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  HGV Perimeter Cameras Could Save Cyclists Lives 10 Nov 2013 (News)
  'suicyclists' simply do not realise the risks they take when an HGV driver is not aware of their presence. So far in 2013, nine cyclists have been killed on London's roads, many by large vehicles the drivers of which could not see them. Unsurprisingly the maker of just such a system is calling
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  Racing at Croft Circuit Easter Weekend 18 Apr 2011 (News)
  of driver change pit stops, will add to the weekends entertainment. Trackside race day tickets for either Saturday or Sunday are just £12 per adult and admission for children aged 15 and under on both days is FREE. All admission includes access to the paddock where the public can meet the drivers
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  New engines and tech for refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-class 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  reports to slow the driver down if they're coming up to a bottle neck or a toll booth. And then there’s the blind spot warning system, which keeps working even after the ignition is turned off. Why? So you don’t accidentally open your door into a cyclist or a pedestrian
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  Drivers confused by daytime running lights 6 Dec 2018 (News)
  Drivers are putting themselves and other road users at risk, because they don’t fully understand daytime running lights. A survey by the RAC has uncovered widespread confusion in relation to daytime running lights, with six in 10 drivers saying they have
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  Drivers leaving tyre changes to the last minute 30 Aug 2012 (News)
  Data from the UK’s largest tyre fitting centre shows that more than 50% of drivers wait until their tyres are at an illegal tread depth before having them replaced. The table shows that the trend is becoming more common as the economy struggles. Tyre manufacturers
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  Drivers prepared to break the law using 'self-driving' technology 18 Oct 2018 (News)
  Driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control and lane assist are dangerously confusing British motorists, according to new research.  The study, commissioned by Thatcham Research and NCAP, found that more than half (52 per cent) of UK drivers believe
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  Learn Winter Skid Control 6 Dec 2007 (News)
  conditions - in their own cars. It is estimated around 60 per cent of all fatal road accidents are caused after a vehicle has begun to skid, yet few drivers know how to regain control safely once grip has been lost. As part of the Northamptonshire circuit’s driver training
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  You're safe in Renault's hands 22 Apr 2008 (News)
  at Mortefontaine just outside Paris, I jumped at the chance to find out more. EuroNCAP is a Brussels-based organisation that carries out precise studies into the consequences of accidents on drivers and passengers. The maximum rating any vehicle can be given is 5 stars. The crash-test procedure
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  Fraudsters target motorists with fake road tax text messages and emails 30 Jan 2019 (News)
  Fraudsters are targeting drivers with fake road tax messages in an attempt to obtain personal information and banking details. Claiming to be from the DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) and featuring official logos, the scam texts and emails inform the motorist
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  Bentley Drivers Club gets into gear for 2015 27 Jan 2015 (News)
  This year is set to be another big year for the Bentley Drivers’ Club with three big events confirmed. First up is the club’s annual sprint meeting at the MIRA proving ground in Warwickshire on 9 May. The season opener gives drivers and guest clubs the chance
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  British drivers 'may benefit' from speed camera locators 3 Sep 2008 (News)
  British drivers with a need for speed may benefit from satnav technology that comes with a speed camera locator, according to the chief executive of RoadPilot. A recent survey carried out by the group found 71 per cent of motorists admit to speeding on more than one-quarter of all
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  North-east motorists fined for mobile phone use 14 Jul 2008 (News)
  New figures have outlined the extent in which drivers in the UK are being caught using a mobile phone while driving, it has been revealed. The Peterlee Mail has stated that close to 300 motorists in east Durham and Hartlepool were caught breaking the law in such a manner over the last 12
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  Insurers 'taking mobile offences seriously' 19 May 2008 (News)
  Insurance companies are increasingly clamping down on drivers who flout the law regarding mobile phone use by upping premiums for offending motorists. This is according to the AA, which has released statistics suggesting that law-breaking drivers could be shelling out a collective
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  Raving Automobilia Auction to fund UK Paralympians 11 Aug 2010 (News)
  this auction. For a young athlete to take part in wheelchair sport the first and most important item is their chair. “A modern sports wheelchair costs around £3,000.  As part of our Wheel Appeal, we have pledged to provide 2,012 new chairs to young athletes ahead of the 2012 Games
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  New app enables drivers to get on-demand, hourly insurance 22 Mar 2016 (News)
  A new smartphone app called Cuvva has been announced, which enables drivers to get hourly, on-demand comprehensive insurance for a friend’s car. Cover starts at around £7 per hour and the application is available on Apple, with an Android version is coming
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  Mobil 1 launches free 3D racing game 18 Jun 2013 (News)
  If you’ve always dreamt of being a racing driver then there’s every chance you’re an avid fan of racing games. Now Mobil 1 has launched a new free-to-play online game, which sees players advance from kart driver to NASCAR racer or Grand Prix star, all with tutorial
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  Internet used to alleviate fuel crisis 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  Drivers in the UK have been using the internet in order to alleviate the fuel problem hitting the nation, it has been reported. Online message forums have been used by motorists in an attempt to inform each other as to where it is best to pick up petrol, according to Mirror.co.uk
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  'Speed Kills' a Dismal Failure 15 Jun 2001 (News)
  The government initiated 'Speed Kills' campaign has been branded a dismal failure in reducing accidents by the Association of British Drivers. The Government's own figures clearly show that total accidents fell by a mere 27 from 1999 to Year 2000: less than 0.008% overall. There were
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: New Volkswagen Up, now with more power 2 Mar 2016 (News)
  and Citigo. In the cabin the basic architecture remain, but the infotainment system is improved, the steering wheel is multi-function now, and there’s an optional Beats stereo. And to further enhance its appeal to young people, Volkswagen has introduced a handful of sticker designs
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  Preview: Silverstone Auctions, NEC Birmingham, 15-16 November 2 Oct 2013 (News)
  sale, which promises to be Silverstone Auctions’ biggest ever, is its final one in 2013 in what has been a big year of growth for the young auction house. The programme in 2013 included two at its spiritual base at Silverstone race circuit and return trips to CarFest North and South. Nick