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The UK motor industry has today restated its view that staying in the European Union is best for its business and best for British jobs, just ahead of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents the UK automotive industry, wants to ensure there […]
Boating experts will be on hand to answer event-goers’ questions at Beaulieu’s Boatjumble on Sunday 24thApril. The Ask the Experts feature is back by popular demand, with leading marine industry experts sharing their specialist knowledge and answering boating questions. With thousands of new and used boating bargains, Beaulieu’s Boatjumble is the largest outdoor sale of […]
As you can see from the latest research from Ford, Europe is firmly in the grip of SUV mania! The body shape that has become ubiquitous for just about every manufacturer (even Jaguar is getting in on the sales event of all time) is widely becoming the go to type of car of choice – […]
Here’s the text direct from DfT to advice readers on the current (and changing) situation: Calais situation: 30 July 2015 There is an ongoing possibility of disruption to cross-Channel services as a result of industrial action and migrant activity in and around Calais. Check online with your chosen operator and plan your journey to avoid […]
A faulty Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is now an automatic MOT fail and is already catching motorists out – does your car have it and how do you know if it’s working? Millions of cars in the UK are fitted with tyre pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS, which monitor the vehicle’s tyre pressure and […]
Brake, the road safety charity, has joined a coalition of organisations calling for the UK government to support a proposal to help police catch risky, law-breaking drivers from other countries. The European Commission proposal, published today and backed by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, would allow police across the EU to pursue traffic offences against drivers of […]
As per the previous announcement of recalls from Toyota, I will provide the words direct from the manufacturer so none of the meaning is lost: Toyota today announced a global recall on the latest, third-generation Prius built before 27 January 2010. This will involve 8,500 cars in the UK. To date, there have been no […]