The Retail Motor Industry Federation, who represent independent petrol stations, is calling for the Government to ban drivers from cleaning their cars in the street to protect the water supply and boost business. Germany already has a similar ban in place.
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Archive for September, 2012
Ban on Cleaning your Car in the Street
New Audi A3 is Super Smart
The new Audi A3 Sportback, which is due to be revealed at the end of this week at the Paris Motor Show, boasts side assist and lane assist features, making it the most technologically advanced car of our time.
The Best Green Cars
The best green cars on the market have been revealed at the recent What Car? Green Awards. They unveiled what can stands out in terms of sustainability.
Car Production Slowed in Summer Months
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of cars manufactured in the UK fell to 78,577 in August.
McLaren’s P1 Supercar Revealed
Ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut at the end of the month, the new McLaren P1 supercar has broken cover. And McLaren fans and general car enthusiasts won’t be disappointed!
Big Car Insurance Increases in the New Year
From 21st December an EU ruling will come into place meaning men and women will be equal in terms of car insurance, signalling huge increases for women drivers. A recent report revealed that men pay up to 41% more for their car insurance at the moment.
Brit Model Tops Greatest Cars List
The Porsche 911 has topped the chart and took the title as the greatest car of all time. The 911 was number 1 in the Top 50 poll carried out by Car magazine.
Eco-Friendly Ferrari
This Ferrari is the most eco-friendly and slowest model on the market. Yes, forget horsepower this Fahrradi Farfalla FFX harnesses pedal power and is on sale for a cool £1.2 million.
Toyota Experiment!
This rather amazing looking concept model from Toyota has been deemed the ‘smartphone on wheels’. The body and interior of the Fun Vii acts as a giant display screen and functions like a mobile phone.
Google Launches Insurance Comparison Site
It seems that the world’s biggest search engine could get you a better deal on your car insurance. Google has launched its own insurance comparison site and it is set to rival market leaders, Gocompare and Comparethemarket.