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News articles for March 2008
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31 Mar 2008 New parking enforcement measures revealed
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The government has announced the introduction of new measures that it claims will make enforcement of parking rules "more more >>
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31 Mar 2008 Police target dangerous driving habits
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A police operation in Lincolnshire to crack down on drivers with potentially dangerous motoring habits is proving successful so far.This is according more >>
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31 Mar 2008 Car insurance fines 'falling'
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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 >>
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28 Mar 2008 Work drivers 'most likely to risk lives'
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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 >>
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28 Mar 2008 Scottish police launch rural driving safety campaign
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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 >>
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28 Mar 2008 Warning over MOT uncertainty
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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 >>
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27 Mar 2008 Porsche 911 'is UK's favourite 1980s car'
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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 >>
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27 Mar 2008 Driver tiredness campaign welcomed
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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 >>
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27 Mar 2008 Theft warning for gadget-loving drivers
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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 >>
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26 Mar 2008 Road tax plans 'could be ineffective'
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The recent Budget announcement on tax increases for polluting cars illustrates the "wrong-headed" thinking of government, it has been more >>
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26 Mar 2008 Mini drivers the most sociable?
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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 >>
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26 Mar 2008 Govt launches tired driving campaign
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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 >>
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25 Mar 2008 Bikers the target of new safety campaign
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Motorcyclists in West Mercia, Worcestershire, are being given the chance to enhance their riding ability - and potentially avoid a motorbike more >>
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25 Mar 2008 March storms 'to generate thousands of home insurance claims'
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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 >>
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25 Mar 2008 Cars at risk in Swindon?
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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 >>
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25 Mar 2008 Lancs police receive new tool in fight against car crime
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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 >>
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20 Mar 2008 Hard shoulder users urged to be wary
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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 >>
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20 Mar 2008 Angry drivers 'throw takeaways at others'
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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 >>
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19 Mar 2008 Mini cameras used in police clampdown on drivers
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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 >>
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19 Mar 2008 Silliest car tax evasion excuses revealed
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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 >>
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19 Mar 2008 Drivers 'should take lessons for one year'
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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 >>
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18 Mar 2008 Millions of Brits 'have bad brakes'
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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 >>
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18 Mar 2008 Emissions from new cars 'on the decline'
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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 >>
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18 Mar 2008 Speeding fines 'on the wane'
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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 >>
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17 Mar 2008 Motorists 'need a break every 80 minutes'
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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 >>
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17 Mar 2008 Used car buyers offered tips
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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 >>
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17 Mar 2008 Gadget to monitor teens for bad driving
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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 >>
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14 Mar 2008 Festival-goers urged to name 2nd drivers on insurance
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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 >>
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14 Mar 2008 Fiat 500 named best small car
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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 >>
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14 Mar 2008 Drivers 'increasingly looking for eco-friendly cars'
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A growing number of British motorists are searching for cars with environmentally-friendly features, new research has revealed.Almost a quarter of more >>
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13 Mar 2008 Rogue motorists 'a danger'
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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 >>
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13 Mar 2008 Online insurance sales 'up in 2007'
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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 >>
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13 Mar 2008 'Shop around for servicing'
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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 >>
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12 Mar 2008 Gale warning for motorists
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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 >>
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12 Mar 2008 Female motorists warned over backseat clutter
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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 >>
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12 Mar 2008 Households 'squeezed' by expensive petrol
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British households' finances are falling under increasing pressure as a result of rising fuel prices, it has been claimed.According to research by more >>
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11 Mar 2008 Mobile clampdown to catch out drivers
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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 >>
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11 Mar 2008 Students learn road safety lessons
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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 >>
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11 Mar 2008 Tyre warning for motorists
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British drivers should check their tyres carefully before setting off on car journeys, as the weather worsens.Meteorologists predict that the country more >>
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10 Mar 2008 Speeding campaign catches out dozens
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A new rural speeding campaign launched in Northamptonshire has caught dozens of drivers breaking speed restrictions in the district of Corby.Police more >>
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10 Mar 2008 Vehicles find second life in recycling
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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 >>
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10 Mar 2008 Keyless technology rolled out by Ford
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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 >>
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07 Mar 2008 Road crisis technology 'needs public support'
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It is imperative to get the public "interested and educated" about the new technologies available to solve the UK's transport crisis, more >>
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07 Mar 2008 Astra is February's 'new car of choice'
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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 >>
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07 Mar 2008 Saab's BioHybrid named Best Concept
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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 >>
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06 Mar 2008 'Incentives required' for a cleaner Europe
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European car manufacturers should be offered an incentive to reduce environmentally harmful emissions, according to the environment secretary, Hilary more >>
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06 Mar 2008 Car makers 'manufacturing greener vehicles'
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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 >>
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06 Mar 2008 'Postponed policies' criticised
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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 >>
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05 Mar 2008 Claims made amid burglary spate?
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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 >>
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05 Mar 2008 Dangers of cash for cars work schemes outlined
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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 >>
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05 Mar 2008 Used car buyers to choose blue models?
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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 >>
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04 Mar 2008 Mobile phone-using drivers targeted in York
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Motorists who use their mobile phone when driving - potentially endangering their car insurance premiums - are the target of a new police campaign in more >>
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04 Mar 2008 'Garage standards schemes enhance customer service'
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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 >>
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04 Mar 2008 Green transport initiative launched in Preston
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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 >>
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03 Mar 2008 'Motorists struggle to identify number plates'
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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 >>
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03 Mar 2008 'Most drivers fear breaking down'
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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 >>