The Toyota Hilux has been the mainstay of the global Pick-Up market for almost 50years. Launched in 1968 more than 18 million have been sold worldwide. To date and closer to home in 2015 the top selling Hilux range sold 34,000 units in Europe representing 23.1% of the market sector. Specifically in the UK in 2015 the Hilux models … [Read more...]
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VW dealers to get compensation for fraud, but only in US
Volkswagen AG executives in the United States have promised restitution within a month for American franchise dealers damaged by the carmaker's diesel emissions violations, The Wall Street Journal reports. A senior American executive from Volkswagen made the pledge at a meeting with over 150 dealers from the northeast at a hotel in New Jersey, the paper … [Read more...]
Buyers put safety in the back seat
Co-op Insurance revealed that the safety is not on the shopping list for the majority of car buyers across the UK, with only 4% placing it at the top of their criteria. However, despite this over three quarters (77%) of drivers are calling on the motor industry to be more proactive when it comes to highlighting both new and used vehicle safety … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 July
Aston Martin is recalling over 6,000 models in America to replace faulty locking mechanisms which may stop doors opening. Aston Martin Lagonda is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. A Day Ticket … [Read more...]
Fowden flies to fast first at former fighter base
The Hirefit Brawdy Stages at the military base above Newgale Beach in Pembrokeshire brought another win for Fowden Motorsport last Sunday. This time it was Paul Fowden at the wheel of the Comline Auto Parts backed Subaru Impreza WRC. He and team co-driver Paul Wakely set fastest time on all of the six stages to emerge with a winning … [Read more...]
Fiat and Mazda expand line ups
The new Fiat Qubo MPV is now available to order in the UK. Part of the functional family, alongside the popular Panda, versatile Doblo and all-new Tipo hatchback and station wagon, the Qubo retains its 3.96m long and 1.7m wide dimensions meaning it continues to mate the footprint of a supermini with the interior more like that of an MPV with ample room … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford S Max with AWD
Yes summer is officially here but it’s time to remember the horrors of last winter’s weather. Gales, floods, ice and for some long months of deep snow so how many of us were just wishing to have 4x4 traction for our family or work cars? Most of the major volume sales manufacturers are saying that up to 20% of … [Read more...]
Litter louts are biggest bugbear for drivers
More than one quarter of drivers (28%) think that people throwing rubbish out the window is the most annoying habit in the summer, according to a new AA Populus poll of 21,877 members. Only 17% of 18-24 year olds thought throwing rubbish out the window is annoying which suggests they might throw rubbish out the window themselves. One third (32%) of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: McLaren 570S Coupe
You know there is something special about to be experienced when you step into an entry-level car costing £143,000. With the McLaren badge on the shark-like front it is going to be different to almost anything else you’ve driven, entry level or above. Having previously driven the McLaren 650S which was pitched as an every-day car, I … [Read more...]
RAC & MPs voice motoring concerns
A new Prime Minister and changes to the Cabinet could mean a change of motoring priorities. Motorists have in recent years benefitted from a prolonged fuel duty freeze and a focus on upgrading the strategic road network. But what motorists need in this era of uncertainty is clarity that the Government will continue to be on their side. This means … [Read more...]
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