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Euro NCAP's best performing cars of 2010
Euro NCAP is glad to announce the five best performing cars of 2010. To be selected as safest cars of their categories, these vehicles achieved a high overall score and attained the coveted five star rating.
Fuel price increases are no new thing
The increase in motoring costs between 2008-2009 – when vehicle purchase expenditure has been falling since 2005 – is the key finding of How much we spend on motoring and travel, published by the IAM as the latest in its series of IAM Motoring Facts 2010/2011.
Driving in heavy rain and floods
After the difficulties of driving through ice and snow Britain’s beleaguered motorists now have to cope with the treacherous conditions caused by flooding and torrential rain.
Majority of drivers are now prepared for winter
A recent survey carried out by one of the UK’s leading road safety and breakdown organisations GEM Motoring Assist has revealed that an impressive 73 per cent of motorists have taken positive action to prepare and equip their car for the hazardous winter months.
Buyers considering electric vehicles rises five-fold
The number of people considering buying a plug-in hybrid or battery electric car as their next vehicle purchase has risen from 9% to 53%, representing a five-fold increase since the same question was last asked in July 2010, according to a survey by Glass’s, the UK vehicle valuation expert.
Hot motoring trends for 2011
Every New Year comes with the dreaded resolutions to find a new job, join the gym and do more for world peace. According to a new survey from ExchangeandMart.co.uk 37.5% of people made driving-related New Year’s resolutions for 2011.
Craters cause chaos on carriageways
Nearly four-in-ten British motorists (38% or 13.7 million) have taken dangerous evasive action in the past 12 months to avoid hitting a pothole, according to new research from Kwik Fit. In fact, one-in-five drivers have even swerved towards oncoming traffic to dodge one of the estimated three million craters that are now blighting Britain’s battered roads.
Younger drivers gain Momentum
Momentum is designed for 17-25 year olds who have passed their driving test, and incorporates two modules: an interactive online assessment, followed by an on-road session with an IAM examiner.
Record fuel prices drive down car usage in 2011
Two thirds of Brits have been forced to change their driving habits because of record fuel prices, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.
Cold comfort for motorists driving with flu
Police have warned that driving with severe colds or flu could lead to motorists losing control of their vehicles and facing prosecution for dangerous driving.
Beauty is only skin deep
It’s easy to be dazzled by a shiny exterior or top end in-car gadgets when used car shopping, but these could prove to be costly distractions, vehicle information expert HPI warns used car buyers.
STP hunts for UK spanner stars
From simple servicing to mammoth modifying, the passion for tinkering, tweaking and tuning car engines has been a major part of motoring since cars first took to the road.
Correct wheel alignment could reduce fuel costs
Research by Micheldever/Protyre, UK independent wholesaler and retailer of tyres, has indicated that tyre/wheel misalignment could cost UK motorists up to £100 million in additional fuel costs alone.
Vehicle platooning - new way of travelling on motorways
Platooning may be the new way of travelling on motorways in as little as ten years time – and the EU-financed SARTRE project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden.
How to reduce fuel costs
AA’s ‘Drive Smart’ eco driving project helps motorists reduce fuel consumption by up to a third.