The Motoring News for October 2008
October 2008
KTM X-Bow ‘Race’
The KTM X-Bow ‘Race’
During the autumn of 2005, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer and Gerald Kiska, CEO and founder of the KISKA design studio, met for a routine meeting in Salzburg. the full story
During the autumn of 2005, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer and Gerald Kiska, CEO and founder of the KISKA design studio, met for a routine meeting in Salzburg. the full story
Published on: 27th Oct 2008
TRACKER defeats Jammers
TRACKER, the UK’s leading stolen vehicle tracking and recovery systems specialist, warns car owners that GPS systems will not always help recover stolen vehicles. the full story
TRACKER, the UK’s leading stolen vehicle tracking and recovery systems specialist, warns car owners that GPS systems will not always help recover stolen vehicles. the full story
Published on: 27th Oct 2008
The 1000mph Car
Twelve years since Andy Green OBE and Thrust SSC scythed through the sound barrier on their way to the current World Land Speed Record of 763. 053 mph, Green and former record-holder, Richard Noble OBE, are preparing to write the latest chapter in the history of World Land Speed Record attempts, with a 1,000mph bid. As much an engineering adventure as the ultimate speed record challenge, the four-year Bloodhound Project, sponsored by premier fuel additive brand STP, is designed to re-ignite interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics amongst the youth, and raise the numbers entering technology careers. the full story
Twelve years since Andy Green OBE and Thrust SSC scythed through the sound barrier on their way to the current World Land Speed Record of 763. 053 mph, Green and former record-holder, Richard Noble OBE, are preparing to write the latest chapter in the history of World Land Speed Record attempts, with a 1,000mph bid. As much an engineering adventure as the ultimate speed record challenge, the four-year Bloodhound Project, sponsored by premier fuel additive brand STP, is designed to re-ignite interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics amongst the youth, and raise the numbers entering technology careers. the full story
Published on: 23rd Oct 2008
Bloodhound SSC
TRACKER's Car Security Advice
Soon the winter nights will be drawing in as the clocks go back, leaving longer nights for opportunistic thieves to be at large. the full story
Soon the winter nights will be drawing in as the clocks go back, leaving longer nights for opportunistic thieves to be at large. the full story
Published on: 23rd Oct 2008
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition coming to the UK
Faster than a Bugatti Veyron and almost twice the price, this ultra rare, 1018BHP Koenigsegg CCXR Edition – the fastest European production car ever – is coming to the UK. the full story
Faster than a Bugatti Veyron and almost twice the price, this ultra rare, 1018BHP Koenigsegg CCXR Edition – the fastest European production car ever – is coming to the UK. the full story
Published on: 8th Oct 2008
Poorly Inflated Tyres are Costing You Money
With petrol prices reaching record levels in 2008, TyreSafe, the UKs leading tyre safety organisation, is advising motorists that they can make a significant reduction to their motoring running costs by keeping their tyres correctly inflated. the full story
With petrol prices reaching record levels in 2008, TyreSafe, the UKs leading tyre safety organisation, is advising motorists that they can make a significant reduction to their motoring running costs by keeping their tyres correctly inflated. the full story
Published on: 6th Oct 2008
Tyre Safety
One in Six Drivers are breaking Child Car Seat Law
New research carried out by LV=, the UK car insurer, has revealed that one in six drivers are breaking child car seat laws and putting their young passengers' safety at risk. the full story
New research carried out by LV=, the UK car insurer, has revealed that one in six drivers are breaking child car seat laws and putting their young passengers' safety at risk. the full story
Published on: 4th Oct 2008
Don’t be Dim this Winter
Being able to see the road ahead to avoid danger and stop safely in an emergency is a necessity for all drivers, especially when driving in the hours of darkness. With winter looming, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers the following tips on how to check and use vehicle lights in preparation for the short and dark days to come. Check the lights Regularly check that all lights work. the full story
Being able to see the road ahead to avoid danger and stop safely in an emergency is a necessity for all drivers, especially when driving in the hours of darkness. With winter looming, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers the following tips on how to check and use vehicle lights in preparation for the short and dark days to come. Check the lights Regularly check that all lights work. the full story
Published on: 3rd Oct 2008
Seven MOT Blunders
Kwik-Fit has today revealed the seven blunders of the MOT world. Indeed, motorists will be shocked to learn that more than half of MOT failures concern just seven common parts. The company’s research showed that the seven most common MOT ‘fails’ account for 55 of all failures (see table below). the full story
Kwik-Fit has today revealed the seven blunders of the MOT world. Indeed, motorists will be shocked to learn that more than half of MOT failures concern just seven common parts. The company’s research showed that the seven most common MOT ‘fails’ account for 55 of all failures (see table below). the full story
Published on: 1st Oct 2008
