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 […]
Drivers that choose to light a ciggie while driving or pick up a mobile phone to send a text could face harsher penalties that could add up to fines of £90 or more if the Government decides to adopt the penalties they are considering. According to Patrick McLoughlin, the UK Transport Secretary, the Department of […]
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 entry into a new market for Mercedes-Benz will likely not go without a hitch. Following the other German auto makers big moves into the premium subcompact vehicle market the company will likely see them have a need to keep costs down as it is currently struggling to keep pace in several other categories. But […]
A new standard in navigation has been set by TomTom with the introduction of the brand new TomTom GO. The highly popular TomTom has undergone a total re-design. The aim of the launch of the new Portable Navigation Device (PND) is simply to put drivers back into control of their vehicle. A brand new Interactive […]
Drivers in Plymouth are taking the risk of getting arrested if they choose to drive on despite the closures throughout Outland Road. They are also putting lives of construction workers at risk. Workmen on the road stated that they are fearful of their safety due to many drivers that are choosing to ignore the rules […]