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Supercar… sports car… family car… many of the old definitions of how or where a car should fit into comfortable categories are eroding. This is especially apparent when most manufacturers are turning to the SUV body style for every segment. Thankfully, the Honda Civic Type R (FK8 2017) bursts out of this mould and retains […]
The SUV category was chosen as this year’s first Car Of The Year award because of the proliferation of this type of vehicle now. Whether small or large, you can have a high riding, big wheeled tall car in just about every price bracket. However, we consider the Volvo XC60 to be the best of […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist says a few basic vehicle checks could help ensure you’re not left stranded at the roadside on a Christmas journey this year. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth explains it can sometimes be as simple as checking there’s air in your tyres and fuel in your tank […]
Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month. Vehicle valuation manager at mycarcheck.com, Jon Wheeler, said: “A treat for Christmas, the Clio RenaultSport 200 is a popular used hot hatch option, offering high-performance fun at a tempting price. Cosmetically, it is essentially a facelifted 197, but […]
Do you need a smaller sports performance car that’s an absolute hoot to drive? Do you need said car to be comfortable but also capable of putting a smile on your face? Look no further than the Alpine A110. The latest brand new marque is a Renault offshoot, but offers totally different driving experiences over […]
Continental has scooped top spots in the Auto Express tyre awards 2017 for both its summer and winter products. The Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, and the WinterContact TS 860, both successfully took first place. For years the Auto Express summer and winter tyre tests have been the benchmark for performance, celebrating the best of the best […]
With the festive season approaching, many of us suddenly have a lot more to think about than previously with our driving (or at least we should). This includes making sure your car is winter ready, contending with traffic jams, poor driving conditions, freezing cold interiors and more. Then of course there’s the rush of everyone […]
As police forces across the country embark on the latest seasonal drink-drive enforcement campaigns, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on drivers across the country to make safety their priority and ensure they take no risks with drinking and driving. The advice comes as an Institute of Alcohol Studies report shows […]
Reacting to the announcement that the issue of cross-border traffic between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic has been resolved, Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We hope that the successful outcome of these particular border issues can be reflected in negotiations over cross-border traffic between other EU member states. However, our big concern […]
The Volkswagen Group has presented its “Best Apprentice Awards 2017” to its best apprentices from all over the world, honoring their outstanding performance and professional competence. The prizes for the 46 young talents from 20 countries were presented by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Matthias Müller, the Member of the […]