The new Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster is now available to order, with prices from £126,730. It features AMG’s handbuilt 4.0-litre ‘hot V’ V8 biturbo petrol engine with an output of 522 hp (+ 46 hp more than the AMG GT) and maximum torque of 670 Nm. It can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 192 mph and standard equipment … [Read more...]
Older drivers face easing in law but not responsibilities
GEM Motoring Assist welcomes the news that the Department for Transport is considering raising the age at which drivers must declare they are fit to drive from 70 to 75. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE said, “This is a sensible step, however we question the road safety value of any such age-related declaration. “Reaching a specific birthday … [Read more...]
Beware if older drivers turn a corner on safety
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging family members to be wise to the early signs of unsafe driving in their senior relatives. There are more than four million drivers aged over 70 in the UK. Many are still driving in their 90s, and nearly 200 centenarians still hold licences. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “We want as many people as … [Read more...]
