SEAT’s latest generation seven-seat Alhambra came to market mid-year 2015 with engines 15% more fuel efficient and more powerful than before plus it received a new generation of infotainment systems and a higher grade of comfort and driver assistance features. The Alhambra, being an MPV, meets multi-uses and is most often seen as the ‘family bus’ or a … [Read more...]
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Key-fob breathalyser developed
Hitachi and Honda announced they have developed a prototype of a portable alcohol detector that can be integrated into a smart key. The prototype is tamper-resistant as it can distinguish human breath from alternative gases.This device is capable of distinctively detecting the saturated water vapour from human breath and accurately measures alcohol … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Range Rover Autobiography
Wading depth of 900mm, towing up to 3,500kg and packing a generous 339bhp with 740Nm torque, the insane off-road capabilities make this Range Rover the SAS of cars, says Beth Keenan. Even the three distinct lines on the exterior are like its own personal ‘Cap Badge’. So what makes the Range Rover so special? Well, since the first model was … [Read more...]
Demand sees used values outperform seasonal trends
Cap hpi say healthy demand saw stable used values in Black Book live during March with a small average increase of 0.1%. While the average three year old / 60,000 mile vehicle saw a minimal increase, some sectors saw stronger rises, with convertibles increasing by 1.6% and City Cars by 0.5%. Commenting on the trend, Derren Martin, senior editor of … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 April
Transport Minister Edwina Hart has set out the case for electrification of the North Wales coast main line by 2024, which will be vital to realising the economic potential of the region. The Minister submitted an Outline Business Case for electrification of the line from Holyhead and Llandudno to Warrington and Crewe to the Secretary of State for … [Read more...]
Now the car for the under-10s
A new car designed by motoring experts for five to 10 year olds is to launch for the first time – and the company behind it is looking for test drivers to help perfect the specially created vehicle. The state-of-the-art car has been nine months in development and has been designed by specialist engineers specifically for under 10s. The two-seater cars … [Read more...]
More children caught driving
Nearly 1,000 children were convicted of driving with no insurance in 2014, a rise of more than a fifth (21%) since 2012, according to a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA from the RAC. In 2014, 991 under 17s were caught driving on public roads without insurance, a rise of 169 over just two years – despite these individuals not even being old … [Read more...]
Newest Mazda and Audi models announced
The popular Mazda3 range has been boosted with the launch of the Mazda3 Sport Black special edition. Delivering an appealing blend of increased specification and sporty styling enhancements, the Sport Black arrives in dealerships today. Offered exclusively in hatchback body style, the £20,995 Sport Black is marked out by enhanced styling and unique … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 April
Honda today unveils plans to introduce emoji registration plates for car buyers in the UK, releasing images of the world’s first official emoji number plate on its race car for the road, the Honda Civic Type R. Honda’s plans for emoji registration plates are in response to demand from younger car buyers across the UK, and initial talks are … [Read more...]
Pirelli Championship rolls into North Wales
Competitors in the Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship head to Dolgellau this weekend for round three of the series, Rally North Wales. After two events it’s up and coming youngster Andrew Jones who dominates the Championship standings. The Pwllheli driver not only heads the overall standings in his Ford Escort but also the two wheel … [Read more...]
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