Volvo is on a roll, says David Miles. In September Volvo launched their premium brand graceful and sophisticated S90 large saloon and the V90 estate models. S90 saloons are priced from £32,555 and rise to £42,055. The more popular V90 estates start from £34,555 and rise to £44,055. Volvo UK do not talk about sales numbers but the brand has … [Read more...]
This winter’s best 4x4xhpi
As the forecasters predict the weather will take a turn for the worse, many motorists may consider buying a 4x4 for the winter months. Automotive data expert hpi has put together a list of this season's best buys. Motoring expert Tim Bearder, Black Book Editor at hpi considers which vehicles will minimise any potential loss in value if you bought now and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Move up! 1.0
Small cars can sometimes give a tester the biggest surprises, such as the Volkswagen Move up!, says Robin Roberts There are 17 models in the up! range from £9,370 to £11,750 for the 60, 75 and 90PS 1.0 petrol models and the five-door 82ps e-up! jumps to £25,280. The petrol versions come in three or five-door bodystyles with a choice of five-speed … [Read more...]
Volvo roll out newest safety and wi-fi systems
Volvo Cars' 90 series cars receive safety and connectivity updates, including Android Auto The Swedish car maker's smartphone integration offer, which already includes Apple CarPlay, will now come with Android Auto functionality in Volvo's large driver interface. "Volvo Cars is the only car maker with a split-screen interface that allows you to use … [Read more...]
Mobile phone danger is getting worse, say drivers
Over 86% of UK motorists think distraction caused by mobile phones has become worse in the last three years. In second place was congestion at 81% reflecting the increasing number of vehicles on our roads as the recession ends. These worrying figures come from the second Safety Culture Survey commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Of the … [Read more...]
JLR want UK as global centre for EVs
Jaguar Land Rover has ambitions for the UK to become a worldwide centre of excellence for electric vehicles. Speaking the Warwick Manufacturing Group dinner Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth confirmed his vision to double the production output of the business, make Electric Vehicles in the UK and the desire to make the UK a global centre of excellence … [Read more...]
New colour schemes for latest SsangYong models
The SsangYong Tourismo is widening its appeal. Now this capacious seven-seater is available as two stylish limited editions - Black or White, and as well as having a distinctive metallic Space Black or Grand White exterior, includes a smart new dark grey interior complete with new style seating. Other special features include a heated steering wheel, … [Read more...]
Insurers want to access technology in autonomous cars
One of the key challenges for the future of automated driving will be determining where liability rests in the event of an accident with an automated car. A crucial part of making sure claims are settled fairly will be to understand who was in control of the vehicle at the time – the driver or the car? According to Peter Shaw, Chief Executive at … [Read more...]
US strategy on diesel under review by German car makers
Volkswagen will no longer offer diesel vehicles in the U.S., its global brand chief said, ending speculation the company might return to the technology after its emissions scandal fades from memory. The comments by Volkswagen brand CEO Herbert Diess, first reported by European business daily Handelsblatt and confirmed to Reuters by a VW spokesman, were … [Read more...]
Teifi AC 0-40 celebration
The Teifi Autograss Club celebrated their 40th anniversary last Saturday with a dinner and awards night at Lampeter University. The club formed in the autumn of 1976 and has gone from strength to strength ever since with over 220 persons attending the celebrations at Lampeter University. Our pictures shows some of the members and their impressive array … [Read more...]
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