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Speeding fines could increase by 50% with increased Police penalty powers
Under proposals announced for consultation today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning speeding fines could be set to increase by 50%. At present being caught by the boys (and girls) in blue normally sees a fixed penalty of £60 and 3 points dropping through your...
WHO: Diesel fumes cause cancer
Diesel has long been hailed as both the future and savoir of the transportation of the future. Diesel offers both high levels of efficiency and grunt, so whats not to like about other than the tractor like clatter resonating from bonnets across the land.Wading in to...
Infographic: The cost of running your car on alternative fuels
It seems that not a day goes by without claims of the next big thing that will be fueling our cars in the future. With oil at a premium and peak oil in the not to distance future the race to find alternative fuels without compromises is big news and business. Car...
Another round of Fuel price wars begins but retailers still fail to pass on oil price drops
Adsa has sparked another fuel price war by slashing 3p off a litre at it's forecourts. This round of price cuts has put Adsa's petrol and diesel prices at the lowest they have been for a over a year.Following suit, Sainbury's and Morrisons have also pledged to cut...
Fleets: Speed limiters will save fuel whilst improving safety
It should be common knowledge to drivers that the faster you go, the more you spend in fuel. It's something that has recently struck a chord with drivers especially in hard times like this where motorists are struggling to cover living costs let alone the cost...
Learner Driver Insurance – Are you affected by the new car insurance rules?
Uninsured drivers are becoming more and more common on British roads, and the DVLA is taking steps to try and mitigate this. It is estimated that up to 1.4 million drivers are uninsured, and the 30,000 accidents a year they are involved in ultimately push costs up for...
Reading Transport to trial fuel additive in it’s buses
Reading Transport will be be trialing the use of fuel additives for its bus fleet in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The trail of Envirox will last for an initial 12 months and will be added directly to the operator’s fuel storage tanks. They have high...
Government to force regulation on Fuel retailers as Coryton Refinery halts production. A mixed bag for motorists.
The government has called on fuel retailers across the UK to implement their own code of practice to make it possible for motorists to monitor daily fuel prices. According to Transport Secretary Justine Greening the government plans to introduce legislation if...
Toyota Prius: The world’s third best selling car… well sort of
According to a rather questionable headline by Automotive News, the Hypermiler's favorite Hybrid fuel sipper is the third best selling car in the world right now. Beating the Prius from the top spot is the Toyota Corolla and the UK favorite Focus Focus,...