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Figures released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) have highlighted the need for drivers to check their tyres regularly after more than 40 per cent of vehicle defect-related deaths in the UK in 2013 were found to have been caused by illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres. Indeed, a total of 2,855 casualties were caused […]
The government’s official annual road casualty report, available to view now, has confirmed figures showing disappointingly slow progress in reducing road casualties in the UK. 1,713 people were killed in 2013, at a rate of five a day, 2% fewer than in 2012. 21,657 people suffered serious injuries, at a rate of 59 a day, […]
Vauxhall is advising customers of any ADAM and Corsa/Corsavan models registered since May 2014 that around 3000 of these vehicles have been manufactured with a steering system part that does not meet Vauxhall’s specification. As a precaution, these vehicles should not be driven prior to inspection. Vauxhall puts the safety and convenience of its customers first […]
We’re now well in to September 2014 and we’ve had what is so far quite a mixed bag of weather. As I type, I’m looking at my back garden and there is so much sun it almost looks like I could don shorts, sunglasses and top up my tan. The reality is however that there […]
The McLaren 650S is a tremendous car. In Spider form you get all of the ability as well as the wind rushing through your hair. In the video, Auto Express takes this over 200mph monster out for a spin to compare lap times against the Porsche GT3 which holds the current record. Which fire breathing […]
As tradition dictates next summer’s (2015) spectacular Silverstone Classic will be held at Britain’s premier race circuit over the final weekend in July. Already firmly established as the World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival, the 2015 Silverstone Classic (24-26 July) will be another massive record breaker – not least as the dazzling extravaganza will be […]
Look out for some strange happenings in the neighbourhood at Beaulieu October 2014 Half Term, 25th Oct – 2nd Nov – it will be quite a spectre-cle! Beaulieu is reputed to be one of Britain’s most haunted places and ghosts have often been seen and heard in its 13th century Abbey and at Palace House, […]
If you are an eligible blue badge holder you may want to find out more about parking safely in public spaces. These top tips are courtesy of the IAM and offer some really useful advice: Reverse parking While you may have to spend an extra few moments reversing your car into a parking bay, it’s […]
Here is the all new 2014 Volvo XC90, shown here in the sporting R Design specification. This version features R-Design Contour sports seats in Nubuck and perforated leather. A choice of Drive-E powertrains offering up to 400 hp and the completely new XC90 chassis ensure an agile driving experience. The release of the R-Design follows […]
The 2014 Goodwood Revival Meeting will appear on television four times in September on the ITV network with an all-action highlights show dedicated to this year’s event. The programme, which has been produced by Aurora Media, will bring the very best of the action from this year’s 17th running of the Revival to the small […]