When the first generation mid-sized XC60 was introduced in 2008 it didn’t take long for it to become Volvo’s best selling model range and the market leader in its class in Europe as it was just at the time the SUV market overall was beginning to boom in terms of sales. Today with the introduction of the second generation XC60 the competition is … [Read more...]
Brits cars are the pits, survey shows
When it comes to cleaning our cars we’re a nation of slobs. Over a quarter (29%) of car owners wait over three months before they clean the inside of their cars, reveals a new poll. Car leasing specialist UK Carline polled 1,006 UK car owners' attitudes to cleanliness and discovered that 61% of car owners wait longer than a month before cleaning the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance TCe90
There is doom, gloom and then there is Dacia, writes Robin Roberts. The Renault subsidiary and Romanian made models are the quiet success story in a year that has ruffled feathers of some peacock producers who’ve made a lot of noise about Brexit and dire warnings of impending disaster. Meanwhile, Dacia and its delighted 154 UK dealers – … [Read more...]
Back to school lessons for parents
With the majority of schools going back last week, AXA Insurance says one in four parents were involved in a car accident whilst taking their children to school during the last academic year. Nine per cent claimed that they had been in a somewhat major accident, whilst another eight per cent said their accident was ‘severe’. Eighteen per cent also said … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 September
The eagerly expected new 350ps 2.3L Ford Focus RS Edition has been announced at £35,795 with deliveries expected in November. It features a mechanical limited slip differential in the all-wheel-drive system that permits a drift-mode, Nitrous Blue paint with black details, special trimmed seats and carbon-fibre touches. Technology Prof Alan Dix told a … [Read more...]
Milestone reached on the road to a safer world
Future safety developments put a new onus on car makers to be clear about their systems and what they can and cannot do before a driver must take over. Since its establishment in 1997, Euro NCAP has been the catalyst for significant and sustained advances in automotive safety. It's independent crash tests and continuously evolving assessment … [Read more...]
Severn Bridge tolls to be cut
The Severn Bridges tolls will be cut in January for the first time, as VAT is removed. Cars heading for Wales will be charged £5.60 instead of £6.70, with vans paying £11.20 - down from £13.40 - and coaches £16.70, currently £20. UK ministers confirmed it was a step towards abolishing tolls by the end of 2018 revealed in July and their end will save … [Read more...]
RAC back MP’s clampdown on rogue operators
The RAC is backing Sir Greg Knight MP’s private member’s bill to tackle rogue private parking companies head on by introducing better regulation to protect motorists, as research shows overwhelming support for such proposals. The Parking (Code of Practice) Bill 2017-18, which had its first reading in July, aims to reform unfair parking practices by … [Read more...]
Driver demand must dictate direction of new laws
Europe’s car makers have expressed concerns over the planned EC targets on emissions in future years. The makers want customer demand to determine the final dates depending upon infrastructure to meet likely increased numbers of electric vehicles. Before the European Commission reveals its proposal on CO2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year, the … [Read more...]
New look 2018 Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship
The new-look 2018 Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship will contain six events, with a good geographical spread of high-quality and challenging rallies making it a true national championship – with a round in Belgium adding an international flavour. The BTRDA organised championship will begin on 10/11 March with the Tour of Epynt, before heading to the … [Read more...]
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