The Motoring News for September 2007
September 2007
CAP
CAP: Growth of hard-top cabriolets ...
Demand for second hand convertibles is showing signs of year-round stability as hard-top coupe cabriolets gain favour with used car customers. Retail customer interest in the convertible market has historically risen for the summer and fallen away in winter but experts at CAP believe this volatility will reduce as buyers are won over by the weatherproof security offered by the new breed of folding hard-top. The British love affair with convertibles makes the UK second only to Germany as the biggest market for open top cars. the full story
Demand for second hand convertibles is showing signs of year-round stability as hard-top coupe cabriolets gain favour with used car customers. Retail customer interest in the convertible market has historically risen for the summer and fallen away in winter but experts at CAP believe this volatility will reduce as buyers are won over by the weatherproof security offered by the new breed of folding hard-top. The British love affair with convertibles makes the UK second only to Germany as the biggest market for open top cars. the full story
Published on: 29th Sep 2007
TyreSafe: Motorists risking their lives ...
The dramatic findings of an important road safety survey have pointed to a very worrying picture of UK motoring. the full story
The dramatic findings of an important road safety survey have pointed to a very worrying picture of UK motoring. the full story
Published on: 29th Sep 2007
VOSA: Tractor used to transport ...
An unlicensed driver was convicted of a total of 14 offences at Central Devon Magistrates Court on 19th September, one of which related to an incident in which a low loader he was driving became stuck in the road while being used to transport a large house boat. Arriving at the scene in October last year, police officers found a Scania three axle tractor unit driven by Gerrard Hillman, of Lympstone near Exmouth, that had become stuck while towing a two axle low loader semi-trailer and its unlikely load. the full story
An unlicensed driver was convicted of a total of 14 offences at Central Devon Magistrates Court on 19th September, one of which related to an incident in which a low loader he was driving became stuck in the road while being used to transport a large house boat. Arriving at the scene in October last year, police officers found a Scania three axle tractor unit driven by Gerrard Hillman, of Lympstone near Exmouth, that had become stuck while towing a two axle low loader semi-trailer and its unlikely load. the full story
Published on: 29th Sep 2007
Claim cash with Warranty Direct's ...
Automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct, is stepping up its campaign against the blight of potholes on the UK’s roads by offering a cash reward for successful compensation claims. the full story
Automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct, is stepping up its campaign against the blight of potholes on the UK’s roads by offering a cash reward for successful compensation claims. the full story
Published on: 28th Sep 2007
Potholes
A Pair Of Socks Or A Ferrari For ...
For many people the idea of owning or even driving a Ferrari is something that seems inconceivable. the full story
For many people the idea of owning or even driving a Ferrari is something that seems inconceivable. the full story
Published on: 27th Sep 2007
Speeding Fines continue to fall but ...
Anti-speeding measures may be working according to the latest Penalty Charge figures from National Car Rental. National, which operates the UK’s largest rental fleet, predominantly serving the business sector, receives thousands of parking fines, congestion charge fines, speeding fines, bus lane fines and traffic offence fines every month, incurred by customers renting its vehicles. the full story
Anti-speeding measures may be working according to the latest Penalty Charge figures from National Car Rental. National, which operates the UK’s largest rental fleet, predominantly serving the business sector, receives thousands of parking fines, congestion charge fines, speeding fines, bus lane fines and traffic offence fines every month, incurred by customers renting its vehicles. the full story
Published on: 25th Sep 2007
Trafficmaster Fleet Director
Trafficmaster to introduce its US Fleet ...
Trafficmaster is set to transform the way British businesses drive, by launching its comprehensive fleet management and tracking service, Trafficmaster Fleet Director, in the UK, after 15 years’ success in the USA. Combating Britain’s annual £20 billion cost of traffic congestion1 and minimising carbon footprint are both vital for British companies. the full story
Trafficmaster is set to transform the way British businesses drive, by launching its comprehensive fleet management and tracking service, Trafficmaster Fleet Director, in the UK, after 15 years’ success in the USA. Combating Britain’s annual £20 billion cost of traffic congestion1 and minimising carbon footprint are both vital for British companies. the full story
Published on: 25th Sep 2007
Glasgow Valet Crowned 'Car Wash King'
Glaswegian car washer Mark Leslie has been named Britain’s Car Wash King 2007 by eBayMotors.co.ukAfter securing hundreds of nominations in the first competition of its kind in the UK, Mark and his team at Glasgow City Car Wash waxed their way to victory by impressing the judges, Louis Blake and Alex Wilkinson, who carried out 26 mystery car washes across the UK. Mark, who regularly washes the cars of Celtic football stars, was singled out for his professionalism and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ to give the car a pristine clean. the full story
Glaswegian car washer Mark Leslie has been named Britain’s Car Wash King 2007 by eBayMotors.co.ukAfter securing hundreds of nominations in the first competition of its kind in the UK, Mark and his team at Glasgow City Car Wash waxed their way to victory by impressing the judges, Louis Blake and Alex Wilkinson, who carried out 26 mystery car washes across the UK. Mark, who regularly washes the cars of Celtic football stars, was singled out for his professionalism and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ to give the car a pristine clean. the full story
Published on: 23rd Sep 2007
Waterless Car Washing
Car washing around the World is now becoming more environmental friendly thanks to a Welshpool based chemical company. the full story
Car washing around the World is now becoming more environmental friendly thanks to a Welshpool based chemical company. the full story
Published on: 23rd Sep 2007
Six Points For Failing To Identify The ...
On Monday 24th September the provision from the Road Safety Act 2006 to raise the driving licence penalty points from 3 to 6 for the offence of 'failing to identify the driver' becomes active. The change applies mainly to offences detected by speed camera. Paul Smith, founder of SafeSpeed. org. uk, said: "This change has absolutely nothing to do with road safety - it's just spiteful. " "The authorities have forgotten that driving licence points were supposed to help identify risky drivers. the full story
On Monday 24th September the provision from the Road Safety Act 2006 to raise the driving licence penalty points from 3 to 6 for the offence of 'failing to identify the driver' becomes active. The change applies mainly to offences detected by speed camera. Paul Smith, founder of SafeSpeed. org. uk, said: "This change has absolutely nothing to do with road safety - it's just spiteful. " "The authorities have forgotten that driving licence points were supposed to help identify risky drivers. the full story
Published on: 21st Sep 2007
Hands-free Phones can be as Dangerous ...
Car insurer yesinsurance.co.uk report divers in the UK may be taking risks that can equal those of drink-driving, simply by using hands-free mobile phones. Up to 8 million drivers in the UK may be taking risks that can equal those of drink-driving, simply by using hands-free mobile phones, according to car insurer, yesinsurance.co.uk. the full story
Car insurer yesinsurance.co.uk report divers in the UK may be taking risks that can equal those of drink-driving, simply by using hands-free mobile phones. Up to 8 million drivers in the UK may be taking risks that can equal those of drink-driving, simply by using hands-free mobile phones, according to car insurer, yesinsurance.co.uk. the full story
Published on: 20th Sep 2007
One Third Of Motoring Parents Are ...
New research reveals a third (32) of motoring parents are unaware of the changes to the law made in September 2006. the full story
New research reveals a third (32) of motoring parents are unaware of the changes to the law made in September 2006. the full story
Published on: 19th Sep 2007
The New Clarion DUB278RMP Audio Unit
Clarion has taken cutting edge ICE design to another level with the launch of the DUB278RMP; blending razor-sharp looks with state-of-the-art materials, to create an audio source unit suitable for the most contemporary car interiors. the full story
Clarion has taken cutting edge ICE design to another level with the launch of the DUB278RMP; blending razor-sharp looks with state-of-the-art materials, to create an audio source unit suitable for the most contemporary car interiors. the full story
Published on: 19th Sep 2007
Clarion DUB278RMP
Driving Standard Agency (DSA) Enfield
Greater London’s first driving multi-purpose test centre, in Enfield, opens today in a bid by the Driving Standard Agency (DSA) to improve road safety. the full story
Greater London’s first driving multi-purpose test centre, in Enfield, opens today in a bid by the Driving Standard Agency (DSA) to improve road safety. the full story
Published on: 10th Sep 2007
The 2007 London Masters competition
The first phase of construction of the rallycross circuit for the 2007 London Masters competition, held at ExCel on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December is now complete. the full story
The first phase of construction of the rallycross circuit for the 2007 London Masters competition, held at ExCel on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December is now complete. the full story
Published on: 10th Sep 2007
Campaign for Better Transport slams ...
The Government predicts we will have to contend with 5. 7 million more cars on our roads by 2031, a growth of 21. the full story
The Government predicts we will have to contend with 5. 7 million more cars on our roads by 2031, a growth of 21. the full story
Published on: 10th Sep 2007
Sally 'Traffic' Boazman
Sally 'Traffic' Boazman
Everybody needs a friend. Somebody to share joys and frustrations with. the full story
Everybody needs a friend. Somebody to share joys and frustrations with. the full story
Published on: 7th Sep 2007
Club Clarion
Clarion – the world’s largest manufacturer of in-car audio, multimedia and satellite navigation - has created Club Clarion. . the full story
Clarion – the world’s largest manufacturer of in-car audio, multimedia and satellite navigation - has created Club Clarion. . the full story
Published on: 6th Sep 2007
Club Clarion
No Licence to Drive Without a Proper ...
How The 'Hand Waggle Test' Will Discover A Serious Blind SpotROAD safety champion GEM Motoring Assist, formerly the Guild of Experienced Motorists, says that many people are driving with impaired visions because their eyesight has degraded over years behind the wheel. the full story
How The 'Hand Waggle Test' Will Discover A Serious Blind SpotROAD safety champion GEM Motoring Assist, formerly the Guild of Experienced Motorists, says that many people are driving with impaired visions because their eyesight has degraded over years behind the wheel. the full story
Published on: 6th Sep 2007
Midlands Manufacturing
Niche products define the future for ...
Anyone who believes that car making in the UK has had its day should look carefully at the 'niche vehicle' sector in the Midlands and the dozens of independent companies manufacturing innovative cars for specialist markets. Using the latest manufacturing technology, lightweight components and environmentally friendly innovation, members of the Midlands Niche Vehicle Network met in the West Midlands this week to discuss closer collaboration in research and development. Twenty five directors and senior engineers brought along their own products to the University of Warwick Science Park's Business Innovation Centre in Coventry to demonstrate the vast range of cars available to buyers looking for something different to the mainstream vehicles that dominate the market. the full story
Anyone who believes that car making in the UK has had its day should look carefully at the 'niche vehicle' sector in the Midlands and the dozens of independent companies manufacturing innovative cars for specialist markets. Using the latest manufacturing technology, lightweight components and environmentally friendly innovation, members of the Midlands Niche Vehicle Network met in the West Midlands this week to discuss closer collaboration in research and development. Twenty five directors and senior engineers brought along their own products to the University of Warwick Science Park's Business Innovation Centre in Coventry to demonstrate the vast range of cars available to buyers looking for something different to the mainstream vehicles that dominate the market. the full story
Published on: 6th Sep 2007
Showroom Walk-Outs Account For ...
As new ‘57’ plate cars start leaving forecourts across the UK, Britain’s automotive industry could be out of pocket by an estimated £17. 4 million* this week due to lost new car sales by disgruntled female drivers, according to shocking new research. In the ‘Car Showroom Shake-up’** report from female-friendly insurer, Sheilas’ Wheels, one in five (20) women questioned confessed to pulling out of buying a new car because of offensive comments made by a salesperson or the off-putting showroom environment – potentially resulting in a loss of sales totalling a massive £907 million*** this year. In fact, more than two in five (44) women admitted to walking out of a showroom due to the intimidating atmosphere. Nearly three fifths (58) of female drivers describe showrooms as a ‘very male dominated’ environment, with around half (48) saying they had experienced ‘patronising and rude’ male sales executives. the full story
As new ‘57’ plate cars start leaving forecourts across the UK, Britain’s automotive industry could be out of pocket by an estimated £17. 4 million* this week due to lost new car sales by disgruntled female drivers, according to shocking new research. In the ‘Car Showroom Shake-up’** report from female-friendly insurer, Sheilas’ Wheels, one in five (20) women questioned confessed to pulling out of buying a new car because of offensive comments made by a salesperson or the off-putting showroom environment – potentially resulting in a loss of sales totalling a massive £907 million*** this year. In fact, more than two in five (44) women admitted to walking out of a showroom due to the intimidating atmosphere. Nearly three fifths (58) of female drivers describe showrooms as a ‘very male dominated’ environment, with around half (48) saying they had experienced ‘patronising and rude’ male sales executives. the full story
Published on: 6th Sep 2007
G-WIZ AC Drive Now Only £7,299
GoinGreen, the UK importer and retailer of the zero-emission Reva G-Wiz AEV (Automatic Electric Vehicle) is pleased to announce that from this month, the improved performance G-Wiz ac drive has been reduced in price and now starts at £7,299 (basic model inc VAT). the full story
GoinGreen, the UK importer and retailer of the zero-emission Reva G-Wiz AEV (Automatic Electric Vehicle) is pleased to announce that from this month, the improved performance G-Wiz ac drive has been reduced in price and now starts at £7,299 (basic model inc VAT). the full story
Published on: 5th Sep 2007
Michelin Pub of the Year 2008
The Olive Branch & Beech House in Clipsham has been selected as the Michelin Pub of the Year 2008 in Michelin’s Eating Out in Pubs guide which is launched on 5 September, priced at £14. 99. Among the 564 entries in this year’s guide – all of which serve great food – what is it that singles one out and merits the title of Pub of the Year? There’s the choice of beers and wines, the warmth of the welcome and the service. the full story
The Olive Branch & Beech House in Clipsham has been selected as the Michelin Pub of the Year 2008 in Michelin’s Eating Out in Pubs guide which is launched on 5 September, priced at £14. 99. Among the 564 entries in this year’s guide – all of which serve great food – what is it that singles one out and merits the title of Pub of the Year? There’s the choice of beers and wines, the warmth of the welcome and the service. the full story
Published on: 5th Sep 2007
