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  Ford MirrorNavi Solves Problems of Aftermarket Satnav 2 Sep 2010 (News)
  of suction cup marks on the windscreen which might alert thieves. The "MirrorNavi" itself has tinted and dimming mirror glass, battery charging connection and anti-theft security and it is available on all Ford cars and vans. "MirrorNavi" is made by Garmin and Wollnikom and includes a 3.5
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - November 25 Nov 2014 (News)
  . Click here Wednesday 26 November Volkswagen is offering commercial vehicle owners a free 29-point visual health check and battery check, with the aim of keeping vans at their best over winter.  The check-up covers tyres, wipers and lights
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  New MoT Rules from 1st January 2012 2 Jan 2012 (News)
  working washer and levelling systems. If a headlamp bulb is not seated correctly the resulting beam pattern will be indistinct and this will result in a test fail. Electrical wiring and battery An insecure battery will be a reason
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  Renault Delivers First Zero Emission Van in UK 20 Dec 2011 (News)
  manufacturer. Unlike its rivals costing over twice as much, it’s also affordable, from just under £17,000, plus a separate monthly battery hire fee from around £60.  Ian Plummer, Director of Commercial Operations Renault UK, joined Marshall’s dealer principal and Z.E. sales
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  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 6 Oct 2001 (News)
  , Dishonest John presents 26 top tips for dodgy service managers who prefer to put profits before punters. The Keyfob Caper Tell the punter that his remote control keyfob needs new batteries but for it to work again it also needs to be re-programmed at a cost of anything from £40
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  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 16 Sep 2001 (News)
  control keyfob needs new batteries but for it to work again it also needs to be re-programmed at a cost of anything from £40 to £85. The Bulb Blag Phone the customer while his car is in for service to tell him that among the additional items needing attention a bulb has gone
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  Tiny 1970s British electric vehicle smashes world speed record 19 Jul 2016 (News)
  electric technology. The car is powered by 188 lithium-ion battery cells built into enclosures under the bonnet and boot, generating 2000 amps and 400 volts to a pair of DC 9-inch motors to drive the back wheels. These batteries are normally seen running the miniguns and starting the engines
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - May 22 May 2015 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering the Renault Zoe for £8130 . The price is based on a 36 month PCP and includes a £4660 finance deposit contribution and £5000 government discount. It excludes battery hire
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  Renault Kangoo ZE Van Confirmed Eligible for 20% Grant 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  /48,000 miles routine servicing (retail and local business customers), four years free roadside assistance and up to four years finance, subject to status. Battery hire, which reduces the upfront cost for customers as well as allaying any potential customer concerns over battery operation, longevity
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  B&Q to offer its Own Motorists DIY Range 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  will find everything they need to keep the pride and joy on the road, with emergency items like jump leads and battery chargers to keep you on the move, foot pumps and tyre inflators for when out and about, and a range of jacks and stands for more involved maintenance and body work.   Not just
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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: Porsche reveals Panamera Sport Turismo 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  the load space more useable. The engine range mirrors that of the saloon, with 330PS, 440PS and 550PS petrol engines, a 422PS diesel and a 462PS petrol-hybrid. The hybrid has slightly less load space then the other models because of the battery pack, but it should provide affordable running costs
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  A Grand Monday: Volkswagen Scirocco 19 Oct 2015 (News)
  with nearly new tyres and a battery. It has been looked after by an independent VW specialist for over 20 years. Nice touches are the period bodykit and Pirelli P-Slot alloys, along with the unusual Graphite Grey paintwork, although the owner admits this is getting tired in places – the roof
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 3-series Touring - £1200 25 Sep 2015 (News)
  . But don’t let that put you off – this car, which is for sale in Sheffield, has been well looked after. With 77,000 miles on the clock, it’s been treated to a recent service. That work included new belts, thermostat, water pump, alternator and battery. It comes with an MoT until
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  Delivery Mileage DeLorean in Historics 6th June Classic Car Auction 14 May 2015 (News)
  . It comes complete with the original battery, tyres, wheels, owner's manual, tool kit etc. It has had no modifications except to keep the fluids and oils fresh and the tyres maintained at factory pressures. This DeLorean is supplied with the certificate of origin, C61 BTI customs form showing the BTI
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  The 'Beast of Turin' lives again 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  mixture is then detonated as the piston begins it downward stroke – a small battery-operated trembler coil is used to do this... and produces a shower of high-voltage sparks at the same time. The car was due to go up the hill
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Porsche launches 918 Spyder hybrid 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  . There are five difference driving modes, which range from full electric to race hybrid. The 918 will cover 20 miles in electric mode, but still be capable of reaching a top speed of 93mph. The car will also have a ‘hot lap’ mode, which will squeeze all available energy from the battery to produce
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Toyota takes the iRoad 4 Mar 2013 (News)
  . That makes it marginally wider than a motorcyle, and is perfect for city traffic. The zero-emissions powertrain uses a lithium-ion battery to power two 2kW motors, offers a range is around 30 miles, and can be recharged from a conventional domestic power supply in three hours. The i-Road
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  Chevrolet Aveo to participate in 9000 mile rally 6 Jul 2012 (News)
  Europe, then onto Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, before heading into Russia and onto the the last leg to the Mongolian border. The car being used for the journey has been toughened up to cope with the route, with all-terrain tyres, raised suspension, bull-bars, heavy duty battery
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  Children as young as three can get behind the wheel at Mercedes-Benz World 20 Oct 2011 (News)
  How old were you when you started your driving lessons? Well if you visit Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey you can start at three! Youngsters up to 1.3m tall can drive battery powered miniatures of Mercedes-Benz cars around a purpose build indoor track
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  New Toyota Prius models coming 2012 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  is detailed here and it goes on sale in 2012, alongside the new Prius+. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid features a larger battery which can be charged from the mains, meaning an extended range on pure electricity and reduced overall CO2 emissions. These make for a theoretical fuel consumption figure