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Recent News

Daihatsu announces free car servicing deal
New technology 'will not cut road accidents'
Female motorists 'may regret ditching their breakdown cover'
New car technology 'could make roads safer'
Female drivers warned to expect a manic Monday
Breakdown call-outs for basic car repairs 'are not unusual'
'Honesty is the best insurance policy'
Women drivers urged to play it safe this Christmas
Tom cha-cha-cha-Chambers may inspire female drivers
Leaving a running car unattended 'could be a costly mistake'

ECO-friendly car motoring

'Diesel is a green choice' for female drivers
Ford could have the answer for eco-friendly female drivers
Female motorists 'may soon be helping to generate electricity'
Eco-friendly technology 'to be used in more new cars'
Electric car company 'confident it can weather the storm'
Electric car sales drop
Peugeot may appeal to green women drivers
Female motorists with used cars 'are pre-Budget winners'
Women drivers 'can have their say in green debate'
Clear clutter and save money?
Alternative fuels winning popularity contest
Can eco-driving save you money?
Female motorists with green cars 'still need to adjust driving style'
On the scrap heap at 18 years old
Going green 'will save female motorists money'
Hollywood favourite wins green award
New electric car may tempt green female motorists
Prius 'gets sporty'
Toyota iQ may be the intelligent choice for green female motorists
Green Panda released
Nearly half consider car sharing, says the AA
Britain's green-fingered 'not green enough'
Drivers can save, go green in Blue Lion cars
Hannah Montana star to become green foxy lady driver
Foxy lady drivers 'opting more for diesel engines'
Keen, green foxy lady drivers 'may have to forego electric cars'
Foxy drivers 'could be paid to go green'
Limited edition Daihatsu drivers 'could save'
Stars travel to premiere in green car
Female motorists 'can Jazz up their eco-friendly travel'
Drivers 'registering greater demand for alternative fuel, hybrid cars'
'Honest, transparent' motor industry praised by SMMT chief
Female drivers 'can go electric at London motor show'
Eco-friendly Focus picks up award
Female drivers use green website to state motor worries
BMW cars 'cleanest premium vehicles in the UK'
Citroen tout green credentials
Higher tax 'not the complete solution'
Road tax changes 'good for the environment'
'New Fiesta is answer green motorists are looking for'
Consumers divided on green car issue
Insurer offers green box driving technology
Motorists 'to pump out less pollution by 2025'
Toyota Yaris wins green car award
London residents 'among least likely to go for green cars'
"Millions" of hybrid cars to arrive on the roads
Safety results for family cars released
Manufacturers to preview fuel cell cars
Environmentally-friendly motoring
Millions pumped into green car innovation
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Female drivers car services

Female drivers warned to expect a manic Monday
Women drivers urged to play it safe this Christmas
Female drivers 'should not be tempted to drink-drive'
Female drivers 'could be facing a breakdown'
Female drivers 'may be treading dangerously'
Independent garages urged to commit to better customer care
Nissan may prove female-friendly choice
Female motorists should 'leave it out'
RAC busts road-building myths
Keep your eyes peeled in the dark
Website 'could help women buying a new car'
Skint motorists 'carrying out their own repairs'
Tyre checks 'are vital'
Women 'should visit a female friendly garage before winter sets in'
New initiative 'could help improve kids' health'
Fiat could prove female friendly to green women drivers
Females warned control pants are not a long-term solution
Wine 'is a quick route to relaxation'
Business world 'is a female friendly place'
More women 'taking up the baton'
Pregnant women 'should not assume complementary therapies are safe'
Wedding market 'defies the credit crunch'
Landlords need more than "white emulsion" and "beige carpet"
Heading abroad to tie the knot 'could prove cheaper'
Seafood 'is perfect for a romantic meal'
Chocolate alone 'will not help you live longer'
Does my bum look big on this form?
Survey reveals measures parents will go to 'for a place at a good school'
Women 'more willing to take a risk on housing market'
Women 'do not want a metrosexual'
Women 'shy about negotiating their salaries'
More women 'should consider starting their own businesses'
Modern technology 'could mean the end of the affair'
Chick-lit author 'takes on Westminster'
British women suffering from 'fashiorexia'
Website offers female motorists specially tailored driving tunes
Online gambling is 'a female friendly option'
Celebrities 'spark trend for tiny dogs'
Foxy female drivers 'can get the best sound from an XF'
Some foxy females 'would leave husbands for cars'
Motor racing treats at BIMS this Sunday
'Put fun back into driving with Fiat contest'
'False female-friendly insurance claims'
Pink sat nav targets women drivers
Complex car technology has women turning to garages
Lone women 'to get dedicated parking spots'
Foxy ladies 'networking on the tee'
Women 'seeking professional help instead of DIY solutions'
Sir Alan Sugar: Female workers 'should deal with their lot'
Mothers 'still facing workplace discrimination'
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Car insurance information

New technology 'will not cut road accidents'
New car technology 'could make roads safer'
'Honesty is the best insurance policy'
Leaving a running car unattended 'could be a costly mistake'
Women drivers 'should be on their guard against carjackers'
Female motorists urged to be cautious
Revellers reminded about dangers of drink-driving
'More police are needed to enforce drink-driving laws'
Female drivers may be helped out by the back end of a bus
Unroadworthy cars 'are not covered by insurance'
Female motorists 'need to prepare properly for a booze cruise'
Drink-drive campaign launched in Northern Ireland
Fines for uninsured drivers 'cost less than cover'
Reducing accidents 'is the best way to cut car insurance costs'
Women motorists 'should not be tempted to drink and drive'
Women drivers 'urged to change their tyres'
Leaving keys in the ignition 'could be an expensive mistake'
Female motorists 'urged to wear their specs'
Campaign 'could make roads safer for women drivers in Scotland'
Women drivers 'need to prepare for winter'
Female motorists 'could be risking an accident'
'It's time to get tough with dangerous drivers'
Drop in uninsured drivers 'good news for honest female motorists'
Female motorists 'should not leave clues for thieves'
Women 'worry more about money'
Rogue drivers 'are finding it harder to get away with breaking the law'
Female motorists 'less likely to break the law'
Cash-strapped parents 'may be tempted to commit car insurance fraud'
'Number of rogue drivers falls'
Female motorists may get a scare this Halloween
Female motorists 'must tread carefully'
Female motorists 'need to adapt to darker evenings'
'Thieves come out as the nights draw in'
Female motorists 'would be safer if UK time keeping changed'
Disabled parking system 'to be overhauled'
Female motorists 'could be getting the wrong signals'
Female drivers 'should make sure they are not left in the dark'
Female drivers 'may get cheaper cover if they fit an alarm'
Inexperienced women drivers 'take risks behind wheel'
Deceiving your insurer 'can be an expensive mistake'
'We should stay together for the sake of the money'
Female motorists 'need to watch out for cat burglars'
Lying to your insurer is 'not worth the risk'
'Cost of car insurance has increased'
BP to offer green driving tips
Cheap insurance for eco-motorists
Motorists 'urged to stay on the right side of the law'
The cost of motoring has fallen
Car thieves will take anything
Female vandals 'out in force'
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Motoring safety and car checks

Female motorists 'may regret ditching their breakdown cover'
Breakdown call-outs for basic car repairs 'are not unusual'
Female motorists urged to check tyres
Parents 'should buy their kids the newest car they can afford'
Motorists 'keen to avoid driving this Christmas'
Women drivers 'better prepared for bad weather'
British drivers 'are safest in Europe'
New cars 'should be equipped with tyre pressure gauges'
Women drivers 'worse than men at checking tyres'
Female motorists 'urged to help keep kids safe on the road'
Children urged to think about road safety
Grey cars 'could be cursed'
Survey: Men leave more valuables in cars than women
Female motorists 'could be putting their lives at risk'
Satnavs 'can help reduce driving stress'
Female motorists 'treading dangerously'
Seatbelt reminder for foxy lady drivers
'Men drinking far more than women'
Driver fatigue warning for female drivers
Foxy lady driver Brook picks up ticket
Foxy female drivers 'spend half of commute gridlocked'
Revealed: Strangest rental car items left behind
Female drivers advised to check their tyres
Inconsiderate parkers to be addressed in new scheme
Road conference looks to take lessons from the past
Female drivers 'should check their tyres'
Improved road safety called for in Burton
Female motorists warned about 'driving the morning after'
Zero drink-drive limit for under 21s
First female crash test dummies
Women drivers choose safety over style
Drivers fear future gridlock
Lives saved when drinking age is raised
Women passengers targeted in safety campaign
Road paint warns of icy conditions
Campaigner calls for traffic lights to be scrapped
Women 'more likely to suffer whiplash'
Many women 'not confident' about passing second test
Women drivers taught to defend themselves against road rage
20mph zones 'not for everywhere' says RACF
Safety warning as cycle use increases
Drive to work has 'hidden hazards'
Police warn drivers to look out for bikers
Women drivers 'face poor road conditions'
Summer drink drivers deterred by police
Female drivers targeted with free magazine
Women motorists 'could halve crash risks'
Women 'can be distracted by speed cameras'
Women risking safety by driving while hungry
Women drivers 'should heed deer warnings'
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New cars for women drivers

Daihatsu announces free car servicing deal
Tom cha-cha-cha-Chambers may inspire female drivers
Renault's new 4x4 'scoops three awards'
Quiz tells women drivers which colour car suits them
Buying online may appeal to female drivers
Motorists 'dream of seeing in the dark'
Peugeot may have the perfect family car
Women drivers can now buy a new car without leaving their living room
Myvi may be the answer for cash-strapped female drivers
Bigger 'is not always safer'
Mini unveils new cars
Toyota cuts prices
Ford 'focused on good deals'
Government plans 'are good news for car buyers'
TV designer's new cars may inspire women drivers
TV star car could tempt female motorists
Smart system may impress eco-friendly female motorists
Eco-friendly women drivers may find iQ is smart choice
Female motorists should be able to bag a bargain
New Jeep offers female motorists 'style and comfort'
Small could be the smart option
Clarkson compares Alfa Romeo Brera to "bonkers girlfriend"
Prices for new Ka announced
Sporty new car from Alpha Romeo 'stylish and affordable'
Women drivers may find female friendly deals at Ford
Bond girl 'gets behind the wheel of a Ford Ka'
Text service 'can help prevent motorists from being ripped off'
Women drivers can now buy a car to match their jeans
Female motorists 'fans of satnav'
Toyota iQ could be wise option for eco-friendly women drivers
Britain's worst learners hit screens next week
Black 'is the new black'
New car may appeal to female motorists with attitude
Female motorists invited to customise new 'cheeky' Ka
Strictly Come Dancing star celebrates arrival of new Fiesta
Car makers 'keep rich and famous waiting'
Female motorists 'should be able to get a good new car deal'
Clarkson compares new VW Scirocco to an old girlfriend
New Jaguar impresses female judges
Female friendly website 'votes for Discovery 3'
Female motorists 'keen to go green'
Makeover for 2008 Cherokee 'could interest foxy lady drivers'
'Fuel efficient Smart fortwo' celebrates tenth birthday
Mitsubishi posts first fiscal quarter results
Increase in automobile production in 2008
Cars will 'drive themselves by 2050'
Seat has starring role in TV show
Young drivers warned of dodgy used cars
Renault Clio model has sporty looks and eco options
Fiat Panda goes green
...more related stories...

Car services - motoring offers

Rejection of congestion charge 'is a victory for all drivers'
Female motorists may be able to bag a bargain
Female motorists urged to get organised this Christmas
Spending extra time 'could save drivers money'
Drivers playing 'roadside roulette'
Bad driving habits 'could be costing women drivers thousands'
Road charging 'could save female motorists money'
Could car-sharing work for you?
Planning ahead 'can save you cash'
Smooth operators 'save cash'
Smaller cars 'seen as answer to credit crunch'
Women drivers 'come out on top in credit crunch'
Big 'is not always best'
Female motorists 'hanging onto their cars for longer'
Reverse parking 'can save you money'
Toyota Yaris 'cheapest car to repair'
What are super fuels and are they worth it?
Brides 'spending less on wedding cars'
Foxy lady drivers 'not dumping as many cars'
Car finance on new plate vehicles 'costing drivers millions'
Foxy lady drivers 'may have to pay more to park'
Cheap driving campaign 'could see foxy lady drivers save'
Foxy lady drivers 'can expect to pay less for car insurance'
Car confidence drops among foxy lady drivers
Residual values for Seat Ibiza 5dr 'impressive'
Vehicle values 'may be slashed if driver smokes'
Female drivers can switch to bikes and save
Car finance sales increase 'may occur at BIMS'
'Inappropriate speed is the killer'
Millions of motorists to see tax increases
Sell your car to drive down motoring costs
Fuel costs affecting demand for cars
Women drivers 'may back MP road tax revolt'
Newspaper proposes fuel price stabiliser
Labour 'could be voted out' over fuel prices
Female drivers told to focus on fuel-efficient cost cuts
Brush up on under-the-bonnet know-how, say experts
Women given tips on avoiding high insurance costs
Britons 'considering job changes' to cut fuel costs
Women could save cash by following 'smooth driving' advice
Spain 'has best value for holiday motoring'
Business bosses criticise Manchester road charging
Women could save cash by car sharing
Franchise dealers 'charging higher service prices'
MP says road tolls could cut fuel tax
Fuel reduction tips 'could save £290 a year'
Motoring costs 'unacceptable', says RACF
Free road tax for women buying new Citroens
Women 'among drivers hit with high fuel mistake bills'
Drivers can use 'Formula 1 gadget' to cut fuel costs
...more related stories...

Women drivers car information

Lady drivers 'may find it hard to get into the festive spirit'
Vauxhall releases fashion accessories for cars
Women drivers 'urged to beat the bully'
Skipping car servicing 'is a false economy'
Winter driving tips
Mazda wins family car prize
Shoppers invited to book a test drive
Kids 'should be kitted out in orange'
Women 'do not cope as well as men at busy junctions'
Company launches car tattoos
Charlie's Angels' Ferrari 'expected to fly out of the auction room'
New gadget 'can stop women drivers unwittingly breaking the law'
Older women drivers 'keep community wheels turning'
Fate of female motorists 'could be written in the stars'
Mums 'should fit in time' to read to kids
New tool 'helps you exit cars like a lady'
Wayne Rooney breaks down after filling up with the wrong fuel
Ford Fiesta ad premieres during Ugly Betty
Mums should be encouraged to let youngsters cook says expert
Women with less traditional views 'make more money'
Brides 'need to check out their wedding dress supplier'
Female shoppers may want to opt for extra fibre
Mums 'should have a couple of alcohol-free nights a week'
Female drivers 'scared to do battle with men'
Brits 'shopping around for eco-friendly holidays'
Female shoppers 'may want to think twice before buying new heels'
Single women 'would consider asking a friend to have their baby'
Female drivers may be influenced by characters from film and TV
Adverts contain 'the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth'
Natural skincare 'is no better and no worse' than the alternatives
Uninsured drivers 'will not get away with it anymore'
Women urged to 'ditch the diet'
Women drivers vote for this year's sexiest cars
Female drivers should 'get some action' during a romantic break
Women 'choose mates who look like their dad'
As economic climate gets gloomier 'more women are escaping overseas'
Legal penalties 'will not stop everyone driving uninsured'
Newlyweds 'underestimate the cost of married bliss'
Credit crunch 'has led to a health crunch for female shoppers'
Charles and Di's cake takes a slice out of someone's bank balance
Cutting out meat 'can save money'
Women 'may return from abroad with more than they bargained for'
A woman's place 'is in the professional kitchen'
Mums 'could end up spending over 1,000GBP on school gear'
Female motorists 'put vanity ahead of vision'
Over-50 female drivers 'keen to try their hand at 4x4 off-roading'
Work to Flirt dress 'could revitalise foxy lady drivers'
Women drivers 'turn on the charm'
Woman wins driver of the year
Brits confused by green advertising
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