As “Dieselgate” turns one year old, a study by Transport & Environment reveals that Volkswagen is currently selling the least polluting Euro 6 diesel vehicles. Nonetheless, the marque caught cheating in the US also has the most grossly polluting Euro 5 vehicles on the road, which were sold between 2011 and 2015 . The better performance of Volkswagen … [Read more...]
Historic parking “offences” rising, say Citizens Advice
Being fined for overstaying by seconds or getting chased about an unpaid parking penalty charge issued several years ago are some of the parking problems catching out drivers, said Citizens Advice. The Citizens Advice service helped with 12,500 parking problems on public and private land between April and June 2016. An analysis of over 1,300 private … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 September
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide for an airbag defect that is linked to three deaths and five injuries. The recall is to resolve a defect that may prevent deployment of airbags and seat-belt pretensioners in some crashes and covers models sold between 2010 and 2014, including the Chrysler Sebring, 200, Dodge Caliber, … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: MINI JCW Convertible
A lot of convertibles can be more show than go, but not the top of the range Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible. This version is indeed Posh and well equipped and of a high quality but this one also boasts lots of ‘Pecs’ with its muscular styling and high powered 2.0-litre, 231hp turbocharged petrol engine. The is a potent race-bred top … [Read more...]
Simple ways to boost economy of any car
Driving style has a huge impact on fuel consumption and is key to reducing your impact on the environment. You can buy the greenest car on the market but if you drive it badly or use it too much, you simply undermine all the benefits. There are however some things you can do to save money and reduce CO2 emissions and pollution. Here are some … [Read more...]
Logbook loans need reviewing and changing
The law on logbook loans needs changing, say law-makers and the Citizens Advice body. Logbooks for vehicles have been used as surety on loans, often at high interest rates, but pose problems when a vehicle is sold on and the new owner faces paying the debt or losing a vehicle. Citizens Advice is supporting recommendations from the Law Commission’s … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Nissan Pulsar Tekna 190
Nissan’s bread-and-butter range has been given a marmalade topping. The Nissan Pulsar is on paper a five-door family car of good proportions and useful performance, but it’s really more than that. Originating in 1978 as an enlarged version of the Nissan Sunny, hence the name Pulsar, the latest model was introduced to Britain in … [Read more...]
Web-sales and auctions are changing market
New disposal routes to market are helping to maintain values as the number of used cars available continues to grow, reports epyx. The company says that online platforms such as its own 1link Disposal Network – which has seen a 65% year-on-year increase in the numbers of vehicles sold - are helping to take the pressure off traditional disposal channels … [Read more...]
Welsh Government propose fairer deal for bus industry
A five point plan to support the bus industry in Wales has been announced by economy and infrastructure secretary Ken Skates. In a speech yesterday to leading transport providers, the Economy Secretary called for a collaborative and creative approach to ensure a quality, equitable and sustainable bus network that serves communities whilst delivering value … [Read more...]
Cenex-LCV hailed as success
Over 3,000 delegates attended this week’s Cenex LCV2016 event at Millbrook. That’s a 25% increase over the previous year and shows interest in this future sector of the industry is rapidly expanding. There were over 20 advanced vehicles available to test drive or ride in and engineers from dozens of companies were on hand to explain their products … [Read more...]
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