Month Archive - April 2008

Aries drivers more likely to cause accidents

Research by moneysupermarket into car insurance claims reveals those born under Aries account for nine per cent of 'at fault' accidents.

Audi to offer SmartBeam on new models

Gentex Corporation has announced that its SmartBeam High Headlamp Assist system will be offered this spring on the Audi A4, A5 and Q7 models.

Drivers refuse to stop buying gas guzzlers

British motorists are thumbing their noses at the government in regards to buying gas guzzling vehicles. This is according to research published by Car Magazine.

Used car market's fragility could lead to 'bumper' savings

The latest figures published by vehicle auction company, BCA, has revealed that average used car values are under substantial pressure, despite moving very little in the last month or so.

33 per cent of drivers unaware of speed limit

Research conducted by uSwitch indicates that 33 per cent of British motorists do not know what the national speed limit is.

Ford Kuga scores highly in Euro NCAP safety tests

The new Ford Kuga compact crossover has achieved the best combination of star ratings in the latest phase of Euro NCAP safety tests, placing the car at the top of the class.

Mileage rates should be reviewed, says EHA

Management consultancy firm Emmerson Hill Associates (EHA) has released a statement urging the government to consider reviewing mileage rates, as running a car nowadays is simply not a 'profit-making' activity.

Nearly five million to buy second-hand cars before August 2008

Approximately 4.9 million people plan to buy second-hand cars in the six months leading up to the end of August 2008, according to research conducted by Sainsbury's Finance.

Rolls-Royce reveals new design sketches

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled design sketches of its next new model, dubbed the RR4, which is set to be launched in 2010.

Aston Martin's V8 Vantage to receive number of upgrades

Aston Martin's V8 Vantage is to receive a number of significant technical upgrades, while retaining its distinctive shape and design.

Electric cars the route to sustainable motoring?

Industry heavyweight Carlos Ghosn has made a statement pointing to electric cars being the route to sustainable motoring, putting himself in accordance with government adviser Julia King.

Parents often pass on bad road habits to children

Road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick today launched a series of workshops in schools across England, designed to demonstrate to parents how their own behaviour on the road could lead to their children picking up the same bad habits.

British motorists' driving affected by speed cameras

A survey by RoadPilot Ltd has found the majority of British motorists believe the installation of more than 5,000 speed cameras on UK roads is having a detrimental effect on their driving.

British motorists greener than expected

Co-operative Insurance has revealed that, according to research it has conducted, the average British motorist is greener than one might imagine.

Motorists pressured to accept blame for accidents

19 per cent of motorists feel pressured to accept blame for accidents, even though 71 per cent of cases indicate it was wasn't actually their fault.

Motorists think twice about fuel prices

UK drivers are thinking twice about taking to the roads, research from the AA has revealed. After polling 17,500 of its members, the organisation found 27 per cent had cut back on other areas of spending, 16 per cent had decided to travel less by car, and 21 per cent had done both.

Car choices driven by fuel prices

The sharply rising cost of petrol and diesel is having a steady impact on the choice of cars people are buying, according to car supermarket chain, Motorpoint.

Ford develops adjustable pedals

Ford has announced the development of a new feature it hopes will mean safer and more comfortable motoring at the touch of a button - adjustable pedals.

Workers spend more time commuting than holidaying

Research has indicated the average commuter spends almost 29 working days travelling to work each year - more than most people receive in annual leave allowances.

Families hard-pressed to keep cars on road

New research has revealed the cost of keeping an average family car on the road has risen at three times the rate of inflation in the last five years.

Audi unveils advanced four-cylinder TDI engine

Audi is all set to unveil the new A3 TDI clubsport quattro, a one-off show car featuring the company's most up-to-date advanced four-cylinder TDI engine.

Third-party Fiesta upgrades available for purchase soon

The first Ford Fiesta ST+ cars to feature new dealer-fit Mountune Performance upgrade packages are being delivered to customers this month.

Citroen aim to make driving more affordable

Citroen is aiming to make new car ownership more affordable by offering a year's free road tax on all new car sales.

Chevrolet Captiva gets entry-level diesel model

Chevrolet has announced the addition of a new entry-level diesel model to its Captiva range. At £18,295, the new VCDi LS is £1,900 cheaper than the Kia's base model Sorento.

Driving Standards Agency warns of illegal instructors

Driving Standards Agency warns of illegal instructors