The Motoring News for January 2009
January 2009
Tips To Avoid Car Key Theft
Car keys are set to be one of the most sought after items for criminals in 2009, as a new study reveals that 90 per cent of high value car thefts in 2008 involved the use of the original keys to steal the car. the full story
Car keys are set to be one of the most sought after items for criminals in 2009, as a new study reveals that 90 per cent of high value car thefts in 2008 involved the use of the original keys to steal the car. the full story
Published on: 29th Jan 2009
Princess Beatrice's BMW Stolen
This week Princess Beatrice fell victim to car theft. The Royal's BMW was stolen after she popped into a shop, leaving the keys in the ignition. the full story
This week Princess Beatrice fell victim to car theft. The Royal's BMW was stolen after she popped into a shop, leaving the keys in the ignition. the full story
Published on: 9th Jan 2009
How to Save Money on Your MOT
January is one of the busiest months for the annual MOT test. It’s also a time when Credit Cards are stretched to the max after Christmas & New Year celebrations. the full story
January is one of the busiest months for the annual MOT test. It’s also a time when Credit Cards are stretched to the max after Christmas & New Year celebrations. the full story
Published on: 7th Jan 2009
Winter Driving Advice
The New Year doesn't necessarily guarantee happy times for motorists and commuters as they go back to work, warns Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle rental company. the full story
The New Year doesn't necessarily guarantee happy times for motorists and commuters as they go back to work, warns Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle rental company. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2009
Drivers Not Using Winter Driving Kits
Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research from Kwik-Fit finds that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads over the coming days. Indeed, even though more than one in four British motorists (7. 5 million) have been stranded by the roadside in wintry conditions, the majority of motorists fail to carry basic sub-zero survival items in their car. David White, customer services director at Kwik-Fit, commented:"Whilst most people might think it won't happen to them, our research shows that the chances of being stranded in the winter are pretty high. the full story
Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research from Kwik-Fit finds that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads over the coming days. Indeed, even though more than one in four British motorists (7. 5 million) have been stranded by the roadside in wintry conditions, the majority of motorists fail to carry basic sub-zero survival items in their car. David White, customer services director at Kwik-Fit, commented:"Whilst most people might think it won't happen to them, our research shows that the chances of being stranded in the winter are pretty high. the full story
Published on: 6th Jan 2009
GPS Controlled Car Speed Proposal Could Help Cut Road Deaths
Potentially large reductions in road deaths and injuries - thought to be as dramatic as 29 per cent - could result from a widespread adoption of the new 'Intelligent Speed Adaption' (ISA) proposals, said the IAM, the UK's largest independent road safety charity. The IAM, contributors to the government's Motorists' Forum, has backed the scheme but would like to see new digital speed maps at the heart of the ISA system prioritise potentially lethal rural roads. IAM Director of Research and Policy Neil Greig cautioned that motorists may well resist initially a system that dictates how fast they can drive. "ISA may be able to ensure that all cars observe speed limits, provided that critical safety conditions are met and tested. the full story
Potentially large reductions in road deaths and injuries - thought to be as dramatic as 29 per cent - could result from a widespread adoption of the new 'Intelligent Speed Adaption' (ISA) proposals, said the IAM, the UK's largest independent road safety charity. The IAM, contributors to the government's Motorists' Forum, has backed the scheme but would like to see new digital speed maps at the heart of the ISA system prioritise potentially lethal rural roads. IAM Director of Research and Policy Neil Greig cautioned that motorists may well resist initially a system that dictates how fast they can drive. "ISA may be able to ensure that all cars observe speed limits, provided that critical safety conditions are met and tested. the full story
Published on: 5th Jan 2009
