It’s no secret that studies often find that women consider men who drive expensive cars more attractive, but what about the cars they find least attractive? New research revealed that the Mini topped the list with just 5% of women saying that they found men driving Mini’s attractive. The survey, conducted by OSV Ltd, the UK's … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volvo V90 D4 AWD Estate
Volvo’s award winning large S90 saloon and V90 estate ranges see the addition of sporting R-Design derivatives for both body styles with front wheel drive and AWD drivetrains and AWD Cross Country versions are added for the V90 estate line-up, reports David Miles. All are diesel powered with an eight-speed automatic gearbox for now although … [Read more...]
Briefly 14 February
The T9 bus service linking Cardiff with Cardiff Airport has experienced its best year on record, suggest figures by Welsh Government. Quarterly figures up to September 2016 show an average of over 13,200 passengers a month used the service in the last year, with month on month growth every month since June 2014. Plans for a new off-road 4x4 in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Volkswagen is being sued by German fish distributor Deutsche See for misrepresenting a fleet of vehicles it leased as environmentally friendly. It’s the first major German customer to sue VW over its emissions-cheating scandal and Volkswagen already faces numerous lawsuits from individual owners, regulators, states and dealers, many of them in the form of … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 January
The Volvo S90 and V90 received Five Star Euro NCAP ratings this week as a result of their class leading safety. Both cars follow the trend set with the XC90, with excellent occupant protection, and a full suite of AEB functionality that includes pedestrian and cyclist crash prevention technology as well as its unique AEB system that is capable of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 11 January
The VW Polo was the world’s best selling small car in 2016. Almost 706,000 were sold, over 50% more than the Ford Fiesta, which was just ahead of the Renault Clio. Volvo Cars is adding Skype for Business, Microsoft’s leading collaborative productivity app, to its new 90 Series cars. Skype for Business is actively used by millions of people at work … [Read more...]
Volvo see red so you don’t
Volvo Cars has launched a new key designed to give owners peace of mind when entrusting their pride and joy to other users. Available on the new Volvo S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV, the Red Key activates functions on the vehicle to help ensure the car is driven responsibly when in the hands of valet parking staff, repair workshops or younger … [Read more...]
Supersonic car must wait for paint to dry
The Bloodhound SSC car has moved into final stages of preparation for its first high-speed run in 2017. The car has returned to 3M’s Atherstone facility for its final paint job, where a top-coat is being applied that will have to survive supersonic speeds. Work on Bloodhound's upper chassis began on 19 December, after Volvo's parent company and China’s … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
Honda will develop electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2020, it has told Autocar magazine. It’s also looking at a new 1.0 litre engine for smallest models in its drive to push down overall emissions for its ranges. Cars without steering wheels will be allowed on some US roads. Highly autonomous vehicles (HAV) without a steering wheel will be … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volvo V90 D4 Inscription
Volvo is on a roll, says David Miles. In September Volvo launched their premium brand graceful and sophisticated S90 large saloon and the V90 estate models. S90 saloons are priced from £32,555 and rise to £42,055. The more popular V90 estates start from £34,555 and rise to £44,055. Volvo UK do not talk about sales numbers but the brand has … [Read more...]
