News Archive
News articles - March 2012
According to a recent survey the average Ford Mondeo driver drives around 15,000 miles a year, 600 more miles than the next most used car - the Volvo S80.
Businesses are being encouraged to organise a "Bright Day" amongst their workers in an attempt to discourage car insurance holders from driving too fast.
The car manufacturer, BMW have recalled 1.3 million cars worldwide due to possible battery problems.
It's been announced that fuel tank drivers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action over a dispute regarding safety standards and terms and conditions, raising more concerns for car insurance holders.
Car insurance holders could be safer on the roads if the government were to move the UK's clocks forward by an hour all year round, according to a road safety charity.
Car insurance firms are looking to increase the premiums of motorists who commit minor driving offences.
Car manufacturer, Volvo has announced plans to introduce a new type of airbag to reduce injuries and fatalities.
The British Government is set to begin talks with motoring groups around the country over the next few weeks to discuss tests prior to the proposed 80mph speed limit change on motorways.
Motorists who smoke are being warned of the dangers to their car as well as to damages to their health.
A road rescue organisation are urging car insurance policy holders to carry out checks to ensure that their cars are road-worthy before getting behind the wheel.
Politicians have warned car insurance policy holders that they are likely to see an increase in taxes following news that local councils are being forced to cut £223 million from their annual road maintenance budget.
A recent study has indicated that those that drive for business could be more at risk as they attempt to meet ambitious company targets.
In a bizarre state of affairs a female car insurance policy holder paid her £60 fine for parking in a disabled bay with 29 individual cheques at varying amounts – from £1.00 - £3.50.
New figures by a study undertaken by Halfords Autocentres suggest that car insurance policy holders are being forced to pay out an average of £143 in repair costs if their car fails the MOT.
Older drivers require a “national strategy” suggests the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS).
According to rumours in the motor industry the Datsun name could make a comeback as part of Nissan's low-budget car range.
A recent report by Motor Codes has revealed that more car insurance holders from the South-East of England have made more complaints regarding service and repair issues than any other part of the UK.
The House of Commons and the AA have both critisised the Department for Transport (DFT) for under-spending by more than £1 billion over the course of 2011.
With the rise in motoring costs - including road tax and car insurance premiums, it's believed that the rising cost in fuel is putting yet additional financial pressure on British motorists.
A recent report by Fly Research has suggested that motorists are putting their car insurance at risk as they are losing concentration, on average, within 11 minutes of driving.
A recent report by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) has suggested that almost 4% of drivers are driving without car insurance.
Labour are calling for the British government to consult with the European Union (EU) over plans to end lower car insurance premiums for female drivers after ruling that they are discriminatory.
In a slightly bizarre twist the US State of Nevada is planning to introduce legislation for "driverless cars".
Ever considered buying an electric car? Probably not as they historically have quite a short running period - after which they need recharging again. In addition the initial cost of an electric car can be quite costly - especially when you compare the cost of a small petrol powered vehicle.
Ford boss, Bill Ford Jr has predicted that motorists will no longer need to drive for themselves in the future with the rise of the "autonomous car".