X marks the spot where Nissan started carving out a niche in the MPV market. The arrival of the Nissan X Trail in 2000 started a new line in the Japanese brand which has seen the Qashqai become one of the most popular MPVs on the UK market and that was followed by the Juke SUV, essentially a derivative of the larger car’s platform which now has its own … [Read more...]
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Nissan centres have their eyes on business
Nissan’s growing UK network of 54 specialist business centres has been recognised in the prestigious Experteye Awards 2016. The brand topped the Best Fleet Dealer Network Sales category as a result of positive feedback from more than 40,000 company car drivers collected through Touchpoint, Experteye’s driver satisfaction survey. It covered vehicle … [Read more...]
Welsh novice drivers want test updated
Three-quarters of young drivers in Wales want motorways included in the driving test. Over 40% have told pollsters they did not feel completely prepared to drive after passing their test and would like to see changes incorporated to increase confidence. Co-operative Insurance says over a third (36%) of the UK’s young people don’t believe the driving … [Read more...]
Cardiff Council take millions from motorists in CCTV fines
Visitors and sports fans to Cardiff have been slapped with millions of pounds in fines for blocking yellow box junctions and driving in bus lanes since the traffic enforcement scheme started. From the data available, early indications show that the £70 Moving Traffic Offences Scheme is having an effect on drivers’ behaviour, with a gradual decline in the … [Read more...]
Residents parking paradox pushes issue to another area
Residents’ parking schemes are creating a ‘parking paradox’ with nearly half of all motorists (48%) being in favour of them while six in 10 (61%) believe they just shift the problem to another area. RAC research among 1,765 motorists found there was very little opposition to residents’ parking zones with only 17% of those questioned saying they were … [Read more...]
New technology business launched by JLR
Jaguar Land Rover has launched InMotion, a new technology business that builds apps and on-demand services to overcome modern travel and transport challenges. Next month InMotion will begin real-world testing of a number of different services such as car sharing and car ownership solutions, across North America, Europe and Asia in the coming months.Adrian … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
The next Ford Ka+ will have five doors. It will go on sale in the autumn and is based on the Fiesta platform. US engineers conference has been told that internet connected vehicles are an obviousl target for hackers and even terrorists. No wi-fi system can be made absolutely safe and technology must be as strong as possible to prevent illegal … [Read more...]
New head of the Q: Audi RS Q3 performance
Britons love Q-ing, at least to get their hands on the SUV versions of Audi’s extensive range. The Q3, Q5 and Q7 models in the line up accounted for 18.7% of Audi UK sales amounting to 166,709 cars last year. Anna Chudley, product manager for Q3 and Q7 models, said, “The RS Q3 Performance is being launched this month as the halo model in the Q3 range, … [Read more...]
New dawn for Welsh racer in British GT series
Welsh racing driver Seb Morris will embark on the start of an exciting new chapter of his successful motorsport career on the grid at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit for the opening round of the 2016 British GT Championship next weekend. Making the switch from single-seater racing to closed-wheel, endurance-based GT racing this year, the … [Read more...]
Defender is beating price predictions
The latest must-have model is the iconic Land Rover Defender.Late-plate models have been selling for over list price as the end of production was reached this spring. According to Glass's, demand is highest for the XS Station Wagon, fitted with half-leather and air conditioning, with prices in line with Glass's top condition values and often beating them in … [Read more...]
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