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Laminated answer to doubling of ‘smash & grab’ vehicle crime

Latest Home Office statistics show that attempted “smash and grab” vehicle crime has doubled in a decade, leaving motorists feeling more vulnerable than ever to attack.

Volvo will start production of the Volvo S40 in China

Volvo Car Corporation has announced it will start producing the Volvo S40 saloon in China.

Government car share plans welcomed by drivers

Over one in five (21 per cent) drivers are more likely to share their journey as a result of the government's car share plans for the country's motorways, according to research from safe driver champion, Privilege Insurance.

Green biofuel Ford Focus joins Avon & Somerset Police

Police patrol cars turned green in Somerset when the county's constabulary became Ford's first customers of its bioethanol-powered Focus Flexi Fuel Vehicle.

Audi makes history with diesel power motorsport triumph

The new Audi R10 TDI has immediately written motorsport history. Allan McNish, Dindo Capello (Italy) and Tom Kristensen won the Sebring 12 Hour sportscar endurance motor race at Sebring (USA) achieving the first ever victory of a diesel-powered sportscar.

107…is a magic number

March signalled the 71st anniversary of the very first driving test – 250,000 people went on to take the test that year. Last year approximately 1.3 million people took their test in the UK – and 560,000 more new drivers took to our roads. But according to research, numbers of people learning to drive are in decline – both because they feel they can’t afford the lessons and tests, and also because they may not be able to afford a car even if they pass.

Dodge dealer contracts are signed and sealed

Chrysler and Jeep dealerships from across the country have officially signed up to a third brand – Dodge.

Hampshire Ambulance service adds Volvo V50 to rapid response fleet

With the safety of its rapid response staff a priority, Hampshire Ambulance Service has added six Volvo V50 2.0D Sportswagons to its fleet of emergency response vehicles.

Cadillac and Corvette dealer network grows in the UK

Stratstone is continuing to expand its dedicated Cadillac & Corvette dealer network throughout the UK, in support of the forthcoming introduction of the new right hand drive Cadillac BLS midsize luxury saloon. Five new locations are now operational and seven more are expected to be added to the network by the end of this year.

CJ Bird takes off with two new 13-litre Volvo FH’s

CJ Bird Transport, based in Tonyrefail, South Wales, have taken delivery of two new 4x2 FH tractor units - one of the first companies in the area to do so.

Drivers could lose license after two speeding offences

In the latest Road Safety Bill proposed by the Government, motorists caught speeding at 45mph in a 30mph areas could have six points added to their license. Whilst, Richard Mason, director of insuresupermarket.com is cautious to point out that speeding is dangerous and motorists must watch their speed when driving, he also explains that speeding could cost you dear. "Driving dangerously won’t just cost you points on your licence; your premium will significantly increase with six points and after just two speeding offences, you could lose your license.