May 2009 ArchiveNew figures from the Insurance Fraud Bureau reveal the top 20 hotspots for this type of fraud.
The Yorkshire Post has reported on one near-centenarian who has driven the majority of his life without driving tests or even minor accidents.
Production lines are set to begin moving again soon.
The model has won the maximum safety accreditation from Euro NCAP.
Drivers were this weekend advised to be careful when parking on private land.
A Department for Transport online resource has hit record figures since its launch in 2004.
The media debates one of the biggest elements of President Obama's tough new measures for the automotive industry, the move away from petrol.
Lower levels of consumer spending likely to affect sales throughout 2009.
Lease companies are suspected of overcharging.
A new poll from the Department of Health looks at which professions are the heaviest drinkers.
The association's Cutting Carbon, Cutting Costs conference claims to provide companies with a way to reduce CO2 emissions as well as their expenses.
The postal giant increased both its revenues and profits in the last fiscal year thanks to a reduction in operating costs.
FleetDirectory.co.uk raises concerns for fleets after oil rose above $60 a barrel.
Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has formed a "strategic partnership" with German luxury car marque Daimler AG.
The US President outlines stringent fuel economy program.
The manufacturer has received a boost from the new model of its signature hybrid vehicle.
A campaign by the AA and Labour Peer Lord Ahmed highlights the continuing problem of drivers using hand-held phones behind the wheel.
The price of petrol has increased to above £1 a litre at many filling stations, according to the AA.
A new report raises concerns for many petrol stations in rural and remote areas of Scotland.
One Tory MP recently compared fuel costs in northern rural and remote areas to alcohol prices in the south.
A recent survey from Kwik-Fit claims that 3.2 million drivers are suffering from unpleasant smells inside their cars, probably due to dirty air-conditioning systems.
Company car drivers could attend training workshops instead of gaining points on their license under a new road driving training programme currently being pitched by police authorities across the country.
The Freight Transport Association have reported "a real need" for councils to gain a clearer understanding of new vehicle legislation.
The first fall in average used LCV values this year came last month after three consecutive months of growth.
Britain's ten worst A-roads are revealed in a recent report.
The results of the latest consumer confidence survey from market research company Nielsen and the British Retail Consortium have just been published.
There is good news for the manufacturer's Sunderland plant as it plans to recruit 150 new staff to help deal with a predicted short-term boom in customer demand.
Trucking aficionados should not miss Truckfest, which is due to kick off on 31 May in the North-East.
The latest Department for Transport statistics show falls in all types of road traffic over the first quarter of 2009 compared with the same period last year.
New research shows the potentially disastrous consequences of the pothole problem in Britain.
The association has claimed cyclists have an equal responsibility to that of HGV drivers in improving road safety.
New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show a significant rise in big bus registrations last month.
The last of Workington's independent garages closes its fuel business in the face of rising fuel prices.
One local report reflects the impact fuel duty increases due over the next four years could have on companies across the UK.
New commercial vehicle registrations in the UK fell steeply last month, reflecting recent slow sales.
Motorists' groups have raised concern over the profits made by courses designed to teach offenders the hazards of speeding.
The association has launched a new DVD which aims to improve towing skills and knowledge.
A used car valuation expert predicts that a lack of used vehicles on the market will enhance residual values for the rest of the year.
Cheshire-based firm develops technology which enables LCV drivers who may not have access to the internet a way to submit their end odometer readings by text message.
Cheshire-based company now expects higher results than predicted.
LDV granted £5 million assistance.
New road safety legislation for England is announced.
A hard-hitting campaign targeted at 30 per cent of younger drivers who admit to texting behind the wheel has been launched.
New service to replace Single Vehicle Approval inspections.
Toyota promises agenda-setting new model.
Website dedicated to detailed denunciations of town's traffic system.
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