Motorbikes are churning out more pollution than cars new research shows. However, as they are a much smaller fraction of the total number of vehicles the figures have been overlooked until now.
Swiss scientists have claimed that motorbikes produce up to 16 times more pollutants per mile than cars.
Researchers found 1...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Every now and then we all have to buy a new car. Whether the one we have is old and broken or the family is expanding and we need more seats. Many of us do not relish the idea of trawling around car lots looking for something suitable that is in our price range. Another worry many of us have is that we will be ‘f...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010We have all seen the little black boxes high up on street lamps and the corners of buildings. CCTV cameras are in our lives monitoring our movements. The government tells us that they are there for our benefit to help prevent crime and give evidence when crime has been committed. However, it seems that one council is n...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010We all remember when we were kids and we would go out as a family. Dad always drove and mum tried to keep us occupied in the back so we didn’t annoy dad. How many of us can actually remember our mums driving with dad as a passenger Not many it would seem.
Despite being statistically proven to be better drivers ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Young motorists are opting to borrow their parents vehicles rather than splash out on the cost of their own, says a motor insurance survey.
More than one in ten (13 per cent) motorists in their late twenties admits that they are still using their parents' vehicles. As more and more of our young people are staying at h...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Travel insurance is often touted as the first line of protection against crooks, but it can also prove handy when (inadvertently or not) tourists step onto the other side of the law.
A poll by the travel insurance industry has revealed that almost half of all Britons risk a brush with the local gendarmerie when drivin...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Nissan is a leading company for reliability and build quality. Nissan has the ultimate desire “to reduce fatalities and serious injuries in accidents to practically zero,” achieving a safer automobile society in the future.
Superminis are by far and away the most popular class of car for UK motorists, acco...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Mazda is a company that likes to push back the boundaries and set new standards in style and comfort. Their ‘Zoom-Zoom’ tag line shows the company does things that are daring, ingenious and fun.
Mazda has announced the launch of the high-performance version of the Mazda6. Eager petrol heads may be disappoi...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Police are testing a new high-tech American device that could put an end to the car chases that so enliven episodes of TV police shows.
The StarChase has been developed by a police force in the USA and enables officers to shoot a tiny, sticky GPS tracker onto an escaping vehicle. The laser-guided trackers can be fired...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Land Rover is a true British brand. The company has been making its sturdy reliable vehicles for over 60 years. It is estimated that two-thirds of all these incredible vehicles are still at work – many of them in some of the most extreme conditions and inhospitable places on earth.
Land Rover has passed on the l...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010It is a common cause of mild amusement between friends about who passed their driving test first or second time. Usually those who pass second time have some iron clad excuse as to why they failed the first test. Now, it seems, people may have a genuine reason to fail.
We are all nervous during exams and the driving t...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Audi is a name synonymous with quality and luxury. The company was the first German automobile manufacturer to present a production car and have gone from strength to strength ever since.
Audi has diversified its executive car line-up with a racing-pedigree sports car. The R8 supercar, named after the Audi Le Mans 24-...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010More than half of all company vehicles may be officially considered un-roadworthy due to faults serious enough to sink an MOT says recent research by the RAC.
More than 3,000 vehicles were checked over a four month period throughout the survey, with 53 per cent failing basic tyre, coolant, oil and screen wash tests - ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many people now take their cars on holiday with them. It can be more convenient to have your own transport at your destination plus there is no luggage allowance. However, many do not realise that some preparation is required when driving abroad, even in Europe.
Over half of all drivers in the UK fail to prepare for t...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us still like to use a good old fashioned map when travelling. There can be disadvantages, however, it is difficult to read a map when driving, not to mention illegal. So more people are turning to technology to help them get around and buying sat nav machines for their cars.
Unfortunately, though as many peop...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Tourists have been warned to carefully inspect any hire cars they may take abroad while on holiday.
New research has warned of the hidden charges, death-trap defects and insurance rip-offs waiting to ensnare the unwary traveller.
Threadbare tyres, worn brake pads, barely road worthy vehicles with 200,000 km on the cl...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010BMW is one of the most popular makes on the road. They are known for performance and reliability. The car manufacturer is the first choice for UK motorists according to a recent survey by Auto Trader.
BMW is working to develop the so-far limited line-up of its 1-Series after almost two years on the market. The company...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Porsche is well known for its lead in the sports and recreational vehicle market. Their Cayman S model two seater was hugely popular when launched in 2005. However, their reputation as being highly priced also drives their customer base.
It seems that they are trying to reach the “everyman” market with the...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010None of us expect to be involved in a crash at any time. Unfortunately it can happen to even the most careful driver. Even if the impact is at low speed often the car can seem badly damaged. This is because many cars nowadays have special areas built into the body work that are called Crumple Zones.
The Crumple Zone i...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Citroen is a company that has always been at the forefront of technological advances and creativity. They were one of the first manufacturers outside of the USA to make mass produced cars. Citroen introduced the world to the first mass produced front wheel drive car and are still leading the way in innovation.
The Bra...
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