Automotive and Pickup Truck Leasing News

Speed cameras to be switched off?

Speed cameras to be switched off?

July 27 2010, 11:41AM by Colin Wingfield

As the new government starts to cut into road safety grants across the UK, many councils may turn off speed cameras as they decide the best way to reallocate...

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EuroNCAP to launch 'Advanced' rating

EuroNCAP to launch 'Advanced' rating

July 15 2010, 11:30AM by Colin Wingfield

Many vehicles, including pickup trucks now boast additional safety features that were not originally covered under the existing EuroNCAP rating system...

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Digital Radio challenge for the Auto Industry

Digital Radio challenge for the Auto Industry

July 13 2010, 11:40AM by Colin Wingfield

The Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have warned the government that while they support a switch over to Digital Radio, the motoring...

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Stirling Moss backs older driver refresher courses

Stirling Moss backs older driver refresher courses

July 08 2010, 12:41PM by Colin Wingfield

British motor racing legend, Sir Stirling Moss, has revealed that he supports a controversial plan that would see the introduction of compulsory medical...

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Pickup Truck takes on a Volcano

Pickup Truck takes on a Volcano

June 29 2010, 12:04PM by Colin Wingfield

Those of you who tried to cheer themselves up Sunday evening following England's departure from the World Cup may have turned to BBC 2 for the return...

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Windscreen water link to Legionnaires' Disease

Windscreen water link to Legionnaires' Disease

June 14 2010, 12:04PM by Colin Wingfield

The Health Protection Agency have published a report today that suggests 20% of cases of Legionnaires' Disease in England and Wales may be caused by stagnant...

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Driving laws may change to cover iPod use

Driving laws may change to cover iPod use

June 03 2010, 09:49AM by Colin Wingfield

Drivers who use their iPods while driving could face the risk of prosecution, Police are warning. Although some vehicles come with pre installed docking...

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London Congestion Zone to Shrink

London Congestion Zone to Shrink

May 26 2010, 10:22AM by Colin Wingfield

London Mayor, Boris Johnson, has given instructions that Transport for London should shrink the London Congestion Charge Zone to the size it was at it's...

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The quickest lawnmower in the West

The quickest lawnmower in the West

May 26 2010, 10:06AM by Colin Wingfield

The record books have been re-written and Britain can hold it's head up high once more, for Don Wales, the grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell has achieved...

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Nationwide Windscreen Shortage

Nationwide Windscreen Shortage

May 12 2010, 11:08AM by Colin Wingfield

Following our long and protracted tough winter, the UK is now finding itself short of vehicle windscreens. Many glazing companies struggled to keep...

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