News Archive
News articles - May 2012
An opinion poll carried out by a car insurance comparison website* has revealed that 90% of people welcome the Government clampdown on car insurance claims for whiplash.
Motor specialist shop, Halfords has revealed that spring cleaning cars has yielded a large number of unusual objects.
Research carried out by Motors.co.uk has revealed that the white van man is the biggest cause of road rage in the UK.
A recent survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed that almost 60% of cyclists admit to jumping a red light.
A man from Miami, Florida has bought his own batmobile, following a 40 year+ love affair with the 1960's Batman television series.
Conservative MP, Robert Halfon has called for a new oil firm tax to help bring down the cost of fuel.
Research by motor oil company, Mobil1 has revealed that three in four British motorists do not know how to check their car's oil.
The fuel price war continues between the UK's major supermarkets, after Sainsburys announced a further 3p per litre cut to the price of their petrol and diesel.
Car share company, Zipcar has confirmed that it is going to offer Vauxhall's award winning electric car, the Ampera, to customers.
Local councils have cut their road safety budgets by an average of 15% in the last year, saving £23 million. However, whilst this figure may be good news for local councils it could see an increase in car insurance claims.
Whilst many motorists carry a spare wheel in the event of a flat-tyre around 50% of British drivers would not be able to change their tyre anyway, according to a recent report by Kwik Fit.
Upset motorists, angry at the rising cost of fuel prices, have pointed the finger at the Government, according to research by campaign group FairFuel UK.
The Paris Motor Show is due to kick-off on 29th September this year with the likes of Subaru, Dangel, McLaren and Mia Electric exhibiting this year.
A car valuation expert has revealed that drivers will need to travel 10,000 miles per year if they are looking to save money on running costs by opting to drive a diesel car.
Vehicle fuel spending rose by a third in the last week of March compared to the previous week, according to a "Spending Power" report produced by Lloyds TSB.
The Government have announced that British police are breathalysing fewer car insurance holders now than they have in the past.
A survey carried out by one car insurance firm has suggested that 14% of drivers have paid up to £100 in parking fines.
What Car? have proved that Government figures regarding fuel economy are too optimistic, thanks to a series of tests.