News Archives - March 2009

Car tracking network may be Europe-wide

A pan-European project to track the location, speed and direction of travel of every vehicle has the backing of the British government, car manufacturers and the telecoms industry.

Scalextric used for road safety lessons

The drivers of the future have been given hints and tips on road safety with the help of Scalextric.

Children at St Katherine’s school were shown the dos and don’ts of driving as part of the Project Kickstart campaign.

Wind-powered ‘car’ reaches 126mph

A land yacht may not be as practical a means of transport as a car, but it is green and surprisingly quick. British engineer, Richard Jenkins last week proved the point when he reached a speed of 126.1mph (202.9km/h) in a carbon-fibre model he designed himself, in the process smashing the world land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle.

New amphibious coach could service London Olympics

A British company has taken for its new amphibious 50-seater coach, a new design that can travel at 70mph on land and 10mph on water and might provide a useful way of getting competitors to the 2012 Olympics.

Dishonesty bumps up insurance cost

British motorists are being hit with charges of up to £150 each on their insurance due to the actions of others, the latest research has revealed.