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Advertising Standards Authority takes issue with Audi’s MPG claims
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Audi-maker Volkswagen change the way they advertise fuel consumption figures to show that MPG figures might not match the results of "real" driving by its customers. The damning slap down of the VW group's...
Relief for motorists as fuel duty rise is axed
This years budget heralded some welcome news for motorists as the Chancellor announced that the planned duty rise for the autumn would be scrapped. The rise would have put an extra 3p a litre on top the price of petrol and diesel at the pumps. The government has...
Going green and choosing the right car insurance
For many, choosing the right car insurance is a case of simply choosing the company that comes out cheapest on one of the vast number of car insurance comparison websites that are available. However, with all the hype of being "green" should we be looking at expanding...
Garmin nüvi 2455 Sat Nav Review
Garmin's nüvi 2455 is part of their advanced sat nav range which offers what they call "sophisticated features ideal for every-day use". To me and you that means nothing until you get the unit mounted on the inside of your screen and have faith that the unit will...
Weak pound and rising wholesale oil prices see UK fuel prices surge
UK Motorists have been warned that fuel prices may soon reach their highest level ever. A combination on the weak pound and surging wholesale prices has seen fuel prices rocket by over 5p a litre in a month. The latest official figures show that petrol has risen 6.24p...
Scotish BP tanker drivers begin three-day strike
More than 40 tankers drivers from Grangemouth Oil Refinery have started a 3 day strike in a dispute over pensions and pay. The walkout began at 4AM this morning with drivers returning to work at 8AM Monday morning. According to Unite the drivers are protesting over...
Ethical Driving, keeping the peace and saving money
As a part of my job I spend a great deal of time on the road and I am amazed at the poor attitudes that some motorists seem to have. Many of my fellow drivers have a complete disregard for the rules of the road and very little consideration for other road users.Being...
Getting the best deal on your classic car insurance and protecting your investment
The turmoil of the world's financial markets has triggered a boom in classic car trade. Many investors have been keep to put money into rare classics as prices continue to sky rocket. However like all aspects of motoring, you need to make sure you are getting the...
European demand for Toyota & Lexus Hybrids jumps 29 percent in 2012
Sales figures from Toyota/ Lexus have shown that in 2012, sales in Europe of Toyota' s fuel sipping Hybrids jumped a whopping 29 percent, breaking the 100,000 barrier in the process.Toyota accounted for more than three quarters of the 109,000 units sold with the...
How the Golf Got Greener
How the Golf Got GreenerThe legendary Volkswagen Golf is now in its seventh generation and with emphasis being placed firmly on green credentials in recent years, it’s no surprise that that model is more economical than ever.A total of eight engines are available,...