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Don’t pass on bad driving habits to your children
Bad driving behaviour could influence the way your children drive in future, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Quick decision by Ford's 30,000th scrappage customer
Quick Electrical Services have ordered Ford's 30,000th scrappage vehicle – a new Ford Transit – and are among 1,100 customers who have bought Ford commercial vehicles on the scheme.
Beware of motor breakdowns this festive season
As the nation gears up for the festive season, moneysupermarket.com urges motorists to give a second thought to their motor vehicle and take care behind the wheel.
Car flood victims
With 92 flood warnings currently in force across England and Wales and further weather reports highlighting that extreme weather is set to continue to batter Britain - esure car insurance offers drivers tips on what to do if they're caught out in a flood.
Goodwood announce 2010 Festival of Speed theme
The Earl of March has now confirmed the theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed – provisionally to be held on 2-4 July 2010 – as ‘Viva Veloce! – The Passion for Speed’.
Dig deep for a Minor and help Children in Need
When a classic Morris Minor Traveller was traded in under the scrappage scheme at Chelmsford Hyundai, the owner of the dealership – Bill Cook - could not bear to see the car sent to the crusher. So he paid out of his own pocket to cover the £2,100 scrappage allowance and save the ‘woody’ Minor.
EV maker THINK named ‘Company to Watch’
THINK, the Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has been named a ‘company to watch’ at the Cleantech Connect Awards held in London this week.
Chevron B19 tops list of treats in Barons Yuletide sale
Barons has some real crackers lined up for its traditional Yuletide sale at Sandown Park on December 8th.
Classic Motor Show breaks box office records
This year’s Classic Motor Show broke box office records over the weekend when it welcomed around 48,000 visitors into its classic motoring extravaganza, and increase of around 8,000 visitors on last year’s event.
‘Start Something Special’ at launch of Honda 2010 bike range
The much-anticipated launch of Honda’s 2010 superb motorcycle range will take place on the weekend of 13-14 February at Honda Motorcycle dealers across the country, with guests having the chance to win one of six romantic weekends for two in Paris with Honda’s ‘Start Something Special’ launch free prize draw.
IAM flood advice for drivers
With more flooding predicted, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice to drivers.
Ford targets younger drivers during Road Safety Week
Ford is underlining its commitment to road safety by highlighting how young drivers should maintain their cars.
Ford declared a Fleet Hero by Energy Saving Trust
Ford won the innovation prize for its fuel saving technologies at the 2009 Fleet Hero Awards run by the Energy Saving Trust.
Group C Cars to race again at Le Mans in 2010
The support race at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours (12-13 June 2010) will be for cars from the Group C era – hence the crowds will see such icons as the Silk Cut Jaguars, Sauber Mercedes and Porsche 962s in flat-out competition on the fabulous, 8.5-mile Le Mans circuit, shortly before the start of the 24 Hours.
£30m for electric car charging points
The UK’s streets and car parks could see thousands more charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid cars thanks to £30 million of Government funding.