Accident experts in Britain are working on the world’s first rating system for the safety of autonomous cars. Crash testers at Thatcham Research outside Reading have worked with global systems engineers, car makers and the Law Commission to draw up the safety ratings which could be applied to models in the same way as the familiar Euro NCap stars. The … [Read more...]
Insurance News
Is your job working against you?
GoCompare has pulled together a list of occupations that have the cheapest and most expensive average premiums. Using the average best price available for each job occupation, the comparison service has revealed who is paying the most - and the least for their insurance. The ten professions paying the most for car insurance … [Read more...]
Insurance risk of personal plates
As the offering of 2022 number plates become available including new options for personalised number plates, GoCompare car insurance is urging drivers to check their insurance before making a personalised plate purchase. The cost of a personalised registration plate from the DVLA starts at £250, but this figure can significantly rise … [Read more...]
DVLA says Welsh cities among worst tax cheats
Cardiff and Swansea are among the top twelve areas which have the highest numbers of untaxed vehicles, says Wales’ based DVLA. DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in the highest evading areas across the UK reminding motorists of the real risk of failing to tax their vehicles on time. The message is clear to motorists – if you do not tax your … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 March
Automobili Lamborghini concluded the financial year 2021 with the best results ever in terms of sales, turnover and profitability, confirming a solid and winning strategy. The Italian supercar maker saw sales rise 13%, turnover went up 19% and profits improved 20.2%, said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. The average annual … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 March
Wales-based insurer Admiral saw its profits rise 26% during 2021. It posted a pre-tax profit of £769m and means 10,000 employees will now receive free shares up to £3,600 as an incentive after the business benefitted from reduced cars on lockdown roads and more people working from home during the pandemic. Bridgend Council has again brought chaos … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 March
Isuzu UK has added JT Hughes Group to the dealer network in Newtown, Shrewsbury and Telford. The Shropshire and Mid-Wales based car retailer opened the new Isuzu franchise at the beginning of this month and hopes to grow its existing client base with the new range of Award-Winning pick-ups. The average price of petrol yesterday topped 152p a litre for the … [Read more...]
Car buyers researching rights more easily
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base online resource designed to make it quicker and easier for motorists to resolve their query or complaint in relation to buying and owning a car prior to submitting a dispute, has achieved the milestone of one million views since launching in January 2019. Accessed via the ‘Find an answer’ button at the top of every … [Read more...]
Genesis Flexibility subscription programme begins
Genesis Flexibility is a new dedicated subscription service from the executive car brand. It is a common-sense subscription plan providing peace of mind, short term flexibility and a luxury experience at every step. Starting from £599 a month with a minimum six-month term, Genesis Flexibility is an 18-months contract and covers the G70 and G80 saloons, … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta most stolen model
The Ford Fiesta was the most stolen car in 2021 in the UK, and the Mitsubishi Outlander was the most stolen plug-in, according to DVLA data analysed by car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco. Some 48,493 stolen cars were reported by the police to the DVLA in 2021. That’s a car stolen from its owner every 11 minutes somewhere in the UK. There were 1,617 … [Read more...]
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