EU countries agreed to strengthen rules governing how cars are approved for sale in Europe, with the goal of preventing another dieselgate. Sustainable transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) welcomed the decision but warns that only proper scrutiny and real enforcement of the new rules will prevent carmakers from cheating again. The new … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 December
If you are stuck without a clue of what to buy your car or bike loving relative or friend, wonder no further because IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Driver Course and Advanced Rider Course is available to buy at a 10% discount until Christmas. The advanced courses are administered by the UK’s biggest independent road safety charity and vouchers don’t have to be … [Read more...]
Car makers and EU agree new type approval system
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association has welcomed the fact that the European Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission reached a final agreement on a reformed system for approving vehicles before they are placed on the EU market - ‘type approval’. Under this agreement, member states will have to carry out checks on vehicles … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design
Volvo’s premium brand executive S90 four door large saloons and V90 estates 2WD/AWD models came to market in September 2016 and this was followed earlier this year by AWD D4/D5 Cross Country V90 estates and the T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid petrol/electric powertrain for both the S90 and V90 ranges. And it’s just been announced that S90/V90 … [Read more...]
New Fiat 500L is appealing but struggles
The 500L launched in 2013 in the UK was an extension of the new generation Fiat 500 city car launched in 2007. That generation was a modern interpretation of the original Fiat 500, also known as The Cinquecento, launched 60 years ago in 1957. The family was further extended in 2015 with the introduction of the Fiat 500X Crossover. The Fiat … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi SQ7 4.0 TDI quattro tiptronic
The Audi SQ7 really has given the luxury SUV sector a kick – or more accurately, an electric shock. It is the first series production car to be fitted with an electric compressor used to eliminate turbo-lag and boost acceleration. The result has to be experienced to be appreciated, and that’s quite an experience which transforms the 2.3 tonne … [Read more...]
Learners’ ignorance of ‘phone law is worrying
Global pioneer of telematics-based car insurance insurethebox is asking whether learner drivers facing the new Driving Test launched on 4 December 2017 understand the rules for in-car mobile phone use. For the first time, the test now includes taking instructions from satnav. It found that nearly 1 in 5 (18.38%) of drivers admitted to using their phone … [Read more...]
Keeping-up social media behind the wheel is deadly
IAM RoadSmart’s third annual Safety Culture Survey has found that for the third year running their biggest worries are people updating social media or sending text messages while driving. Drivers checking social media is the biggest single perceived threat that road users feel – slightly higher than those who text and email, and closely followed by drink … [Read more...]
Relay robbery rising
According to the latest figures from TRACKER, 96% of motorists it surveyed are at risk of having their car stolen by criminals using the latest theft technique - a relay attack. In 2016, 66% of TRACKER’s stolen vehicle recovery customer thefts’ were committed by way of a 'relay attack’, confirming just how prevalent this crime has become. Not only … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 Dec
Engineers and councillors will consider installing average speed cameras along the 20 miles Evo Triangle in north west Wales The undulating and twisting roads are popular with drivers who want to test their cars on the circuit and follow the tyre tracks of motoring journalists but four people have died and 20 have been hurt there in the past five … [Read more...]
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