The Motoring News for December 2007
December 2007
A Drinking and Driving Message from ...
Every year we are sent this message by a reader who lost her son at this time of year, in a drink drive accident. I went to a party, And remembered what you said. the full story
Every year we are sent this message by a reader who lost her son at this time of year, in a drink drive accident. I went to a party, And remembered what you said. the full story
Published on: 24th Dec 2007
The Seven Deadly Motoring Sins at ...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Motoring are causing havoc on UK roads which could be avoided by better behaviour behind the wheel, claims the RAC Foundation today. In 2006, 94 of accidents were attributed to driver error or “injudicious action. ” 2007 has seen a similar catalogue of sinful motoring behaviour and motorists are being encouraged to use the Christmas break to help cut road casualties by reflecting on their misdeeds and resolving to swap their dirty habits for angels’ halos. The Seven Deadly Sins of Motoring identified by the RAC Foundation are:-+ The need for speed. the full story
The Seven Deadly Sins of Motoring are causing havoc on UK roads which could be avoided by better behaviour behind the wheel, claims the RAC Foundation today. In 2006, 94 of accidents were attributed to driver error or “injudicious action. ” 2007 has seen a similar catalogue of sinful motoring behaviour and motorists are being encouraged to use the Christmas break to help cut road casualties by reflecting on their misdeeds and resolving to swap their dirty habits for angels’ halos. The Seven Deadly Sins of Motoring identified by the RAC Foundation are:-+ The need for speed. the full story
Published on: 24th Dec 2007
Corvette ZR1
Introducing the Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that not only establishes new benchmarks for production-based power and performance, but challenges global competitors with a world-beating driving experience that also comes with a world-beating price of entry. the full story
Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that not only establishes new benchmarks for production-based power and performance, but challenges global competitors with a world-beating driving experience that also comes with a world-beating price of entry. the full story
Published on: 22nd Dec 2007
The Jensen Interceptor S
Major changes have been announced at the Cropredy Bridge home of the famous Jensen car marque which include a new management team, a new name and an exciting new car about to be launched onto the market. For more than 35 years the business has led the way in maintaining the Jensen name, having completed over 3000 restorations and repairs. the full story
Major changes have been announced at the Cropredy Bridge home of the famous Jensen car marque which include a new management team, a new name and an exciting new car about to be launched onto the market. For more than 35 years the business has led the way in maintaining the Jensen name, having completed over 3000 restorations and repairs. the full story
Published on: 20th Dec 2007
Jensen Interceptor S
Let your zodiac sign guide your choice ...
A study of customers at Guy Salmon Prestige Rental reveals that Sagittarians, people who like the good things in life, are most likely to hire a prestige car, followed by Scorpio and Libra. the full story
A study of customers at Guy Salmon Prestige Rental reveals that Sagittarians, people who like the good things in life, are most likely to hire a prestige car, followed by Scorpio and Libra. the full story
Published on: 13th Dec 2007
1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder
Ex-Mussolini Alfa Romeo To Headline H&H ...
McRae and Hopkirk Works rally cars also on offerA 1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder that competed in the Mille Miglia and was once owned by Benito Mussolini will be auctioned by H&H at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse on February 27, 2008. the full story
McRae and Hopkirk Works rally cars also on offerA 1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder that competed in the Mille Miglia and was once owned by Benito Mussolini will be auctioned by H&H at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse on February 27, 2008. the full story
Published on: 12th Dec 2007
iSapping Hits Drivers: 3.7 Million To ...
MP3s, Sat Navs and mobile phone chargers add to winter battery tollAs many as 3. 7 million drivers could be cursing their iPods, sat navs and mobile phone chargers this winter as electronic devices sap car batteries of their reserves, according to Kwik-Fit. the full story
MP3s, Sat Navs and mobile phone chargers add to winter battery tollAs many as 3. 7 million drivers could be cursing their iPods, sat navs and mobile phone chargers this winter as electronic devices sap car batteries of their reserves, according to Kwik-Fit. the full story
Published on: 12th Dec 2007
Autosport International Awards Provides ...
It was clear to all that the Autosport team must have been very hard at work this year when the 2007 Autosport Awards show kicked off on Sunday evening. the full story
It was clear to all that the Autosport team must have been very hard at work this year when the 2007 Autosport Awards show kicked off on Sunday evening. the full story
Published on: 7th Dec 2007
Half Of Young Drivers Drive The Morning ...
As the Christmas party season gets under way, Brake and Green Flag are urging drivers to make sure they don’t drive the morning after a heavy night, and to limit themselves to one or two drinks if they have to drive early the next day. Alcohol can stay in the body for a surprisingly long time. the full story
As the Christmas party season gets under way, Brake and Green Flag are urging drivers to make sure they don’t drive the morning after a heavy night, and to limit themselves to one or two drinks if they have to drive early the next day. Alcohol can stay in the body for a surprisingly long time. the full story
Published on: 7th Dec 2007
MOMO Steers Racers In The Right ...
New variations on MOMO’s most popular racing wheelPart of the Racing Collection 2008, MOMO has added limited edition FIA approved red and blue suede variations of its classic-styled Mod. the full story
New variations on MOMO’s most popular racing wheelPart of the Racing Collection 2008, MOMO has added limited edition FIA approved red and blue suede variations of its classic-styled Mod. the full story
Published on: 6th Dec 2007
MOMO
Be Taxiwise This Christmas
Be Taxi Wise This Christmas
With the Christmas party season in full swing, the number of incidents involving bogus taxi drivers is set to increase. the full story
With the Christmas party season in full swing, the number of incidents involving bogus taxi drivers is set to increase. the full story
Published on: 3rd Dec 2007
Xtrac Gearbox Is ‘Most Innovative New ...
A UK-based engineering design and manufacturing company, which specialises in vehicle transmission and driveline technology, has received the “Most Innovative New Motorsport Product of the Year Award” for its pioneering work developing a state-of-the-art gearbox for race teams competing in the World Touring Car Championship and other touring car championships. The unique capabilities of Xtrac were singled out by an international panel of high level motorsport engineers, who selected its innovative ‘516’ transmission system from a total of 23 worldwide entries nominated for the awards, which included new products from among the world’s leading high technology suppliers to the automotive and motorsport industries. “The judging panel felt that Xtrac had clearly achieved its design objective of delivering a reliable, lightweight and cost-effective high performance gearbox for touring car racing,” commented William Kimberley editor of Bernoulli and Race Tech magazines, which organised the annual awards dinner held at Rhodes House in Oxford yesterday evening (Thursday 29 November 2007). the full story
A UK-based engineering design and manufacturing company, which specialises in vehicle transmission and driveline technology, has received the “Most Innovative New Motorsport Product of the Year Award” for its pioneering work developing a state-of-the-art gearbox for race teams competing in the World Touring Car Championship and other touring car championships. The unique capabilities of Xtrac were singled out by an international panel of high level motorsport engineers, who selected its innovative ‘516’ transmission system from a total of 23 worldwide entries nominated for the awards, which included new products from among the world’s leading high technology suppliers to the automotive and motorsport industries. “The judging panel felt that Xtrac had clearly achieved its design objective of delivering a reliable, lightweight and cost-effective high performance gearbox for touring car racing,” commented William Kimberley editor of Bernoulli and Race Tech magazines, which organised the annual awards dinner held at Rhodes House in Oxford yesterday evening (Thursday 29 November 2007). the full story
Published on: 3rd Dec 2007
