Recent motoring safety and insurance news

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Revamped classic Volkswagen to face race test

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 more >>

Car makers can 'lead the green revolution'

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. more >>

Volvo strengthens reputation after crash tests

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. more >>

Greener car 'could bring down car insurance costs'

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 more >>

Nissan Micra relative 'could arrive in the UK'

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 more >>

Measures to reduce dumping of harmful car chemicals 'not working'

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. more >>

"Big surge" in north-west drivers caught using phones at the wheel

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 more >>

Uncertain economy "not impacting" car insurance market

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 more >>

"White vin man" a new breed of driver says insurer

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 more >>

City car drivers 'more likely to get whiplash'

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 more >>

Uninsured drivers 'encouraged by lack of government campaign'

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, more >>

Law-breaking drivers number 1,700 in Suffolk

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 more >>

Safety warning for school run parents

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 more >>

Motorists 'should prepare for driving abroad'

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 more >>

Leicester drivers warned over car thefts

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 more >>

Drivers 'want small, efficient cars'

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 more >>

ABD slams "greed tax"

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 more >>

Danger of kerb mounting highlighted

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 more >>

Motorists urged not to panic over petrol

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, more >>

Police root out uninsured drivers

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 more >>

Drivers 'pay millions' in parking charges

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 more >>

'Now is the best time to buy a used car'

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 more >>

Police warn of car vandals

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 more >>

Police target seatbelt lawbreakers

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 more >>

Survey: Fewer men fix their own cars

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 more >>

Minor accidents 'more likely to cause write-offs'

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 more >>

Two-thirds of motorists 'want drink drive limit cut'

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 more >>

'Nearly 90 per cent' of cars sent for scrap recyclable

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 more >>

'Caveman complex' blamed for male driving trends

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 more >>

IAM welcomes insurance penalties for mobile use

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 more >>

Car insurance premiums stabilise

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 more >>

Drivers look to greener cars

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 more >>

£1.50 a litre petrol "unlikely"

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 more >>

Credit crunch 'could make motorbikes attractive to drivers'

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 more >>

Convertibles 'becoming more popular'

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 more >>

'Hay fever to blame for 2m accidents'

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 more >>

Electric car chargers introduced at shopping centres

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 more >>

'Many Brits find their vehicles vandalised'

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 more >>

School run drivers told to slow down

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, more >>

Female driver course launched

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 more >>

Campaign launched to cut car crime

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 more >>

Fewer speeding fines for Highlands' drivers

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 more >>

Hampshire drivers urged to look out for bikers

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 more >>

MoD looks to cut road accident rates

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 more >>

Website to help Brits fight motoring convictions

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 more >>

12m Brits 'support lower speed limits'

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 more >>

Brits going green with used cars

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 more >>

Vehicle crime operation 'a success'

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 more >>

Green car insurance 'helping people become eco-friendly'

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 more >>

Young drivers to learn skills in Wokingham

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 more >>

Tired driver campaign welcomed

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 more >>

Mayoral candidates urged to back 20 mph limits

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 more >>

Motorists 'failing to haggle car prices down'

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 more >>

Snow showers prompt driver warning

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 more >>

Livingstone calls for reduced speed limit in London

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 more >>

VW adds greener diesel to Touareg range

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 more >>

Wiltshire drivers 'support speed cameras'

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 more >>

East Lincs to host road safety event

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 more >>

Newcastle sees reduction in burglaries

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 more >>

Biker safety guidance goes online

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 more >>

Worries voiced over road conditions

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 more >>

Drivers told: Remember parking law changes

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 more >>

Young drivers 'need passenger restrictions'

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 more >>

Royal launches young driver course

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 more >>

'Silver' drivers favour Fords

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 more >>

Worksop drivers see car crime spate

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 more >>

New parking enforcement measures revealed

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 more >>

Police target dangerous driving habits

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 more >>

Car insurance fines 'falling'

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 more >>

Work drivers 'most likely to risk lives'

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 more >>

Scottish police launch rural driving safety campaign

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 more >>

Warning over MOT uncertainty

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 more >>

Porsche 911 'is UK's favourite 1980s car'

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 more >>

Driver tiredness campaign welcomed

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 more >>

Theft warning for gadget-loving drivers

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 more >>

Road tax plans 'could be ineffective'

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 more >>

Mini drivers the most sociable?

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, more >>

Govt launches tired driving campaign

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 more >>

Bikers the target of new safety campaign

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 more >>

March storms 'to generate thousands of home insurance claims'

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 more >>

Cars at risk in Swindon?

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 more >>

Lancs police receive new tool in fight against car crime

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 more >>

Hard shoulder users urged to be wary

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 more >>

Angry drivers 'throw takeaways at others'

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 more >>

Mini cameras used in police clampdown on drivers

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 more >>

Silliest car tax evasion excuses revealed

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 more >>

Drivers 'should take lessons for one year'

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 more >>

Millions of Brits 'have bad brakes'

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 more >>

Emissions from new cars 'on the decline'

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 more >>

Speeding fines 'on the wane'

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 more >>

Motorists 'need a break every 80 minutes'

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 more >>

Used car buyers offered tips

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, more >>

Gadget to monitor teens for bad driving

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 more >>

Festival-goers urged to name 2nd drivers on insurance

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 more >>

Fiat 500 named best small car

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 more >>

Drivers 'increasingly looking for eco-friendly cars'

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 more >>

Rogue motorists 'a danger'

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 more >>

Online insurance sales 'up in 2007'

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 more >>

'Shop around for servicing'

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 more >>

Gale warning for motorists

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 more >>

Female motorists warned over backseat clutter

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 more >>

Households 'squeezed' by expensive petrol

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 more >>

Mobile clampdown to catch out drivers

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 more >>

Students learn road safety lessons

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 more >>

Tyre warning for motorists

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 more >>

Speeding campaign catches out dozens

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 more >>

Vehicles find second life in recycling

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 more >>

Keyless technology rolled out by Ford

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 more >>

Road crisis technology 'needs public support'

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, more >>

Astra is February's 'new car of choice'

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 more >>

Saab's BioHybrid named Best Concept

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 more >>

'Incentives required' for a cleaner Europe

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 more >>

Car makers 'manufacturing greener vehicles'

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 more >>

'Postponed policies' criticised

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 more >>

Claims made amid burglary spate?

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 more >>

Dangers of cash for cars work schemes outlined

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 more >>

Used car buyers to choose blue models?

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) more >>

Mobile phone-using drivers targeted in York

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 more >>

'Garage standards schemes enhance customer service'

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 more >>

Green transport initiative launched in Preston

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 more >>

'Motorists struggle to identify number plates'

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 more >>

'Most drivers fear breaking down'

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 more >>

Work drivers 'a handful'

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 more >>

Government clarifies parking enforcement

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 more >>

Brits 'paying an extra £1.9 billion' for insurance

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 more >>

European auto industry calls for supportive legislation on CO2

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 more >>

Wheels 'a common factor' in bike MOT failure

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 more >>

'Half of motorists text while driving'

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 more >>

Brits agree that mobiles impact badly on driving ability

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 more >>

Bogus instructors face crackdown

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 more >>

Comprehensive car insurance 'vital for drivers abroad'

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 more >>

'Londoners think new congestion charge is unfair'

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 more >>

Exact models top list of used car buyers' desires

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 more >>

Drivers 'may save money' by checking faults early

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 more >>

Young drivers 'splash out on car enhancers'

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 more >>

Eco-driving 'could save drivers £100 a year each'

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 more >>

Congestion charge changes 'to bring little improvement'

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 more >>

'Most drivers have been dazzled'

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, more >>

Drivers 'should check cover' before heading to Europe

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 more >>

25% of Brits without home contents insurance?

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, more >>

Scots to see road safety event

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 more >>

Congestion charge zone is five years old

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 more >>

Illegal drivers caught in Essex

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 more >>

Police catch car criminal with innovative tactic

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 more >>

Vehicle burglaries halved in Greater Manchester

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 more >>

"Yellow vultures" to target Hampshire speeders

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 more >>

Caravan safety 'a priority' this holiday season

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 more >>

Number plate technology 'catching uninsured drivers'

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 more >>

Car crime spate in Scunthorpe

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 more >>

January 'a positive month' for vehicle trading

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 more >>

New congestion zone charges 'could cause CO2 increase'

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, more >>

Audi R8 proves the pick of the bunch

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 more >>

Road safety message for young men this Valentine's Day

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 more >>

Motorists offered free windscreen blades to cut accidents

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 more >>

Congestion charge changes 'ineffective'

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 more >>

Drivers to have their speed monitored

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 more >>

Work drivers show romantic side

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 more >>

London drivers to face higher CO2 charges

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, more >>

Youngsters taught to avoid car crime

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 more >>

'Belt up or pay the price'

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 more >>

Work drivers 'should be kept safe'

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 more >>

Car dealerships offer UK's most expensive cup of tea?

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 more >>

Humberside police 'fighting vehicle crime'

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 more >>

Motor industry welcomes rate cut

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 >>

Brits 'concerned about rising fuel costs'

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 more >>

Fiat introduces green diesel engine

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 more >>

Oxford drivers caught on the phone

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 more >>

Burglary victims urged to reclaim items

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 more >>

Pets 'should be secured in cars'

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 more >>

Children urge drivers to slow down

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 more >>

'Many renters without contents insurance'

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 more >>

British cars most popular among Brits

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 more >>

Bluetooth risk for in-car gadgets

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 more >>

4x4 drivers 'use their vehicles on dirt tracks'

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 more >>

Police operation to target vehicle criminals

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 more >>

Drivers 'should obey speed limits'

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 more >>

Young drivers 'can still find competitive insurance deals'

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 more >>

Car buyers 'have increased choice'

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 more >>

Use a garage, drivers urged

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 more >>

Company car drivers 'must belt up'

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 more >>

Government launches anti-mobile campaign

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 more >>

Drivers told: Beware the dangers of frosting

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 more >>

Claims from potholes 'on the increase'

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 more >>

'Seatbelts save 60,000 lives'

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 more >>

More than 20% of cars 'not insured' in Huddersfield

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, more >>

Sales of SUVs and MPVs on the up

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 more >>

Vehicle break-ins prompt police warning

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 more >>

Police urge drivers to protect satnavs

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 more >>

Police target illegal plates

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 more >>

Vehicle crime down in Oxford town

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 more >>

Motorbike body slams tax evasion estimates

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 more >>

Car insurance 'being enforced more stringently'

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, more >>

Car owners warned after spate of thefts

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 more >>

'March is the time for a new car'

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 more >>

Work drivers not taking regular breaks?

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 more >>

'Foreign drivers responsible for thousands of traffic incidents'

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 more >>

Police get techno-savvy with plodcasts

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 more >>

Gocompare.com defends comparison websites

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 more >>

'5% of drivers not paying road tax'

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 more >>

Motorists to face random breath tests?

published : 21/01/2008 11:33:17
Motorists could be set to be breathalysed randomly under new plans outlin