With its UK launch on 12 March only weeks away, Hyundai has announced the full pricing and specifications of its “new generation” five-door i30 hatchback. Prices will start at £14,495 on-the-road for the entry level Classic model and this will come with insurance ratings from Group 7E, making it one of the most cost-effective C-segment cars to own and run…. Read More http://bit.ly/xt8RIO
A would-be driver from Leicester has shelled out £2,852 on 92 driving theory tests costing up to £31 each – but without a pass, he cannot take the practical test. The information, produced from a Freedom of Information request to the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), also showed there is a 46-year-old man who has failed his practical test 20 times…. Read More http://bit.ly/Avwl7B
One of the worst areas in the country for drivers without insurance is has bee revealed in a new study. Bordesley in Birmingham is top of the list, one in three drivers does not have car insurance. The study by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, which gives compensation to victims of uninsured and untraced drivers, revealed that almost a third of motorists are driving without insurance in some areas of Britain…. Read More http://bit.ly/oa047a
It almost seems like an insult to take a supercar like the SLS AMG and hand it over to a tuner for improvement. With more than 500 horsepower and a competition pedigree that’s being reinforced by the number of privateers entering the car in the FIA’s GT3 class, the SLS AMG doesn’t seem like a candidate for improvement…. Read More http://bit.ly/zgosey
Mercedes-Benz cars are expensive, prices range from 5-6 digits in US dollar thus you would want these treasures to last long and remain beautiful. Because of the brand’s reputation and performance of its vehicles, lots of companies are interested in tuning it. Cars are stylish toys for adults, but what if the children play with it….Read More http://bit.ly/AcUn4i
Motorists young and old are likely to still find it difficult to find expendable income to finance the purchase of a new vehicle. As a result, the number of cars bought on car finance is expected to continue an upward trend this year, as people can’t afford to outlay a large lump sum at one time…. Read More http://bit.ly/sfwarh
Included in the proposed changes is the abolition of the rule that says motorists need to have a paper counterpart to their driving licence from 2015. The proposed changes also say that there would no longer be any need to renew a statutory off road notification or SORN if the vehicle is still not on the road…. Read More: http://bit.ly/symzqp
Co-op car insurance has conducted a poll recently to discover what the favourite Christmas driving songs are in the UK. The results have been collected and verified and the top 10 of the nation’s best loved Christmas songs to sing along to while driving during the festive period are as follows… Read More http://bit.ly/vKWxKT
Winter is finally here as parts of the UK report snowfall while severe weather warnings are issued for others – meaning eight in ten (78%) men in a relationship will be taking over the driving duties in the treacherous conditions. By comparison, only 14% of women will be doing this, according to car insurance provider Aviva, which has also revealed that roles are usually reversed when it comes to who drives after Christmas parties….. Read More http://bit.ly/rF1tZn
Car insurance premiums for motorists convicted of drink-driving offences could rise on average by 85% – something worth taking note of as the Christmas party season gets underway. Even with five years no claims discount, if road users are convicted of a drink-driving offence it can be expected their insurance will rise by an average of £360, warns price comparison…. Read More http://bit.ly/uL2b5G
A recent survey carried out by car insurance price comparison unearthed a link between particular models and brands of cars which are popular with specific professions. As well as finding the cars most likely to be driven by people in certain professions, the survey from also discovered the most popular vehicles in the UK…. Read More http://bit.ly/rSfNF0
He added that “Insurance providers worrying about parents potentially fronting for their children in the face of the massive price hikes have also pushed prices up for those who choose to add someone other than their spouse to their policy…. Read More http://bit.ly/9Vsz6X
With car finance deals enabling more people to purchase new cars every year, motorists are being warned of the dangers increasingly busy roads pose. Things such as changing music, eating and drinking while driving can be catastrophic…. Read More http://bit.ly/orD50O
Some 2.1 million say they make at least five such trips a week, while a quarter of a million state that they make more than 20 short trips a week. But a third of motorists who admit to making such short trips say they feel guilty about it…. Read More http://bit.ly/s2R1Gg
The results of the GoCompare.com poll found that in December 2009, only 22% of drivers were shopping about and switching their car insurance company after finding a better deal, however that figure has risen to 34% according to the most recent statistics taken in October 2011, which indicates a 50% increase in the number of people moving providers in the space of two years… Read More http://bit.ly/uIw3eI