The Motoring News for January 2006
January 2006
Jaguar SS100 2.5 litre
H&H Revs Up For Its Inaugural Sale At ...
Talk about taking coals to Newcastle, on 21 February H&H will put thousands of horsepower under the hammer when it holds its inaugural car sale at the fabulous Centaur Complex, Cheltenham Racecourse. the full story
Talk about taking coals to Newcastle, on 21 February H&H will put thousands of horsepower under the hammer when it holds its inaugural car sale at the fabulous Centaur Complex, Cheltenham Racecourse. the full story
Published on: 31st Jan 2006
Motorists Risk Serious Accidents By ...
Motorists have to carry road safety products when driving in most European countries to remain legal. the full story
Motorists have to carry road safety products when driving in most European countries to remain legal. the full story
Published on: 30th Jan 2006
‘The complete European Travel kit’
Ascari And Damax Given Green Light For ...
Following todays FIA meeting with the technical working group in Paris, Ascari is all set to return to the race track. the full story
Following todays FIA meeting with the technical working group in Paris, Ascari is all set to return to the race track. the full story
Published on: 29th Jan 2006
Don't Let Your Sat Nav Unit Become A ...
“Christmas is now just a memory says Intranetics Commercial Manager (www. intranetics.co.uk), Mark Hotchkiss, “but that new sat nav system that now graces many cars dashboards could still become a ‘gift’ for car thieves who are targeting the units in ever increasing numbers. ” With police in London alone reporting around 500 sat nav thefts. the full story
“Christmas is now just a memory says Intranetics Commercial Manager (www. intranetics.co.uk), Mark Hotchkiss, “but that new sat nav system that now graces many cars dashboards could still become a ‘gift’ for car thieves who are targeting the units in ever increasing numbers. ” With police in London alone reporting around 500 sat nav thefts. the full story
Published on: 29th Jan 2006
Drug-Driving Crackdown By Insurers
Drugs could soon replace drink as the main cause of road deaths, experts have warned. A new survey revealed that nearly 40 per cent of young divers have driven while under the influence of drugs, with almost 57 per cent of those admitting that their driving had been impaired. the full story
Drugs could soon replace drink as the main cause of road deaths, experts have warned. A new survey revealed that nearly 40 per cent of young divers have driven while under the influence of drugs, with almost 57 per cent of those admitting that their driving had been impaired. the full story
Published on: 28th Jan 2006
Brakes To Slow, Gears To Go
This week’s initiative to offer an advanced driving scheme to “white van man” was greeted by everybody - except, predictably, the people it was aimed at. the full story
This week’s initiative to offer an advanced driving scheme to “white van man” was greeted by everybody - except, predictably, the people it was aimed at. the full story
Published on: 27th Jan 2006
Avis Diesel Rental Fleet Increases By ...
Misfuelling incidents stabilise as driver diesel acceptance increases Avis Rent A Car has seen the diesel penetration of its 18,500 strong rental fleet increase over the past 12 months. the full story
Misfuelling incidents stabilise as driver diesel acceptance increases Avis Rent A Car has seen the diesel penetration of its 18,500 strong rental fleet increase over the past 12 months. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2006
14 Families Bury A Son Or Daughter ...
Each day in Britain two young people aged 17 to 25-years-old are killed on our roads. This means the Police have to break the devastating news to 14 families every week. the full story
Each day in Britain two young people aged 17 to 25-years-old are killed on our roads. This means the Police have to break the devastating news to 14 families every week. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2006
Lex Survey Sees Safety Remain At The ...
Nearly half of fleets questioned admit safety is still their biggest concern to manage in 2006 Health and safety issues are by far the most important facing company fleet managers over the next 12 months according to a new survey by Lex Vehicle Leasing. the full story
Nearly half of fleets questioned admit safety is still their biggest concern to manage in 2006 Health and safety issues are by far the most important facing company fleet managers over the next 12 months according to a new survey by Lex Vehicle Leasing. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2006
Cut Your Fuel Bills By Changing Your ...
Fuel has hit the headlines again this week with Shell pulling it’s key workers out of war-torn Nigeria after attacks against oil workers. the full story
Fuel has hit the headlines again this week with Shell pulling it’s key workers out of war-torn Nigeria after attacks against oil workers. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2006
Make heads turn arriving at that party in the Ferrari Dino
Roll Up In An Icon
Rev up a star with Parc Ferme Experience Does the thought of turning up to that party in a sporty Mercedes convertible similar to the one owned by Kate Moss sound appealing? How about arriving at a special event in the stylish Ferrari Dino, or even cruising about town in an Alfa Romeo Spider, the star of the 1967 film ‘The Graduate’? Such special cars really. the full story
Rev up a star with Parc Ferme Experience Does the thought of turning up to that party in a sporty Mercedes convertible similar to the one owned by Kate Moss sound appealing? How about arriving at a special event in the stylish Ferrari Dino, or even cruising about town in an Alfa Romeo Spider, the star of the 1967 film ‘The Graduate’? Such special cars really. the full story
Published on: 24th Jan 2006
Shock Survey Drives Home Message To ...
Nearly a third of drivers have not worn a seatbelt while in a moving car at some time in the last year. the full story
Nearly a third of drivers have not worn a seatbelt while in a moving car at some time in the last year. the full story
Published on: 24th Jan 2006
Ascari Selects Race Mode
Ascari is pleased to announce they are going back to the race track. Together with Damax, the Northamptonshire based motorsport engineers, Ascari is looking to compete in this year’s FIA GT3 European Series, going head to head with the likes of Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Maserati. the full story
Ascari is pleased to announce they are going back to the race track. Together with Damax, the Northamptonshire based motorsport engineers, Ascari is looking to compete in this year’s FIA GT3 European Series, going head to head with the likes of Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Maserati. the full story
Published on: 23rd Jan 2006
When Backwards Is Best
In a car park, do you reverse into a parking space and drive out, or drive in and reverse out? The next time you are in a car park, have a look around and see how many people reverse into the space. the full story
In a car park, do you reverse into a parking space and drive out, or drive in and reverse out? The next time you are in a car park, have a look around and see how many people reverse into the space. the full story
Published on: 23rd Jan 2006
Totalkitcar Show Moves North For Second ...
Two totalkitcar LIVE! events planned for 2006 after successful debut Following the successful debut of the totalkitcar LIVE! event at Brands Hatch last year, MotorSport Vision is again linking up with totalkitcar magazine to run a second version of the event at another of its world-class venues, Oulton Park in Cheshire. the full story
Two totalkitcar LIVE! events planned for 2006 after successful debut Following the successful debut of the totalkitcar LIVE! event at Brands Hatch last year, MotorSport Vision is again linking up with totalkitcar magazine to run a second version of the event at another of its world-class venues, Oulton Park in Cheshire. the full story
Published on: 23rd Jan 2006
totalkitcar LIVE
Penalty Points Are No Deterrent - ...
Nearly two-in-three drivers think the current UK system of dishing out penalty points for speeding convictions is unfair and insufficient to deter people from committing road offences, according to a new poll. the full story
Nearly two-in-three drivers think the current UK system of dishing out penalty points for speeding convictions is unfair and insufficient to deter people from committing road offences, according to a new poll. the full story
Published on: 22nd Jan 2006
Driving Tips From The IAM - 50 Years Of ...
Ice On The Road The recent tragedy in North Wales which saw four cyclists killed, including a school boy, is a chilling reminder of the danger of ice on the roads at this time of year. the full story
Ice On The Road The recent tragedy in North Wales which saw four cyclists killed, including a school boy, is a chilling reminder of the danger of ice on the roads at this time of year. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2006
Values Of Three-Year-Old Cars Improve, ...
Trade value of the average three-year-old (’52-plate) used vehicle is now £6,625 There was a modest revival in the residual values of three-year-old cars during the last three months of 2005, with rates of depreciation slowing for the second successive quarter after an extended period of weakness. the full story
Trade value of the average three-year-old (’52-plate) used vehicle is now £6,625 There was a modest revival in the residual values of three-year-old cars during the last three months of 2005, with rates of depreciation slowing for the second successive quarter after an extended period of weakness. the full story
Published on: 18th Jan 2006
Vehicle Protection Covers
Motorist's Cover-Up To Avoid Car Vandals
Government statistics claim 457,451 motorists have had their vehicles damaged by vandals in the last year of recorded crimes in England and Wales - the true figure is likely to be more than three times this, according to new research. the full story
Government statistics claim 457,451 motorists have had their vehicles damaged by vandals in the last year of recorded crimes in England and Wales - the true figure is likely to be more than three times this, according to new research. the full story
Published on: 17th Jan 2006
Corvette Z06 To Pace Daytona 500 With ...
A specially equipped 2006 Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the 48th Daytona 500 race on February 19 in Florida. the full story
A specially equipped 2006 Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the 48th Daytona 500 race on February 19 in Florida. the full story
Published on: 14th Jan 2006
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
From Digital Highway To Driveway With ...
Hailed as “Best PCP Scheme Provider 2006” by the Institute of Transport Management, Lex FreeChoice, the Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme from Lex Vehicle Leasing, is now more accessible than ever following the launch of its newly improved interactive website. the full story
Hailed as “Best PCP Scheme Provider 2006” by the Institute of Transport Management, Lex FreeChoice, the Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme from Lex Vehicle Leasing, is now more accessible than ever following the launch of its newly improved interactive website. the full story
Published on: 14th Jan 2006
Prodrive P2
Prodrive Creates P2
Prodrive has unveiled P2, its unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months. the full story
Prodrive has unveiled P2, its unique two-seater sports car, which has gone from concept to reality in just nine months. the full story
Published on: 12th Jan 2006
Volunteer Ambulance Driver Saves £50 ...
Richard Pullen is one of the UK's unsung heroes - he dedicates his time, for free, to driving people to hospital. the full story
Richard Pullen is one of the UK's unsung heroes - he dedicates his time, for free, to driving people to hospital. the full story
Published on: 11th Jan 2006
Consumers Put The Brakes On 2005
‘This is the first time since 2001 that sales have fallen below 2. 5 million,’ said Sue Robinson, franchised dealer director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on today’s figures which show that 2,439,717 units were sold in 2005, down 5 per cent on 2004. the full story
‘This is the first time since 2001 that sales have fallen below 2. 5 million,’ said Sue Robinson, franchised dealer director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on today’s figures which show that 2,439,717 units were sold in 2005, down 5 per cent on 2004. the full story
Published on: 7th Jan 2006
Ascari KZ1 Joins 200mph Club At ...
A year on from its official launch, the Ascari KZ1 is back in Birmingham for Autosport International, a motor show like no other which sees the great and the good of the world’s motor industry fighting it out for the attention of almost 90,000 show goers. the full story
A year on from its official launch, the Ascari KZ1 is back in Birmingham for Autosport International, a motor show like no other which sees the great and the good of the world’s motor industry fighting it out for the attention of almost 90,000 show goers. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2006
The Ascari KZ1
New Year New Car - Women Drivers
Every January, more and more people are buying new cars but how many of these people really know how to look after their new motors? By not looking after a car, especially in the first run in months you run the risk of losing a lot of time and more money in repair bills. the full story
Every January, more and more people are buying new cars but how many of these people really know how to look after their new motors? By not looking after a car, especially in the first run in months you run the risk of losing a lot of time and more money in repair bills. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2006
Record December After A Tough Year For ...
Record December registrations up 8. 7 per cent on 2004 to 156,866 units 2005 new car market down five per cent on 2004: 2,439,717 units 2005 diesel registrations total 897,887: massive 40. 6 per cent rise in December 'Despite a tough 12 months, a record December has seen us through. the full story
Record December registrations up 8. 7 per cent on 2004 to 156,866 units 2005 new car market down five per cent on 2004: 2,439,717 units 2005 diesel registrations total 897,887: massive 40. 6 per cent rise in December 'Despite a tough 12 months, a record December has seen us through. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2006
Be Careful What You Are Getting Into
Check with your insurer before driving another vehicle says the A&A Group Motorists need to think twice before driving a vehicle they do not own or are not directly insured for, says leading insurance intermediary The A&A Group Ltd. the full story
Check with your insurer before driving another vehicle says the A&A Group Motorists need to think twice before driving a vehicle they do not own or are not directly insured for, says leading insurance intermediary The A&A Group Ltd. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2006
Higher Rates Of Used Car Depreciation ...
EurotaxGlass’s, publishers of the Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values, is predicting a modest rise in rates of used car depreciation during 2006. the full story
EurotaxGlass’s, publishers of the Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values, is predicting a modest rise in rates of used car depreciation during 2006. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2006
The Emergency Fuel Kit
Lazy, Mean And Disorganised Motorists ...
Running out of fuel is one of the most common reasons for a vehicle to breakdown - especially in winter according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
Running out of fuel is one of the most common reasons for a vehicle to breakdown - especially in winter according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2006
Autocar And RAC Foundation Urge Drivers ...
Forget about joining the gym or giving up smoking - the new year’s resolution guaranteed to increase your life expectancy is to improve your driving. the full story
Forget about joining the gym or giving up smoking - the new year’s resolution guaranteed to increase your life expectancy is to improve your driving. the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2006
