Road Safety
New Drivers – Drive Safely This Winter
For new drivers, winter motoring conditions can be a tough challenge. Shorter daylight hours, low temperatures and the possibility of sleet, snow and icy conditions can affect both visibility and road handling while driving. Over the last few years the UK has been taken by surprise by heavy snow during the winter months; being prepared for extreme weather is becoming a reality.
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Our Roads Will Be More Dangerous This Winter
Even thought the weather in the last two years has given us severe cold, snow and ice the councils are still planning cut backs on winter road services. Estimates from the Department for communities and Local Governments are showing that up to 3.6% less will be spent, this is considerable when inflation is considered.
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Get a grip with the Toyota All Weather Tyres Programme
Despite the Indian summer we are currently enjoying, Britain’s drivers should remember some hard lessons in the past two winters about the hazards of driving in snow and ice. Toyota has taken steps to help its customers reduce the risk of accidents...
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When Driving, How well do you know Your Highway Code?
The Lack of knowledge over the Highway Code is seriously putting lives at risk in the UK. A new survey conducted by Goodyear has revealed. Results from a group of 5000 motorists confirmed a large percentage could not answer correctly knowledge and picture questions from the Highway Code. Goodyear has...
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Danger! Danger! High crash risk – Drive Safely
Some men might think they possess driving skills worthy of a starring role in the film the Fast and the Furious, but the truth is male drivers are far more at risk on the UK’s roads than their female counterparts – and unfortunately it’s not just their cars which are being damaged. Having examined...
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How Smarter Driving Can Save You Up To £750 per year
Journalist Quentin Willson reveals how better driving can save you up to a massive £750 per year By making just a few changes to the way your drive, there are real ways to add better driving techniques behind the wheel and save money.
read moreEcoVelocity – Go and Drive an Electric Car at the Green Motor Show
Next week from the 5th - 13th May The EcoVelocity paddock will feature some exciting electric cars - It really is time you got out and tried an electric car. I have been a big fan for a while now, it isn't until you really experience one, driving it, you get the full picture.
read moreFinding the Real – Britain
To celebrate the Kia Sportage and the new Kia Optima, celebrities including Alex James and Tony Hawks explode clichés about Britain in a series of videos called Finding the Real. Each week there are trips to be won, cycling in the Cotswolds and a trip to Hadrian's Wall.
read moreIsuzu Rodeo Daily Workhorse Review by Pot Kiln TV Chef Mike Robinson
TV Chef and Isuzu Brand ambassador Mike Robinson talks about using his Isuzu Rodeo. Mike covered over 24k miles the 12 months as an Isuzu Rodeo brand ambassador. He gives an insight into his daily life...
read more80mph Speed Limit to be trialled on UK Motorways
The government will press ahead with trials of 80mph speed limits on some sections of motorways where variable speed limits are already in place.
read moreJoin FairFuelUK for FairFuel Prices in the UK Help Us Stop the Price Increase –
With less than a week to go to the Budget, we are now seriously concerned that the Government may stick to its plan to increase petrol & diesel prices by adding a massive 16p a gallon...
read moreClimate Week 2012 – Nissan LEAF Branches Out Again
Nissan is sponsoring the big one in the Eco Calendar, Climate Week. Climate Week happening on the 12 - 18th March is the biggest climate change campaign in the UK and is backed by the Prime Minister and Sir Paul McCartney. Nissan is the official vehicle partner with the 100% Electric LEAF...
read moreNational FairFuelUK Day on March 7th 2012
FairFuelUK Supporters please come and lobby your MP on National FairFuel Day, March 7th. FairFuelUK are demanding an urgent cut in fuel taxes in response to news that diesel has reached a record high. You help by coming to lobby your MP. The National FairFuel Day on March 7th is a unique opportunity to personally fight for lower fuel duty...
read moreGreat News EcoVelocity is back with a Grander Design
Great News EcoVelocity the ground breaking eco car show is back again this year. Secondly it is now to be held at the ExCel with more and more space for test drives to assess the low carbon vehicles available. Thirdly it has now joined forces with the organisers of Grand Designs Live and the shows will run side by side in May.
read moreA Week in an Electric Car – The Mitsubishi i-MIEV
Watch the trailer for a week in the Mitsubishi i-MIEV, a fully electric, zero-carbon car. I like electric cars but how good would it be in a semi rural location. Curious about all the issues facing EVs and with children, shopping, charging, in the cold I took on the i-MIEV and had a great experience.
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