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Most crashes are not caused by breaking the speed limit but by the driver's poor decision-making(09/02/2011)
Neil Greig, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)'s Director of Policy and Research said: “Poor overtaking takes place at all speeds and is linked to inexperience and bravado, particularly in young men. This results in terrible injuries and deaths on our roads. Until driving experience on single carriageway rural roads is a compulsory part of the driving test, many young people will only learn about these roads through trial and error, wher... [more]
Reduction of road deaths needs to continue(28/10/2010)
Iin celebration of the 3rd European Road Safety Day, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) encourage the whole of the continent to sustain the efforts made so far. The good news for UK motorists is that 2009 fatality figures show the UK to be the safest country in Europe. Neil Greig, IAM Director of Policy and Research said: "On European Road Safety Day it is lovely to be sitting in the position we're in. However, the main objective now is... [more]
Drivers follow their satnav instructions blindly(13/11/2009)
A recent survey said that 20% of women and 30% of men have blindly followed a satnav into the middle of a field, and Network Rail has experienced damage to railway bridges and level crossing collisions as a result of drivers’ failure to use their initiative. Many people in rural areas will have seen or heard of lorry drivers getting stuck in narrow lanes after blindly following their satnav’s cheerful instructions. If the UK were to introduce ... [more]
Britain in sixth place in world road crash table(25/06/2009)
The definitive reference guide to life on the UK's roads has been published by the IAM's Policy and Research Division, the IAM Motoring Trust. With an accessible database of thousands of statistics, IAM motoring facts is a comprehensive one-stop reference for anyone – from transport professionals to students – with an interest in motoring. Information includes: vehicle numbers; environmental impacts; taxation levels; driving licences; official fo... [more]
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New UK car sales edge higher in January: industry data
Sales of new cars in Britain crept higher in January, official figures showed on Monday, as the market showed encouraging signs of stabilisation.
UK new car sales rise marginally in January
New car sales in the UK rose marginally in January, providing the economy with a much-needed boost as it teeters on the brink of a double-dip recession.
Holden drives national car sales
IMPROVING car sales figures have ended a week of woes for the automotive industry.
New UK car sales edge higher in January: data
Sales of new cars in Britain crept higher in January, official figures showed on Monday, as the market showed encouraging signs of stabilisation.
Research and Markets: China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2011" report to
NADA: Economic Conditions Jell for Higher New Car Sales in 2012
LAS VEGAS -- Feb. 4, 2012 -- 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 is a rebuilding year for the auto industry resulting in 13.945 million new cars and light trucks purchased and leased in 2012.
Switzerland January New Car Sales Rise 15% On Year To 23,386
Switzerland January New Car Sales Rise 15% On Year To 23,386
China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2011
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Car industry aiming for Asean single market
THE automotive manufacturing industry roadmap, which was unveiled on Tuesday at the Third Automotive Manufacturing Summit, proposes the transformation of the industry from assembly of completely knocked down units for the domestic consumers to outright manufacturing of vehicles for the local and export markets.
How To Present the Positives of the Auto Rental Industry
Here are five good reasons to show job recruits that the car and truck rental industry offers a promising and dynamic career path.
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