The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante convertible will be built, but only 99 cars will be assembled. It echoes design elements from the 1960 DB4 and updated in the Vulcan, and all have been sold before deliveries begin next year. A very special Jaguar E-Type which starred in the BBC’s famous comedy series, Only Fools and Horses, will be … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Octavia Estate Scout
Don’t fancy being one of the latest craze of ‘me-too’ buyers of small medium and large SUVs and Crossovers, but need a bit more security of 4x4 traction, then the new car market offers an increasing number of choices of all-wheel-drive cars and estates. Scouting around a Skoda dealership, or their website, you will come across the Octavia Estate … [Read more...]
September rush is underway for buying a new car
September is the second highest month for new car sales. Ahead of the forthcoming introduction of the “66” vehicle registration next month, Motor Codes, the leading provider of Codes of Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution for the automotive industry, has the following advice for consumers during the purchase process. Protect your … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Peugeot 2008 GT Line
Three years after it was launched the Peugeot 2008 has been refreshed to take on newer challengers. Sales were up 16% as the new series went into showrooms and coming out the other side this time is a new high-spec sporting orientated GT Line we tested. Since June 2016, the Peugeot 2008 has been sold in a choice of four trim levels between £14,000 and … [Read more...]
Range Rover Sport gets twin-turbo engine
Land Rover is introducing its most efficient ever Range Rover Sport. For 2017, the latest Range Rover Sport features an efficient Ingenium powertrain, upgraded infotainment system with connectivity and wifi capability, innovative new semi-autonomous driving connected technologies and greater scope for personalisation. At 2017 Model Year, Range Rover … [Read more...]
‘Sacre bleu’ as unprepared drivers hit foreign roads
Many Brits could be heading for trouble this summer as almost a fifth admit they don’t take steps to prepare for holiday driving. New research for Halifax Car Insurance reveals that while 63% of holidaying motorists plan to drive while abroad this year, 17% won’t make any safety checks, or take other measures to prepare for overseas … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 August
Admiral Insurance, which has offices in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, said profits rose to £193m for the six months to 30 June. Its highest ever interim results represent a 4% rise in pre-tax profits. Road Safety professionals across Europe are counting down to the first Project EDWARD (European day Without A Road Death) on Wednesday 21 September … [Read more...]
SsangYong add value to Korando range
The new 2.2 litre SsangYong Korando crossover is now available as a special LE model, and features a wealth of additional luxury equipment that includes 18” diamond cut alloy wheels, sat nav & sidesteps. Powered by a new powertrain featuring a 2.2 litre diesel Euro 6 engine, the LE comes in two-wheel drive with either a 6-speed manual or Aisin … [Read more...]
Audi’s “talking” technique with traffic lights
Although it’s an old Mercedes which benefits when traffic lights turn green in a current TV advert, it is Audi which is making in roads with vehicle to infrastructure technology. Audi is rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles in the United States to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for a more stress-free ride in … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 August
New state-of-the-art test facilities have been installed at MG Motor UK’s Longbridge site demonstrating commitment to the future and the quality of its products. £1.2 million has been invested to install a fifth engine test facility and to further enhance the vehicle rolling road on-site at MG HQ in Longbridge. German vehicles sales fell in July, … [Read more...]
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