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Is your next used car purchase a World Cup winner?

As World Cup fever gathers pace, leading vehicle information expert HPI has matched iconic cars to the national teams leading the challenge from Europe in this year’s World Cup, and analysed both to look for their top weaknesses.

IPT increase will encourage uninsured driving

Increasing Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in the Budget on Tuesday (22) could lead to a sharp increase in the number of uninsured drivers on Britain's roads, AA Insurance has warned Justine Greening MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury.

Over 50s love a driving gadget

Technology savvy over 50s use driving gadgets to improve their experience behind the wheel, research by Saga Motor Insurance has discovered. Far from being afraid of trying out new gadgets, the baby boomer generation believe they help them to be better drivers.

Forecourt finance up

Consumer demand for new car finance grew for the eighth consecutive month in April, according to new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association.

Car insurance - the key question

A survey of 5,000 consumers about motor insurance conducted on behalf of independent financial research company Defaqto has found that women motorists are far more concerned about their insurance policy covering the cost of replacing car locks in the event of keys being lost or stolen.

insurethebox enters car insurance market

The launch of insurethebox is set to change the face of car insurance for many consumers who want to reduce the price of their premiums, says moneysupermarket.com.

Holiday motorists face fuel price hike in Europe

UK holidaymakers hopping onto a ferry to Europe to avoid ash and strike disruption in the skies this summer will find that it is not just UK pump prices that have gone through the roof.

Men would drive less to save money

Six in ten men would drive less in order to reduce their motoring costs, but less than half of women would be prepared to do the same, according to a poll of British drivers by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).

England football fans fly the flag this summer

Over a fifth (22%) of England fans will add a St George's flag to the family car this month to show their support to the team in South Africa, according to a new survey by M&S Car Insurance.

Don't be fooled by a car clone

Vehicle data expert HPI played a key role in helping Lancashire Police's Stolen Vehicle Squad arrest a gang of vehicle thieves, operating in Preston.

HPI invests in expansion of Finance Gateway Team

As HPI Finance Gateway continues to grow, HPI is investing in staff to maintain and enhance the level of service dealers have come to expect from the product. In the first quarter of 2010 the sales team doubled and every dealer using HPI Finance Gateway now benefits from their own dedicated account manager, ensuring a premium quality of care.

Car running costs soar but drivers ignore

Despite the harsh economic climate, only half of Brits consider running costs when buying their next car, research by Carmony.co.uk has revealed.

Parents falsify car insurance to save children money

Forty one per cent of parents are illegally fronting their children's car insurance despite knowing that it is against the law, according to figures from the Co-operative Insurance.

Parents be wary - 'fronting' is car insurance fraud

Many parents are unknowingly committing motor insurance fraud by ‘fronting', according to research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) and Aviva.

Porsche offers two-year warranty on Approved Used cars

Porsche offers two-year warranty on Approved Used cars

Porsche is boosting customer peace of mind by extending the warranty on its Approved Used cars to two years from June 1.