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Pioneering British firm produces ‘ petrol from air ‘ in breakthrough that could solve the world’s energy crisis Institution of Mechanical Engineers hails the process as a potential ‘game changer’ in battle against climate change. Stockton-on-Tees-based Air Fuel Synthesis claims they can make petrol directly from water and carbon dioxide in the air. Within two […]
Apps, saving drivers money Millions of drivers could potentially save money by using smartphone apps that monitor how safely they drive, according to insurance industry bosses. Getting a car insured can often cost thousands of pounds.Now several companies have released apps which use GPS technology to track things like speed, braking and cornering. The safer […]
Diesel cars don’t save you money? Great diesel myth: They DON’T save you money and petrol models ‘are more economical for most makes of car’. It can take up to 14 years before diesel cars save the average driver money. Fuel can be almost 6p a litre more expensive than unleaded petrol Findings come as […]
OFT’s revised procedures guidance for Competition Act The OFT today set out new decision-making processes and procedural enhancements to boost the speed and robustness of Competition Act 1998 investigations and increase engagement with parties involved. The updated guidance on Competition Act 1998 procedures follows a consultation process launched in March 2012. It updates the OFT’s […]
Drug-driving to become a specific offence Drug-driving in England, Scotland and Wales could become a specific offence with a jail term and fine, under a new law expected in the Queen’s Speech. Police have to show driving has been impaired by drugs to prosecute. But under the plans, drivers could face up to six months […]
The government have pledged to get a grip on the compensation culture surrounding personal injury claims. Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly said the current situation was “rotten” and action was needed to increase transparency and reduce costs surrounding personal injury claims. Critics say insurers are getting paid for referring details of people involved in accidents to […]
Tax disc insurance certificate check dropped DVLA is proposing to remove the insurance check when a vehicle is taxed. Under plans unveiled this week by Roads Minister, Stephen Hammond, motorists will no longer have to provide a motor insurance certificate when buying a tax disc, with the change allowing around 600,000 additional motorists a year to […]
European car sales fall New car sales in the European Union have fallen for the 12th month in a row in September, according to the region’s biggest car-makers. European car sales across the 27 European Union countries fell 10.8% from last year. But of the major markets, the UK was the only one to grow, […]
Are car rental companies taking you for a ride? For Hertz car rental buying Dollar Thrifty may be a great financial move, but what of the business of car hire companies improving service? The news this week that Hertz has finally got its hands on Dollar Thrifty (which used to be plain Thrifty), so that […]
Drivers are charged an extra 10% if they do not pay for an annual tax disc The Treasury is to be asked to review the extra cost faced by NI motorists who renew their vehicle tax on a six-monthly basis. Currently, drivers are charged an extra 10% if they do not pay for an annual […]
