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- Motorists Waste Million of Pounds Worth of Fuel -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:09:18
Britain’s motorists could save themselves up to £7.7 billion per year[1] on fuel by learning to drive in a more economical and efficient fashion, according to the AA. The findings from the latest survey compiled by the AA show that eco- drivers can improve their fuel efficiency by 10 to 15 per cent. The data [...] - East Midlands - Resurfacing work on M1 between junction 20 and junction 21, Leicestershire -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:07:09
Overnight work to resurface all lanes on a 7.9km (approximately 5 miles) section of the M1 between Junction 20 and Junction 21 in Leicestershire will begin on Monday, 13 October. The work, which also includes the replacement of road markings, will take place between 10pm and 6am seven nights a week on both the north [...] - East of England roadworks update: Mon 13 October to Sun 19 October 2008 -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:18
REMINDER: M1 REPAIRWORK TO BRIDGE OVER RIVER OUZEL TRIBUTARY Waterproofing and concrete repairs are being carried out to the bridge over the River Ouzel tributary at Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire. A variable contraflow system providing three lanes in both directions will be in place on Wednesday 5 November and continue through to Monday 8 December. During this [...] - West Midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme 13 - 19 October 2008 -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:04:17
M42 Junction 5 (Solihull) The northbound entry slip road of the M42 at junction 5 will be closed overnight from 10.00pm to 5.00am from Monday 13 October 2008 to Tuesday 14 October 2008 (1 night) for repairs to the overhead signals for Midlands TechMAC. A diversion route will be clearly signposted. M6 Junction 8 (Ray Hall) The [...] - Motor Traders Are Coming Under Attack From Thieves -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:56:38
Motor traders are facing a greater risk in this time of economic crisis as ruthless thieves are cashing in on valuable metals Insurance giant Norwich Union has warned. The warning comes as claims involving stolen catalytic converters have increased by 500% in the last year, (this figures were released under Norwich Union Claims Data 2008) with [...] - Deal in the net as Hearts signs up for Citroën -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:19:57
Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) has just signed a vehicle deal with Citroën Fleet to supply a range of cars for players, coaching staff and management. The Edinburgh side – seven-time Scottish FA Cup winners and four-time Scottish Champions – is taking delivery of no fewer than 24 Citroën vehicles [...] - Nissan Qashqai +2 road test -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:58:29
The Qashqai has won over scores of buyers since its introduction in 2006 and now the chunky, funky Nissan has sprouted an extra row of rear seats to cater for larger families. Mechanically it’s much the same as the outgoing Qashqai, but the Japanese manufacturer has reworked the exterior with some subtle styling changes and [...] - Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD Limited manual road test -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:32:31
The Jeep Patriot was launched in the Summer of 2007, at the same time as the similar Jeep Compass. Both models come with the same choice of engines, although the more rugged-looking Patriot costs a £2k less and apparently appeals more to men, while the softer Compass is aimed more at women. I should like [...] - Highways Agency announces £750,000 improvement scheme at (A34/A500) Talke Roundabout -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:42:25
The Highways Agency will start work on a £750,000 scheme to improve the A500/A34 Talke Roundabout in Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire, near to the M6 junction 16 on Monday 13 October. The work, expected to take around four months to complete, will help relieve congestion, improve access to a nearby business park and make the [...] - North East - North East roadworks update - 11th October to 17th October -
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:39:13
A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham 271870 Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be narrow lanes both north and southbound and a 50mph speed limit. Restrictions will be in place 24 hours. The works are scheduled until May 2009. A1 Gateshead Western Bypass [...]
