The IAM has re-launched an initiative to encourage older drivers, who are statistically the safest on the roads, to get their skills checked out to allow them many more years of happy motoring. With over four million full licence holders in Great Britain over the age of 70 and over one million over the age of 80, mature drivers represent a growing segment of licensed drivers but many choose to … [Read more...]
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Get Going Live!, the test-driving event for young and novice drivers with disabilities, is now incorporated into the well-known Mobility Roadshow 25-27 June, Donington Park, Derbyshire. Get Going Live! is a free event focused on the needs of people age 15 and over that are keen to discover how to get behind the wheel of an accessible or adapted car. A new Fiat saloon, hatchback and estate car … [Read more...]
Road safety event scheduled for Wales
Road safety charity Brake is urging the people of Cardiff to improve road safety in their community by attending a training course on Wednesday 17 June to help them to spread vital road safety messages to young people. Brake is working hard to improve young peoples’ road safety in Wales through Brake’s highly acclaimed campaign work. Educators, community campaigners, driving instructors, … [Read more...]
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Following the success of Volkswagen’s first used car event in November, the Retailer network is gearing up for an ‘As Good As New’ extravaganza until 17 May. In the ‘As Good As New’ event buyers of a used Volkswagen of up to four years old on Volkswagen Financial Services’ Solutions Personal Contract Plan will be offered a deposit contribution of between £250 and £1,000, and free servicing for up … [Read more...]
New cars tick the boxes for British drivers
The UK car market has received a big vote of confidence today with reports showing new car sales are soaring. April registrations were the highest month so far this year and follow a record first quarter for the industry, and there is little sign of slacking demand, said the SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes. April sales of 185,778 took the industry to its 38th consecutive month of growth with … [Read more...]
Hyundai fuel-cell car will cost over £53,000
Hyundai UK announced the official public pricing for the zero-emission, hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle. HyFive is a European project that aims to deploy 110 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) from the five global automotive companies that make up the HyFive consortium, which includes Hyundai. The project will also see another three hydrogen refuelling stations deployed in … [Read more...]
Over 6,400 Discovery models to be recalled for safety check
Land Rover has confirmed just over 6,400 LR4 Discovery models will be recalled in the UK to fix an issue which might arise in their stability, dynamics and braking module. It also affects over 2,600 models in the USA which will be recalled to dealerships from early June. The suspect models were made between August 2014 and February 2015, says the National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]
LR4 Discovery recalled over safety issue
Over 2,600 Land Rover Discovery models are being recalled in the US because their electronic stability controls may be faulty. The suspect models were made between August 2014 and February 2015, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the fault may affect brakes, handling and hill descent systems leading to accidents. … [Read more...]
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Welshpool railway station car park is being extended. It is to cope with expected greater demand when four additional services pass through from Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury each day. Carcraft has brought in administrators to close the company. That is leaving an estimated 550 employees without a job and BEN, the automotive industry charity, has launched an action plan encouraging those … [Read more...]
Drivers tapping into danger with new technology, says road safety body
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has warned that car manufacturers are building high-tech distractions into their new vehicles and have made interiors so comfortable they are being turned into living rooms. The warning came from IAM chief executive officer Sarah Sillars, who said efforts to reduce distraction factors for motorists are being undone by the relentless pace of technology and … [Read more...]