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Volkswagen CC: car review

posted on June 13th, 2013

Posted in Car Reviews

The Volkswagen CC is quirky, elegant and a great daily driver; it’s just not all that practical. What is it? The Volkswagen CC (Passat has now been dropped from the name) is a coupé but one sporting four doors. It sits somewhere between a practical saloon and a luxury car, and is aimed at those wanting something different. How safe is it? Very. VW claims the CC is one of … read more →

Mazda 6: car review

posted on June 7th, 2013

Posted in Car Reviews, Uncategorised

The attractive Mazda 6 offers attractive levels of equipment. What is it? It’s a great-looking car we think is going to rattle a few cages among the German makers who have traditionally been dominant in this sector. How safe is it? As well as plenty of airbags, Smart City Brake Support will stop the car fully from speeds of up to 19mph if it detects an imminent collision. Who should … read more →

SEAT Leon: car review

posted on June 7th, 2013

Posted in Car Reviews

The Leon is good to drive, good value and well equipped. What is it? Seat’s new small hatchback. Under the skin the Leon is a close relative of the latest Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf, so it’s off to a promising start. How safe is it? Stability control and seven airbags are standard, and there are some high-tech safety systems on the option list. The Leon has already scored five … read more →

Belgian woman endures satnav wild goose chase through six countries

posted on June 7th, 2013

Posted in Motoring News

Sat-navs are notorious for sending drivers on wild goose chases, but no amount of technological fail can account for one Belgian woman’s incredible journey through six European countries.67-year-old Sabine Moreau originally planned to drive 38 miles to Solre-sur-Sambre in Belgium to pick up a friend from the station, the Daily Mail reports, but when her sat-nav decided to take the scenic route, she ended up some 900 miles away in … read more →

Vauxhall Adam: car review

posted on June 7th, 2013

Posted in Car Reviews

A car that’s great looking but too uncomfortable. What is it? This represents Vauxhall’s attempt to take on the likes of the Fiat 500, MINI and Citroen DS3. It’s named after Adam Opel, founder of Vauxhall’s German parent. How safe is it? Although it hasn’t been EuroNCAP crash-tested yet, the Adam comes with a comprehensive array of airbags and technology which should comfortably win it five stars. Who should buy … read more →

Skoda Octavia: car review

posted on June 7th, 2013

Posted in Car Reviews

A car that’s brilliantly practical, good to drive and inexpensive to run. What is it? Skoda’s family hatchback, the Octavia. It’s a rival for the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Volkswagen Golf. How safe is it? Every model comes with stability control and up to nine airbags. There are some clever high-tech safety aids which are available on the Octavia for the first time. Who should buy one? or brand … read more →

A new road crossing for the Thames?

posted on May 29th, 2013

Posted in Motoring News

If you’ve wasted hours queueing on the M25 to cross the River Thames in recent times, then a government announcement of a consultation for a possible new crossing may come as welcome news. The government has published the first of its strategies for the UK’s roads in a bid to ensure more robust long-term investment planning and is also consulting on the location for a new crossing of the Thames. … read more →

University finds that motoring gadgets help boost driver safety

posted on May 16th, 2013

Posted in Motoring News

Research by Loughborough University has shown that motoring gadgets, such as satellite navigation systems, bring positive changes to drivers’ behaviour, making them feel safer and be more fuel efficient. The €15 million international TeleFOT – Field Operational Tests of Aftermarket and Nomadic Devices in Vehicles – study was one of the biggest traffic ICT projects in Europe.  Driver support services tested included static and dynamic navigation systems, green driving support, … read more →

Jail for 122mph motorcyclist

posted on May 14th, 2013

Posted in Motoring News

A speeding motorcyclist who persistently lied to the police and admitted his deception on an internet forum has today been jailed for eight months. York Crown Court heard how Andrew John Kelly finally admitted two counts of perverting the course of justice and one charge of speeding after being caught riding at 122mph on the A63 at Newthorpe, Selby on 20 June 2012. Kelly looked to the internet motoring forum, Pepipoo, … read more →

Coast on the motorway

posted on May 2nd, 2013

Posted in Motoring Advice Articles, Motoring News

Thank goodness for motorways. They’re the backbone of most countries’ road infrastructure. At their best they offer the opportunity to cover long distances briskly and economically. But when things don’t go so well you can be stuck for hours and hours… Positive news to start with… if you follow the advice in this chapter we can reduce your risk levels to almost zero. But before you venture onto the motorway, you … read more →

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