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Safe Young Drivers Should be Rewarded, says the IAM 11 Jan 2012 (News)
on 12th January 2012. The IAM also wants to see a review of the driving test, to ensure that it is fit for purpose. The committee of MPs has been investigating the high cost of motor insurance. Premiums have risen significantly over the last few years and this is having a big -
Up to £5,876 off new Volvo XC60s via Drivethedeal 19 Oct 2010 (News)
that are delivered and paid for next year, will suffer the VAT increase. Volvo C30 DRIVe [115] ES 3dr £16,802 Saving £1,693 Volvo C30 D4 [177] R DESIGN 3dr £19,389 Saving £2,666 Volvo V50 DRIVe [115] ES 5dr £19,662 -
Twin Drive Petrol/Electri Hybrid From SEAT 24 Jan 2009 (News)
A radical new SEAT, conceived to run on electric power or a conventional petrol engine, has been unveiled in Spain. The green-minded Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive prototype made its debut at the SEAT Technical Centre in Martorell, near Barcelona. The ultra-low emissions concept -
Drink drivers getting the message 4 Aug 2011 (News)
The latest Department for Transport figures show accidents involving drink drivers fell between 2009 and 2010, with a 35% reduction in fatalities caused by drink driving and a 19% fall in casualties overall. Since 2002 the number of drink driving related accidents has -
Study reveals romantic side to occupational driving 12 Feb 2008 (News)
that among the top spots for the driving Casanovas were Wales' Gower Peninula and the Western Isles of Scotland. However, Cornwall was the number one romantic getaway destination for the 8,500 people questioned, it added. Maurice Howkins, sales director at the company, commented -
Rockingham Experience Comes In Cheap 11 Nov 2003 (News)
As little as £40 will guarantee an experience of a lifetime, as Rockingham confirmed prices today for a new range of driving experiences at the Corby, Northants race-track. Rockingham’s unique partnership with BMW means that it is the only place in the UK where guests can -
Jaguar XKs rally to raise money for charity 31 May 2017 (News)
More than 100 Jaguar XKs are to drive round Britain in June to raise money for charity. The XK120s, 140s and 150s will tackle an 18-day, 3500-mile route along Britain’s costal roads in a bid to raise £50,000 for charity. Launched in 1948, the Jaguar XK120 -
Young Marmalade launches new ‘Intelligent’ system 24 Jan 2012 (News)
is designed to reduce young driver insurance premiums by monitoring driving behaviour and improving safety skills. Drivers who take out an Intelligent Marmalade policy will have an ‘Ingenium Dynamics’ box installed in their car. This box monitors -
Variable Supercharger Improves Low End Torque 19 Jan 2012 (News)
Rotrak Variable drive supercharger testing progresses. Testing work on the Rotrak variable drive supercharger is underway in Torotrak’s rolling-road test facility. The company’s engineers already have the technology running in a B-segment donor -
Castle Combe launches young drivers course 1 Sep 2011 (News)
Learning to drive is a huge milestone in any teenagers life. Turning 17 is a ticket to freedom, and all that’s required to make the most of that freedom is a driving licence and a car. But learning is expensive and it can take a long time – teenagers want to get -
Vehicle NOx checker launched by Mayor of London 30 Mar 2017 (News)
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a vehicle scoring system, which will allow drivers to see how much NOx gasses their diesel car emits under real world driving conditions. The online vehicle checker will go live in the Autumn and will rate -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: BMW introduces new plug-in models 15 Sep 2015 (News)
. The rear-wheel drive saloon will emit just 49g/km of CO2, while its all-electric range of 22 miles will allow zero emissions driving in a town or city. As a well as being efficient, the 330e will powerful too, with 264PS and a 0-62mph time of 6.3 seconds. The plug-in hybrid 2 -
Used 4x4 values increase by 7.3 per cent in October 6 Nov 2013 (News)
The cost of a used four-wheel drive vehicle rose by 7.3 per cent in October, with buyers keen to get an all-terrain vehicle before winter sets in, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). The average value of a 4x4 at BCA in October was £13,864 - an increase -
17-year-old entrepreneur wins Alfa Romeo 24 Jul 2012 (News)
17-year-old Rob Nunn, ‘National Entrepreneur of the Year’ has been awarded an Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir as his prize – but he’s yet to learn to drive! Rob is a graduate -
Telematics systems can cut insurance costs dramatically 5 Sep 2011 (News)
, is installed in their car. This computer monitors driver behaviour over the initial 6,000 miles of cover and rewards good drivers with extra mileage each month at no cost. Drivers can check their average speeds, routes and mileage at an online portal, and can adjust their driving in key areas -
Toyota Invites Hybrid Owners to Beat the Official Economy Figures 5 Apr 2011 (News)
Rising prices have made fuel economy a hot topic, so it’s perfect timing for Toyota to promote the benefits of driving its hybrids as if the fuel in their tanks was tha last in the World. Drivers are being encouraged to test their ability to maximise fuel efficiency of Toyota’s Prius -
Up to £5,861 off Volvo XC60s and up to £10,594 off XC90s 21 Sep 2010 (News)
are not to be missed. These quotes apply to cars ordered by 30 September 2010. Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £24,506 Saving £2,916 Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr £25,113 Saving £4,334 Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe R Design 5dr -
Existing Lexus hybrids remain congestion tax exempt 15 Feb 2008 (News)
Existing Lexus hybrid owners to remain Congestion Tax exempt until 2010 Revisions to the London Congestion Tax announced 12 February mean buyers of new Lexus hybrid models driving into the city will save £17 per day compared to those driving many similar saloons and SUVs from -
Mitsubishi Launches 4WORK Tax Savers 21 Aug 2002 (News)
at £22,995 + VAT; and the Shogun LWB 5-door 3.2 TD D-ID Classic at £23,495 + VAT. Pick-ups start at just £10,295 + VAT for the L200 2.5TD two wheel drive single cab, rising through £12,695 + VAT for the L200 2.5TD four wheel drive single cab and £14,795 + VAT for the L200 -
Suzuki motorists given second diesel option 5 Nov 2007 (News)
' disposal. People who prefer to drive a petrol vehicle may be tempted to pick up an SUV with a 107 ps 1.6, which comes with the further choice of two-wheel or all-wheel drive. Suzuki commented that the 90 ps output and 215 nm of torque offers "lively, flexible performance
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