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New research reveals that motorists stash, on average, £278 worth of belongings in their cars.
Items most commonly left in the boot or glove-box include SatNavs (43 per cent), mobile phones (32 per cent) and wallets/purses (29 per cent). But, the survey revealed that most drivers (72 per cent) don't know what cover they have for the things that they leave in their cars.
The research from comparison website, Gocompare.com found that glove-boxes contain on average £112 worth of goods and a... [more]
From the tender age of 17, motorists will spend much of their daily lives commuting in the car, ferrying people around and conducting their social life. As such, they will visit the local garage to fill up with fuel at least 2,645 times, and get the car fixed 31 times.
In a detailed study of 2,000 drivers, which unveils their motoring habits over a period of 61.5 years, Gocompare.com reveals that the average British motorist will own 26 cars, cover nearly 300,000 miles and exceed the speed li... [more]
Gordon Murray Design has unveiled the T.27 ultra compact city vehicle, the world’s most efficient electric car. In comparison to other electric cars the T.27 has much lower energy consumption per mile, the Smart EV uses 29% more energy per km, the Mitsubishi iMiEV uses 36% more energy per km, and the Mini-E uses 86% more energy per km, making the T.27 the most efficient electric car by some margin.
The design and development programme for T.27 is a £9 million project, made possible through a ... [more]
Speeding, eating or drinking while driving and not wearing a seat belt are the most common crimes we commit during our day-to-day lives. Other car crimes which take place regularly include jumping red lights, parking on double yellow lines and driving someone else's motor without the proper insurance cover. Downloading music illegally, texting or chatting while driving, and cycling without lights on are also offences we regularly commit.
In total, according to Gocompare.com, the average Brit ... [more]
New research from Gocompare.com reveals that9 million drivers - over a quarter of motorists - are potentially missing out on huge savings on their car insurance by simply automatically renewing their policies. 27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew, many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty.
Thirty-nine per cent of drivers have been with their current car insurer for three years or longer, with five per cent sticking with the same company... [more]
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer.
1. Get it Checked:
Modern car engines are complicated pieces of machinery which rely on a vast array of electronic components that can easily fail. To ensure maximum efficiency from your engine, have your car serviced regularly by a recognised garage. The money spent can make you savings in the long term.
2. 'Tread Carefully’:
Ensure that y... [more]
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NADA: Economic Conditions Jell for Higher New Car Sales in 2012
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of small cars, SUVs and other light trucks will lead the way toward what Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts ...
China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2011
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New car prices rising along with sales
From the Wall Street Journal: Emboldened by stronger sales, U.S. auto dealers are now selling vehicles at historically high prices, sending the industry's recovery into the fast lane.
New car sales up 1.5% on first month of last year
NEW CAR sales in January reached 21,313, up 1.5 per cent on the first month of last year.
Private buyers prefer small cars
AUSTRALIANS who pay for a car with their own money are only interested in small cars, according to confidential sales figures obtained by Drive.
Car, truck sales up 11 percent in January
DETROIT — U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011. Sales of cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January, kicking off what is expected to be the strongest year for the industry since before the recession ...
Oil industry sees no threat from electric car
By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - The biggest oil companies in the world have calculated that few, if any, of today's drivers will see electric cars outnumber gasoline and diesel models in their lifetimes. ...
Research and Markets: China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report,
