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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is a trade association supporting the interests of the UK automotive industry. The recent UK Air Quality Plan has been welcomed by many and seen as step forward in tackling problem pollution of not just CO2 but also harmful particulates. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “SMMT welcomes […]
Motorpoint is hoping to bring a bit of extra festive cheer to motorists with savings of over £9,000 off list price on a wide range of the most popular cars on the road today. The UK’s leading car supermarket, for instance, is selling the 14-reg Vauxhall Astra 1.4 SRi 5dr with Metallic Paint and Bluetooth […]
BUYING a used car in December rather than waiting until January could save enough money to cover the cost of Christmas. That’s according to car price analysis by the UK’s leading independent experts on car and motoring costs, CAP Automotive. December is always a quiet time for used car sales – followed by an explosion […]
Audi has recently announced a new deal that’s sure to drive you to the dealerships – free MOTs for life on any Audi. The only caveat is that you have to have the cam belt is replaced by an Audi Centre or Authorised Audi Repairer. The offer is transferable to new owners and all privately […]
When it comes to money saving, not all cars are created equally. The Volkswagen BlueMotion is a car that can genuinely save you money, month after month (especially if you keep it for a significant length of time, thus countering the higher initial purchase cost). On a recent test, the car managed a journey of […]
In this day and age, greener driving is better on the wallet and the environment. To this end, GEM Motoring Assist has produced a booklet full of helpful hints and tips to make the most of your fuel. The award-winning breakdown cover company and road safety charity has created an online bible, ‘Green driving’, which […]
We are repeatedly told in various magazines, on tv, in books and pretty much everywhere else that driving style has a massive impact on how good (or bad) your fuel economy figure is. I recently put this to the test and came to a number of conclusions. Firstly, my car is quite old and is […]
Ford has a new system that not only aids prevention of the wrong fuel being added to the car but also makes it hard work for thieves to syphon fuel off. Easy Fuel’s spring-loaded flap is held closed by two latches that can only be released by a standard-size fuel nozzle. When the proper nozzle […]
The past few years have really, really been tough on the motorist. We’ve been hit with some of the hardest fuel hikes we’ve seen in a long time as well as with rising car tax and the ever increasing congestion on our roads. But it’s not all bad – is it? Of course not. Here’s […]
The rising cost of fuel is causing UK motorists to cut down on the number of car journeys they take, according to a survey by www.motorpoint.co.uk. The UK’s leading car supermarket polled its website users to ask whether they are cutting down on car journeys as a result of fuel prices reaching a record high […]