Posting selfies behind the wheel, horn-happy drivers and litterbugs have been voted by Brits as the top modern day driving irritations, in a Kwik Fit poll. Over half (57%) of Brits surveyed said that being tailgated by other road users is the biggest driving annoyance, whilst aggressive driving (55%) and failing to indicate (53%) also grinds their gears while digital devices continue to … [Read more...]
Fifth of motorists pay more than car’s worth
A fifth of UK motorists have paid more for a vehicle than its true value, says HPI. It found paying over the odds for a car was highest amongst 18-24 year olds (30%) and nearly a fifth (17%) admitted rushing the purchase of their first car, as they were eager to get on the road and start driving. Three quarters (74%) of drivers also confirmed they don’t know the key things to look out for … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Peugeot 108 Allure 82
By Beth Keenan Cars are a staple part of family life for most of us, just like potatoes. Like potatoes, cars of particular categories do best in some but can be used for more than one purpose depending upon how they are prepared. You can have big ones for large families, medium sized for smaller families or little ones for couples. The Peugeot 108 falls into the last category as a … [Read more...]
This time it’s personal with the new Peugeot 108
When the first generation Peugeot 107 City Car range was launched in 2005 the emerging City Car sector recorded 117,000 UK registrations. The timely launch of the second generation Peugeot 108 will coincide with the City Car segment expected to grow to over 242,000 annual UK sales this year. Sales have been driven by their lower purchase price supported by very affordable monthly PCP … [Read more...]