With Wimbledon beginning, eyes will soon be firmly on the world’s elite tennis players as they battle for one of the sport’s most lucrative prizes and most love to spend on their car collections. Last year's Wimbledon winner earned £1,700,000 prize money, whilst the runner-up received a cheque for £900,000, with much more to be earned via sponsorships. As a result, the world’s most famous tennis … [Read more...]
Insurance Features
Newslines 24 June
Ferrari has overhauled its new and used car programme, service and maintenance. Warranty is good for seven years and it’s been backdated for many models sold since 2015 while buyers can choose to extend it to 15 years on major components and that is transferable to new owners while a new approved used programme is on-line. Ford says it wants to build its new generation of electric cars in … [Read more...]
Hi-def dash-cam close to human eye resolution
Smart car and car networking company, Cruise Cloud Technology Corporation, is launching its MIOFIVE 4K Dash Cam with 5G Wi-Fi and built in storage. The high end driving recorder with 24 Hour Parking Monitoring and G-Sensor, uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to make the driving experience smarter, smoother and safer is available on Amazon UK for £149.99. Equipped with a Sony … [Read more...]
Drivers’ hay fever warning from Quotezone
Welsh hay fever sufferers who are vulnerable to grass and nettle pollen and Cladosporium spores, which will increase in intensity with the warm, dry sunny days should take note, especially if they take medication to lessen symptoms. The Met Office forecast has led to a warning from one of the country’s leading car insurance comparison websites, that many motorists are unaware of the fact that … [Read more...]
Vehicle theft reaches new high
This week it was announced that the number of recorded vehicle thefts in the last 12 months has reached nearly 90,000. With the majority of police forces around the UK recording an increase in car thefts over the last year, IAM RoadSmart is on hand to give their top tips to help keep your car safe from thieves. Your car is probably one of the most expensive items you own, so it’s important to … [Read more...]
Learner abuse raising risk of danger
Four in five learner drivers (81%) have experienced abuse and intimidation from other road users while driving. Learner driver insurers Marmalade figures show that abuse and intimidation towards learner drivers is on the rise, with 59% of driving instructors saying it has increased since the start of the pandemic. The findings come after Marmalade surveyed over 1,000 learner … [Read more...]
Borrowing to keep driving
As the cost of fuel increases, it is becoming tough for many drivers to stay on the road, said Alex Hasty, director at comparethemarket.com. “Our research shows high petrol and diesel prices are now forcing drivers to make fewer journeys, and some are needing to cut back on seeing friends and family. “More than eight in ten drivers are worried about the increasing fuel prices and one in three … [Read more...]
Plan & enjoy the Jubilee Bank Holiday
The long awaited jubilee bank holiday weekend is coming and with the chance to get away for a few days next week. However, it is important that motorists stay safe when getting away this bank holiday. The experts at National Scrap Car, have put together a few tips to help motorists safely get through the bank holiday rush. Popular places in Wales, the West Country, Scotland and routes to … [Read more...]
Newest cars are safest, say Euro NCAP testers
All six vehicles in the most recent round of Euro NCAP testing announced today have achieved four or five-star ratings, offering a variety of safe options for drivers to choose. The fully electric Kia EV6, What Car? Car of the Year 2022 winner, was given a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with a strong 90% result in the Adult Occupant Protection category. It scored maximum points in Euro NCAP’s … [Read more...]
Lion Laboratories secures major breathalyser export order
The Welsh business which pioneered electronic breathalysers has secured a new contract with the Finnish Government. Lion Laboratories of Barry created the world’s first electronic machine to test suspected drink drivers in 1967 and has since produced hundreds of thousands which are used worldwide. Yesterday, Wales Economy Minister Vaughan Gething visited the company to congratulate them on its … [Read more...]
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