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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. […]
With heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted for the rest of the week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain. Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code […]
Dealers have increased new car discounts by more than 10% since February 2019, in a bid to maintain sales. The move equates to savings of £16.8 million off manufacturer list prices across the market, according to the latest research by Britain’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, What Car?. Analysis of the UK […]