Proposals to ban new young drivers from the roads at night have been criticised by one insurance provider. insurethebox, the telematics-based car insurance, believes proposed driving licence changes that would ban young motorists from driving at night is an ineffective and punitive solution to a very real problem in the fight against the high numbers of … [Read more...]
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Newslines 26 February
North Wales Police handed out 587 fixed penalty notices to motorists last year for having broken back lights. They were the third highest police force to report the offence, said Nationwide Cars. More French regions are considering introducing Crit’Air badge restrictions, reports media. The registration applies to all vehicles, including tourists, … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 February
Motorists should expect a return to very wintry conditions with snow and ice over much of southern Britain next week. The Met Office this week warned that it could also be a longer spell than a couple of days and drivers should accordingly plan their journeys and prepare for conditions. Drivers will waste an estimated £1.3Billion by “rolling over” … [Read more...]
Eye-watering warranty payouts revealed
The top ten largest repair bills from 2017 have been revealed. A McLaren MP4-12C tops the list, with a major gearbox repair bill totalling a massive £10,000, which was covered by Warrantywise. By contrast, covering your McLaren MP4-12C with Warrantywise will set you back by just £209 per month. The top ten list is full of some of the world’s most … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
A tuned 480bhp version of the new Ford Mustang is launched this week at the Performance Car Show and supplied through Haynes of Maidstone. Improved induction, engine mapping and exhaust changes have added 70bhp to the standard car output by Steeda along with subtle aerodynamic additions to improve stability at just under £50,000 for car ready to … [Read more...]
Buyers’ back-seat thinking on EVs is changing
Environmental factors have become the second most important consideration to prospective car buyers, behind only price, according to new figures from comparethemarket.com in its latest Premium Drivers report. The new figures show that 25% of people consider environmental impacts, such as fuel, carbon efficiency and alternative fuel, as the most important … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 December
As Aston Martin nears completion of its St Athan plant, it has recommissioned its historic Newport Pagnell factory. The old factory will be home to Aston Martin Works heritage and restoration service and it will produce 25 DB4 GT models, 60 years after they first rolled out of the doors. Drivers will be making 11.5m separate festive getaway trips … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
Around five million drivers believe they have got behind the wheel while over the limit at least once in the past year, according to the RAC. In total 16% of the 1,727 motorists questioned by the RAC say they think they have been guilty of drink-driving, either immediately after consuming alcohol or the morning after a late night drinking session and the … [Read more...]
Fiat Punto fails to score in safety test
The final Euro NCAP test results of 2017 have shown that some carmakers are still choosing not to fit potentially life-saving technologies to new models and some have gone backwards on safety. All 16 cars announced achieved five-star Euro NCAP ratings, but December’s release has seen six three-star Euro NCAP ratings and the first zero-star rating since … [Read more...]
Relay robbery rising
According to the latest figures from TRACKER, 96% of motorists it surveyed are at risk of having their car stolen by criminals using the latest theft technique - a relay attack. In 2016, 66% of TRACKER’s stolen vehicle recovery customer thefts’ were committed by way of a 'relay attack’, confirming just how prevalent this crime has become. Not only … [Read more...]
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