News Archive
News articles - August 2012
The one millionth uninsured car has been seized following a crack-down by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).
With the 1st September looming ahead drivers are being warned to drive with care as a recent study by a well known insurance firm has pinpointed it as being the most dangerous day of the year to drive.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have released figures that show a 22% increase in car manufacture in July year-on-year.
New figures suggest that the number of drivers sticking to the speed limit is growing.
A UK retail group has warned drivers that the price of petrol could increase significantly as a result of the growing cost of oil.
Train firms are being allowed to raise regulated fares by 3% more than RPI inflation from January next year.
Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions following an increase in efforts by the police to reduce car crime.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) are urging the government to rethink crash barriers on roads.
The increasing number of fuel-efficient cars being made available to UK buyers is boosting new car registrations, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New technology being developed by General Motors (GM), parent company of Vauxhall, could help make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
London and other city-based drivers are more accident prone, according to figures released by car parts website Breakeryard.com.
Increasing numbers of people are applying for grants to buy electric cars, a new report has revealed.
Figures released in a report by Scotland's Chief Statistician revealed that the introduction of safety cameras has dramatically reduced the number of serious injuries and fatalities on Scottish roads.
Vehicle data company, CAP have said that motorists will be unable to opt for 62 licence plates over 13 when buying a new car in March next year.