The number of households with three children or more is at its highest since 2003, according to data from the Office of National Statistics. With UK law stating that all children under the age of 12 or 135cm need to be in the correct child seat, Peugeot’s all-new 7-seat 5008 SUV goes on sale as one of the few vehicles available with three ISOFIX anchor points across the middle row. UK car … [Read more...]
Renault hybrid models hit UK
Order books are open for the new Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs with dCi 110 Hybrid Assist powertrain. With a small electric motor assisting the diesel engine, emissions and fuel consumption are lower and they cost from £25,055 in a new range which begins at £21,605. … [Read more...]
Fourth generation Renault MPV is growing up
The fourth generation Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic family cars are now on sale. The Scénic and Grand Scénic are each offered in four trim levels that owners of other Renault vehicles will be accustomed to – Expression+, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav. There are over 40 versions in the two bodystyles. It sets new safety standards as the only model in its class fitted with … [Read more...]
New Scenic and Levorg impress crash testers
New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) says the new Renault Scenic, available in the UK later this year, achieves a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) key in gaining the top score, along with the latest … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 February
CTC, the national cycling charity, welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Welsh Assembly’s report ‘Active Travel: The Start of the Journey’. CTC urges the Welsh Government to follow the advice of report author Professor Stuart Cole and provide funding of at least £10 per head to improve walking and cycling facilities throughout Wales. Swansea will impose a 30mph limit along … [Read more...]