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![]() BBC News | Drink drivers 'should lose cars' BBC News, UK - A motoring body has called for the cars of repeat drink drivers to be confiscated to help prevent the rise of consistent offenders in Scotland. ... AA: Confiscate repeat drink-drivers’ cars Calls to seize drink-drivers' cars Drink driver numbers fall |
![]() stv.tv | Sales of new cars slump again The Press Association - A total of 108691 new cars were registered in December - 21.2% down on the December 2007 figure, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. ... Car sales suffer worst year since early 1990s UK car sales fall 21.2 pct y/y in Dec-SMMT Car sales plummet by a fifth in December |
Sky News | Prison for £1.2m 'car-ring' gang BBC News, UK - Five members of a "car-ringing" gang who stole, sold and re-stole dozens of cars in a £1.2m scam have been jailed. The gang stole 37 cars, forged their ... Mastermind of £1.2m car ringing scam jailed Jail for millionaire boss of carjackers who sold and stole back ... Prolific London carjacking gang jailed |
![]() 24dash | Gas guzzler drivers face more expensive parking meters. Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Drivers of large “gas guzzling” cars face higher car park and meter charges under new council plans. By David Millward, Transport Editor The move will see ... 'Gas-guzzler' parking fees extended Richmond ups parking charges for gas guzzlers in all bays More 'gas-guzzler' drivers to pay extra for parking permits |
![]() Boston Globe | CES: Consumer gadgets still hot, hotter than cars at least Reuters UK, UK - ... of their discretionary dollars on gadgets over the years, compared to the percentages they spend on other durable goods like cars and home appliances. ... Video: Loaded: Happy New Year! Tech show bucks global downturn The Consumer Electronics Show must go on |
German car exports down 22 pct in December The Associated Press - BERLIN (AP) — German auto makers exported 22 percent fewer cars in December than a year earlier, with production down by the same amount, the country's main ... Auto exports, output drop 22% in December GERMANY: Vehicle production down sharply in December STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-VW, Daimler up after best of meagre US sales |
Cars could be fuelled by Christmas trees This is London, UK - This can then be used to feed micro organisms that create ethanol, a "green" fuel that can be used by cars. The scientists behind the research claim a ... Christmas tree could be new green fuel |
![]() Which? | Should cars be fitted with speed limiters? NW Evening Mail, UK - “INTELLIGENT Speed Adaption” is a device that could be fitted to cars to keep drivers under the speed limit using advanced satellite technology. ... ISA 'will not benefit drivers of new or used cars' |
![]() Energy Efficiency News | Buyers of new cars urged to ACT on CO2 Netcars, UK - Motorists in England looking to buy new cars in 2009 are being encouraged to bear in mind carbon dioxide emissions when choosing their next vehicle. ... Online tool compares efficiency and emissions from cars Capital allowance changes: time to prepare for new rules New green car resolutions for smarter drivers |
![]() BusinessWeek | Volkswagen Grabs Share in US, Aided by Small Cars Bloomberg - The December performance was well above the group’s 7.8 percent market share for the whole year, as small cars attracted consumers. ... Volkswagen Gains US Share in December, Aided by Small Cars Volkswagen US Sales Drop 14%, Audi Declines by 9.3% |