published : 06/05/2008 12:00:00
The new Volkswagen Scirocco will face the Nurburgring, Germany, later this month with three factory-developed racing versions of the new coupe put
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published : 06/05/2008 12:00:00
The car industry can lead a world revolution in technology by developing eco-friendly innovations, one consultant has said.
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published : 06/05/2008 12:00:00
Volvo has further strengthened its strong safety reputation after good results in a test focussing on whiplash safety.
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published : 02/05/2008 12:00:00
A greener car could lead to cheaper car insurance bills as well as lower tax charges, an expert has said. The British Insurance Brokers' Association
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published : 02/05/2008 12:00:00
A practical, fuel efficient Nissan currently only sold in Japan could be coming to Europe. What Car? reports the company's next-generation Nissan
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published : 02/05/2008 12:00:00
More than a million scrap cars a year could still be ending up in landfill with tyres and harmful chemicals intact, an environmental group says.
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published : 01/05/2008 12:00:00
New police figures from one region show almost 40 drivers a day were caught using their mobile phones while driving in 2006.The Liverpool Daily Post
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published : 01/05/2008 12:00:00
A leading insurance expert says an uncertain economic cliamte is not impacting on the availability of cover for Britain's motorists.Graeme Trudgill
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published : 01/05/2008 12:00:00
An insurer says a new generation of commercial vehicle drivers are beginning to rival the stereotypical 'white van man'.Car insurance retailer
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published : 30/04/2008 12:00:00
Drivers of so-called city cars could be facing serious whiplash injury in the event of a low-speed rear-end collision, according to the latest
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published : 30/04/2008 12:00:00
The lack of a large government campaign highlighting the need for motor insurance is one of the reasons why people drive without the required cover,
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published : 29/04/2008 12:00:00
Over 1,700 drivers have broken driving laws in Suffolk in the first three months of this year, according to new figures.Statistics released by
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published : 29/04/2008 12:00:00
Parents who regularly drive their children to schools could be risking their family's safety by failing to secure their kids in their seats
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published : 28/04/2008 12:00:00
Drivers thinking of taking their cars overseas this summer have been advised to begin preparing for their holidays as soon as possible.As part of its
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published : 28/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in Leicester have been urged to be on their guard following a series of thefts from cars in the Spinney Hill Park area.More than 40 thefts
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published : 28/04/2008 12:00:00
More motorists are opting to buy smaller and more efficient vehicles than previously, it has been claimed.Greater numbers of car buyers are searching
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published : 25/04/2008 12:00:00
The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has criticised the government's proposed increase in vehicle tax, claiming that it will have very little
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published : 25/04/2008 12:00:00
TyreSafe, the tyre safety organisation, has warned drivers of the damage that mounting a kerb can do to their car's tyres and wheels axles.The group
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published : 24/04/2008 12:00:00
Drivers should not panic buy extra petrol as a result of concerns over shortages, according to the government.Secretary of state for business,
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published : 24/04/2008 12:00:00
A police operation in Hertfordshire has seen a number of drivers caught out for travelling without car insurance.Officers utilised automatic number
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published : 23/04/2008 12:00:00
UK motorists are shelling out millions in parking charges every year, new research has revealed.According to figures from the AA, a collective
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published : 23/04/2008 12:00:00
Drivers in the market for their next vehicle have been advised that now may be the best time to purchase a used car.According to EurotaxGlass's, the
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published : 23/04/2008 12:00:00
Drivers in Chard, Ilminster and Horton in the south-west have been warned that vandals targeting local cars are currently on the loose in the
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published : 22/04/2008 12:00:00
Police in Lothian are cracking down on drivers who fail to wear seatbelts over the course of this week.The clampdown comes as part of a national
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published : 22/04/2008 12:00:00
Fewer male drivers are dealing with car problems themselves, according to a new poll.The survey by Castrol found that 14 per cent of men try to solve
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published : 22/04/2008 12:00:00
Drivers involved in minor collisions are more likely to see their vehicles written off than before, it has been claimed.According to a new report
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published : 21/04/2008 12:00:00
Car insurance customers' confidence could be boosted by figures showing two-thirds of motorists would back a cut in the UK drink drive limit.A poll
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published : 21/04/2008 12:00:00
New figures show almost 90 per cent of a typical car sent for scrap can be re-used or recycled.The Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory
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published : 21/04/2008 12:00:00
A new study looking at the differences between the sexes and the impact that has on car insurance risk has suggested that men remain cavemen deep
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published : 18/04/2008 12:00:00
The move by one insurer to penalise drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel by upping premium costs has been welcomed by one industry
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published : 18/04/2008 12:00:00
Premiums for holders of comprehensive car insurance have steadied, according to new figures from the AA.The insurer has said that average
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published : 18/04/2008 12:00:00
A new survey has revealed that two-thirds of new car buyers are looking for a vehicle with environmentally-friendly credentials.Nearly half of these
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published : 17/04/2008 12:00:00
It is unlikely that petrol costs will reach £1.50 a litre as has been recently predicted, according to the RMI Petrol Retailers
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published : 17/04/2008 12:00:00
Concerns over the state of the economy could lead car owners to consider a motorcycle instead, it has been claimed.According to the Motor Cycle
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published : 16/04/2008 12:00:00
Figures have shown an increase in the popularity of convertible vehicles among British drivers.According to a recent study by Carcraft, a 33 per cent
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published : 16/04/2008 12:00:00
More than two million road incidents in the UK are caused by sneezing drivers every year, a study has shown.With hay fever season about to set in, a
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published : 15/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists considering going green may be interested to read that a number of shopping centres across the UK have introduced special chargers for
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published : 15/04/2008 12:00:00
Many Britons may have found that parking on the road has caused them damage to their vehicle - and potentially to their car insurance
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published : 15/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in the Highlands are being urged to keep their speed down when travelling near local schools.At Glencoe Primary School in Lochaber,
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published : 14/04/2008 12:00:00
A course has been launched in Yeovil to help female drivers keep their confidence in uncertain situations.The Women in the Driving Seat evening
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published : 14/04/2008 12:00:00
Police in North Yorkshire have launched an initiative that could help cut vehicle and subsequent car insurance claims.The operation has been dubbed
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published : 11/04/2008 12:00:00
Fewer Scottish car insurance holders may have risked a claim by speeding, with fines for the offence dropping in number recently.The Scotsman reports
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published : 11/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in Hampshire are being urged to take longer to look out for motorbikes this spring.Advertisements are set to be displayed across the county
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published : 11/04/2008 12:00:00
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to begin research into driver behaviour by installing a monitoring device in vehicles used by its personnel.An
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published : 10/04/2008 12:00:00
A new website is being launched with the aim of helping drivers identify whether they can challenge motoring convictions.According to a recent
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published : 10/04/2008 12:00:00
Millions of UK drivers would welcome the introduction of 20 mph speed limits in residential areas of London, a study has shown.According to research
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published : 10/04/2008 12:00:00
Buyers of used cars are increasingly opting for greener vehicles, a study has shown.Research by Experian has highlighted an increase in sales of used
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published : 09/04/2008 12:00:00
A week-long police operation across Wales and the south-west has seen more than one hundred vehicles seized for being without car insurance
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published : 09/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists should be educated about the benefits of going green so that they do not feel they are being forced to become
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published : 09/04/2008 12:00:00
Young people in Wokingham are being given the opportunity to learn how to drive safely and potentially avoid car insurance claims.The borough has
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published : 08/04/2008 12:00:00
Car insurance provider Sainsbury's has welcomed a new government campaign that aims to crack down on motorists who drive when tired.Research by the
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published : 08/04/2008 12:00:00
Mayoral candidates in London are being urged to get behind the 20 mph speed limits proposed by Ken Livingstone earlier this week.In a move that could
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published : 08/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists may be able to haggle a better deal on their car insurance, but when it comes to the vehicle itself, many drivers fail to knock the price
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published : 07/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists are being urged to take care when driving in light of the recent snow showers.The wintry weather is set to continue this week, potentially
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published : 07/04/2008 12:00:00
Today sees London mayor Ken Livingstone call for the speed limit in the UK capital to be reduced to 20 mph on every road.Mr Livingstone is pledging
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published : 07/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists looking to get their hands on a greener vehicle may be interested to read that Volkswagen is adding a new diesel model to its Touareg
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published : 04/04/2008 12:00:00
A survey has shown that motorists in Wiltshire support speed traps in their county.Car insurance holders may be among the 86 per cent of drivers
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published : 04/04/2008 12:00:00
A vital road safety event is to be held later this month in East Lincolnshire.The Drive 4 Life campaign, organised by Lincolnshire Police and local
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published : 03/04/2008 12:00:00
The past four months have seen burglary levels reduced by over a quarter in areas of Newcastle; home insurance customers may be interested to
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published : 03/04/2008 12:00:00
British roads could be better designed to incorporate the needs of motorcyclists with the help of a new website.The Institute of Highway Incorporated
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published : 03/04/2008 12:00:00
Concerns regarding the long-term damage to roads caused by utility company reinstatements have been welcomed by Devon county council.A report by the
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published : 02/04/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in Surrey are being urged to remember that new parking rules are set to come into force this week.Under the new plans, motorists can be
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published : 02/04/2008 12:00:00
A motoring body is calling for restrictions on the number of passengers allowed to be carried by new drivers to reduce road traffic accidents.The
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published : 01/04/2008 12:00:00
A Young Driver Scheme has been launched by a royal in a bid to cut road traffic offences in Thames Valley.The initiative, launched by Prince Michael
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published : 01/04/2008 12:00:00
Ford has become the car brand of choice for the over-65s, pushing Vauxhall into second place, a study has shown.So-called 'silver' drivers are now
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published : 01/04/2008 12:00:00
Residents of Worksop, Nottinghamshire, are set to receive advice that could help them avoid car insurance claims in the wake of a recent spate of
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published : 31/03/2008 12:00:00
The government has announced the introduction of new measures that it claims will make enforcement of parking rules "more
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published : 31/03/2008 12:00:00
A police operation in Lincolnshire to crack down on drivers with potentially dangerous motoring habits is proving successful so far.This is according
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published : 31/03/2008 12:00:00
Motorists who drive without car insurance are seeing lower fines now than they were a decade ago, it has been claimed.Home Office figures uncovered
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published : 28/03/2008 12:00:00
Britons who drive for work purposes are most likely to put more than their car insurance premiums at risk by engaging in unsafe driving, new research
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published : 28/03/2008 12:00:00
Police in Scotland have begun a campaign to encourage users of rural roads in the country to drive more safely.Organised by the Association of Chief
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published : 28/03/2008 12:00:00
Drivers may be adversely affected if plans to change the MOT system come into effect, one industry body has warned.The government is considering
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published : 27/03/2008 12:00:00
A new survey has suggested that the Porsche 911 is the 1980s car Britons most dream of owning.Conducted by HPI, the poll saw 29 per cent of
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published : 27/03/2008 12:00:00
The government's new campaign to combat the problem of motorists driving while tired has been welcomed.Launched earlier this week, the campaign urges
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published : 27/03/2008 12:00:00
Drivers who keep high-value gadgets in their cars have been warned that they could be putting their possessions at risk of theft.According to
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published : 26/03/2008 12:00:00
The recent Budget announcement on tax increases for polluting cars illustrates the "wrong-headed" thinking of government, it has been
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published : 26/03/2008 12:00:00
The type of car a motorist drives could impact upon their social life, a study has shown.According to findings by used car hypermarket Carcraft,
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published : 26/03/2008 12:00:00
Motorists across the country are being urged not to drive tired - which could see them risk more than a car insurance claim.Actor Joseph Fiennes has
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published : 25/03/2008 16:51:24
Motorcyclists in West Mercia, Worcestershire, are being given the chance to enhance their riding ability - and potentially avoid a motorbike
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published : 25/03/2008 12:00:00
Thousands of home insurance claims have been generated by this month's storms, it has been claimed.According to Sainsbury's Bank, this is twice as
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published : 25/03/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in Swindon, Wiltshire, may have good cause to fear for their car insurance premiums, as findings have shown that a vehicle is broken into
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published : 25/03/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in the Fulwood area of Lancashire could find themselves less likely to need to make a claim on their car insurance as a result of a new
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published : 20/03/2008 12:00:00
A motoring organisation is urging drivers to be cautious when using the M42 hard shoulder.The Highways Agency recently announced that the speed limit
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published : 20/03/2008 12:00:00
Stressed out drivers have been found to throw more than a wobbler when infuriated by other motorists.Almost half of respondents surveyed by the RAC
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published : 19/03/2008 12:00:00
Police in North Yorkshire are making use of mini spy cameras to clamp down on careless motorists in the region.The cameras are being fitted to police
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published : 19/03/2008 12:00:00
Some of the most far-fetched excuses given to the DVLA by drivers who miss car tax payments have been revealed, in news that may be of interest to
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published : 19/03/2008 12:00:00
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for a minimum one-year learning period to be put in place for those wishing to drive.According
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published : 18/03/2008 12:00:00
More than four million UK motorists are driving with inadequate brakes, new research has claimed.According to Kwik-Fit, 12 per cent of drivers have
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published : 18/03/2008 12:00:00
A new report has suggested that the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by new cars has fallen by 13 per cent in the last decade.The publication from
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published : 18/03/2008 12:00:00
The number of speeding fines being issued to UK drivers is on the wane, according to new figures.Statistics compiled by National Car Rental from its
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published : 17/03/2008 12:00:00
Car insurance holders might be interested to read that a new study has suggested drivers should take a break every 80 minutes when on the
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published : 17/03/2008 12:00:00
Motor insurance holders customers looking to buy a used car might benefit from advice offered by an expert from the RAC.Speaking to Auto Express,
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published : 17/03/2008 12:00:00
Young drivers in Staffordshire are set to take part in a trial involving the installation of a device that will track their motoring activities.The
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published : 14/03/2008 12:00:00
Car insurance holders planning to attend a festival with a second driver need to ensure this is clarified on their policies.This is according to the
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published : 14/03/2008 12:00:00
The revamped Fiat 500 has been named the best car in the Small and Compact Vehicle category of the Auto 1 Awards.Editors, experts, racing drivers and
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published : 14/03/2008 12:00:00
A growing number of British motorists are searching for cars with environmentally-friendly features, new research has revealed.Almost a quarter of
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published : 13/03/2008 16:15:23
Motorists are flouting violating the rules of the road and are disregarding road safety warnings according to Thames Valley police.More than 1,500
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published : 13/03/2008 16:14:49
More consumers are favouring the internet to buy their auto insurance in the US, comScore has reported.There was a 37 per cent increase in the number
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published : 13/03/2008 16:14:19
Drivers who shop around can make significant savings on their car servicing, What Car? has revealed.The study showed that motorists can save up to 50
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published : 12/03/2008 12:00:00
Drivers have been advised to check the weather forecast before heading onto the roads.The Met Office has issued a weather warning concerning severe
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published : 12/03/2008 12:00:00
Women drivers could be putting their cars at risk by leaving personal items with significant worth on display in their vehicles, according to a new
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published : 12/03/2008 12:00:00
British households' finances are falling under increasing pressure as a result of rising fuel prices, it has been claimed.According to research by
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published : 11/03/2008 15:45:28
Drivers failing to abide by the ban on using mobile phones behind the wheel have been targeted by police in Lancashire.A team of officers in
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published : 11/03/2008 15:44:01
Pupils in Denbighshire have been given a graphic visual warning against careless driving or driving under the influence of drink or drugs.Crash test
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published : 11/03/2008 15:43:32
British drivers should check their tyres carefully before setting off on car journeys, as the weather worsens.Meteorologists predict that the country
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published : 10/03/2008 16:19:14
A new rural speeding campaign launched in Northamptonshire has caught dozens of drivers breaking speed restrictions in the district of Corby.Police
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published : 10/03/2008 16:18:41
Accident damaged cars are finding a new use as part of a special training initiative for aspiring young vehicle technicians. Cars that have been
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published : 10/03/2008 16:17:54
Drivers who often find themselves rifling through pockets and handbags for their car keys will enjoy the newly built Ford Focus and Mondeo models
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published : 07/03/2008 12:00:00
It is imperative to get the public "interested and educated" about the new technologies available to solve the UK's transport crisis,
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published : 07/03/2008 12:00:00
The Vauxhall Astra has proved itself to be England's most popular new registration car in February of this year.Nearly 4,000 new Astras were
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published : 07/03/2008 12:00:00
Saab's 9-V BioHybrid has been honoured with the Best Concept award at this year's Geneva Motor Show.The newest environmentally-friendly car from the
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published : 06/03/2008 12:00:00
European car manufacturers should be offered an incentive to reduce environmentally harmful emissions, according to the environment secretary, Hilary
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published : 06/03/2008 12:00:00
Automotive firms will be showcasing a host of environmentally-friendly cars at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva, with some that are sure
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published : 06/03/2008 12:00:00
The government has announced that it will postpone the policy of charging motorists to drive on UK roads.Transport secretary Ruth Kelly stated that
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published : 05/03/2008 12:00:00
A number of Hull residents may have found they had to make a home insurance claim recently when a series of burglaries took place.So far this year
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published : 05/03/2008 12:00:00
Businesses are being urged to make sure that the vehicles used by their staff comply with health and safety laws.According to car rental firm
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published : 05/03/2008 12:00:00
When it comes to selecting a used car, buyers are most likely to opt for a blue model, a study has shown.The survey by British Car Auctions (BCA)
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published : 04/03/2008 12:00:00
Motorists who use their mobile phone when driving - potentially endangering their car insurance premiums - are the target of a new police campaign in
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published : 04/03/2008 12:00:00
Schemes in the motoring industry that allow consumers to gain the best customer service from garages are welcome, an expert has said.According to
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published : 04/03/2008 12:00:00
A new network of green transport measures has been launched in the city of Preston this week.The pan-UK initiative will see the development of
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published : 03/03/2008 12:00:00
Many drivers are unable to identify a specific number plate when asked to do so, a study has shown.Only half of those questioned in an AA poll could
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published : 03/03/2008 12:00:00
The majority of motorists would feel afraid if their vehicle broke down while they were alone, a survey has shown.Research conducted by Britannia
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published : 29/02/2008 12:00:00
Motorists who drive for work purposes could be risking a claim on their car insurance by taking chances at the wheel.Research by road safety charity
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published : 29/02/2008 12:00:00
UK drivers may be pleased to read that parking enforcement is set to become more transparent under government plans.The state is to introduce a new
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published : 28/02/2008 12:00:00
Motorists in the UK are paying over the odds for their car insurance because they are not taking the time to shop around, findings have
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published : 28/02/2008 12:00:00
Europe's automobile industry is requesting that the European Union (EU) fit forthcoming CO2 legislation around manufacturing cycles.While a phase-in
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published : 28/02/2008 12:00:00
Many UK bikers may have found that they need to claim on their motorcycle insurance as a result of badly worn tyres, with wheels being a common
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published : 27/02/2008 12:00:00
Almost 50 per cent of UK motorists could be risking more than a car insurance claim by texting on their mobile phones while driving.According to
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published : 27/02/2008 12:00:00
The majority of Britons believe that using a mobile phone at the wheel affects a motorist's driving ability.On the anniversary of the penalty change
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published : 27/02/2008 12:00:00
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced that it is clamping down on bogus driving instructors.Britons learning to drive are being urged to
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published : 26/02/2008 10:13:23
Drivers planning to get behind the wheel while on holiday are being urged to inform their car insurance provider well ahead of their leaving
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published : 26/02/2008 10:12:47
The majority of Londoners feel that the new congestion charge is too high, a study has shown.Research by ICM has shown that three in four people
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published : 26/02/2008 10:12:16
Motorists looking to buy a used car will choose a particular dealership to look for the exact model they want, findings have shown.According to
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published : 25/02/2008 13:10:36
Drivers could save money on car repairs by having minor faults checked out early before they deteriorate further, esure has warned.Research conducted
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published : 25/02/2008 13:08:30
Young motorists are splurging the cash on enhancements for their cars, with new sound systems and engine modifications topping the list of
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published : 22/02/2008 11:22:21
Motorists could find that they save £100 a year by implementing eco-driving measures, it has been claimed.According to the RAC, motorists who
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published : 22/02/2008 11:21:32
Car maker Porsche has said that changes to the congestion charge in London will not help to reduce CO2 emissions.The firm has conducted an
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published : 22/02/2008 11:21:02
The majority of European motorists have been dazzled by the headlights of other vehicles, a study has shown.According to research by TUV Rheinland,
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published : 21/02/2008 10:25:20
UK drivers are being advised to check their car insurance cover before taking their vehicle with them to Europe.While motorists with policies will
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published : 21/02/2008 10:24:49
While much of the population with mortgages invests in buildings cover for their properties, about a quarter fail to do so for their home contents,
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published : 21/02/2008 10:24:11
A road safety event is set to take place in Glasgow soon, which could be good news for motorists looking to keep their car insurance premiums
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published : 20/02/2008 09:29:27
London's congestion charge zone celebrates its fifth anniversary this month with positive results in terms of congestion and pollution.Transport for
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published : 20/02/2008 09:28:43
Police in Essex have been clamping down on motorists who commit crimes such as driving without car insurance cover.The recent three-day operation saw
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published : 20/02/2008 09:27:33
Police in Bradford using a 'capture car' to catch potential vehicle criminals have netted their first offender.Officers have utilised a parked
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published : 19/02/2008 10:26:18
Greater Manchester Police have announced that they have halved the number of burglaries in Wigan where vehicles are stolen.According to the
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published : 19/02/2008 10:25:44
Drivers who speed down a section of the M27 in Hampshire could find themselves facing more than a car insurance claim.While work is taking place to
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published : 19/02/2008 10:25:09
The Highways Agency has released a new DVD featuring TV presenter Carol Smillie to raise awareness of the risks surrounding towing a trailer or
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published : 18/02/2008 10:13:23
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology helped police seize almost double the number of uninsured vehicles last year compared with
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published : 18/02/2008 10:12:55
A number of vehicle owners in Scunthorpe may have found recently that they needed to make a car insurance claim in the wake of a spate of auto
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published : 18/02/2008 10:12:26
Vehicle trading conditions in January surpassed expectations with regard to auctions, but the market could be softening, it has been
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published : 15/02/2008 11:29:52
The new emissions-based congestion charge that Transport for London is introducing in the capital could have a negative effect on the environment,
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published : 15/02/2008 11:29:21
The Audi R8 has been voted MSN Cars Car of the Year, following a poll involving the site's readership.Car fans, including those with car insurance
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published : 14/02/2008 11:23:12
Male drivers are being urged to consider their partner's safety this Valentine's Day.A national campaign entitled For My Girlfriend has been launched
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published : 14/02/2008 11:22:47
In a bid to reduce accidents and potential car insurance claims, motorists in the UK are being offered free windscreen wiper blades.A study by Car
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published : 14/02/2008 11:22:14
Changes recently announced to London's congestion charging zone will do little to reduce CO2 emissions, it has been claimed.According to the RAC
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published : 13/02/2008 15:00:46
Portable speed matrix signs are to be deployed across areas of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, in a bid to get drivers to lower their speed.The rate at
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published : 13/02/2008 14:59:49
A survey has shown that business drivers - potentially including those with car insurance policies - would like to whisk their partners away for a
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published : 13/02/2008 14:58:56
Motorists who use London's congestion charging zone may be set to face higher costs when new plans come into force later this year.From October,
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published : 12/02/2008 10:19:39
Children in Bradford are being urged to stay away from creating potentially car insurance claim-inducing damage to vehicles in the area.Youngsters
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published : 12/02/2008 10:19:02
Drivers in Oxfordshire are being advised to belt up or face more than a car insurance claim.Thames Valley Police will be teaming up with the county
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published : 12/02/2008 10:18:31
Employers in the city of York are being urged to take steps to improve the driving habits of their workers - and not just to avoid car insurance
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published : 11/02/2008 10:40:40
Vehicle repairs firm Kwik-Fit has discovered that Britain's most expensive cup of tea may be found at a driver's local dealership.The firm has made
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published : 11/02/2008 10:39:53
A special police unit in Humberside that targets travelling criminals may have helped local drivers avoid claims on their car insurance.In 2005, the
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published : 11/02/2008 10:39:11
Last week's interest rate cut by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee may help to enhance the confidence of those planning to buy
more >>
published : 08/02/2008 10:49:53
Rising fuel costs are impacting upon the choice of new vehicles for UK car buyers, it has been claimed.Motor Trader reports that a survey by
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published : 08/02/2008 10:49:20
Car maker Fiat is hoping to reinforce its green credentials with the introduction of a new diesel engine to its Bravo range.The 1.6-litre 16-valve
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published : 08/02/2008 10:48:53
A number of drivers in Oxfordshire could face car insurance repercussions if they are convicted for breaking the law.Recently, a police campaign
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published : 07/02/2008 11:07:53
A number of home insurance holders may be among the residents of Wimbledon being urged to come forward and reclaim their stolen goods.Police have
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published : 07/02/2008 11:07:17
Drivers in Greater Manchester who let their pets travel unrestrained in their vehicle have been criticised by a road safety organisation.The
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published : 07/02/2008 11:06:48
Schoolchildren in Yorkshire have joined the fight against speeding drivers - who potentially risk a car insurance claim by driving too
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published : 06/02/2008 09:37:45
More than a third of UK citizens who rent a property have admitted to having no home insurance to cover their possessions.Research by Zurich has
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published : 06/02/2008 09:37:17
Cars made by British manufacturers have topped the list of dream automobiles in a recent survey.The study by swiftcover.com found that almost
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published : 06/02/2008 09:36:15
Police in Cheshire are urging residents to beware criminals with a taste for gadgets and remove electrical items from their vehicles when parking
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published : 05/02/2008 11:44:24
Many 4x4 drivers have used their vehicles off-road rather than just to complete the school run, findings have shown.Research by AA Personal Loans has
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published : 05/02/2008 11:43:40
Police in Yorkshire have announced the launch of Operation Maximum Impact on Crime in a bid to reduce incidents of vehicle offences, which may result
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published : 05/02/2008 11:42:43
Motorists across the country are being advised to respect speed limits regardless of road conditions.GEM Motoring Assist, formerly the Guild of
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published : 04/02/2008 11:40:21
Young motorists looking to invest in car insurance should ensure they get the best deal amid a culture of expensive policies.This is according to the
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published : 04/02/2008 11:39:04
Motorists looking for a new car are being spoilt for choice, according to the latest findings.A report from auto analysts EurotaxGlass's has
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published : 04/02/2008 11:38:26
Police in Yorkshire are urging motorists to take better care of their vehicles - potentially reducing the risk of having to make a car insurance
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published : 01/02/2008 11:31:24
An organisation is reminding company car drivers of the need to buckle up at all times.RoadSafe has made the plea following the findings that wearing
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published : 01/02/2008 11:30:52
Drivers looking to avoid car insurance claims as a result of drivers talking on their mobiles may be pleased to read that a new campaign has been
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published : 31/01/2008 11:42:39
Car insurance provider Sainsbury's is urging drivers not to leave their vehicles unattended while they defrost - a practice called frosting.With
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published : 31/01/2008 11:42:06
More claims have been made as a result of potholes since 1996, an organisation has stated.According to TyreSafe, the number of claims being made for
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published : 31/01/2008 11:41:38
Thousands of lives have been saved in the UK since the introduction of laws to enforce the wearing of seatbelts.According to figures from the
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published : 30/01/2008 11:46:49
The West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority (WYPTA) has revealed that 22.9 per cent of cars in the HD1 postcode area do not have car insurance,
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published : 30/01/2008 11:43:25
Sales of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) rose during the third quarter of 2007, according to the latest figures from
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published : 29/01/2008 11:52:10
Basingstoke drivers are being urged to keep their vehicles secure following a spate of break-ins, which could have resulted in car insurance claims
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published : 29/01/2008 11:25:15
Police in Humberside are hoping to reduce incidents of vehicle crime, which potentially result in car insurance claims for affected automobile
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published : 29/01/2008 11:24:20
Motorists who use vehicles to carry out crimes - potentially risking more than a car insurance claim - are the target of a police operation in West
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published : 28/01/2008 11:10:07
Vehicle crime in the Wantage area of Oxford has been reduced by more than 50 per cent in the past year, figures have shown.The Oxford Mail reports
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published : 28/01/2008 11:08:43
Motorbike insurance holders may be interested to read that recent figures highlighting the number of motorbike tax evaders in the UK have been
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published : 25/01/2008 12:11:55
Everyone who owns a vehicle is being urged by the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) to make sure they have car insurance.Graeme Trudgill,
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published : 24/01/2008 11:22:46
Drivers in Northolt are being warned to keep an eye on their vehicles after a series of thefts in the area, news which could prompt motorists to
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published : 23/01/2008 09:00:45
Britons looking to invest in a new car this year have been informed that March is the best month in which to make the purchase.With high quality
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published : 23/01/2008 09:00:08
People who drive for work purposes may not be taking the number of breaks they need to stay safe at the wheel - potentially risking a car insurance
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published : 23/01/2008 08:59:21
This week sees the Association of British Insurers (ABI) release a report showing that motorists from continental Europe are responsible for 18,000
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published : 22/01/2008 11:42:21
Home insurance holders in Hampshire may be enthused to read that police in the county have invested a new measure to improve police communication
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published : 22/01/2008 11:41:39
Comparison website Gocompare.com is rallying against claims by the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) that such sites base their
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published : 22/01/2008 11:40:56
Vehicle excise duty enforcement needs to be stronger to reduce the rising number of tax dodgers, it has been claimed.In response to findings that the
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published : 21/01/2008 11:33:17
Motorists could be set to be breathalysed randomly under new plans outlin