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Retired business man, John Fowler moved to France with his wife, but continues to favour a right-hand drive vehicle. When his faithful Land Rover finally gave up the ghost, John found a Nissan, advertised by a dealer in Gloucestershire on a UK classified website. After talking to the dealer on the phone, John had his […]
Volvo have always been one of the keenest advocates of safety within the automotive sector. The new XC90 will be no different. Set for release in 2014, it will come with a raft of new technology. “We are introducing the first Volvos with autonomous steering to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable,” says Thomas […]
A new BMW is coming, which is always an event in itself. When it is a new X5, things look even more rosy. The old car was extremely good, capable and hard wearing with a wide choice of engines and a quality interior. This new car, if the video is anything to go by, is […]
Nissan is bringing even more safety to their cars, starting with the new Note. It will feature Safety Shield technology to benefit occupants, other vehicle users and even pedestrians. It is a network of three innovative safety features that combine to provide drivers with exceptional visibility and protection. Unlike rival systems that rely on costly […]
Using Holts’ Holiday Checklist and some inexpensive ‘keep-you-going’ products will prevent small dramas developing into a crisis and ruining your trip. More than a quarter of UK motorists suffer a puncture each year and changing a wheel beside a busy road is both hazardous and time consuming. Holts Tyreweld is an emergency puncture repair that […]
This is the new SUV-inspired all-purpose estate that Vauxhall is adding to its New Insignia range. It comes with added ground clearance over the standard car, a clever four wheel drive system and a choice of two diesel engines. “The Insignia Country Tourer is perfect for a winter holiday, on snowy roads, or simply when […]
Croft Racing Circuit is home to the BARC (British Automobile Racing Club) meet up tomorrow. I’m going and I can’t wait to see the saloons, touring cars and Formula Renault series roaring around the track. If you’re going, hopefully the weather will stay good and the action will be fast and dramatic. Look out for […]
Young drivers feel pressured into buying cheaper, older cars because they can’t afford to insure newer, safer models, according to a new survey of 1,300 drivers aged 17-24. Nearly half (41%) of those surveyed by Alfa Romeo and Marmalade also think that being forced into less advanced vehicles is part of the reason that young […]
This is the all new Fiat 500L Trekking! In a design and colour you’ll either love or hate, this is the Fiat 500L that is designed to go everywhere. The standard car has the following: 5-inch touchscreen radio with Bluetooth, six airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) including ASR/MSR, Hill Holder, ABS +EBD, body-coloured electric door […]
Breakdown cover company and road safety charity, GEM Motoring Assist this month rounds up some interesting figures in a quirky fact file, ‘Motoring by numbers’. If you don’t know what the perfect driving song is, or just how tiny the world’s smallest car is, you can find out here! GEM fact file: motoring by numbers […]