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Do you have any of the dreaded (by some, I hasten to add) 20 miles per hour areas in your locality? Guidance from the Association of Chief Police Officers clarifying the police position on enforcement of 20mph speed limits has been published and reveals plans for tailored speed awareness courses for drivers who break 20mph […]
Ford has revealed technology developed to enable drivers to park at the touch of a button from inside or outside their car, as well as a prototype that combines automatic steering and braking to avoid collisions with vehicles or pedestrians. Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering division harnessed developments made with existing Ford technologies, Active Park […]
It is currently all over the news – a government commissioned report has stipulated that a full system of graduated driver licensing would reduce crashes and casualties involving young drivers. It estimates it would result in 4,471 fewer casualties and £224 million in cost savings annually. Read the report. Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive at Brake, […]
Many of us turn to the online market when looking at a car – either just to do research or potentially to buy. However, it is worth noting that many online payment systems do not offer fraud protection, if for example you purchase a car that doesn’t even exist! Used car buyers should never purchase […]
This is the Caterham AeroSeven Concept car. It is a concept that will provide clues to the next Caterham road car – the marque who has famously produced the Seven since 1973. It gives a hint to its styling direction for future models, including the all-new sportscar being developed in conjunction with Renault and due […]
IAM’s Peter Rodger is offering more tips – this week on the use of a Blue Badge when parking: If you can, and if it allows you the access you need, reverse into your parking space – it’s safer that way, and will mean that you will do all of your manoeuvring with a warm […]
Top Gear Live is finally coming to Scotland! The lads from TG will be coming to Glasgow’s SSE Hydro in 2014. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May together with driving legend ‘The Stig’, Top Gear Live brings to life the massively popular BBC 2 TV programme and features the incredible Top Gear […]
We originally covered the Aston Martin Cygnet here. However, it should come as no surprise to any of us with an inkling of what the motor industry is about that the Cygnet was destined to be dropped sooner rather than later. It simply did not fit with the rest of the offerings from the famous […]
Land Rover has developed a unique new driving programme for youngsters – Start Off-Road. The scheme allows 11-17 year olds to get behind the wheel of a Range Rover Evoque and experience true off-road driving, teaching them skills and techniques that they will go on to utilise throughout their future years both on and off […]
Tailgating and not indicating are the most despised driving habits among UK road users, but GEM says that the lack of punishment for motoring misdemeanours can be just as frustrating. GEM Motoring Assist surveyed UK drivers to find out what irritates them most when it comes to other motorists’ bad habits, and the findings reveal […]