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WeDeliver: Europcar develops free weDeliver service to solve problem of dormant urban motors

(15/07/2010)

Parked cars clogging up residential roads in the UK’s cities is a long-familiar sight, but the cost of dormant urban motors (DUMs) is revealed to be £65bn a year, according to a recent Europcar research. According to the research by Europcar, car ownership for the time-poor city dwellers costs them £3.50 for every mile they cover - excluding fuel. On average a city car owner only spends 4 hours, 40 minutes at the wheel each week - meaning that their car remains parked for 97% of the time. ... [more]

WR125: 0 percent finance or free insurance offer from Yamaha

(30/04/2010)

Yamaha are bringing back the incentive they first launched last year, but have made more Yamaha machines available on the scheme – it now includes the Vity 125 and also the new BW’s 125 super commuter scooter. Whether new to two wheels or trading up from a first bike, customers now have a bit of a choice to make. There is no doubt that Yamaha is the brand to have, creating some great 125cc motorcycles and scooters, but then they have to choose between a great 0% finance deal OR free insurance... [more]

weDeliver: Europcar is offering free home delivery and collection for car and van hire

(28/05/2009)

With people staying in the UK for their holidays, Europcar believes motorists will be looking for a cost-effective and more convenient alternative to using their own car or rail, particularly as recent reports have suggested people are downsizing their cars and cutting back on maintenance. Forget pizzas, groceries and Indian takeaways, motorists can now call up and get a car delivered to their door following the launch of free home delivery and collection from Europcar. Europcar is offering f... [more]

Will: Michelin Active Wheel allows automakers to do away with traditional engines and gearboxes

(09/03/2009)

The Will city car concept hatchback is the first car to feature Michelin's new Active Wheel, which integrates electric motor, brakes and suspension functions inside the wheel. The car is now under test in France. Active Wheels could help automakers develop lighter and more compact electric cars. It has been developed by contract manufacturer Heuliez, and also acts as a showcase for the company's capabilities. Heuliez is best known for producing versions of Citroen and Peugeot cars - such as e... [more]

Wispa electric scooter: £999 electric scooter given improved performance by University of Salford

(17/12/2008)

A new option for the impoverished British motorist is now available, with the introduction of electric scooters from the Far East which have been given improved performance by University of Salford designers. The ‘Wispa’ range of scooters, which cost half a penny in electricity for one mile’s travel, are being developed by staff in the University’s School of Art & Design to make the ownership experience more enjoyable for the UK market. A new range of scooters is to be unveiled in the firs... [more]

Worn-out windscreen wipers: Motorists are putting off maintenance and repairs in an attempt to save money

(28/11/2008)

Swinton have found that potentially important car maintenance is being put off by people in an attempt to save money. In a survey of 1,000 Swinton motor insurance customers, 78% said they had put off ‘minor and cosmetic’ repairs (such as dents and scratches) while 34% said they consciously hadn’t put their car in for a service - despite having exceeded the manufacturers recommended mileage in recent months. Another 22% said they would wait for their next MOT to discover the significance of ‘... [more]