20-07-2007  Minister explains drink-driving penalties

Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has today reiterated the penalties for people who are caught drink-driving and emphasised how dangerous it can be.In addition to putting themselves in danger, those who ...View Full Details

19-07-2007  Dundee 'most car-friendly', says motor insurance firm

The Scottish city of Dundee has been named as the UK's most car-friendly location in an annual survey carried out by Virgin Money Car Insurance.Although motor insurance firms often take ...View Full Details

18-07-2007  Drivers warned about eBay tyres

Motorists looking to save a bit of money are being urged to avoid purchasing second-hand tyres on internet auction sites.Continental Tyres commissioned technical group entyrety to conduct a safety check ...View Full Details

18-07-2007  No car insurance is "irresponsible"

Drivers who choose to get behind the wheel without car insurance are "irresponsible and selfish in the extreme", according to comments by an expert in the sector.Head of communications for ...View Full Details

17-07-2007  Car insurance 'should be encouraged'

Younger drivers need to be encouraged and made more aware that car insurance is there to protect them and others, it was suggested this week.Susan Beck, head of communications for ...View Full Details

16-07-2007  RAC: UK is car-dependent nation

The UK is still a nation dependent on its automobiles, motoring group RAC has claimed, following a survey of the population's driving habits.According to research by the RAC Foundation, the ...View Full Details

12-07-2007  Demand for green car insurance 'booming'

The demand for green car insurance policies has climbed among consumers as climate change becomes higher on the political agenda, the spokesman for a provider has claimed.Representing the Environmental Transport ...View Full Details

11-07-2007  Drivers advised on cheaper holiday fuel

UK motorists thinking of travelling through Europe on their summer holidays may be interested to know that Switzerland offers petrol at the continent's cheapest price, Post Office has claimed.While drivers ...View Full Details

11-07-2007  Eco car insurance 'helps until there's a solution'

Greener car insurance policies and those which offset carbon emissions can help to combat climate change until there is a better way to travel, it was suggested this week.David Douglas, ...View Full Details

10-07-2007  'Consider breakdown cover with car insurance'

While a number of factors go into choosing the right car insurance, whether the policy includes breakdown cover may be a worthwhile consideration for many drivers.This, notes the Guardian, can ...View Full Details