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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,...
Highland drivers are slowing down to save money on fuel
New research from the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has found that 45% of Highland (Scottish) drivers are slowing down to save money on fuel. According to the EST's statistics drivers could save the equivalent to two months’ worth of petrol or diesel every year.The study...
Honda offers another glimpse of it’s NSX “Hybrid” Concept at the Detroit motor show
The NSX Concept was first unveiled at the Detroit motor show in 2012 to the delight of fans of the original car which ceased production in 2005. This new unveiling by Honda at Detroit 2013 has given a further glimpse of what to expect from its mid-engine concept car....
New proposals will make it harder for “bogus” injury claims after a car accident
New proposals from the UK government will allow insurance companies greater powers to fight "bogus" personal injury claims it has been announced. Under the new proposals medical panels would be enlisted to scutinise claims to ensure they are valid.Currently, personal...
EU must cut diesel car emissions
EU environment minister Janez Potocnik has told a Brussels conference this week that the EU must take action to cut emissions from diesel vehicles to help tackle air pollution. Air pollution is directly linked to nearly half a million deaths in the European Union each...
Ford US hit with lawsuits over “false and misleading” fuel efficiency claims
Across the pond in the US, Ford is being sued for "false and misleading" claims over their C-Max Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel efficiency figures. Officially Ford claim that they should both be capable of a rather impressive 47MPG (US) under normal driving...