To mark Older People's Day 2008, the RAC Foundation is encouraging people to recognise the important contribution of those retired car insurance customers who become volunteer drivers.According to the group, initiatives like these enrich the lives of the motorists themselves, as well as the commu
Motor insurance customers looking for a car that makes a statement may want to visit their nearest Corvette dealership, after the manufacturer announced it was reducing its prices.Buyers interested in the C6 or the Z06 can now save more than 11 per cent.The car maker said: "Corvettes have always
A driver's likelihood of making a claim on their car insurance could be written in the stars, according to a new study.Research by Accident Exchange has found motorists with the star sign Gemini are most at risk of being involved in a road traffic collision.The group stated nearly nine per cent o
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has welcomed the publication of the latest road casualty figures from the Department for Transport, hailing them as an "all-time low" in road deaths.According to figures from the government, road deaths in 2007 fell seven per cent to 2,956, with serious i
While latest government figures have shown a reduction in the number of slight and serious on the roads, as well as a drop in the number of deaths, it has been claimed greater action is needed from businesses to reduce the number of casualties at work.RoadSafe has argued corporate action is requi
British motorists are reportedly spending £3.9 billion every year repairing used cars that break down following the expiration of their warranty.Warranty Direct has published a list of the 100 most reliable cars, while also examining which vehicles are the most costly to repair.Top of the latter
Drivers looking to reduce accidents and the need to claim on their car insurance may be interested in the on-board safety camera that features on the Ford Kuga.The system allows motorists to manoeuvre and park more safely by using miniature rear-view cameras that reduce the blind spots behind the
Drivers who have accidentally filled their diesel car or van with standard petrol will know that it can cost hundreds of pounds to drain the tank and much more in repair bills or motor insurance claims if the engine is damaged as a result.But this may no longer happen with the launch of the Right
Volkswagen (VW) has announced the launch of the new Golf GTI concept, describing it as faster, sharper and cleaner than its predecessors.It said the core attributes of the original Golf GTI - namely its practicality, style and dynamics - will be retained.But the new vehicle will boast new chassis
Mondial has said the accuracy of the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of its roadside assistance technicians has been boosted by the use of the TomTom satellite navigation system.The firm noted it is increasingly vital for customers to be provided with an accurate ETA when providing roadside assis
