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This is the third generation Volvo S60 and I’m sure you’ll all agree that it’s quite the looker. Sleek shut lines, a purposeful stance and a minimal use of car ‘jewellery’ show this is a vehicle that is both grown up and means business. For those unfamiliar with the S60 however, it’s worth noting that […]
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond’s second Spring Statement yesterday was an update on the health of the UK economy and the state of the Government’s finances, rather than laying out any major new tax or spending announcements. The fleet industry had hoped that the Chancellor in his 35-minute speech would indicate the “direction of […]
Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today published a clear rebuttal of some of the many arguments that have been used about the sector in recent years. The clock is ticking down to 29 […]
With one in four parents (24 per cent) admitting the high cost of car insurance is putting them off encouraging their child to learn to drive at 17, the UK’s leading pre-17 driving school has pledged to end insane premiums for new drivers. According to the poll of 2,500 parents by Young Driver, which has […]
London-based JBR Capital, specialists in high-end vehicle finance, has named the top 10 cars that have appreciated in value or held their worth after launching at the Geneva Motor Show over the last decade. The Lamborghini Veneno, unveiled at the show in 2013, tops the charts as this ultra-limited edition has appreciated in value by 180 […]
It’s time to get your car hale, hearty and ‘beach body ready’ in preparation for the spring. This week’s tips give advice on getting your car ready for the warmer weather, from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards Richard Gladman. Lose weight; clear out those coats, boots, scarves and bags that took up […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has kickstarted the search for its next generation of Technicians, Parts Advisors and Service Advisors to mark National Apprenticeship Week after its current crop recorded the highest pass rate ever. While England saw the number of people starting apprenticeships fall last year to a seven-year low (Apprenticeship Statistics: England, February 2019), the […]
Volvo Cars, as a worldwide leader in safety, is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180kph (112mph) from 2020. The company’s Vision 2020, which aims for no one to be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020, is […]
If a sports car marque isn’t too careful, simply chopping off the roof to reach another market can cause problems. Scuttle shake for example, poorly fitting seals and extra weight can all be problems when a hard top is converted to be a ‘Spider’ variant. However, this is a McLaren – the 720S Spider no […]
With the first Aston Martin Valkyrie prototypes beginning to take shape, now is the time to reveal the full performance figures delivered by Aston Martin Valkyrie’s hybrid powertrain. The Valkyrie features a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, that alone delivers 1,000bhp @ 10,500rpm and 740Nm @ 7000rpm. This is however mated to a battery-electric system by Rimac […]