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Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging courts across the country to get tough on drivers and riders who accumulate 12 penalty points on their licences. The call comes as a further example emerges of a driver who successfully invoked the ‘exceptional hardship’ excuse and managed to persuade magistrates that he should […]
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced the first of its exceptional special features; a show-stopping gathering of iconic Lamborghini Miuras. Once the world’s fastest production car, and hailed as one of the greatest automotive designs of all time, as many as eight examples will be on display at the London Concours this June. In the forthcoming, […]
The all-new Kia Soul EV brings long-range, zero-tailpipe emissions power to the urban crossover class. The third globally-sold electric vehicle from Kia Motors will make its European debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show next month. In its third generation, Kia’s pioneering urban crossover has become more distinctive, dynamic and innovative than ever. While […]
Volvo Cars has taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range in the future. The company has upgraded its existing Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, while at the same time confirming that plug-in options will […]
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Parliament’s vote on the revision of the General Safety Regulation, which mandates the safety technologies to be included as standard in new vehicle types. The vote, held on the 21st February 2019, by the lead Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee marks an […]
Used car of the month: BMW Z4 M (2006-08) Used bike of the month: GSX-S1000 (2015-) 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 managerat mycarcheck.com, Stuart Wilson, said: “As we eagerly look forward to the sunshine of spring, the thought of a sports car […]
The SMMT has provided the following commentary in relation to CO2 emission targets for motorised transportation: CO2 emission reduction targets have been a long time in negotiation and now, having regulated cars and vans, the European Commission is turning its attention to trucks. Heavy Goods Vehicle manufacturers will need to cut new vehicle CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025 […]
Carol Keller, communications director at Ben – the charity and support service for the automotive sector states: Political and economic unpredictability and accelerating advances in automotive technology make for a less certain future, creating an increasingly pressured environment for people working in the automotive industry – with today’s announcement from Honda only testament to this. In a […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is supporting road safety groups across Europe by urging ministers to ensure that Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems become mandatory on all new vehicles from 2022. Speeding, according to a new European Transport Safety Report published Monday 18 February, remains a significant factor in overall road safety […]
Almost one-in-four motorists hasn’t picked up a Highway Code since they first passed their driving test, according to data gathered by Halfords Autocentres as part of its Roadworthiness Week campaign. The nationwide servicing and repair chain surveyed over 22,000 drivers as part of the Halfords Autocentres Roadworthiness Quiz, which revealed the disturbing statistic. A total of 36% […]