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Car speeding leads to higher insurance premiums

Motorists convicted of speeding could see the cost of their motor insurance premiums almost double according to research by moneysupermarket.com, which also reveals the UK's worst speeding culprits.

HPI Check provides buyers with vehicle performance data

HPI has become the first premium car history checking service to provide buyers with vehicle performance data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), free with every HPI Check.

Lotus turns to HPI to get its new Evora on the road

Lotus Cars has turned to the expertise and power of HPI Prospect Leads to drive forward the successful launch of the new Lotus Evora.

More cars being bought but buyers spending less

Drivers seem to be a little more confident about car buying during 2010 than a year ago, but are planning to spend less, according to the latest Car Purchase Index (CPI) published by AA Financial Services.

Race to beat VAT rise leads to rise in forecourt finance

Motorists buying new cars in November bought 82% more cars using dealer finance than in the same month a year earlier, according to new statistics from the Finance & Leasing Association.

Workers risk driving uninsured

Employers are putting their workers at risk of driving without insurance by encouraging them to use their cars for work but not warning them of the need for business use cover on their car insurance.

Put the brakes on MOT repair bills

Motorists could save themselves thousands of pounds in repair bills for failures that only come to light during standard MOT or service procedures, claims leading warranty supplier, Warranty Direct.

Mercedes ‘pay as you go’ warranty boosts retailer opportunities

Mercedes ‘pay as you go’ warranty boosts retailer opportunities

Just four months since the launch of Mercedes-Benz Online Warranty, 40% of its approved used customers have opted to pay monthly, benefiting from flexible levels of cover as and when they need it most, plus the ability to cease payments as and when they change their vehicle.

M&S Car Insurance winter driving tips

As freezing weather conditions continue to hit much of the UK, M&S Car Insurance is advising motorists to be prepared before getting back into their vehicle.

Snow leads to increased car insurance disputes

Used Car Expert magazine has seen a significant increase in number of enquiries via its website UsedCarExpert.co.uk relating to disputes with insurance companies over the value of their car, which have been written off by snow-related accidents.

Rules of the road forgotten in the snow

The question of “who was to blame” after a car crash is on the rise as a result of the snowy conditions.

Spike in searches for car insurance on 4x4 vehicles

The big expense of changing a car is normally the last thing on people's minds after the hectic and costly Christmas and New Year period. However, with snow, ice and cold weather across the UK it appears many Brits are in the market for a ‘snow mobile'.

Shared-ownership schemes cut the cost of luxury cars

Shared-ownership schemes cut the cost of luxury cars

Instead of splashing out £140,000 for a Lamborghini, cautious motor lovers are spending £3,500 on an annual car-share membership.

Insurer urges motorists to give driving full attention

As Harriet Harman, the Labour Party's Deputy Leader, appears in court for her involvement in an incident in which she was allegedly using a mobile phone whilst driving, research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance highlights that driving with a mobile phone is unfortunately a common occurrence.

Insurance staff trudge through snow to handle calls

Staff at insurance company swiftcover.com trudged through the snow, hired 4x4 vehicles to get to work and even spent the night away from home so they could assist the record number of motorists needing help as insurance claims soared by almost 75% during this week's snow chaos.