http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/ Get all the latest Motoring news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:54:43 +0100 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/ff-motoring.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/ RAC Inspections Warns Car Buyers to Look Beyond the Bling Whether it’s low-riders, hot rods, street rods, eye catching body kits or custom-flipped paint work, car modifications are a rising phenomenon for the seriously cool looking to make a statement with their motor. However, RAC Inspections warns used car buyers considering a modified vehi... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorfeatures/Is_Your_Custom_Conversion_All_Show_And_No_Go-1652.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorfeatures/Is_Your_Custom_Conversion_All_Show_And_No_Go-1652.html Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:16:43 +0100 Motoring Fuel prices, congestion, better telecommunications technology and corporate policies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions are all leading to employers becoming increasingly willing to allow employees to work from home. Even Government departments are getting in on the act. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has become the... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/home-1650.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/home-1650.html Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:15:00 +0100 Motoring With petrol prices spinning as fast as fruit machines these days you do not end up a winner, as the cost of a tank just goes up. Motorhome owners feel the pinch as much as everyone but, as the Motorhome Information Service says, the smart motorhome user is getting miles more enjoyment by smart travelling and making the most of every destination. ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/motorhome-1649.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/motorhome-1649.html Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:15:00 +0100 Motoring It seems crazy that as summer arrives, there has been little mention of convertibles. Unfortunately manufacutrers this year has been rather reluctant to launch any. Perhaps the weather was so appalling last year they decided to not too bother. Sad really as convertibles are so utterly cool and we Brits have a love affair with them. Only a sprinklin... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/bmw-1651.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/bmw-1651.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:20:43 +0100 Motoring Women's insurance expert Diamond has today launched a new benefit for new and existing customers. Comprehensive policyholders insured with Diamond, who are involved in an accident or are the victim of a theft, where car seats, booster seats, pushchairs or prams are damaged or stolen, will now be able to claim up to £300 to replace these items. T... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/kids-1648.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/kids-1648.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:09:32 +0100 Motoring A second-hand caravan might be an easily affordable way to join in the UK's number one holiday activity, but Safeguard today warns holidaymakers of a surge of flood-damaged 'write-offs' being passed off on an unsuspecting market by unscrupulous second-hand sellers. 2007 saw unprecedented levels of flooding throughout the UK, causing millions of pou... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/caravan-1647.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/caravan-1647.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:06:51 +0100 Motoring MINI has won the City Car/Supermini category of this year’s highly influential British Insurance Car Security Awards – yet another accolade for MINI’s trophy cabinet. Awarded on the basis of its New Vehicle Security Ratings (a scoring system measuring ‘theft of’ and ‘theft from’), MINI beat off its rivals to secure first place in the award that has... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/mini-1646.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/mini-1646.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:04:58 +0100 Motoring RAC Offers New Pricing Structure The RAC has made its Inspections service more accessible to potential buyers by simplifying its pricing structure. The cost of an Inspection will no longer depend on the model and specification of a vehicle, but the level of assurance needed when buying a used car and the complexity of the vehicle itself. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Inspections_Made_Simple-1645.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Inspections_Made_Simple-1645.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:22:31 +0100 Motoring Audi A4 'All New' Do you ever feel everything is getting so complicated? Maybe it is an age thing and I am stuck in the olden days of simplicity. A prime example was updating my rather antiquated yet uncomplicated mobile phone. As the frustration deepened trying to work out the basics, my ten-year-old son offers to help. Not wishing to offend I han... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/On_The_Road_With_The_AllNew_Audi_A4-1644.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/On_The_Road_With_The_AllNew_Audi_A4-1644.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:30:03 +0100 Motoring My two children have been on impeccably good behaviour this week. Unfortunately I cannot blame my wonderful parenting skills, but the fact we had all been invited to the UK premier of The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian at the O2 Arena in London. Mercedes Benz was sponsoring the event with their new Viano people carrier and duly delivered one ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Help__I_Turned_Into_A_White_Van_Driver-1643.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Help__I_Turned_Into_A_White_Van_Driver-1643.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:23:45 +0100 Motoring A recent survey has shown that the vast majority of people selling their car feel somewhat short-changed at the money they are offered when compared with the vehicle's true market value. All that is now set to change however, thanks to a ground-breaking new used car sales website launched this week called MyCarSupermarket.co.uk www.mycarsupermarket.co.uk). http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/RipOff_Rogues_Now_RIP-1642.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/RipOff_Rogues_Now_RIP-1642.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:18:00 +0100 Motoring Despite the abominable costs motorist are facing today, many are wasting thousands of pounds on fuel because they think going fast is economical. A What Car? survey shows 62% of motorists reckon they’re driving most efficiently between 50mph and 60mph. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motortips/Slow_Down_And_Save_Cash-1641.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motortips/Slow_Down_And_Save_Cash-1641.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:13:49 +0100 Motoring Vauxhall introduces a first: a dual-function camera that not only reads speed limit and no-overtaking signs then displays them on the instrument panel, but also alerts drivers when they unintentionally veer out of their lane. Known as Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Departure Warning, the two systems improve driving safety, reduce stress and can... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/An_All_Seeing_Vauxhall-1640.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/An_All_Seeing_Vauxhall-1640.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:03:04 +0100 Motoring Did you know it is Child Safety Week from 23 - 29 June 2008? So HPI is urging parents to make essential checks when buying a used car. Although many parents take the precaution to fit approved child seats and drive with greater care when children are on board, used car buyers who do not check the history of a vehicle before purchase could be putt... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/Is_Your_Child_Car_Seat_Safe-1639.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/Is_Your_Child_Car_Seat_Safe-1639.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:58:42 +0100 Motoring Volvo C70 Se Lux Coupe Convertible - Volvo, the car manufacturer renowned for their faultless safety features, has just launched the new second generation C70. This is effectively two cars rolled in one. The C70 is a four seater coupe plus a convertible and is the first of its kind in the premium sector with a three piece retractable steel roof tha... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/Volvo_C70_Se_Lux_Coupe_Convertible__Reviewed-1638.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorreviews/Volvo_C70_Se_Lux_Coupe_Convertible__Reviewed-1638.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:59:59 +0100 Motoring The UK is second only to Germany when it comes to a love of convertibles. Despite a record wet summer in 2007, demand for soft tops remained high and this summer more drivers than ever are expected to splash out on a convertible. People love to feel the wind in their hair and spend the summer cruising with the top down, which is why convertibles remain so popular. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Check_All_Round_Before_Going_Topless-1637.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Check_All_Round_Before_Going_Topless-1637.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:55:19 +0100 Motoring Should Have Guessed Company executives are the most dangerous drivers in the UK according to a new survey. Now why does this not surprise me? The research by Vansunited.co.uk, which logged the opinions of 1,000 drivers online and in cities across the UK, has found execs are the most distracted and potentially dangerous drivers on the road. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Company_Execs_Worst_Drivers-1636.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Company_Execs_Worst_Drivers-1636.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:51:48 +0100 Motoring RoSPA has launched an improved version of an award-winning psychometric risk assessment tool to bring new benefits to organisations wishing to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of their employees’ driving. Driver Profiler 2 is an online software package that assesses the risks associated with an employee’s use of the road, enabling informed decisi... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorsafety/RoSPA_Launches_New_Version_Of_Driver_Profiler-1635.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorsafety/RoSPA_Launches_New_Version_Of_Driver_Profiler-1635.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:48:17 +0100 Motoring I guess this was inevitable with rising fuel prices. Cycle sales are soaring as motorists bin the cars in favour of these. However there are concerns that inexperienced cyclists are taking to our roads thus causing more concern for drivers who now need to take extra care to judge their speed - as well as the road and weather conditions - from the n... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorsafety/Sharing_The_Road_With_Cyclists-1634.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motorsafety/Sharing_The_Road_With_Cyclists-1634.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:43:39 +0100 Motoring Yes, it is official! Motorists are shunning their cars following record rises in the price of fuel, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The organisation has reported that ‘British motorists are clearly driving less’ following a doubling of crude oil prices in the last 12 months. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Motorists_Are_Shunning_Their_Cars-1633.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/motornews/Motorists_Are_Shunning_Their_Cars-1633.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:40:24 +0100 Motoring