The Motoring News for May 2006
May 2006
Autocar And Reform Reveal Britain's Car ...
Nottingham, Manchester and Sheffield are the car crime capitals of England and Wales, according to a report published last week. the full story
Nottingham, Manchester and Sheffield are the car crime capitals of England and Wales, according to a report published last week. the full story
Published on: 31st May 2006
1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe
The Top Cars All Sell In £1.5 Million ...
Heavy rain didn’t deter the spirits of those attending yesterday’s (May 24) H&H classic car auction at Syon Park, London and all the top cars sold in a sale that grossed some £1. 5 million. the full story
Heavy rain didn’t deter the spirits of those attending yesterday’s (May 24) H&H classic car auction at Syon Park, London and all the top cars sold in a sale that grossed some £1. 5 million. the full story
Published on: 27th May 2006
Stay Level Headed At Railway Crossings
It may be that we are all under time pressure. But drivers these days are more inclined than ever before to “chance it” at lights. the full story
It may be that we are all under time pressure. But drivers these days are more inclined than ever before to “chance it” at lights. the full story
Published on: 27th May 2006
Road Block For Fleets?
Business car drivers could be hit with increased costs of congestion, high road charges, bureaucratic administration, and high fuel prices unless the Government produces a fair and comprehensive package of measures to counter traffic congestion. the full story
Business car drivers could be hit with increased costs of congestion, high road charges, bureaucratic administration, and high fuel prices unless the Government produces a fair and comprehensive package of measures to counter traffic congestion. the full story
Published on: 24th May 2006
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Over 14 million British drivers suffering from Repetitive Driving Injuries Almost half of all British drivers (48) are suffering from a painful new medical condition experts are calling Repetitive Driving Injury (RDI), caused by poor driving posture. the full story
Over 14 million British drivers suffering from Repetitive Driving Injuries Almost half of all British drivers (48) are suffering from a painful new medical condition experts are calling Repetitive Driving Injury (RDI), caused by poor driving posture. the full story
Published on: 23rd May 2006
The Rollercoaster
The Sound And The Fury?
Noisy cars or motorbikes are the second most irritating neighbourhood noise*, according to the RAC Foundation, calling for more considerate motoring to mark Noise Action Week today (22nd May). the full story
Noisy cars or motorbikes are the second most irritating neighbourhood noise*, according to the RAC Foundation, calling for more considerate motoring to mark Noise Action Week today (22nd May). the full story
Published on: 22nd May 2006
Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre
Do you remember the old mantra "mirror, signal, manoeuvre"? Experienced drivers develop their mirror skills to the next level, by "scanning" and even using a glance over their shoulder to remove the dreaded "blind spot". "Scanning" mirrors involves checking all three mirrors. the full story
Do you remember the old mantra "mirror, signal, manoeuvre"? Experienced drivers develop their mirror skills to the next level, by "scanning" and even using a glance over their shoulder to remove the dreaded "blind spot". "Scanning" mirrors involves checking all three mirrors. the full story
Published on: 21st May 2006
Speed Humps Dumped In South ...
Speed humps in the town of Yate in South Gloucestershire are to be removed after a successful campaign by local residents. the full story
Speed humps in the town of Yate in South Gloucestershire are to be removed after a successful campaign by local residents. the full story
Published on: 16th May 2006
SBD Cautions On Computer-Aided Car ...
Immobiliser codes are strong enough to withstand attacks from laptops David Beckham’s loss of two BMW X5's to car crooks has caused heated press speculation about a new breed of sophisticated thief who travels armed with a laptop rather than a crowbar. the full story
Immobiliser codes are strong enough to withstand attacks from laptops David Beckham’s loss of two BMW X5's to car crooks has caused heated press speculation about a new breed of sophisticated thief who travels armed with a laptop rather than a crowbar. the full story
Published on: 13th May 2006
More Safety During The Day
Lights on during the day, is that really necessary? This question is currently the subject of intense discussion. the full story
Lights on during the day, is that really necessary? This question is currently the subject of intense discussion. the full story
Published on: 13th May 2006
Read Your Medicines Small Print Before ...
More than three million motorists use medicines which could impair their driving, according to the RAC Foundation today (12th June). the full story
More than three million motorists use medicines which could impair their driving, according to the RAC Foundation today (12th June). the full story
Published on: 13th May 2006
SPARKS
Cadillac BLS Launch Tour Raises £10,000 ...
The nationwide Cadillac BLS Launch Tour, which visited 84 motorway service areas over a two week period, has raised £10,000 for the children’s medical research charity, SPARKS. Accepting a cheque for £10,000 from Mark Axten, brand director for Stratstone Cadillac, SPARKS president Martin Johnson, CBE, England’s. the full story
The nationwide Cadillac BLS Launch Tour, which visited 84 motorway service areas over a two week period, has raised £10,000 for the children’s medical research charity, SPARKS. Accepting a cheque for £10,000 from Mark Axten, brand director for Stratstone Cadillac, SPARKS president Martin Johnson, CBE, England’s. the full story
Published on: 12th May 2006
Datsun Fairlady Roadster To 280ZX - The ...
By Brian Long Foreword by Yutaka Katayama ('Mr K') ISBN 1-84584-031-3 £19. 99 UK Published May 2006 (UK) The story of Japan's first internationally successful sportscars An acknowledged motoring historian living in Japan, the author has. the full story
By Brian Long Foreword by Yutaka Katayama ('Mr K') ISBN 1-84584-031-3 £19. 99 UK Published May 2006 (UK) The story of Japan's first internationally successful sportscars An acknowledged motoring historian living in Japan, the author has. the full story
Published on: 12th May 2006
Fairlady Roadster To 280ZX
Green Car fitted with EPS
What Car? Reveals The Life-Saving ...
What price your family’s safety? What Car? today launches its campaign to fit life-saving stability control systems (often referred to as ESP - Electronic Stability Programs) costing as little as £200, as standard on every new car. . the full story
What price your family’s safety? What Car? today launches its campaign to fit life-saving stability control systems (often referred to as ESP - Electronic Stability Programs) costing as little as £200, as standard on every new car. . the full story
Published on: 12th May 2006
Ten Fuel Saving Tips
As petrol continues to rise in price, there has never been a better time to think about eco-driving. the full story
As petrol continues to rise in price, there has never been a better time to think about eco-driving. the full story
Published on: 12th May 2006
Toot If You Know When.
When was the last time you sounded your horn? Many drivers rarely sound their horn at all, because they feel that it can be interpreted as being aggressive. the full story
When was the last time you sounded your horn? Many drivers rarely sound their horn at all, because they feel that it can be interpreted as being aggressive. the full story
Published on: 7th May 2006
New Website Offers Money Back Guarantee ...
wheretobuycarsfrom.com has taken a fresh new approach towards selling used cars privately with a promise to increase the value of your car in excess of the cost of their service. the full story
wheretobuycarsfrom.com has taken a fresh new approach towards selling used cars privately with a promise to increase the value of your car in excess of the cost of their service. the full story
Published on: 7th May 2006
Ascari Heads For The Hollywood Hills
Banbury based supercar manufacturer, Ascari, has topped a public vote to find the star car for the forthcoming Hollywood adaptation of the 70’s crime caper, the Persuaders. Hosted by CAR magazine on behalf of the movie’s producers, Brass Hat Films, the vote asked the motoring public to select their supercar of choice from a list including Lamborghini, Ferrari and. the full story
Banbury based supercar manufacturer, Ascari, has topped a public vote to find the star car for the forthcoming Hollywood adaptation of the 70’s crime caper, the Persuaders. Hosted by CAR magazine on behalf of the movie’s producers, Brass Hat Films, the vote asked the motoring public to select their supercar of choice from a list including Lamborghini, Ferrari and. the full story
Published on: 4th May 2006
How the Ascari KZ1 will look in the ‘Persuaders Orange’ of the original Ferrari 206 Dino
Work Smart To Cut Congestion
Fifty per cent of home workers have wiped out weekly road commutes of between 50 and 100 miles and all of them claim to achieve more than they did when office based* according to new research released today. the full story
Fifty per cent of home workers have wiped out weekly road commutes of between 50 and 100 miles and all of them claim to achieve more than they did when office based* according to new research released today. the full story
Published on: 3rd May 2006
