Gocompare.com Car insurance has found that more than half (54%) of parents of young drivers have ‘fronted', or would consider ‘fronting', a car insurance policy for their children in order to get them lower car insurance premiums. The practice, whereby a parent, usually a more experienced driver, indicates that they are the main driver of a vehicle which … [Read more...]
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Wales host Multistrada Enduro this week
The Multistrada 1200 Enduro Experience will be heading to South Wales from the 5 - 7 May as part of the Touratech Travel event in Ystradgynlais, Swansea. It will be the first time that the course dedicated to off road riding has taken place outside Italy and UK riders will get the chance to try it for free! The Multistrada 1200 Enduro Experience truck … [Read more...]
Audi shows its hand with a pair of fives
After seven consecutive years of record new car sales in the UK Audi has started 2017 with a record three months of sales and a record new ‘17’ registration plate month of March. Having grown their model lines from 17 to 52 across 18 ranges in the last 16 years more new and revised models keep arriving. The latest arrivals are the A5/S5 … [Read more...]
Thefts from cars contributing to insurance rise
Nearly one in five UK car owners has been a victim of theft from their vehicle, research into car break-ins has revealed. With 831,000 incidents of vehicle related crime reported in the UK last year, car leasing company UK Carline researched car crime to find out the most common things UK car owners have had stolen from their vehicle. Car radios proved … [Read more...]
Third generation SEAT Leon hits roads
The third-generation evolutionary SEAT Leon is now in showrooms, writes Robin Roberts. With about 70 versions available in three-door coupe, five-door hatch or semi-estate styles it is one of the pillars of the Spanish maker’s range alongside the Ibiza and Ateca. The latest series comes with a new 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine to widen its appeal … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 April
Vauxhall has been slated by MPs for its handling of the Zafira fire issue over the last three years. A Commons Transport Select Committee said the car maker was too slow to investigate the issue and too quick to blame the fires on improper repairs, and now Vauxhall says it has learned lessons while 183,172 Zafira models have been checked and fixed. A … [Read more...]
Mini Remastered for London premiere
The Confused.com London Motor Show 2017 debuts some of the most exciting new models around and also host a world debut when the industry’s eyes turn to Battersea Evolution in the spring. From 4-7 May 2017, over 130 new cars will descend on the English capital – including one that will be taking its initial bow. British coachbuilder David Brown … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 April
Just 100 limited edition Jeep Renegade Tough Mudder vehicles will go on sale from this weekend across the UK. To celebrate Jeep’s fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series, it has released just 100 of the special limited edition vehicles costing £27,795 and the Tough Mudder version is a 4x4 Auto 2.0 Multijet 140hp – available in orange and … [Read more...]
Driver Knowledge reveal the gaps in learning
The most common questions that stump learners are being revealed by on-line platform Driver Knowledge. Using data gathered from prospective drivers sitting one of the many realistic mock exams on its website, it reveals the queries that would-be motorists find most difficult, putting a roadblock in their car driving dreams. This news comes as … [Read more...]
Tougher emission tests begin in September
In September, a more rigorous laboratory test for measuring pollutant and CO2 emissions from cars will come into force. This new test will make some much needed improvements to the way cars are tested, but its introduction is also likely to raise questions among consumers about the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure. With this in mind, … [Read more...]
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