26th
July
2010
Across Australia, the cost of hiring a vehicle through leading car rental organisation has increased.
According to new data, the average rental rate for a Hertz hire car has increased by around AUD$5 (£3) on a daily basis, or AUD$30 (£18) for weekly hire. This increase applies to all cities and states across the length and breadth of the country.
Hertz claims that the increase in rental costs in Australia has been brought about by the continually growing costs of gasoline prices in the popular driving destination, in addition to a slight increase in the cost of vehicle maintenance and vehicle depreciation [...]
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26th
July
2010
A new survey has revealed that more than half of British drivers take a snack break behind the wheel.
The idea has long been one in question, with fears raised that – similar to talking on a mobile phone – using your hands for anything less than driving could imply a lack of concentration on the road ahead, although as yet no form of legislation has been enacted to minimise the consumption of food or drink by drivers.
The new study, released today by Co-operative Insurance, discovered that 53 per cent of UK motorists admitted to consuming soft drinks or eating while [...]
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26th
July
2010
The Vatican has said that in order to avoid the possibility of disruption due to strikes by British Airways’ cabin crew, the Pope will be flying to and from the UK, when he makes his official visit in the autumn, with Alitalia, the Italian state airline. Tradition usually dictates that the Pope flies back to Rome after a tour on board the flag carrier of the country he has just visited.
The recent rejection of a new pay deal by BA staff means that strike action could occur as soon a September, when Benedict XVI is due to make his four-day [...]
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26th
July
2010
A number of mourners gathered in the Paris suburb of Gonesse on Sunday to remember, and pay their respect to, the 113 people who died when an Air France Concorde crashed shortly after taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport 10 years ago. Two ceremonies took place. The first was attended by officials, Air France employees and a number of local residents.
A minutes silence was observed. Local mayor, Jean Pierre Blazy, said he hoped that the results of an investigation would put and end to speculation about the crash and finally bring someone to justice. He added that he feared [...]
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26th
July
2010
Over half of the motorists who responded to a recent survey have admitted that they indulge in driving habits which are not responsible. The poll, conducted by Co-operative Insurance, found that 53 per cent of us thought it was alright to eat or have a drink whilst driving.
Co-operative Insurance spokesman, Grant Mitchell, said that although [...]
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