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The Telegraph Reports On Possible Loss Of Many School Crossing Patrols

September 20, 2011

We all know that Local Authorities are suffering cutbacks. They aren’t except – in the same way that nowhere in the country is safe in the current economic climate. So, what about the safety of children provided by school crossing patrols? The Telegraph has an excellent article looking at the impact that cuts may have [...]

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Two Cars, Two Different Tyres – Michelin Shows How Much Impact Correct Tyres Can Have

September 10, 2011

Check out the video at the Michelin UK Motorsport site. Two C Class Merc Estates go for it, only one has standard fitment tyres and the other has Michelin’s Primacy Alpin winter tyres. The result? The car fitted with the winter tyres stopped in 7.01 metres compared to the summer tyre-shod car’s 9.75 metres: a [...]

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GEM’s Top 10 Tips On Breakdown Purchasing

September 9, 2011

Here’s the latest tips from GEM to help you on the right track to choosing suitable breakdown cover: 1. Does the scheme cover the vehicle or the driver? With so many households having more than one car, a breakdown scheme that covers only one car can be a false economy. Even if you have just [...]

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Latest Survey Shows Driver Error Or Reaction Causes Most Accidents

August 28, 2011

This interesting article from The Telegraph looks at a survey recently conducted by the IAM. The survey focuses on the reasons behind accidents. Whilst the government continues to seemingly blame speed for most road traffic accidents, this latest research shows that in actuality it’s driver error or reaction that causes the most crashes. Read the [...]

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Two Deserving Winners Of Auto Express Awards 2011

August 14, 2011

The Ferrari 458 Italia has taken the prize for the “Performance Car Of The Year 2011″ award from Auto Express, which is unsurprising as it has been uniquely praised by the world’s motoring press. I sadly haven’t had a chance to get behind the wheel but I’ve no doubt that everything said about the fine [...]

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World’s Cheapest Veyron – A Fake

July 19, 2011

Yahoo has some pictures of the ‘World’s Cheapest Bugatti Veyron’. Naturally, it’s a fake, given that it only costs £54,000. Clearly, a man has too much time on his hands and too little respect for what is probably the greatest car of our time. Avoid – but marvel at the body kit!

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Essential iPhone Apps for Drivers

July 14, 2011

Driven.co.uk have just published an interesting list of iPhone apps aimed at drivers. The list includes some useful and some novelty apps. We’ve written about some others apps a couple of times before but never worked on getting a decent list together. Personally I get most use out of Navfree which is a free GPS [...]

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Drivers Cut Driving To Save Money

July 10, 2011

It looks as though the continued increases in fuel prices have had an extremely negative effect. Drivers are now driving less in order to save some cash. Those further away from cities are being hit hardest, particularly people who live in the countryside and need, not just want to use their vehicles. Find out what [...]

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Top Gear Reviews New Porsche 911

July 5, 2011

Some cars are simply iconic. The Porsche 911 is just such a car. How ironic then that it’s only the third new 911 in 48 years! Top Gear brings the review of what will no doubt be one of the fastest selling supercars of all time. Read Top Gear’s review here.

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The Car Fair UK – A New Venture In Used Car Buying And Selling

July 4, 2011

If you’re in the market for a used car under £5,000 but don’t want to try an auction or buy from a dealer, then you should consider the new service on offer from The CarFair UK. On Sundays at Kempton Park Racecourse (only 20 minutes from Hyde Park) The CarFair UK has created a venue [...]

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