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A new survey from the AA suggested that a few motoring issues may play a big role in the way people vote in the upcoming General Election. According to AA members, on the list of their top three concerns is the costs running and owning a car. Out of the nearly 15,000 that were surveyed, 53% stated . . . → Read More: Motoring concerns high on voters list of concerns As the General Election gets closer with the pound looking even worse against the dollar and import costs continuing to rise, Lord Mandelson has been attempting to get his opponents to stop making the currency look worse than it is. Petrol prices in particular are a sore issue for Lord Mandelson, as the poor condition of the . . . → Read More: Petrol prices at highest level ever Ministers are thinking about allowing councils to issue local parking tickets to violators of around £100. The Scottish Government stated that if the fine is increased from the normal £60 cap it may reduce the amount of parking that occurs illegally in congested areas, and help to better fund the costs of parking enforcement. The only areas that . . . → Read More: £100 council parking tickets Fuel prices that were supposed to have a big rise in April, but will instead be staggered over the rest of the year in order to gently ease consumers into the cost of rising inflation according to a statement that the Chancellor made this week. However, motoring groups are not happy with the statement since they claim . . . → Read More: Chancellor not as kind as he implies on fuel costs Britain seems to be moving back towards the record high petrol prices of 2008, according to the AA. A year ago the average motorist was paying about 90.7p per litre; the current average price is about £1.15. AA said that the average cost of petrol for a two-car family is running about £50 a month more . . . → Read More: Petrol on its way to new high Margaret Hodge, the culture minister, has given her approval for two Royal Parks to have parking charges within London. Now motorists that want to park in southwest London at Bushy Park or Richmond Park will need to pay £1.50 if they want to park for an hour. Politicians and residents have fought against the proposals stating that . . . → Read More: Royal parks to have parking fees The pre-budget report 2009 has been released showing that in the coming year there will be much more emphasis and support from the government for those who choose to use low carbon emitting transportation options. It also reports that starting in April; Excise Duty rates will be altered for motorcycles. Among the expected changes to tax laws . . . → Read More: Budget will give electric vehicles a big break Motorists are reducing their driving costs in an effort to reduce overall expenditures by using their car less, according to the RAC. The organization reports that many people are now choosing to own just one vehicle per family, or downsizing their personal vehicle. The cost of motoring for the average Briton fell by about 5% in . . . → Read More: Motorists cut back to save on costs M&S Money announced that those who are looking to purchase a new car using the M&S Car Buying Plan can now enjoy lowered personal loan rates, from 9.9% APR down to 8.7% APR. The Buying Plan is a good choice for motorists who want to defer a certain fixed amount of their loan. After deferring a certain amount . . . → Read More: M&S Money reduce car loan interest rate The Government climate change advisory body recommended this week that there should be a road pricing charge nationally, on top of the fuel taxes and environmental taxes in existence to further encourage motorists to choose other transportation options. Until the latest statement by the committee, it was commonly believed that if a pay as you motoring charge . . . → Read More: Government may charge for the use of roads |
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