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European safety organisation Euro NCAP is introducing a new test that will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians. With new vehicles offering more autonomous driver assist systems, Euro NCAP’s Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Pedestrian tests will make it simpler for consumers and manufacturers to find out which systems work best. […]
GEM Motoring Assist is offering simple tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, anti-freeze, wipers, lights and other car essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to come, says GEM. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “The last thing anyone needs […]
Motorists are now more worried about the dangers of distraction posed by technology and social media than drink-driving, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorist’s (IAM) first major survey into safety culture. The Safety Culture Index report was launched today by the IAM, and is a study of more than 2,000 UK motorists’ attitudes to […]
Advance discounted tickets are now on sale for the 2016 Donington Historic Festival (Saturday April 30th, Sunday May 1st and Monday May 2nd), perfectly timed for those looking to secure the ideal Christmas gift for a historic motorsport or motoring fan. Over five very successful years, the Donington Historic Festival has gone from strength to […]
In this video, Henry Catchpole of evo takes us through all the sights and sounds of the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. There’s some genuinely intriguing metal on display here plenty for all car buyers. Our highlight? We really rather like the BMW M4 GTS with the carbon bonnet. Wow!
Motorpoint has officially opened its latest branch in Birtley. The UK’s leading car supermarket, recently named one of the Top 10 best performing mid-sized companies by the Sunday Times, began welcoming customers through its doors this morning after investing over £5m in recent months on the nine acre supersite in the North East. Motorpoint Birtley […]
Several news agencies have picked up on the fact that Barry Beavis, 47, of Chelmsford, Essex has lost a parking charge battle. He overstayed his ‘free’ time in a car park ran by ParkingEye by almost one hour. As a result, the company imposed a charge of £85 for his so doing. ParkingEye defended the charge, […]
It may be after Halloween, but a horror car is a horror car – all year round. With that in mind, Warranty Direct has used insights from its unique Reliability Index (www.reliabilityindex.com) to conjure up a horrific ‘horror’ car that would give its owners nightmares all year round. The vehicle, known as the Horrific H-0WL3R, is […]
With winter on its way, Motor Codes, the government-approved consumer watchdog for the automotive industry, is urging motorists to ‘winter-proof’ their cars. Its online winter driving tips will help drivers to ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter driving conditions, and help avoid expensive repairs. Bill Fennell, Managing Director, Motor Codes, said, “Winter doesn’t officially […]
This is the first in a new series from Car Articles – A Car I Love. The first car I’d like to highlight in this editorial is the rather wonderful Mercedes AMG GT. It’s the top of the range sports car offered from the German marque and it shows. Whilst you can’t detract from other […]