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Vince Cable: No more bailouts for the car industry
Business Secretary Vince Cable has warned the new Government will rein in financial support for the British motor industry. Speaking at a conference in London arranged by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), he said, “Our starting point … Continue reading
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The UK’s speed camera hotspots
New research has revealed the top three areas for speeding convictions. Do you live near a speed camera hotpot? Here’s the full list:
Filed under car, Cars, Speed Cameras, Topics
Tories to axe speed cameras
The Conservative Party has promised to cut spending on speed cameras, if they win the next general election. Do you think this is a good idea? Will it encourage speeding?
Filed under car, Car crime, Cars, Driving, News, Random stuff, Safety and security, Speed Cameras, Topics
Uninsured drivers face £1,000 fine
Owners of uninsured cars could be charged up to £1,000 under new government proposals released today. The new fine will affect all registered keepers of uninsured vehicles, not the current law which only punishes those caught driving one. What do … Continue reading
Have you scrapped an old car for a new one?
Over 200,000 cars have been sold under the scrappage scheme since it began. This has left buyers until November 23 to trade in their old car in exchange for a £2,000 discount on a new one.
Filed under Auto Trader, car, Cars, credit crunch, News, Scrappage
Are ‘child bollards’ a good idea?
A school in Leicester has been the first to receive ‘child bollards’ in a bid to tackle speeding. The 3ft statues – which have been placed near the edge of the pavement – are supposed to look like real children … Continue reading
Filed under Driving, Law, Random stuff, Speed Cameras, Topics
Budget 2009: your reaction
The Government has laid out its budget for 2009. Among the changes affecting motorists are: £2,000 scrappage payout scheme gets the go ahead Fuel duty up 2p-per-litre in September Fuel duty up 1p-per-litre from April 2010 for four straight years … Continue reading
Filed under Car tax, Green cars, Petrol, Topics, Uncategorized
Clamping laws tighten up: good news for car owners?
Cowboy wheel clampers with “sky-high” charges face a crackdown under new proposals announced by the Government. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith plans to set up an appeals process for motorists who feel they’ve been unfairly treated, and to ensure all clamping … Continue reading
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Should bigger Lorries get to use British roads?
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has rejected proposals to introduce longer ‘Superlorries’ on to British roads. Some motoring bodies hoped the ‘Superlorries’ would cut CO2 emissions by reducing the number of HGVs required on Britain’s roads. But, Ruth Kelly has announced: … Continue reading
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