An investigation has shown that, using CCTV to capture errant motorists, the councils are using new methods of giving out fines in an effort to meet certain targets. In the last 20 years, the number of drivers on the road has increased by 30%, and the number if fines have also increased substantially, sparking fears […]
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The Government has announced that it is introducing special dedicated courts, across the country, to deal with cases which involve speeding, and driving without insurance. With over half a million motorists’ cases occurring every year, serious and complex cases are getting less attention from the magistrates. Most of the motorists do not report for their […]
A Shell Drivers’ Club loyalty card with £20 worth of points on it is available for just £10. If you go onto the homepage of www.offeroftheday.co.uk, the offer is one of the top ones currently available. It can be spent on fuel at any Shell service station. The deal ends on the 27th May and […]
According to a research study by leading vehicle re-marketing firm BCA, fuel costs continue to be a premier concern for motorists, despite many leading supermarkets dropping pump prices at their outlets. The results showed that 75% of motorists cited fuel as their major concern, while over 33% were dismayed that the government was not taking […]
A new Service and MOT business that is backed by the government has been launched online, and it offer great savings for every car owner in the country. Approved Garages boasts more than 350 garages throughout the mainland UK that are industry approved, and there are more joining every day. This new and simple service […]
The smart car has now been around for more than a decade, but despite this fact it still manages to get second looks from drivers and pedestrians when it hits the streets as it is a very distinctive site on any road or highway. The smart car was originally created by Nicholas Hayek who is […]
car2go comes to Birmingham on 8 May with 250 cars Free-floating Home Area of 21 square miles Use a smart for 35 pence per minute – all-in, no hidden charges car2go members now have a choice of smarts in Birmingham and London Car2go, the easy to use car sharing service which is a collaboration between […]
Those who hold insurance policies with telematics could save up to £201 on their car insurance compared to other standard policies, and this is good news for the young drivers that telematics specialise in and their biggest market is in young female drivers aged 17-19. According to recent analysis by MoneySupermarket.com, young drivers could be […]
INTERNATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY – MONDAY 17 JUNE 2013 Ride to Work Day by numbers: £7,000,000 the value of the UK motorcycle industry 3,500,000 motorcycle licence holders in the UK 130,000 average miles a British commuter will travel to work in their lifetime £50,000 average commuter spend (if they don’t capitalise on cost-savings by travelling by motorcycle or scooter) 1,708 hours stuck in traffic […]
The world famous Royal Automobile Club, who host the oldest motoring event in the world, the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run every November, is wishing one of their regular participants, Joy Rainey, the best of luck as she sets off on an epic 2,826 mile trip across America this Saturday, the 13th April. At […]