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The all new 2012 Ford B-Max is bound to be a sure fire hit when it arrives in September (priced from £12,995 as I’m sure you’re desperate to know). Best of all are the extremely reassuring safety features that are fitted as standard. Features include extremely high strength steel fitted to all major impact areas, […]
With the clocks going forward this Sunday, we will all enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, but now is also the time to recognise the important impact it has on road safety. GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety organisation, is in full support […]
During the really cold snap we had, you may have heard people discussing the merits of four wheel drive and the potential for an 4×4 to really shine in bad weather. However, do you know how it works or have the merits been advocated to you without an understanding of the technology? It’s not perhaps […]
Here is a report from Road Safety Analysis, a not for profit company providing data on road accidents: Road Safety Analysis, specialists in examining road casualty trends, today reveals how risk levels for young drivers vary according to where they live. The key finding of the report shows that rural young drivers are 37% more […]
GEM Motoring Assist reveals a landslide majority condemning the amount of motorists still driving with 12 points on their licence. The latest DLVA figures show that more than 10,000 motorists in the UK are driving despite racking up 12 points or more, due to ‘exceptional circumstances’ and today, following a recent poll, GEM can reveal […]
Subaru has announced pricing and specification levels for its new All-Wheel Drive crossover vehicle, the XV. Priced from £21,295 for entry level 1.6i S models, the latest addition to the Japanese brand’s stable is set to firmly establish itself as one of the most capable and best-value-for-money compact crossovers currently available. The five-star Euro NCAP-rated […]
In case you haven’t ventured out of the front door over the past few days of Feb 2012 (who can blame you either given the apparent sub zero temperatures), we’re now in one of the worst cold snaps this winter has seen. There are currently six severe weather warnings running on the Met Office UK […]
Lighter Later, the campaign to stop the practice of daylight saving, received a massive blow today, which according to road safety supporter, GEM Motoring Assist, could be putting road users lives at risk. Despite having the support of more than 90 organisations in favour of the bill, and 120 MP’s who all voted to pass […]
Well, the new year is upon us. As is tradition, you may well have set some new year resolutions. Here are some you should consider from a motoring point of view: 1. I will maintain my vehicle Many of us just quietly cruise the year by, paying no attention to things like oil, water tyre […]
Auto Express has covered the upcoming changes that are set to take place next year for those learning to drive. The biggest change in terms of practicalities is the inclusion of motorway driving being legal for a learner driver. The objective being to reduce the number of fatalities on British roads amongst this particularly at […]