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If you drive galactic mileages, there’s only one way to really save money – and that’s to buy a car that is as fuel efficient as possible. The 2013 SEAT Leon Ecomotive offers a real treat on the wallet by the way it sips diesel and it is now available for order. A figure of […]
Mile Tracker App is free to download for both iPhone and Android users and has been created to support everyday business car travel by tracking mileage, calculating fuel costs, summarising journey details and even locating a vehicle once it’s parked. A new variant released recently includes a Fuel Finder element that can be unlocked when […]
AEB, or Autonomous Emergency Braking systems are designed to put the anchors on if you fail to do so. Systems vary by manufacturer but there are two main types of this technology. ‘AEB City’ works at low driving speeds and targets reduction in rear end shunts often associated with whiplash neck injuries. ‘Inter-Urban AEB’ works […]
We here at Car Articles recently covered the 2013 Range Rover Sport as part of our ‘Something For The Weekend’ series. CarBuyer has uploaded a new review of the very same vehicle where the pros and cons are measured out. If you’re in the market for this excellent new car then I wouldn’t miss this.
Three quarters of drivers are concerned that the use of Intelligent Speed Adaptations (ISAs) will compromise safety, according to research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Last month, the EU announced that they were considering rules for new cars to be installed with Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) technology. This would be capable of detecting […]
Halfords Autocentres is lowering the cost of its service pricing for cars with smaller, more fuel-efficient engines. The move reflects the growing popularity of more economical vehicles and will benefit the owners of cars with engines of 1300cc or less through the introduction of a new entry level price for all vehicle services. For under […]
The clocks have now gone back. We have adjusted electronic devices and begun to get used to the difference. The clock change does mean you may find that you’re driving in the dark. Councils, in order to reduce emissions, will may make it even darker by turning off street and road lighting near you. Halfords […]
Motorist Jamie Hyde has become the first customer in the UK to travel 100,000 miles in in a Skoda Yeti. He managed this in just two years and the car had a totally reliable record in this time. Based in Merseyside, Mr Hyde, a Sales Manager, visits customers up and down the country, and regularly […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, with the clocks going back at the weekend, he is advising on driving in the dark. To improve your view as far as possible, keep your lights and windscreen clean. It’s easy to forget the inside […]
In the return of our on off series – this month’s ‘Something For The Weekend’ is the brilliant 2013 Range Rover Sport. Perhaps a bit of a left field choice when this segment is normally dominated but true sports or supercars, but what’s worth bearing in mind is that this Rangey is the fastest, most […]