The Motoring News for January 2008
January 2008
Potholes Causing Mayhem For UK’s Tyres
Lives of motorists endangered as too many potholes are ignored Further to a damning report last year which revealed damage to vehicles from potholes and bad road surfaces amounted to £320 million in 2006, 2007 showed little improvement according to figures released by the AA motoring organisation last weekend. the full story
Lives of motorists endangered as too many potholes are ignored Further to a damning report last year which revealed damage to vehicles from potholes and bad road surfaces amounted to £320 million in 2006, 2007 showed little improvement according to figures released by the AA motoring organisation last weekend. the full story
Published on: 31st Jan 2008
DVLA Personalised Registrations
DVLA Personalised Registrations
Love is in the air and it is starting to appear on our number plates as well, according to DVLA Personalised Registrations. The organisation is bracing itself for its annual onslaught of passion in the form of romantically-linked registrations which come to the fore around Valentine’s. Indeed, the agency witnessed a rush for K155 plates a year ago and is predicting more interest from cosy couples using registrations as expressions of love in 2008 with the added attraction of February 29th – the leap year day when tradition has it women can propose to men!Top of the list for the month of love could be ‘MY08 LUV’, which if well received could be followed by ‘MR08 MRS’. the full story
Love is in the air and it is starting to appear on our number plates as well, according to DVLA Personalised Registrations. The organisation is bracing itself for its annual onslaught of passion in the form of romantically-linked registrations which come to the fore around Valentine’s. Indeed, the agency witnessed a rush for K155 plates a year ago and is predicting more interest from cosy couples using registrations as expressions of love in 2008 with the added attraction of February 29th – the leap year day when tradition has it women can propose to men!Top of the list for the month of love could be ‘MY08 LUV’, which if well received could be followed by ‘MR08 MRS’. the full story
Published on: 28th Jan 2008
Used Car Dealers Expect Retail Success ...
Used car dealers are generally positive about their retail prospects in 2008, despite the credit crunch and reported fears of a potential dip in consumer confidence. Research by CAP, providers of benchmark used vehicle values and technical data to the UK automotive industry, reveals that a majority of retail used car dealers do not currently expect a significant downturn in buyer demand. But they are not resting on their laurels, with many planning to better match the stock on their forecourts to customer tastes. CAP's latest research in the retail used car market reveals that only around 18 per cent of dealers expect to sell significantly fewer used cars this year compared with 2007. the full story
Used car dealers are generally positive about their retail prospects in 2008, despite the credit crunch and reported fears of a potential dip in consumer confidence. Research by CAP, providers of benchmark used vehicle values and technical data to the UK automotive industry, reveals that a majority of retail used car dealers do not currently expect a significant downturn in buyer demand. But they are not resting on their laurels, with many planning to better match the stock on their forecourts to customer tastes. CAP's latest research in the retail used car market reveals that only around 18 per cent of dealers expect to sell significantly fewer used cars this year compared with 2007. the full story
Published on: 25th Jan 2008
A 21st Century makeover for the Blue ...
Proposals to increase the reach of the Disabled Parking (Blue Badge) scheme to more people who need it and make it easier to take action against those who steal, forge or fraudulently use a Blue Badge have today been put out for consultation by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton. the full story
Proposals to increase the reach of the Disabled Parking (Blue Badge) scheme to more people who need it and make it easier to take action against those who steal, forge or fraudulently use a Blue Badge have today been put out for consultation by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton. the full story
Published on: 24th Jan 2008
The Michelin Guide Great Britain and ...
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2008 is launched on Friday 25th January 2008 priced at £15. 99 (€23. 20 in Ireland). the full story
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2008 is launched on Friday 25th January 2008 priced at £15. 99 (€23. 20 in Ireland). the full story
Published on: 24th Jan 2008
Texaco and Havoline Brands Continue ...
The 2008 Ginetta G20 Championship, the UK’s most popular single make racing series, will once again be supported by Texaco Havoline as the championship’s title sponsor. It is the second year that Chevron Global Lubricants, through the Texaco and Havoline brands, has supported what is considered to be the most affordable racing series in the UK, a championship that provides an opportunity for young racing drivers to get into competitive motor sport. the full story
The 2008 Ginetta G20 Championship, the UK’s most popular single make racing series, will once again be supported by Texaco Havoline as the championship’s title sponsor. It is the second year that Chevron Global Lubricants, through the Texaco and Havoline brands, has supported what is considered to be the most affordable racing series in the UK, a championship that provides an opportunity for young racing drivers to get into competitive motor sport. the full story
Published on: 14th Jan 2008
Rallye Sunseeker And Turbo Dynamics ...
The south coast’s annual motorsport event, Rallye Sunseeker is set to return for its 23rd year on Friday 22nd February 2008. The premier round of the MSA Gravel Rally Championship attracts rally teams from across Europe to the exciting event with 2007 seeing competitor, Marcus Dodd claim the overall title with his co-driver, Andrew Bargery. the full story
The south coast’s annual motorsport event, Rallye Sunseeker is set to return for its 23rd year on Friday 22nd February 2008. The premier round of the MSA Gravel Rally Championship attracts rally teams from across Europe to the exciting event with 2007 seeing competitor, Marcus Dodd claim the overall title with his co-driver, Andrew Bargery. the full story
Published on: 11th Jan 2008
BVRLA Fleets Save Three Million Tonnes ...
In recent research, the BVRLA has found that CO2 emissions from its Members’ vehicles have fallen by three million tonnes over the last four years. the full story
In recent research, the BVRLA has found that CO2 emissions from its Members’ vehicles have fallen by three million tonnes over the last four years. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2008
Don’t Gamble With Grip Says Kwik-Fit
With wet and icy conditions sweeping across the UK, Kwik-Fit is urging motorists not to 'gamble with grip' and has pledged to keep British motorists safer on the roads by cutting the price of leading brand tyres until the end of January. the full story
With wet and icy conditions sweeping across the UK, Kwik-Fit is urging motorists not to 'gamble with grip' and has pledged to keep British motorists safer on the roads by cutting the price of leading brand tyres until the end of January. the full story
Published on: 8th Jan 2008
Direct Line Launches No Claims Discount ...
Direct Line, the UK car insurer is preserving no claims discount for customers who fall victim to vandals. the full story
Direct Line, the UK car insurer is preserving no claims discount for customers who fall victim to vandals. the full story
Published on: 7th Jan 2008
A Hundred Dollars A Barrel – Another ...
The Freight Transport Association says that the arrival of the the full story
The Freight Transport Association says that the arrival of the the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2008
Avis's Top Winter Driving Tips
With cold weather warnings plaguing the news, Avis UK offers some top tips on winter driving;Avis’ Top Tips on winter drivingAlways park your vehicle downhill and in the direction you want to travel the next morning Always accelerate gently when starting the vehicle and with a manual car use the highest gear at which you can move without stalling (usually 2nd gear) Always engage the clutch before starting the engine of your vehicle. the full story
With cold weather warnings plaguing the news, Avis UK offers some top tips on winter driving;Avis’ Top Tips on winter drivingAlways park your vehicle downhill and in the direction you want to travel the next morning Always accelerate gently when starting the vehicle and with a manual car use the highest gear at which you can move without stalling (usually 2nd gear) Always engage the clutch before starting the engine of your vehicle. the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2008
Bosch's EPP System provides increased ...
Bosch system provides increased protection for pedestrians and cyclists Electronic system detects impact of a human being Reliable detection for triggering protective functions First passenger cars equipped with EPP in series production Important contribution to EU ‘eSafety’ program. the full story
Bosch system provides increased protection for pedestrians and cyclists Electronic system detects impact of a human being Reliable detection for triggering protective functions First passenger cars equipped with EPP in series production Important contribution to EU ‘eSafety’ program. the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2008
Bosh EPP System
KTM X-Bow
See the KTM X-Bow at the Autosport Show
KTM Powersports AG has confirmed that its stunning new X-Bow sportscar will be exhibited at the Autosport International Racing Car Show starting on 10th January 2008. the full story
KTM Powersports AG has confirmed that its stunning new X-Bow sportscar will be exhibited at the Autosport International Racing Car Show starting on 10th January 2008. the full story
Published on: 3rd Jan 2008
With Bad Predicted Bad Weather on the ...
With a predicted snap of cold weather at the end of this week TyreSafe explains the benefits of cold weather tyres with the publication of a new leaflet available on their website. The incidence of car accidents on wet roads during winter months in the UK leaps by a staggering 267 according to DfT figures. the full story
With a predicted snap of cold weather at the end of this week TyreSafe explains the benefits of cold weather tyres with the publication of a new leaflet available on their website. The incidence of car accidents on wet roads during winter months in the UK leaps by a staggering 267 according to DfT figures. the full story
Published on: 2nd Jan 2008
Fuel price increase is forcing drivers ...
Car owners are increasingly leaving their vehicles at home since fuel prices broke through the £1 per litre barrier at the beginning of November. Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket group, surveyed drivers to reality check the established perception that the cost-burdened British motorist will continue to soldier on regardless of increasing costs. the full story
Car owners are increasingly leaving their vehicles at home since fuel prices broke through the £1 per litre barrier at the beginning of November. Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket group, surveyed drivers to reality check the established perception that the cost-burdened British motorist will continue to soldier on regardless of increasing costs. the full story
Published on: 2nd Jan 2008
Don't Use Hot Water to de-ice your ...
Young drivers risk cracking their windscreens this winter as a third of them – some 300,000 drivers - attempt to clear them of ice by using hot water, according to a survey from car care specialists, Comma. the full story
Young drivers risk cracking their windscreens this winter as a third of them – some 300,000 drivers - attempt to clear them of ice by using hot water, according to a survey from car care specialists, Comma. the full story
Published on: 2nd Jan 2008
