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Used car buyers seek out luxury models
- 01/08/2012
Higher car insurance premiums for top-end models are no deterrent when it comes to choosing a used car, a survey has revealed
Drink-drivers 'should lose vehicles'
- 01/08/2012
Motorists who continue to be prosecuted for drink-driving should have their vehicles impounded, many drivers think
Biggest car sales rise in 23 months
- 13/06/2012
May saw the biggest increase in new car registrations in almost two years, with 162,288 new vehicles registered during the month
Drivers face morning breath tests
- 13/06/2012
Police have warned motorists that drink-driving checks will be carried out at all times of day - including first thing in the morning - as they launch a new summer campaign to target people who are over the limit.
Exports boost motor car industry
- 23/05/2012
Demand for exported vehicles helped the UK's car industry to produce almost 10% more models last month, compared with April last year.
Fuel-saving driving tips revealed
- 18/04/2012
Motorists have been encouraged to drive in a manner which saves fuel rather than stockpile petrol.
Ageing drivers 'require national plan'
- 21/03/2012
A Whitehall group has called for a national scheme to cope with the increasing number of elderly drivers.
Motorway speed limit may hit 80mph
- 21/03/2012
Stretches of the motorway could have new speed limits of 80mph introduced, it has been revealed.
New-car sales steady in January
- 23/02/2012
Sales of new cars held steady last month amid signs of growing optimism in the sector, figures show.
Car fraud risk 'higher than ever'
- 23/02/2012
Buyers are more at risk of purchasing a cloned car then ever, despite continued warnings, a top vehicle information expert claims.
Low-carbon vehicle scheme launched
- 08/02/2012
The Government has launched a programme to help the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, called UKH2Mobility.
80mph speed limit 'poses health risks'
- 08/02/2012
The economic benefits associated with raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph would be dwarfed by the potential health risks of such a move.
Car park bump for globe-trotting pair
- 25/01/2012
The owners of a rare classic car that negotiated some of the most treacherous roads in the world with barely a scratch could be forced to make a car insurance claim...
Technology 'could prevent jams'
- 15/12/2011
The integration of hi-tech systems could ease transport congestion, saving the UK £12 billion a year, according to a report
Drivers urged to check tyres regularly
- 08/12/2011
The majority of Britons are clueless when it comes to tyre safety, a survey has revealed
Drivers 'keen to stay mobile' this winter
- 01/12/2011
Most UK drivers believe it is very important for them to remain mobile during the colder winter months, new research reveals
UK car production rises by 7.5%
- 26/10/2011
Car production in the UK increased by 7.5% in September, new figures show.
More Brits hire cars abroad: survey
- 26/10/2011
More Britons are hiring cars on trips abroad, a travel agent's survey has found.
Council cuts to road repairs revealed
- 26/10/2011
Cuts to road maintenance budgets will be damaging for motorists, a windscreen repair company has warned.
September car sales fall by 0.8%
- 10/10/2011
Sales of new cars fell by just under 1% in the UK last month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Children 'a key cause of road rage'
- 05/10/2011
Most drivers experience road rage because of distractions created by their children, new research has suggested. Road rage is felt by a third of male drivers when their children are present in their vehicle, according to used-car supermarket Carcraft.
Drivers 'would leave car scrape scenes'
- 05/10/2011
Up to 7% of motorists would drive away after accidentally scraping an empty parked car in a quiet side road, a survey has revealed.
Record low road deaths reported
- 03/10/2011
New figures confirming that annual British road deaths have dropped to a record low level may be welcomed by UK car insurance customers keeping an eye on their premiums.
Plans to raise national speed limit
- 16/11/2011
The national speed limit on Britain's motorways could be increased to 80mph in 2013, ministers have suggested.
30% of motorists 'text at the wheel'
- 10/11/2011
Every driver knows how dangerous it is, but 30% of motorists just cannot resist texting at the wheel, a new study has found. Road safety charity Brake revealed that 8% of survey respondents send text messages on the road at least once each week.
Most drivers 'shun winter tyres'
- 10/11/2011
A massive 85% of UK motorists are shunning winter tyres, despite the fact that they can improve road safety in the colder months, research has revealed.
Expert offers autumn driving tips
- 10/11/2011
As the weather turns colder, motoring experts have offered guidance to help drivers keep their cars in top shape this autumn.
Lorry smashes hard-shoulder car
- 22/09/2011
A man who stopped on a hard shoulder to change a tyre on his car ended up leaping over a crash barrier to avoid a lorry hurtling towards him, which ended up destroying his vehicle.
TV star backs electric vehicles
- 20/09/2011
Car insurance customers will no doubt have heard all the hype surrounding electric vehicles in recent years. And now former Scrapheap Challenge presenter Robert Llewellyn has highlighted their benefits by endorsing 100% electric cars which make use of solar panels.
Many drivers 'have worn-out tyres'
- 20/09/2011
Almost half of motorists risk having to claim on their car insurance by driving on dangerously worn tyres, research has indicated. A survey of illegal tyres showed that around two out of five (42%) motorists were driving on wheels that were potentially hazardous.
Uninsured driver hotspots revealed
- 14/09/2011
High numbers of drivers in West Yorkshire and the West Midlands are illegally going without when it comes to car insurance, new figures show.
13% sell second car 'to cut costs'
- 13/09/2011
The importance of shopping around for a good deal on car insurance has once again been highlighted by the revelation news that 13% of families in south-east England have sold their second car to raise money to pay for rising motoring costs.
Drivers 'most attentive on Mondays'
- 07/09/2011
Motorists are at their most alert at the start of the working week, new research shows, with Monday the day they are most likely to be attentive to the road and other drivers.
Teens kept in check by in-car system
- 05/09/2011
A new in-car control system from Ford will allow parents to keep a tight rein on their children's behaviour when youngsters are allowed to take the family car for a spin.
Bieber unhurt after car accident
- 01/09/2011
Teenage heart-throb Justin Bieber has escaped injury after pranging his Ferrari in Los Angeles. The local police department confirmed that the 17-year-old was involved in a collision in LA's Studio City.
Tailgating 'fuelling road rage'
- 31/08/2011
Drivers display a wide range of emotions when they come up against cases of road rage, according to new research.
Costs force drivers to ditch cars
- 23/08/2011
With car insurance and petrol among the costs drivers are currently having to budget for, many are taking the decision to ditch their vehicles in favour of other transport options.
Gaga fails to gain drivers' approval
- 22/08/2011
She may be one of the world's biggest music stars, but a survey has revealed that Lady Gaga is the celebrity people would least like to see behind the wheel of their car.
More drivers hit with parking fines
- 19/08/2011
The number of council parking fines issued to UK drivers has risen by more than 10% since the introduction of CCTV-equipped camera cars, new research has suggested.
Boxers top car insurance claim list
- 17/08/2011
A survey of 8.8 million motorists found that 66% of those connected with sport do not have a no-claims discount on their car insurance policy, compared with a national average of 45%.
Women 'fear visiting car dealers'
- 16/08/2011
Many women feel uneasy when buying a car from a showroom and fear that they will be ripped off by salesmen, research has suggested.
Rising interest in 4x4 vehicles
- 16/08/2011
Research has revealed that the number of people weighing up a new 4x4 has reached an all-time high. Motoring.co.uk said that the past year has seen 35% more motorists running online searches for the powerful all-terrain vehicles.
Petrol forecourt prices set to fall
- 16/08/2011
Fears of a new global recession have caused the price of oil to drop sharply, which has led to Asda cutting forecourt prices by 2p. Other supermarkets are now expected to follow suit.
Drivers ignore prescription glasses
- 16/08/2011
Fashion conscious Britons are opting for style over safety when it comes to driving in the sun, a report shows.
Recession leads to more older cars
- 06/09/2011
Cash-strapped Britons are being forced to keep their old cars for longer, leading to a surge in Middle Aged Motors (MAMs).
Annual car mileage down since mid-90s
- 06/09/2011
Annual car mileage has fallen by more than 1,000 miles since the mid-1990s, a survey has found.
Car production races ahead in June
- 25/07/2011
Motor industry chiefs have welcomed an acceleration in UK car production seen last month. Car insurance providers can expect a rush of new motor policies after 120,036 vehicles came off the production line in June, 1.8% up on a year ago, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Fears over children's road safety
- 25/07/2011
Driving too fast has become so rampant in the UK that nearly a third of parents (30%) believe their children are at a greater risk on British streets than most other EU countries, new research has shown.
Silver cars favoured by drivers
- 20/07/2011
Silver is the colour of choice for drivers across the country, a survey has revealed. The colour was voted the most popular among drivers, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New-car sales continue downward trend
- 07/07/2011
June saw a further reduction in sales of new cars, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Charging points linked to e-car sales
- 04/07/2011
Around two-thirds (65.7%) of motorists say that if there were more points from which electric vehicles (EV) could be charged across the UK it would increase their likelihood of purchasing one, according to a survey.
Asda sparks supermarket petrol price war
- 29/06/2011
Motorists saving up for car insurance have been boosted by the news that supermarket giant Asda has knocked another 2p off the cost of its petrol and diesel.
West releases 60m barrels of oil
- 28/06/2011
The West has released 60 million barrels of "emergency" oil supplies in a bid to get a handle on soaring petrol and energy prices.
Speed camera film 'shortage' claims
- 28/06/2011
Some speed camera operations in the UK are being hampered because of a shortage of film, it has been reported.
Fuel costs force driving cutbacks
- 22/06/2011
Motorists are being forced to cut back on their driving due to the soaring price of fuel, a survey has revealed.
New car insurance rules kick in
- 20/06/2011
Motorists keeping an uninsured vehicle could face having it destroyed under new rules.
Cut VAT on electric cars - Willson
- 13/06/2011
Motor expert Quentin Willson has urged the Government to remove VAT on electric cars to boost demand for the vehicles.
Running car '20% more expensive'
- 08/06/2011
Car owners have seen the cost of running their vehicles increase more than 20% since April last year, research has found.
Sales of new cars drop during May
- 07/06/2011
May saw a 1.7% year-on-year drop in new car sales, with 150,431 new registrations, according to new figures released this month.
Drivers' doubts over fixed penalties
- 02/06/2011
Research has suggested that many drivers doubt fixed penalty notices are the best way of getting to grips with careless driving.
Police set to target drink-drivers
- 01/06/2011
Police are clamping down on drink-drivers this summer in a new roadside campaign. During June, officers will be on high alert for drivers under the influence of drink, with more than 100,000 motorists likely to be stopped.
Fan pays thousands for Man U plate
- 27/05/2011
A Manchester United fan paid out thousands of pounds for a special number plate ahead of his team's Champions League final against Barcelona, it has emerged.
UK 'whiplash capital of Europe'
- 23/05/2011
Insurance firms are calling for stringent measures to tackle fraudulent whiplash claims as honest motorists are stung with higher car insurance premiums due to the practice.
Car production slumps 12% - figures
- 20/05/2011
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said there were 12.2% fewer new cars built last month than in April 2010, but it insisted the outlook for the industry is "extremely good".
Ford system to alert tired drivers
- 17/05/2011
A new survey has found that two-fifths of young motorists see no problem in breaking a speed limit of 30mph by 10mph or more.
More tests for new drivers mooted
- 17/05/2011
Drivers may have to continue learning to drive after passing their test under plans being discussed.
Speeding is OK, say young drivers
- 13/05/2011
A new survey has found that two-fifths of young motorists see no problem in breaking a speed limit of 30mph by 10mph or more.
Roadside fines for reckless drivers
- 13/05/2011
A new road safety strategy will allow police to issue on-the-spot fines for reckless motorists, it has been revealed.
New car sales have fallen for a tenth consecutive month
- 13/05/2011
New car sales have fallen for a tenth consecutive month, according to recent figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 137,746 new cars were registered in April.
Presenter demands cut in fuel duty
- 13/05/2011
Motoring expert Quentin Willson is urging the Government to further cut fuel duty in an attempt to bring it down to European levels, as drivers face rising financial pressure at the pumps.
More drivers completing car DIY
- 13/05/2011
Motorists are carrying out more DIY on their vehicles as a result of the financial squeeze, but some drivers are still missing out, according to STP.
Car production 'increased in March'
- 27/04/2011
Car production rose in Britain during March but it is soon expected to be hit by manufacturing cutbacks from earthquake-affected Japanese firms.
Car insurance system regulations announced
- 27/04/2011
A new system which will make it an offence to simply keep a vehicle without car insurance has had its final regulations laid before Parliament by road safety minister Mike Penning.
4x4 demand resists fuel price hikes
- 27/04/2011
There is still a healthy demand for 4x4s and sportscars despite record fuel prices, an industry expert has said.
Eco-cars avoid congestion charge
- 20/04/2011
Drivers can now choose from more than 200 cars that are exempt from the London Congestion charge.
10 million to join Easter traffic jams
- 20/04/2011
The Easter holiday will see about 10 million cars pour onto the nation's roads to make the most of the break, a traffic information company has said.
Group warns over 'clocked' cars
- 20/04/2011
One in 17 cars in the UK have been clocked, research has claimed. The findings, from vehicle information experts Hire Purchase Investigations (HPI), were revealed after the subject was covered in a recent BBC report.
Car buyers 'fear spending online'
- 18/04/2011
Motorists lack the confidence to buy a car online despite spending hours researching their potential new purchase on websites, according to research.
IAM calls for 'greener driving'
- 18/04/2011
Cuts in maintenance budgets and poor winter weather have left a huge backlog in road repairs, a poll has shown.
Survey shows poor road conditions
- 18/04/2011
Cuts in maintenance budgets and poor winter weather have left a huge backlog in road repairs, a poll has shown.
Oxfordshire Speed Cameras Back On
- 18/04/2011
Speed cameras have been switched on in a county where spending cuts had caused them to be shut off.
£10bn 'needed to repair UK's roads'
- 18/04/2011
More than £10 billion would be needed to allow local authorities to fully repair their roads, according to research.
Residents urged to keep car keys safe
- 24/03/2011
A series of burglaries has prompted police in Doncaster to warn residents to keep their car keys in a safe place before going to bed.
Petrol prices irk modern motorists
- 16/03/2011
There is one thing Britons miss more than anything else when it comes to modern-day driving, and that's lower petrol prices.
Car prices higher than last month
- 16/03/2011
Car prices increased slightly last month, an industry report has shown. British Car Auctions said the cost of cars generally increased by around £11, as indicated by its latest Pulse figures.
81% of drivers 'illegally use phones'
- 10/03/2011
The majority of drivers in Britain still use their mobile phone without hands-free equipment while behind the wheel, despite it being illegal, a study has revealed.
Top Gear highlights used car pitfalls
- 01/03/2011
Top Gear trio Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May highlighted some of the possible hidden difficulties when buying a used car during a recent segment of the BBC Two show.
Owners face fines for off-road cars
- 21/02/2011
People who have a car in their garage that is not driven are set to face fines if it sits there with no insurance.
Private wheel clamping outlawed
- 21/02/2011
Wheel clamping on private land will be made illegal next year under Government plans to crack down on extortionate penalties set by cowboy clampers.
Cold December's insurance bill tops £1bn
- 21/02/2011
Burst frozen water pipes and cars crashing on icy roads led to property and car insurance bills totally more than £1 billion during the coldest ever December, insurers have revealed.
Willson spearheads fuel price protest
- 21/02/2011
Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson is to take the fight against rising petrol and diesel prices to Parliament.
Drivers turn to car dealer finance
- 17/02/2011
People who borrowed money to buy a car throughout 2010 predominantly turned to dealer finance rather than other options, latest figures show.
Charity urges rural speed limit review
- 07/02/2011
Road safety charity Brake has once again urged the Government to crack down on dangerous drivers after a survey revealed that almost half of motorists have overtaken at "lethal" speeds on single carriageway country roads at least once in the past year.
Cold weather leads to more potholes
- 25/01/2011
The number of drivers making car insurance claims is expected to increase after recent freezing weather has created more potholes on the UK's roads.
Dishonest drivers 'risk policy invalidation'
- 20/01/2011
Owners of uninsured vehicles could be fined or have their cars seized under new rules proposed by the Government.
Uninsured cars 'could be seized'
- 12/01/2011
Owners of uninsured vehicles could be fined or have their cars seized under new rules proposed by the Government.
Figures show rise in used-car sales
- 07/01/2011
Used-car sales rose 4% year-on-year to 1.8 million during July-September quarter, according to new figures released by information services firm Experian.
Car buyers offered electric discount
- 05/01/2011
Motorists buying electric or ultra-low emission cars will now be able to benefit from Government grants of up to £5,000.
500 uninsured cars a day seized
- 04/01/2011
Up to 500 uninsured vehicles are seized on Britain's roads every day, figures reveal, with owners facing a fine of £200, six penalty points on their licence and having their car impounded.
European car sales 'in decline'
- 04/01/2011
New car sales in Europe have fallen by 6.5% over the past year, figures reveal.
Car production figures increase
- 04/01/2011
Car production moved up a gear in November, increasing by 11.1% compared with the same month in 2009, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Electric vehicle laws stay in place
- 18/11/2010
Electric Personal Vehicles (EPVs) that do not comply with standard vehicle laws will not be allowed on the UK's roads, it has been announced
Camera switch-off 'increases speeding'
- 31/10/2010
Radar readings show that more motorists have been driving too fast in Oxfordshire since the county council switched off the region's speed cameras to try to save money, a road safety group has claimed
US police car proves popular hit
- 31/10/2010
While most police cars in the UK patrol the roads trying to catch speeding motorists and those without car insurance, one cop car is proving to be a popular hit with drivers
