Monthly Archives: November 2013

Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data

Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data

A new data sharing scheme between insurers and the DVLA will result in drivers being asked for their licence number by insurers. The ‘MyLicence’ scheme will – according to the Association of British Insurers –  lower premiums and make it easier to identify fraudulent non-disclosure.

Honda MC-β short-distance EV is Honda’s answer to Renault Twizy

Honda MC-β short-distance EV is Honda’s answer to Renault Twizy

Honda has unveiled the MC-β, a new micro-sized city EV – a two-seater prototype with plastic body panels and a pipe frame chassis that is very similar to Renault Twizy.

Eco Ultra two-year, 150,000-mile taxi-tough field test

Eco Ultra two-year, 150,000-mile taxi-tough field test

Universal Lubricants’ infinitely repeatable closed loop cycle transforms used oil into clean, purified re-refined oil that equals the highest performance levels of premium virgin-crude

BGU researchers develop new type of crude oil using carbon dioxide and hydrogen

BGU researchers develop new type of crude oil using carbon dioxide and hydrogen

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fuels used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and jets.

Financial Conduct Authority to investigate price comparison websites

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into price comparison websites, following reports that several of the largest sites are owned by the insurance companies they recommend.