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Euro NCAP have published the latest results for five cars recently crash tested. They are: Vauxhall Adam – 4 stars Mitsubishi Mirage – 4 stars Toyota Corolla – 5 stars Lexus IS 300h – 5 stars Mazda 6 – 5 stars For more details on the results of the tested cars and to watch the crash […]
In what some might see as a natural progression as our mechanical means of transport become ever more electronic, BBC News has a feature covering hackers using a laptop to control a car. After reading it, there are clearly two sides to the story with one manufacturer in particular claiming there are no concerns as […]
Employers are being encouraged to organise a Bright Day in support of safer roads as the clocks going back and evenings get darker, as part of an initiative by Brake and Autoglass®. Two pedestrians and cyclists are killed and 25 are seriously injured every day in the UK [1]. Bright Days raise awareness of how drivers can help […]
Ford has announced a new ultra-efficient version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost that will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. The Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost has returned 67.5mpg in tests thanks to its specially calibrated 100PS version of Ford’s award-winning engine. The new Ford Focus will feature Ford […]
BBC News is reporting that Hyundai and Kia unions have voted in favour of a strike owing to low pay in the Asian markets. This shouldn’t affect UK production and mediation is ongoing in order to address the issue. Kia has recently come to the forefront and Hyundai has produced some really good models recently […]
In a shock survey result of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was revealed that 10 million have driven at some point without a valid MOT (the survey was conducted with 1,000 people). 67% of people admitted driving for up to a week without a valid MOT certificate; 24% for up to […]
This is the latest Kia concept car. Whilst the brand seems to go from strength to strength, will this B-segment car have enough oomph in an extremely crowded market? Kia is selling this car as a “concept car combines a mischievous character in a clearly robust and substantial yet stylish bodyshape featuring a mix of […]
Kwik Fit has conducted some research that shows we don’t all use our vehicle brakes as we should… The study shows that well over half of British motorists (59%) aren’t using their car’s brakes as advised in the Highway Code – and as a result putting the safety of others, as well as the health […]
Road safety charity the IAM is reminding motorists to ensure their vehicles and trailers are road worthy as they take out their trailers this summer. The warning comes as figures from the Highways Agency show that between April and June 2013 alone, there have been 1,408 towing incidents on the UK’s roads. The Highways Agency […]
Ford’s Fiesta ST has proven even more popular than predicted, with more than 3,000 UK orders since March. Europe-wide demand is being led by UK customers, making up 56-per cent of all dealer reservations across the continent. As a result, Fiesta ST production will increase by 15 per cent to 60 vehicles per day to […]