Apr
2009
Articles from 17th Apr 2009
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Brighter route to child safety
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
A NEW automatic warning system could keep children out of harm’s way on the road. Read
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‘1 D’ breaks plate record
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
THE sought-after personalised registration 1 D sold for a record amount at a recent DVLA Registrations auction in Warwickshire. Lebanese property developer Nabil Bishara paid £352,411 for the prestigious plate, which smashed the DVLA’s previous record of £254,000. Read
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Be quick to hire a car
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
DON'T leave car hire to the last minute. Many loan firms have cut back on new vehicle purchases, says Auto Europe, resulting in tighter supply. Auto Europe’s UK commercial director, Peter McAree, says last month saw an increase in the trend for late bookings, but advance bookings for summer breaks are not as high. Read
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A double vision in beauty and style
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
IT’S double vision for front seat travellers in the latest Land Rover from this summer. Read
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Seven-seat Scenic with new low-price options
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
RENAULT has revealed prices of its new Grand Scenic with some models cheaper than the present vehicle. Read
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Will-ing to be green
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
ECO cars are set to dominate motor shows for the next few years and Hyundai is the latest to join the fray with a solar-powered concept. Read
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Bikers urged to be wary of road rust
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
WITH most of Britain’s 1.6million motorbikes due back on the roads, AA Insurance says the big danger to bikers is road rust. It’s a two-fold problem – motorcyclists need to polish their riding skills, and other drivers need to get back into the habit of looking out for bikes. Read
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Powered up Exeo takes hi tech lead
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
SEAT says that its new Exeo saloon models which has just arrived in UK showrooms is a world leader in technology. Read
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Motorists join speed cut battle
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
A PETITION organised by the Association of British Drivers against a government proposal to reduce the national speed limit has gained more than 20,000 signatures and is currently the fourth largest petition on the website of the Prime Minister. Read
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Suzuki scores with its feelgood factor
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
THE best thing about Suzuki’s sport crossover isn’t its looks, although its definitely very eye-catching. Read
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Avis to roll out new fee
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
AVIS Europe will be the first car rental company to follow standard travel industry procedure with respect to “no-show” customers. Customers who do not cancel prior to the allocated rental pick up time, or do not turn up within 24 hours thereafter, will be charged £40. Read
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Barbie hits the capital
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
A SPECIAL one-off Fiat 500, created to help celebrate Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary, has been brought to London as part of a major European tour. Read
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New range for Mazda
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
THE new Mazda3 range will go on sale in the UK during May with a 15- model line-up. Read
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Parts firm focuses on MG Rovers
Apr 17 2009 | Motoring News
MG ROVER owners still have access to genuine parts and affordable, specialist servicing four years after the closure of the MG Rover factory thanks to XPart. Read
