Nearly a quarter (23%) of motorists did not inform their insurer the last time they received penalty points on their licence. Research by RAC Insurance has found as many as 2.8m drivers have points on their licences which means around 654,158 drivers may be putting themselves at risk of their insurance policy being declared invalid should their insurer … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 3 May
Dacia has announced UK pricing and specification for its New Logan MCV Stepway which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The distinctively rugged version of the New Logan MCV Stepway follows in the footsteps of the New Sandero Stepway and the fifth member of the Dacia UK range is priced from £11,495 with first customer deliveries expected in … [Read more...]
Parents turn to crime to protect young drivers
Gocompare.com Car insurance has found that more than half (54%) of parents of young drivers have ‘fronted', or would consider ‘fronting', a car insurance policy for their children in order to get them lower car insurance premiums. The practice, whereby a parent, usually a more experienced driver, indicates that they are the main driver of a vehicle which … [Read more...]
Thefts from cars contributing to insurance rise
Nearly one in five UK car owners has been a victim of theft from their vehicle, research into car break-ins has revealed. With 831,000 incidents of vehicle related crime reported in the UK last year, car leasing company UK Carline researched car crime to find out the most common things UK car owners have had stolen from their vehicle. Car radios proved … [Read more...]
Mini Remastered for London premiere
The Confused.com London Motor Show 2017 debuts some of the most exciting new models around and also host a world debut when the industry’s eyes turn to Battersea Evolution in the spring. From 4-7 May 2017, over 130 new cars will descend on the English capital – including one that will be taking its initial bow. British coachbuilder David Brown … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 April
Just 100 limited edition Jeep Renegade Tough Mudder vehicles will go on sale from this weekend across the UK. To celebrate Jeep’s fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series, it has released just 100 of the special limited edition vehicles costing £27,795 and the Tough Mudder version is a 4x4 Auto 2.0 Multijet 140hp – available in orange and … [Read more...]
Driver Knowledge reveal the gaps in learning
The most common questions that stump learners are being revealed by on-line platform Driver Knowledge. Using data gathered from prospective drivers sitting one of the many realistic mock exams on its website, it reveals the queries that would-be motorists find most difficult, putting a roadblock in their car driving dreams. This news comes as … [Read more...]
Funding released for new technology
Connected and autonomous vehicle technology in the UK will take another leap forward, following the announcement of funding under the banner of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. With three of the chosen projects un the driverless cars stream of ISCF supported by experts from TRL, the global centre for innovation in transport and mobility continues … [Read more...]
Split insurance costs in Wales
Drivers in Central and North Wales have had a lucky escape from car insurance price hikes this quarter (Q1 2017), while motorists in South Wales have been hit with increased costs over the last three months. According to the latest Confused.com car insurance price index, powered by Willis Towers Watson, drivers in Central and North Wales have seen their … [Read more...]
Fiat, Kia and Citroen top for careful drivers
Running costs, insurance group, price and condition may all be part of the selection criteria for a young driver’s first car, but data from telematics devices can now reveal which low cost cars are associated with safer driving behaviours. Telematics solutions provider Wunelli, a LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Company, has named the Fiat Panda, Kia Picanto … [Read more...]
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