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Mid size SUVs such as the Renault Kadjar and Nissan Qashqai represent a huge part of the new and used car markets. The space that used to be dominated by the family hatchback is now firmly in the favour of larger cars that have a jacked up ride height. No doubt this trend was started […]
In a survey of over 30,000 people carried out by the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU), Honda came top for reliability. The brand received a reliability rating of 93/100 and a further 79% of survey respondents stated they would recommend a Honda vehicle. The Honda Jazz was rated as the top car in terms of reliability in the […]
It is official – the very last Land Rover Defender has been built. You can see the final vehicle in the image above along with the many skilled people behind this iconic car and brand. In what is an impressive set of statistics for the industry, Land Rover and the Defender has been built continuously in […]
The route for the 2016 MSA Spring Classic was announced this week, offering a fabulous weekend of non-competitive motoring over the weekend of 23-24 April, based at the luxurious Celtic Manor Resort hotel. Organised by International Motor Sports Limited (IMS), this year’s scenic tour for classic cars more than 20 years old will coincide with […]
In great news for sporting events, Jaguar Land Rover is sponsoring the UK Team at the 2016 Invictus Games. The company will provide financial and logistical support via a fleet of vehicles, while the UK Team will wear the Jaguar Land Rover brand on their competition kit. Jaguar Land Rover has already pledged to be Presenting Partner […]
The MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) will return to terrestrial TV screens this year after concluding a deal with Channel 4 to cover the seven-round series. The country’s premier rally championship, which begins in March, will also be shown on BT Sport as part of a new broadcast package that will ensure that the high […]
This is the latest hot (or should that be hyper?) hatch from Ford – the Focus RS. The 2.3 litre EcoBoost actually comes from the Ford Mustang, which surely must be a good thing. 345 BHP should prove more than enough for anyone, whilst the five doors maintain the useful family car body style. Four […]
Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West, is the first Westminster MP to be given the accolade of Parliamentarian of the Month in 2016, by the road safety charity Brake and Direct Line Group. The award recognises Greg’s work fighting for improved justice for the families of people killed in road crashes by criminal driving. […]
The 2016 edition of the RHA Haulage Manual has now been released. The RHA’s chief executive Richard Burnett stated “Of course in today’s hi-tech world, much of the information contained in the Manual is available online. But you can’t beat having all the information you need quickly, easily, and all in one place. And access to the […]
This week’s tips from the IAM’s director of standards, Mark Lewis, are about driving safely in frost and ice. With temperatures near freezing, here’s how you can ensure your journey is a safe one for the road. Make sure you have cleared your windows and side mirrors before starting your journey and use the heater […]