The second edition of what is becoming the South Wales motor show takes place on Sunday 7 August. The Bridgend Car Show organised by FRF Motors is free to enter and there are over 100 vehicles to see, old and new as well as specialists from the emergency services and any proceeds will be donated to Bridgend Fire Service Charity. The emphasis is on family … [Read more...]
Holiday hires hidden horrors highlighted
Summer 2022 is setting out to be one of the busiest seasons for travel. With so many of us wanting to get back out to explore new destinations, renting a car provides extra flexibility while abroad. But did you know, there could be hidden costs within the reams of paperwork you have to complete before driving off? To help Compare the Market reveal five … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 July
Messe Frankfurt, organisers of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, has presented a cheque to Ben for £1,063, following a highly successful partnership at this year's show. The amount was raised through a combination of corporate donation and individual donations that Ben received from attendees at the show who took part in a video game racing challenge … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 July
With new multi-million pound backers from the Middle East, Aston Martin is giving its marque a new marketing strategy and reworking of its iconic winged badge. Designer Peter Saville has restyled the badge which is still produced in the Birmingham jewellery quarter. Channel Tunnel traffic has soared and pushed its operator’s income 206% over the previous … [Read more...]
Holiday crawl begins this week
Huge jams are possible on UK roads at the end of this week as the summer getaway begins in unprecedented heat, says the RAC. Parts of the M4 in South Wales, the M5 in the West Country, M25 around London and the main roads to North Wales, the Lake District and popular coastal spots are expected to be the worst. The RAC is urging every driver to check their … [Read more...]
‘None for the road’ is one way to reduce accidents
Potentially millions of motorists could be unknowingly getting behind the wheel while over the drink-drive limit if they socialise this weekend. That’s according to research commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, which has revealed that up to four in ten drivers (42 per cent) of the 1,004 motorists surveyed do not … [Read more...]
Premiums rising again after coasting
The average cost of insuring the ten most popular car models in the UK has increased by £100 year-on-year, according to comparethemarket.com. Drivers of one of the most popular cars typically paid £675 for their car insurance between March and May this year – up from £575 in the same three months in 2021. Driving has become increasingly unaffordable, as … [Read more...]
Beat the heat & plan ahead
The current heatwave is expected to last all week, with warnings remaining in place while the temperature soars into the mid thirties (33C/91F). It is important to make safety a priority when you're driving this summer, which is why you should always prepare for long journeys ahead, including your commute to and from work. Graham Conway, Managing Director … [Read more...]
Save over £1,400 as motoring costs rise
If you want to save about £1,400 annually when driving, follow these seven tips to slash bills from sales group Peter Vardy. Filling up at a supermarket garage can save you £74.10: Typically, supermarket forecourts are cheaper for fuel compared to branded garages. By switching to fill up your car at a supermarket garage, you can save yourself … [Read more...]
Explaining the hype of hyper-miling
More than three quarters of UK drivers are now using hypermiling techniques, despite the potential danger to their vehicles - and themselves. In recent research from used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, 76 percent of people agreed they’re now more likely to use hypermiling techniques because of the recent rise in fuel costs. Digging deeper … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Next Page »
