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The Finali Mondiali provided the backdrop to the world premiere of the new FXX-K Evo which will be available both as an extremely limited-run model and as an upgrade package for the existing XX cars. This latest arrival marks a significant evolution of the XX programme launched in 2005 with cars developed specifically to play […]
As the clocks go back and the days get darker, motorists should run a mile on sight of MotorEasy’s Hallowe’en horror show concept. The car ownership and maintenance start-up has used insights from its 40,000-strong bank of warranty plans to conjure up a vehicle that would give owners constant nightmares and sound the death knell on […]
It’s that time of year. Too late for holiday advice, too early to panic about blizzards or shortage of road salt, so every motoring organisation and journal will be dusting off the “Prepare your car for winter” press release, says Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart head of technical policy. Check the lights, inspect the tyres, test […]
With just over one month to go until the new driving test comes into force, research shows less than half of current drivers are convinced the changes are a good idea (46 per cent). The driving test will alter as of 4th December 2017 to better reflect ‘real life’ driving. The changes include a longer section […]
Families and community groups have just one month left to get involved with UK Road Safety Week, which has welcomed new co-headline sponsor BriteAngle. The company, which makes warning triangles with flashing, high-intensity LEDs, joins Aviva in supporting the UK’s biggest road safety event, which is coordinated by charity Brake and supports the Department for […]
Do you have a spare £150,000? If so this might just be the track biased road going weapon of your dreams. The Mercedes-AMG GT R 2018 is hugely performance oriented and is set to take on the might of the Porsche 911 GT3. More power, less weight and a more stable setup all mean this car […]
Drivers are increasing their motoring costs as well as the risk of being involved in an incident by ignoring tyre maintenance, according to TyreSafe. The organiser of Tyre Safety Month is reminding motorists that regular tyre checks are a ‘win-win’ as they will help road users stay safe and avoid unnecessary bills. To help them, […]
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling of a £345.3 million funding package to improve local roads and public transport across the country. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “As we know, traffic congestion costs the economy billions of pounds each year as a result of traffic delays […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to increase the penalty for drivers and passengers who do not wear a seatbelt on journeys. GEM wants the Government to bring seatbelt offences in line with those for mobile phone offences, which were increased earlier this year to a fine of […]
This is the all new Hyundai KONA, a B segment SUV that you’ll no doubt see everywhere very soon. Safety is of paramount importance and so you get Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Hill Start Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control on all models. Premium SE adds Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert […]