Black box technology which monitors the driving of young motorists has cut crashes by 20 per cent, Co-op insurance has found. 19-year-old Jake Millward, driving carefully for 12 months saved him more than £700 when it was time to renew his cover.See a...
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By Rowena Mason, Political Correspondent As the cost of petrol soared in some areas of the UK, motoring groups accused retailers of “profiteering” from the threat of strikes. Industrial action will not happen for at least seven days and may yet be ...
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The first British woman believed to have competed in a “motor race” was back in 1903 – the glamorous socialite Dorothy Levitt. The ex-secretary and motoring pioneer's antics caused quite a stir in British society. Levitt also raced at the fam...
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“Motorists are paying a significant premium because the wholesalers know they are on to a good thing. It's the law of supply and demand,” said Mr Madderson. “Some retailers are trying very hard to keep prices down. Other retailers have said, ...
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Up to 2700 petrol stations across the UK remain short of fuel following several days of panic buying last week, a study has found. By James Orr Research commissioned by the Retail Motor Industry (RMI) showed that between a third and a half of ...See al...
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The summer following their study, they issued warnings to holiday makers in the UK to avoid these ''deadly'' lay-bys except in extreme emergencies. They also warned of the confusion that these lay-bys cause when motorists mistake them f...
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Yet women have a long and proud history in motor racing. The first British woman believed to have competed in a “motor race” was back in 1903 – the glamorous socialite Dorothy Levitt. The ex-secretary and motoring pioneer's antics caused quit...
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Brian Madderson, chairman of Retail Motor Industry Petrol, said that between a third and half of petrol stations he had surveyed were out of unleaded petrol, diesel, or both. "We have been in touch with retailers all over the country who tell us t...
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But Brian Madderson, chairman of Retail Motor Industry Petrol, said shortages of petrol could drive prices up by ten pence a litre at some service stations, with rises of between four and six pence more common. “Motorists are paying a significant ......
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Other F1 teams attending the Festival of Speed, which kicks off with the Moving Motor Show on June 28, followed by the Festival of Speed from June 29 to July 1, include Red Bull Racing with drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, plus Williams and .....
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