The planned new driving test coming in this year does not go far enough to measure ability, say motorists, and some have signed a petition opposing some changes. Ahead of changes to the UK practical driving test to be introduced on 4 December 2017, one in three (33%) motorists believe the new test does not go far enough to improve road … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Newslines 27 June
Jaguar is introducing an efficient and powerful new 300PS Ingenium petrol engine to the XE and XF saloons and F-PACE performance SUV models. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine produces 400Nm of torque for exceptional acceleration, with low fuel consumption and emissions. Nine years on after 16 deaths and180 injuries, Takata has filed … [Read more...]
Learners need motorway lessons
An overwhelming majority of motorists believe learner drivers should be allowed to take driving lessons on the motorway with an approved instructor in a dual-controlled car, according to the RAC. Eight in 10 (79%) of the 2,000-plus motorists questioned were in favour of the Government’s proposal to let learners gain experience on the UK’s fastest roads … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 June
The Hyundai Kona is a new compact SUV coming to Europe this autumn. It is targetted at the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Captur and precedes other models in the new crossover sector that the Korean manufacturer intends to launch over the next few years. The UK is said to be the first area in Europe where Amazon is considering selling cars on-line, … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
A new top of the range MG3 Style+ is now available until 30 June for an initial deposit of just £189, followed by 60 monthly payments of £189. The impressive finance offer launched by MG Motor UK is interest free, with no balloon payment at the end of the agreement and the MG3 Style+ features an upgraded interior that now comes with a leather trim as … [Read more...]
Over-the-counter drugs danger highlighted
This week’s case of Tiger Woods being arrested by US police has again highlighted the dangers of taking some prescription drugs. The renown golfer has been suffering for several years from a back injury and takes medicines to reduce pain, and was this week spotted sleeping in his car beside a highway. He told officers he was suffering from the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 June
UEFA Champions League final this Saturday in Cardiff will see a clash on field, but possibly on city roads as well. As tensions run high, Welsh motorists may find themselves driven to distraction, according to research for locally–based Confused.com which found one in 20 Welsh drivers have had an accident as a result of being distracted by sport on the … [Read more...]
Drivers’ dreams steer towards safety
Drivers chose safety (36 per cent) as the most important reason to have an innovative feature on a car, rather than whether the feature looks good (2 per cent) according to Goodyear Tyres. Practicality ranked second highest (34 per cent), whilst vanity dropped to the bottom of the priority list, with just 2 per cent of drivers admitting that having a … [Read more...]
More owners now checking safety recalls online
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded a substantial 80% rise in the usage of its online Vehicle Recalls tool. The easy-to-use search function on its website allows motorists to find out quickly whether a participating car manufacturer has recalled a specific make and model under the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)’s safety recall … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 May
The Vauxhall scrappage scheme is back. A £2,000 price cut is being offered for trade-ins before the end of June and deals also qualify for low rate finance. The British old-banger could become a thing of the past as ambitious new drivers are now aspiring to opt for a brand new vehicle as their first car, according to motoring solicitor … [Read more...]
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