The Latest News, Announcements And Rumours From The World Of Cars
Warning: The French driving laws are about to become even more complex, and pointless. From 1st July 2012, every vehicle driving in France will be required by law to carry a breathalyser kit. Yes, you read that correctly. Perhaps they should have used a breathalyser on the politicians before they passed the new law. So, [...]
We’ve suspected it for years, but now an explosive new report has confirmed our suspicions – Speed Cameras don’t prevent road accidents. The Report The independent investigation conducted and funded by engineer Dave Finney studied data from 212 fixed location Gatso cameras and 105 mobile speed detectors in the Thames Valley area. And the result? [...]
You probably thought that the “outrage” over the latest Jeremy Clarksongate incident had died down…well it had, until the other day. But the pot has been stirred up again by angry Labour MP Jim Sheridan. During a meeting of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday he asked why Clarkson was still employed [...]
From 2012 learner drivers will be allowed to practice on the motorway. The scheme means that new motorists will be able to learn how motorways work while sitting beside a qualified driving instructor instead of figuring it out for themselves once they pass their test. Photo courtesy of Satguru The move which was announced [...]
Despite the UK ban on using a mobile phone while driving many drivers still engage in this dangerous practice. But where the law has failed, technology may succeed. Photo courtesy of mrjasonweaver A new anti-distraction device developed by the Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers Research University in New Jersey can detect if you’re [...]
With more than 110,000 signatures on the Fair Fuel ePetition, the House of Commons has been forced to consider scrapping the planned 3p per litre fuel duty hike in January. In addition to the widespread public support, 100 MPs have signed a motion calling for the Government to stop the increase. At the end of [...]
After reports of falling sales figures at Lotus, the Norfolk-based car manufacturer has received a £10 million grant from the UK Government. The money from the Regional Growth Fund will ensure that Lotus remains in the UK for the foreseeable future and help them to realise their ambitious five year, five car plan announced at [...]
Changes to the Government Motability scheme have been announced in an effort to reduce fraudulent claims. The new rules which will be implemented next year are also intended to cut the cost of Motability which currently costs taxpayers £1.5bn per year. Photo courtesy of MinimalistPhotography101.com The Motability Scheme Motability is a Government charity which helps [...]
Major changes to the MOT test next year will burden cash strapped motorists with massive repair bills for equipment such as electronic stability control. Photo courtesy of MGJohn From 1st January 2012, new EU rules (groan) will add a few extra items to the MOT test and a whole heap of reasons to fail. [...]
Campaigners are urging the UK government to consider building a British version of the legendary Nurburgring race track. The German Nordschleife track which consists of 147 corners spread over 14 miles is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. It’s also open to the general public for just €24 per lap. There are [...]
