Half of drivers in a recent survey admitted they had been penalised for at least one traffic offence whilst travelling abroad. Many are also unaware of the valid registration documents needed to take a company or leased car across the channel. Not only are there the standard rules and regulations on driving abroad, but drivers of leased vehicles must … [Read more...]
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Lorry makers have been taking Europe for a ride
Leading international automotive economist Prof Garel Rhys has been looking behind the scenes of the latest price fixing by major lorry makers and its implications for all of us, with some shocking fines for the truck makers The medium and heavy commercial vehicle makers in the European Union enjoy considerable tariff protection of around 22% in … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: DS 4 Hatchback
DS, the standalone premium brand under the parentage of Citroen, introduced their latest DS 4 range with two distinct and stylish five door body styles, the DS 4 Hatchback and the DS Crossback and all are front wheel drive. The latter version in terms of styling and a 30mm higher riding height leans towards the now popular … [Read more...]
Glass’s breaks with tradition
The final print edition of Glass's Guide - the motor trade car valuations Bible - will come off the presses this week after 83 years of continuous publication interrupted only by the Second World War. The company has announced that the August 2016 issue, the 925th, will be the last. Afterwards, all Glass's subscribers will access their car valuation … [Read more...]
EV stock is on a charge
The growing popularity of electric vehicles has seen a massive rise in the availability of affordable, second-hand electric vehicles in the UK over the past two years, according to the AA’s used car portal AA Cars. It looked at the numbers of EVs advertised on its portal in Q2 2016 and found that stock levels were a staggering 652% higher than Q2 2014 and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi R8 V10 Coupe
Some stories start with a conventional beginning, others with an ending before the real story unfolds, much like the Audi R8 V10. When you switch off the engine and open the driver’s door a distinct heart-beat can be heard and while you think it may be yours finally calming down, it’s not. The rhythmic and familiar sound is a marketing … [Read more...]
“Cut pump prices” retailers urged by RAC
The RAC has issued a plea to fuel retailers to play fair with UK motorists by immediately cutting the price of both unleaded and diesel at the pumps, in the wake of falling oil and wholesale fuel prices. The oil price, currently the biggest factor determining UK fuel prices besides fuel duty, is now at its lowest level since early May – around $43 a … [Read more...]
Beware ‘black saturdays’ in France, says AA
Brits will have to endure “Black Saturdays” in France over the coming fortnight. After the Channel port congestion chaos of last weekend, British drivers face more delays over the next two weekends as the national French holidays begin, said the AA. French highway authorities are warning of heavy congestion on main routes throughout the country thanks … [Read more...]
Brexit boost to used car sales
The decision to leave the EU could provide a boost to the used car sector at the expense of new car sales, predicts Startline Motor Finance. The company believes that the economic conditions already resulting from Brexit – especially the weaker pound and higher cost of capital – will make it very difficult for motor manufacturers to continue offering the … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 July
UK drivers are the most likely in Europe to be distracted by attractive pedestrians, and the majority of road accident fatalities involve young men. The summer period has a significantly increased risk with almost two thirds of young people saying they are more relaxed with their driving during the holiday months, say Ford. As thousands of families … [Read more...]
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