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Drivers are now facing a £90 Fine for Motorists who Text while Driving
Drivers who are caught sending text messages while at the wheel of their vehicles are to receive increased fines as part of a crackdown on careless and dangerous driving announced by the government. Crackdown Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has confirmed that a range of offences, which are currently punishable by a £60 fine, will be [...]
Car Insurance Premiums Lowered as New Measures Prevent Bogus Claims of Whiplash
Whiplash and Motor Accidents in the UK Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that can be sustained from a motor vehicle accident, but unfortunately it is also one of the easiest to fake. There are 550,000 whiplash claims a year in the UK, a statistic which is known to be exacerbated by con [...]
New VW that does 313 miles to the gallon!
Astonishing car gives unparallelled fuel efficiency Volkswagen unveiled the concept vehicle, the VW XL1, at the Qatar motor show back in 2011. The combination of attractive lines, modern features and the exciting fuel efficiency numbers gave many cause to stop and stare, and the car has been featured in the media and across the internet [...]
Are Women the Worst Learner Drivers?
It is one of the most popular and fought over modern debates; who are the worst drivers, men or women? Inevitably people involved in these debates fall into two camps. Those people who believe it is women and those who believe it is men. Others believe that men and women can be criticised separately for [...]
ROPIT – The World’s First Robot Car
The idea of autonomous transportation has been around for quite some time. While robotic travel may have appeared the stuff is science fiction only a decade ago, the introduction of a vehicle by the name of Ropits may soon bring intelligent robotic transportation into our daily lives. Let us have a brief look at some [...]
Outrage over Council highways Pothole Video
Worcestershire County Council has upset residents after spending public money on a spoof video concerning potholes. Sinatra Used As An Inspiration For Pothole Music Video The hard-up council splashed out £1,000 on a music video that featured a parody of the legendary Frank Sinatra song, ‘My Way’. The aim of the video was to publicise [...]
Could a folding car solve parking problems?
Increasingly, one of the biggest drawbacks to owning a car is the problem of parking. Especially fraught in urban locations and larger cities, the frequent lack of available space means that there is often not enough room for everyone who wants to park. As city planners and officials try to come up with new ways [...]
Knockhill Circuit
Motorsport in the United Kingdom is extremely popular, with the number of both national and international fans growing each and every year. There are many different types of motorsport in the United Kingdom and a whole host of different tracks. Perhaps the most popular form of motorsport is the Grand Prix, which is regularly hosted [...]
Croft Circuit
Located in the heart of the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Croft Circuit is one of Britain’s premier motorsport venues. With modern facilities and easy access from the A1, Croft hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, from track days for the general public to top-tier motor-racing events on the BTTC, BARC and British [...]
Donington Circuit
Perhaps because of its pivotal role in motor design and development during the past 150 years, the UK has an affectionate relationship with motorsports of all sorts. From the early days of thrilling hill races through to the comprehensive motorsport calendar of the 21st Century, the excitement and speed of motor racing has captivated millions [...]
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