Nissan has made the most rapid progress in cleaning up emissions from its fleet in Europe with a 12.1% reduction in official CO2 figures last year, T&E’s latest cars and CO2 report reveals. The report, in its 10th edition, tracks the annual progress made by vehicle manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new cars. It also found Nissan has been the best performer in … [Read more...]
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World land speed record car will return to Wales
This year celebrates the 90th anniversary of Sir Malcolm Campbell achieving a new World Land Speed record of 150mph at Pendine Sands, South Wales, in his 350hp Sunbeam. Ninety years to the day, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, is marking the occasion with a commemorative low-speed demonstration run with the Sunbeam, back at Pendine Sands. The run will take place at 4pm on 21 July, … [Read more...]
Apple at the core of future technolgy
A WiFi war is about to break out in our cars. General Motors, Hyundai, and several other OEMs have made announcements around Apple CarPlay and Android Auto development and deployments recently. Hyundai has announced the deployment of Android Auto on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata with navigation, starting this weekend. General Motors announced the availability of both Apple CarPlay and Android … [Read more...]
Euro 5 cars to be outlawed by September
This weekend begins the 100-day countdown to the official launch of the strictest-ever European vehicle emissions regulation, Euro-6. From 1 September 2015, all new car models sold in the EU must meet this low emissions standard, making them the cleanest vehicles in history. With three months still to go before the new standard becomes mandatory, the latest figures from the Society of Motor … [Read more...]
Experience Wales as never before on two wheels
After several years establishing themselves as one of the leading adventure experiences in the UK, The Yamaha Ténéré Experience has added a number of additional services to its portfolio, giving customers more opportunities to take advantage of their unique location and fleet of Yamaha adventure machines. As well as it’s one and two day adventure experiences, The Yamaha Ténéré Experience are … [Read more...]
Premiums “unsustainable” in face of unrelenting fraud claims
The shoparound average premium has fallen by a fiver over first quarter of 2015 but low premiums cannot last, say the AA. There was good news for motorists as the average quoted premium for a typical annual comprehensive car insurance policy fell over the first three months of the year. That’s according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index, which has shown the average … [Read more...]
Seasonal advice on motorway safety
With the holiday season in swing and families undertaking longer journeys, the Institute of Advanced Motorists’ chief examiner, Peter Rodger, is advising drivers on how to handle a breakdown on the motorway. Six out of ten deaths on motorways involve a stationary vehicle so breaking down is a very high risk. Here are Peter’s seven tips to guide you through the process. 1. Always be … [Read more...]
Technology could lead to leasing revolution, says Glass’s
The arrival of autonomous vehicles may completely revolutionise the present car ownership model, says Glass's. There are a variety of likely developments but it is possible that manufacturers will retain ownership of the vehicle throughout its life and lease it either to individuals or consortiums in localised urban areas. Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at the motor trade bible, said: "In … [Read more...]
Testing times and time to take your test
Passing your driving test is one of the most liberating things that you can do. While it’s your skill and confidence that will ultimately determine your fate, you also need luck to be on your side. You might have driven perfectly for the entire test, only for a van to suddenly pull out on you and cause you to brake and lose your rhythm. Or perhaps a stray badger has decided to take refuge in … [Read more...]
Older drivers worry most about new technology on roads and in cars
Older drivers need to be helped to stay safe on the roads for as long as possible through a combination of training and technology, according to the AA Charitable Trust. Edmund King, director of the AA Charitable Trust and Visiting Professor of Transport at Newcastle University, will today address the subject at the Transport Matters Event at Newcastle University to an audience of academics and … [Read more...]