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ANRP used in seizure of uninsured car The one millionth uninsured car on Britain’s roads has been seized by West Midlands police, Bluefin has reported. The West Midlands force has been utilising automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to help it crack down on the uninsured, and has reported an average seizure rate of one […]
Injury lawyers & compensation culture Russell Thomson from The Injury Lawyers explains how insurance companies are driving compensation culture for whiplash claims in a bid to chase referral fees. More from the injury lawyers injury claims website: The Injury Lawyers. It’s obvious to anyone that it’s all getting way out of hand! But what’s the […]
Google drives ahead Advances such as the driver-less car are no longer the stuff of sci-fi. Companies such as Google are driving technology beyond the web and almost without noticing it, our world crossed a significant threshold last week. Jerry Brown, the governor of California, signed into law a bill that will allow driver-less cars […]
Car insurance: An EU ruling means insurance companies must end gender discrimination, and female drivers under 40 will be hit hardest Testosterone-fuelled young males are, all the statistics suggest, a danger on the road. Thrill-seeking young men are prone to drive too fast, late at night, and cause horrific fatalities. Young males are 10 times […]
Electric cars might pollute much more than petrol or diesel-powered cars, according to new research. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found greenhouse gas emissions rose dramatically if coal was used to produce the electricity. Electric car factories also emitted more toxic waste than conventional car factories, their report in the Journal of […]
Our top tips for winter driving Winter driving can be dangerous, but it is easy to stay safe by following these top tips we’ve put together for you. Checks to make before leaving Check local traffic reports Thoroughly defrost windows before setting off, but don’t be tempted to throw hot water over them, as they […]
Industry backs reform of ‘dysfunctional’ market that adds millions to repair bills. Car insurers have welcomed the news that their industry is being referred to the Competition Commission. Despite accusations that the £9bn market is “dysfunctional”, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said the investigation would “bring much-needed reforms to the market that will, in […]
Safety first: Volvo’s new V40 has recorded the highest ever score in the Euro NCAP crash safety test. The Volvo V40 has added to the company’s reputation for building some of the safest cars on sale by scoring five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. Not only that, but the premium hatchback recorded the […]
Two million face a bill for thousands if they breakdown abroad Almost two million motorists risk being thousands of pounds out of pocket when they venture abroad without breakdown cover. Research from Britannia Rescue shows 4.27million people plan to drive in Europe this summer and nearly four in ten (39%) will hit the road with no […]
Moodys – OFT referral to the Competition Commission will hurt motor insurers profitability Moody’s (the leading credit ratings agency) has warned that the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) move to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission will “hurt profitability” and “create uncertainty”. Moody’s associate analyst Helena Pavicic wrote in a research […]
