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Every day, it seems that the world of cars becomes more complex. New testing procedures, new cars, new engine types, hybrids, electric, hydrogen etc… So it’s great when videos come out highlighting what a new thing means. In this case, Volkswagen breaks down the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure. In this process, the […]
Ford will make a special Ford GT supercar announcement during a dedicated press conference on the 4th July 2019 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Hermann Salenbauch, global director, Ford Performance, and Larry Holt, chief technical officer, Multimatic, will deliver news on the Ford GT ultra-high-performance supercar at the press conference, which takes place at […]
Mercedes-Benz has introduced 48-hour test drives across the range, meaning customers can now experience their potential new car in the real world. In the A-Class, B-Class and CLA, customers can experience the all-new MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system, with a touchscreen interface and ‘Hey Mercedes’ which uses intelligent voice recognition to control key features. […]
Car cloning criminals are putting used car owners at risk warns leading vehicle data and valuation specialist HPI. Barry Shorto, head of industry relations at HPI, says criminals are increasingly using cloning of real licence plates as a method to outwit detection via police automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, which can have a big impact […]
GEM Motoring Assist is warning of a significant rise in pollen levels across much of the UK this week, with the arrival of warmer weather. GEM is urging drivers who take hay fever remedies to check their medicines carefully before getting behind the wheel, and to be aware of the possible effects these drugs can […]
We liked the idea behind this video produced by Lease Car and it got us thinking about cars from films. We’ve previously shared a few of our favourites. Perhaps if Batman had got into his Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 instead of the Tumbler he might have take the listed time of 3.4 seconds and blown away […]
McLaren Automotive has announced its 2019 Grand Tour, which will showcase the new McLaren GT, offering members of the public the opportunity to see this exciting new car and get a closer look at other models within the McLaren range. The tour will commence in the UK today, the 17th June, and will visit several […]
The Government is seeking a zero-emission fleet to be in place by 2030. This will comprise of fully electric vehicles to reduce emissions harmful to the environment and people. Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, has confirmed this commitment in a letter to every government department. British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) made the following statement […]
GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists that as of this week motorway cameras are being used to detect drivers who use lanes with a red x. A red X tells drivers and riders that a lane is closed and must not be used. The system, which went live on Monday 10 June, allows cameras to […]
The UK government has invested £33m in next-generation technologies to help the automotive sector build a prosperous low carbon future. The latest round of funding, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre, is part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy and is expected to secure and create up to 2,230 jobs in research and manufacturing across UK. […]