American authorities have found three unapproved software programmes in 3.0 litre diesel engines made by Volkswagen, reports German weekly Bild am Sonntag. The software allowed the turbocharged direct injection engines used in Audi's Q7, Porsche's Cayenne and VW's Touareg models to shut down emissions control systems after about 22 minutes, and tests to … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in under £30,000
The All-New Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing starts at £29,180. Built around Alfa Romeo’s all new rear-wheel drive architecture, with perfect 50/50 weight distribution and distinctive Italian styling, there will be five new trim levels. Five engine versions are available mated to ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox: 2.2 litre JTDM-2 diesel … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 August
The Lamborghini Centenario will make its UK public debut at the leading luxury automotive event, Salon Privé, 1 to 3 September. The Lamborghini Centenario coupé has yet to be seen on UK soil, but will be on display during this spectacular three-day event at the renowned World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace. Produced in limited numbers, … [Read more...]
Beware the bogus bobby
Latest trick by car and van thieves is to pose as police, stop a vehicle and then drive it away with the motorist at the kerb. Essex Police has reported the theft of two vans by people posing as police complete with body armour and driving an unmarked car with blue lights, says leasing company Preston Skirrow, of Cardiff. Now police advise motorists … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi A4 AllRoad
Audi’s ‘model explosion’ continues with the arrival of the A4 Allroad quattro, a more rugged model than the A4 Avant quattro estate on which it is based. Having just added two new variants to the large SUV market, the SQ7 and Q7 e tron, Audi is now introducing their on/off road Allroad quattro five door estates priced from £36,010 to £42,595 with … [Read more...]
Classics becoming a really endangered species
Research by classic car insurer ClassicLine has revealed that a number of once popular British classic cars are facing an extinction crisis. The list of top ten most endangered cars in Britain has been published by the insurance specialists as part of it’s new ‘Save our Classics’ campaign. Taking the top spot on the endangered list is the British … [Read more...]
Half-million safer drivers on the roads thanks to IAM
Half-a-million people have taken IAM RoadSmart’s advanced test for car or bike over the past six decades – that’s as the leading UK road safety charity reaches its 60th anniversary at the end of July. The advanced driving and riding courses are regarded as two of the most comprehensive post-test courses in the UK and have been definitively shown to … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Dacia Duster Laureate 110 4×2
Some manufacturers loudly shout about success, others simply get on with selling it, like the Dacia Duster. Part of the Renault-Nissan family, the Dacia Duster is probably the UK motor trade’s best kept secret. Since the marque’s 2012 launch in the UK it has slowly but steadily built up sales as more motorists seek a few-frills and no thrills motoring but … [Read more...]
In the footsteps of Saints and heroes
St Malo and Dinard are jewels in Brittany’s crown, but as destinations go they are a secret escape enjoyed by too few. Even in Portsmouth, which serves St Malo by ferry daily, a recent study found that fewer than one in ten residents could name it as a destination. However the region has been thrust into the Welsh spotlight, thanks to the success of … [Read more...]
VW Passat is powering up for future
The new Volkswagen Passat GTE will offer drivers the very best of all worlds. A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Car Awards even before its showroom debut, the new Passat GTE is available to order with prices starting at £36,525, excluding Government Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500. The first Passat with a state-of-the-art plug-in … [Read more...]
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