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Ducati: Summer promotion on Ducati 1198 and 1198SP superbikes

(22/06/2011)

Ducati's 1198 and 1198SP are bikes that many bikers aspire to and have already become iconic motorcycles due to their inspirational looks, performance and their successes on and off the race track. Ducati UK has launched a new superbike promotion that will enable those purchasing a new 1198 or 1198SP model between June 1st and August 31st to receive a £1,000 voucher to spend in-store, on Ducati Performance Accessories or Apparel. The 1198 now comes equipped with DucatiTraction Control (D... [more]

Direct Line: Drivers overestimate their driving ability whilst blaming other drivers' risky driving for accidents

(21/04/2011)

In research published last year by Brake and Direct Line, 90% of drivers admitted speeding , 35% said they got behind the wheel after drinking alcohol and 74% confessed to driving tired. All too often this dangerous behavior leads to tragedy. In 2009, six people were killed every day on UK roads and 70 more were seriously injured. And while most drivers fear for their safety when behind the wheel, they believe it’s other drivers who pose the danger, according to another recent research by Br... [more]

Driving Instructors Association DIA: Simple steps to remain safe in wintry driving conditions

(02/12/2010)

There is no excuse to get caught out by the bad wintry driving conditions. Mike Frisby, DIAmond Advanced Motorists’ Chief Examiner, says that far too much emphasis is put on what to do in the event of a skid, when really we should be putting more thought in to not allowing things to get that far in the first place. There are some simple steps we can all take to help keep us safe, such as planning and preparing for journeys even as early as the day before. Vehicle checks: have you checked y... [more]

Ducati: Ducati's Diavel will make UK debut in November

(25/10/2010)

Ducati's Diavel will make its first public appearance at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan 2-7 November. Ducati used the local Bolognese dialect word for "devil" in naming their new model Diavel - pronounced Dee-ah-vel. The idea for the name was born early in the development process of the bike, when the prototype was assembled and wheeled out in front of a group of Ducati engineers and technicians for the first time. One person looking from the rear of the bike saw its silhoue... [more]

Dacia: Dacia to launch in the UK

(09/03/2010)

Bought by Renault in 1999, Dacia has been transformed over the last decade, to the point that it has become a global automotive phenomenon, selling 1.25m vehicles in the last five years. Dacia has now confirmed at the Geneva motor show it will launch in the UK. With the unveiling of its new Duster compact off-roader in Switzerland, Dacia now offers a six-model range, appealing to a wide cross-section of buyers. Thanks to an cocktail of price, space and equipment, in recent times, the brand ha... [more]

Devitt Insurance Services: Long dark nights of winter offer bike thieves the perfect cover to steal to order

(03/11/2009)

Devitt Insurance Services is urging bikers to think now about protecting their vehicle from opportunistic crooks. Devitt warns that the grey days and long dark nights of winter offer bike thieves the perfect cover to steal to order, but basic commonsense security measures can help significantly reduce the risk of theft. “It’s a fact that more motorcycles and scooters are stolen than cars, but less of them are ever recovered, making it essential that owners take all the steps they can to prote... [more]