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  Give white van man a break, says Aviva 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  We recently went to the launch of Aviva’s insurance saving app – Aviva Drive – and at the event it was installed on the phones of three ‘stereotypical’ drivers – a grandmother, a school-run mum and a white van driver. It turns out
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  New national dash cam portal lets you submit dashcam footage directly to police 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  A new site that allows drivers to submit dashcam footage of dangerous driving has been launched. Called the National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDSP ), it has been developed by Nextbase and links
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  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
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  Drivers 'risk lives' correcting sat-nav 22 Jan 2015 (News)
  display or paper map, as you can navigate without looking away from the road. However, the charity says there is some evidence that relying on a sat-nav can make you drive faster and make you less observant. Fiddling with a stereo can also make you react slower and make more errors. Julie
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  Compensation Culture Must be Brought Under Control, says AA 16 Feb 2012 (News)
  -call advertising, which encourages people who might not otherwise have done so, to make claims * Overhaul young driver training and introduce driving safety into the national curriculum, as well as improving the driving test and post-test courses. Courses such as the AA-sponsored
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Peugeot/Citroen announces ‘Air’ hybrid 19 Feb 2013 (News)
  PSA ( Peugeot and Citroen ) has announced a new economy technology which uses compressed air to drive the engine. It’ll be premiered at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, and promises reduced emissions, with a zero-emissions
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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