according to an IAM Motoring Trust Survey. the full story
More motorists are accepting safety cameras as part of life on the road, according to an IAM Motoring Trust Survey. the full story
Published on: 26th Mar 2008
Budget ‘Car Tax Trap’ Hits Less Wealthy ...
A ‘CAR TAX TRAP’ created by the latest budget will hit the existing drivers of typical family cars, from next year, but fail to address the real issue of older and bigger polluters on today’s roads. That’s according to CAP, the UK automotive industry’s provider of benchmark used car values and technical data. Hardest hit of all will be drivers of the automatic variants of larger-engine cars up to seven years old who will be hit by a double whammy of huge increases in Vehicle Excise Duty and more rapid depreciation which could severely affect values. CAP believes that next year’s proposed increases in Vehicle Excise Duty are ill thought out due to their disproportionate impact on ‘ordinary’ used car drivers while doing nothing to encourage the drivers of older ‘dirtier’ vehicles to switch into newer more efficient cars. To illustrate this CAP experts point to the example of a Volkswagen Passat 2. 0 automatic registered since March 1 2001 (Y registration). the full story
A ‘CAR TAX TRAP’ created by the latest budget will hit the existing drivers of typical family cars, from next year, but fail to address the real issue of older and bigger polluters on today’s roads. That’s according to CAP, the UK automotive industry’s provider of benchmark used car values and technical data. Hardest hit of all will be drivers of the automatic variants of larger-engine cars up to seven years old who will be hit by a double whammy of huge increases in Vehicle Excise Duty and more rapid depreciation which could severely affect values. CAP believes that next year’s proposed increases in Vehicle Excise Duty are ill thought out due to their disproportionate impact on ‘ordinary’ used car drivers while doing nothing to encourage the drivers of older ‘dirtier’ vehicles to switch into newer more efficient cars. To illustrate this CAP experts point to the example of a Volkswagen Passat 2. 0 automatic registered since March 1 2001 (Y registration). the full story
Published on: 21st Mar 2008
First Fully Electric Car To Go On Sale ...
UK motorists will soon be able to place orders to buy the first fully electric powered car later this year, when the new TH!NK city electric vehicle (EV) goes on sale in this country. Revealed at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show this month by Norwegian electric vehicle pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in EVs, the new TH!NK city will be available for customer orders during the last quarter of this year. TH!NK city is a true, modern urban car, not a quadricycle. the full story
UK motorists will soon be able to place orders to buy the first fully electric powered car later this year, when the new TH!NK city electric vehicle (EV) goes on sale in this country. Revealed at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show this month by Norwegian electric vehicle pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in EVs, the new TH!NK city will be available for customer orders during the last quarter of this year. TH!NK city is a true, modern urban car, not a quadricycle. the full story
Published on: 20th Mar 2008
Car Mechanics Magazine Celebrates 50 ...
The UK’s only dedicated practical motoring magazine for modern cars, Car Mechanics, celebrates 50 years of publishing with its April 2008 edition, on sale from Thursday 20th March; this makes it the second oldest motoring monthly publication in existence. Launched in April 1958, the editor was John Mills, who stated that “Car Mechanics has one simple purpose: to help you run your car on the most economical basis. ” That ethos still holds true to this day; so while the cars have undoubtedly changed, Car Mechanics magazine remains the only newsstand publication that reaches out to the technically minded motoring enthusiast with hints and tips on maintaining modern cars. The current editor of Car Mechanics, Peter Simpson, who has been in the hot seat since 1995, believes the magazine has remained relevant to the reader by slowly evolving to adapt to the challenges of the modern motorist: “Today’s cars contain computers up to ten times more powerful than those on Apollo 11 and are better made and more efficient than ever. the full story
The UK’s only dedicated practical motoring magazine for modern cars, Car Mechanics, celebrates 50 years of publishing with its April 2008 edition, on sale from Thursday 20th March; this makes it the second oldest motoring monthly publication in existence. Launched in April 1958, the editor was John Mills, who stated that “Car Mechanics has one simple purpose: to help you run your car on the most economical basis. ” That ethos still holds true to this day; so while the cars have undoubtedly changed, Car Mechanics magazine remains the only newsstand publication that reaches out to the technically minded motoring enthusiast with hints and tips on maintaining modern cars. The current editor of Car Mechanics, Peter Simpson, who has been in the hot seat since 1995, believes the magazine has remained relevant to the reader by slowly evolving to adapt to the challenges of the modern motorist: “Today’s cars contain computers up to ten times more powerful than those on Apollo 11 and are better made and more efficient than ever. the full story
Published on: 19th Mar 2008
Car Mechanics
How to Draw and Paint Cars
Learn How to Draw and Paint Cars like a ...
This book is not about learning how to draw and paint fashionable cars, super cars, tarted-up street or ‘cool’ cars, but is about drawing and painting all types and ages of cars. the full story
This book is not about learning how to draw and paint fashionable cars, super cars, tarted-up street or ‘cool’ cars, but is about drawing and painting all types and ages of cars. the full story
Published on: 18th Mar 2008
HUMMER H3 converted into Man-Sized ...
HUMMER, the world’s most iconic boy’s toy, has converted the new right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups – a life-sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toyshop. The hardy on/off road vehicle has been converted to make life a little less dull – those lucky enough to have a play, will experience the unrivalled agility and off-road capability of the new H3 from the palm of their hand. Engineer Dr James Brighton from Cranfield University transformed the HUMMER H3 into a remote controlled vehicle to create the ultimate boy’s toy: “Converting the HUMMER H3 into the super-sized remote control car took a month to complete but we’ve had lots of fun in the process. the full story
HUMMER, the world’s most iconic boy’s toy, has converted the new right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups – a life-sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toyshop. The hardy on/off road vehicle has been converted to make life a little less dull – those lucky enough to have a play, will experience the unrivalled agility and off-road capability of the new H3 from the palm of their hand. Engineer Dr James Brighton from Cranfield University transformed the HUMMER H3 into a remote controlled vehicle to create the ultimate boy’s toy: “Converting the HUMMER H3 into the super-sized remote control car took a month to complete but we’ve had lots of fun in the process. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2008
Hummer H3 Radio Control
Speeding Fines Decrease By 108% ...
National Car Rental, the UK’s leading vehicle rental organisation, has revealed a staggering drop in speeding fines incurred by its customers during Q4 2007. the full story
National Car Rental, the UK’s leading vehicle rental organisation, has revealed a staggering drop in speeding fines incurred by its customers during Q4 2007. the full story
Published on: 17th Mar 2008
Stirling Moss Named Greatest F1 Driver ...
Stirling Moss has been named the greatest F1 driver of all time by Autocar Formula One guru Alan Henry. the full story
Stirling Moss has been named the greatest F1 driver of all time by Autocar Formula One guru Alan Henry. the full story
Published on: 12th Mar 2008
Comma Oil
‘Allo ‘allo from Comma as it turns oil ...
As the number of cars requiring vehicle-specific oil continues to rise, car care specialist, Comma, continues its march through Europe by launching the latest in its Performance Motor Oil for French marques, Citroën and Peugeot. the full story
As the number of cars requiring vehicle-specific oil continues to rise, car care specialist, Comma, continues its march through Europe by launching the latest in its Performance Motor Oil for French marques, Citroën and Peugeot. the full story
Published on: 11th Mar 2008
The Murray Walker Scrapbook by Murray ...
Murray Walker is a legend. In the fast-paced, action-packed and often ruthless world of motor sport he is a constant. the full story
Murray Walker is a legend. In the fast-paced, action-packed and often ruthless world of motor sport he is a constant. the full story
Published on: 11th Mar 2008
Murray Walker Scrapbook
Bad Time For Fuel Duty Increase Say ...
The increased tax revenue from current high fuel prices means that there is no justification for the two pence per litre fuel tax increase, and this must now be cancelled or postponed by the Chancellor,’ according to Ray Holloway, Director of the RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA). The tax increase scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2008 was set in place in last year’s budget. the full story
The increased tax revenue from current high fuel prices means that there is no justification for the two pence per litre fuel tax increase, and this must now be cancelled or postponed by the Chancellor,’ according to Ray Holloway, Director of the RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA). The tax increase scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2008 was set in place in last year’s budget. the full story
Published on: 11th Mar 2008
Blue Is The New Silver
While silver is often quoted as the most popular shade for new cars, when it comes to used cars, blue is the colour according to new research by BCA. When BCA analysed the colour spread of over 125,000 vehicles last year from a huge range of sources, hundreds of individual colours were recorded, ranging from Antique Green to Zambesi Silver. Once sorted into broad constituent colour groups, blue was most popular colour, but only by a fraction of a percentage from silver. the full story
While silver is often quoted as the most popular shade for new cars, when it comes to used cars, blue is the colour according to new research by BCA. When BCA analysed the colour spread of over 125,000 vehicles last year from a huge range of sources, hundreds of individual colours were recorded, ranging from Antique Green to Zambesi Silver. Once sorted into broad constituent colour groups, blue was most popular colour, but only by a fraction of a percentage from silver. the full story
Published on: 4th Mar 2008
Hummer
HUMMER has partnered with Mountain ...
HUMMER has partnered with Mountain Rescue (England and Wales), to provide a specially modified vehicle for the UK charity. the full story
HUMMER has partnered with Mountain Rescue (England and Wales), to provide a specially modified vehicle for the UK charity. the full story
Published on: 3rd Mar 2008
