Sunday, January 16, 2005
NEWS IN BRIEF
Crushing Move.
The government has revealed a crackdown aimed at clearing abandoned cars from the Uk's street with local councils being given greater powers to fine offenders. Investigating and removing such cars cost local councils £26m each year. Some much money to spend a more deserving cause. What do you think?
Corsa Voted Top.
Vauxhall's Corsa has been voted the number one training car by the Approved Driving Instructors. The survey was carried out for the ADI by its own insurance brokers.
Volvo Seats Come Top.
Volvo has come out safest in the "2005 Dynamic Seat Assessments" carried out by the International Whiplash Prevention Grou[ (did you know that one exsists?) which includes the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham.
Mini Trap Detector.
Speed trap detector firm Origin Technologies has launched its Origin b2 Solo. The new smaller system can detect GPS and laser detection systems including Truvelo, Gasto SPECS and mobile/handheld laser traps. One to go for.
Free Safety Guide.
Leadinf company car scheme provider Alphabet is offering all UK employees free copies of its new safe driving guide for their fleet drivers. Called "Drive alert Arrive alive" if offers tips on driving safely in icy weather. To get your free copy guide call 0870 50 50 100.
The government has revealed a crackdown aimed at clearing abandoned cars from the Uk's street with local councils being given greater powers to fine offenders. Investigating and removing such cars cost local councils £26m each year. Some much money to spend a more deserving cause. What do you think?
Corsa Voted Top.
Vauxhall's Corsa has been voted the number one training car by the Approved Driving Instructors. The survey was carried out for the ADI by its own insurance brokers.
Volvo Seats Come Top.
Volvo has come out safest in the "2005 Dynamic Seat Assessments" carried out by the International Whiplash Prevention Grou[ (did you know that one exsists?) which includes the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham.
Mini Trap Detector.
Speed trap detector firm Origin Technologies has launched its Origin b2 Solo. The new smaller system can detect GPS and laser detection systems including Truvelo, Gasto SPECS and mobile/handheld laser traps. One to go for.
Free Safety Guide.
Leadinf company car scheme provider Alphabet is offering all UK employees free copies of its new safe driving guide for their fleet drivers. Called "Drive alert Arrive alive" if offers tips on driving safely in icy weather. To get your free copy guide call 0870 50 50 100.
# posted by Liz Laurie @ 8:22 AM 
