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Recession driving cars off the road The amount of petrol sold on UK forecourts has slumped this year, official figures have shown, as cash-strapped motorists cut down on their journeys. According to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), almost 500million fewer litres of petrol were sold between April and June compared to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
ABI -propose overhaul of young driver tests including ban on night time driving, restriction on passengers and zero alcohol level New drivers should learn to drive for at least one year, according to insurers. The idea is part of a proposed overhaul of the way young drivers pass their tests, which is being demanded by […]
A new study, produced by the Transport Research Laboratory on behalf of esure insurance, out today exposes the distraction and danger to drivers of just having a mobile phone in the car. A fifth of participants in a simulator situation (20 per cent) moved their eyes from the road for more than seven seconds after […]
In stark contrast to a steady decline in recent years, the number of people killed or seriously injured in a tyre related accident increased sharply in 2011 Tyre death rise reinforces time for a change. The alarming figures released from the Department for Transport, for October’s tyre safety month, reveal that 205 people were killed […]
