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Caravan News - November 2011

ACFO welcomes govt decision to drop fuel hike.

Due to consumer lobbying against fuel duty increases, chancellor George Osborne had no choice but to cancel the proposed January increase.

FTA hails govt's reversal on fuel hike.

The decision to cancel January's 3.02 pence per litre fuel duty hike has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and its partners in the FairFuel UK campaign, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

FTA welcomes Autumn Statement.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has hailed chancellor George Osborne's decision to inject new money into transport infrastructure, which was announced in yesterday's (November 29th) Autumn Statement, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Chevrolet offers winter olive branch to customers.

In news that may interest car insurance policyholders, leading manufacturer Chevrolet has told owners of its vehicles that they can ensure that they're not left out in the cold this Christmas thanks to a low-price winter health check from franchised dealers.

Staying mobile 'important in winter', survey finds.

An overwhelming majority of motorists (82 per cent) believe that staying mobile is important in winter, new research has found.

IAM welcomes govt announcement.

The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) has welcomed the government's decision to invest more money into the country's roads infrastructure, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

AA poll reveals extent of pothole crisis.

A new survey has shed some light on the extent of the pothole problem that has ravaged roads up and down the UK, car insurance policyholders will be interested to learn.

IAM reduces cost of driving skills course.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has announced that it is reducing the cost of its driving skills course by ten per cent just in time for Christmas, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Low emission targets set to transform London.

Of the 3.57 million vans on UK roads at the end of 2010, as many as 31.1 per cent were not eligible for London's new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that comes into effect on January 3rd.

Motorists given winter warning.

The hazards which uncleared snow and ice can cause on cars has been highlighted by leading manufacturer Ford, car insurance policyholders may be interested to know.

Honda resumes production after flood in Far East.

In news that may interest car insurance policyholders, it has been confirmed that Honda's UK manufacturing facility in Swindon will resume normal production on December 19th.

Sussex Caravan & Motorhome Centre's November Show kicks off.

The Sussex Caravan & Motorhome Centre's November Show has kicked off today (November 25th), offering caravan enthusiasts the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the latest tourers on the UK market.

Hyundai Motor UK appoints new president.

Tony Whitehorn, the current managing director of Hyundai Motor UK, has been promoted to the position of president and chief executive officer at the firm's annual Dealer Conference at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Elektromotive calls for govt to safeguard EV grant.

In news that may prick the ears of car insurance policyholders, Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) charging point manufacturer Elektromotive has called on the government to continue offering the Plug-In Car Grant to buyers of EVs into the next parliamentary session.

Prince tops quirky poll by British motorists.

A quirky new poll has revealed that Prince's 'Purple Rain' is the most popular rain song among UK motorists, car insurance policyholders and others will be interested to learn.

Caravan park given go-ahead to make improvements.

A caravan park in the Peak District has been given the green light to improve its site and lengthen its opening season, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Motorists given help to cope with sub-zero temperatures.

Ahead of the anticipated arrival of sub-zero temperatures, the IAM and Jet Service Stations across the country are launching a safe driving initiative to help motorists to cope with worsening conditions, car insurance policyholders will be interested to learn.

Honda announces details of new winter programme.

Thanks to a new winter programme, popular car manufacturer Honda is confident of ensuring that drivers are ready for when the cold weather arrives in earnest, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Ford Focus given four Euro NCAP Advanced safety awards.

In news that may interest car insurance policyholders, the new Ford Focus has been confirmed as the first ever car to receive four Euro NCAP Advanced safety awards.

IAM calls for changes to MOT system.

Some 60 per cent of motorists think that a car's first MOT should continue to be carried out after three years, a new poll has found.

Drivers urged to prepare for winter snap.

Motorists need to start preparing their vehicles for winter weather as soon as possible.

Caravanners swapping Britain for winter holiday abroad.

New figures have suggested that an increasing number of caravanners are opting to swap the frost of the UK for something slightly more exotic this winter, caravan insurance policyholders and others will be interested to learn.

Problems on Northern Ireland roads sees spike in compensation claims.

Over a three-year period, the number of compensation claims made to the Roads Service in the Magherafelt and Cookstown areas has more than doubled, car insurance policyholders will be interested to learn.

Essex County Council launches battle plan to combat pothole problem.

Essex County Council has acknowledged that more than 1,402 potholes in the Braintree district are still awaiting repairs, car insurance policyholders in the area may be interested to learn.

Caravan Club issues advice on emissions.

In response to concerns regarding climate change, the Caravan Club has issued new guidance on how to avoid low emissions zones when taking your tourer on the continent, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Police call for witnesses of suspected caravan arson to step forward.

Police in Bolton have appealed to the public for information after a suspected arson attack destroyed a caravan, the Bolton News has reported.

Plans for caravan park extension refused by council.

Local planning chiefs in Scarborough have extinguished the hopes of a park in the town, refusing to endorse proposals to extend the site, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Caravan manufacturer creates 'revolutionary' new product.

A new caravan manufacturer has announced that it's planning to launch a "revolutionary" product over the next few months, caravan insurance policyholders and British holidaymakers may be interested to learn.

Police launch investigation into caravan fire.

Police in Derby have confirmed that they are investigating an eight caravan fire in the early hours of Saturday morning (October 12th), caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

NCC reveals fall in caravan construction.

The National Caravan Council (NCC) has confirmed that 4,987 touring caravans were constructed in the third quarter of 2011, a drop of 15.2 per cent on the 5,879 from 2010.

Caravan maker to increase market share.

Caravan insurance policy holders and those in the market to buy a new tourer could be among those interested in the recent announcement of a leading caravan maker.

Manufacturer highlights needs for winter tyres.

Car insurance policy holders and other road users could be encouraged to fit their vehicles with winter tyres this year following the recent comments of one manufacturer.

Welsh govt launches new coastal erosion strategy.

Officials in Wales have announced that new strategy to manage coastal erosion is to be put in place.

Top ten speed cameras net 3 million pounds per year.

Drivers looking to keep the cost of their car insurance policies down could be among those interested in new figures regarding speed cameras.

RHA calls for M5 lessons to be learned.

Caravan insurance policy holders and other UK motorists could be among those interested in the comments of one industry body following the recent pile-up in the M5.

Vauxhall announces Winter Service promotion.

Car insurance policy holders around the UK could be among those interested in the latest offer of one UK car manufacturer.

Caravan park raises 2k for charity.

Caravan insurance policy holders and other UK holidaymakers could be among those interested in the recent achievements of one caravan park.

Ford sales on the up.

Demand for car insurance policies could be set to rise in the UK, if Ford's latest sales figures are anything to go by.

Coachman caravans to feature new heating system.

Coachman, the British caravan manufacturer, has confirmed that it will soon become the first firm to fit its caravans with the brand new Truma-timed central heating system, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Caravan manufacturer set for growth.

Bailey, the Bristol-based caravan manufacturer, is a company in rude health, caravan insurance policyholders will be interested to learn.

Plans for Boat and Caravan Show for 2012 canned, organisers confirmed.

The planned Boat & Caravan Show for 2012 has been cancelled due to "a lack of support" from caravan manufacturers and dealers, it has been confirmed.

Inquiry continues into cliff landslip.

Local authorities in Barry, south Wales, have confirmed that investigations are continuing into how a landslip left a caravan on the brink of falling over the edge of a cliff, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

IAM issues weather warning to motorists.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has suggested that many of the UK's roads will become unusually hazardous in the near future due to falling temperatures, car insurance policyholders and others will be interested to learn.

Research reveals cost of under-inflated tyres.

New research has revealed that under-inflated tyres are costing motorists around £337 million in fuel on an annual basis, car insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Car users given winter warning.

During the winter months, motorists should be careful when it comes accelerating.

Police officers investigate caravan fire.

Police officers are investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed a holiday caravan in Whitstable, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Estate agent reveals plans for caravan site.

Estate agent William Grant, the owner of a controversial campsite, has announced plans to put up two 'log pods' to accommodate tourists, the Salisbury Journal reports.

Yorkshire caravans parks undergo redevelopment work.

Two caravan parks in east Yorkshire have announced expansion plans that are set to boost the industry in the area, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

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