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HJ's Take on the 2017 Geneva Motor Show 7 Mar 2017 (News)
petrol, 3.0 litre 380HP V6 petrol, 2.2 litre diesel and rear or four wheel drive, it rides on an exceptionally long wheelbase and electromechanically adjustable suspension. Unfortunately 4WD is not compatible with RHD -
Skoda Octavia vRS (2001-2005) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
platform as the Octavia) it turned the very ordinary Skoda into something quite special. While the uneducated may have still been turning their noses up at the idea of driving a Skoda – particularly a sports model – those in the know were aware of the Octavia’s ability and performance -
Spending review: diesel company car tax supplement to stay 25 Nov 2015 (News)
. For most car buyers, the official fuel economy figures had been used to benchmark one car against another, but in the last few months, emissions levels also measured in the test have been in the spotlight. The officialt test cycle, sometimes referred to as the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC -
Ex-Rolling Stones’ classic cars to go under the hammer 6 May 2015 (News)
by a French mistress with an Italian heart. ‘The minute I saw the Maserati, I thought, this is it! It looked so beautiful. They showed me that incredible engine and the double headlights, and I thought, incredible! I fell in love with it. ‘I’d drive it to Keith Richards’ place -
Save more than £5000 on a new Toyota RAV4 with Drive the Deal 1 Aug 2014 (News)
Drive the Deal is offering around £1,000 off the new model Aygo and savings of around £5,000 off a new Rav4, plus savings on other models. -
Misjudged Overtake Caught on Camera 3 Jan 2014 (News)
and absolves the driver of the SmartWitness equipped truck from any blame. In this case, the driver of the white 308 did at least pull over after the incident. He could easily have been prosecuted for dangerous driving. Near misses like this are captured -
Latest SEAT offers from Drive the Deal 2 Aug 2013 (News)
The latest offers from Drive the Deal can save you more than £3000 off a new Leon and £5000 off a top of the range Alhambra. -
Geneva Motor Show 2013: Mitusubishi shows the Concept CA-MiEV 5 Mar 2013 (News)
Wheelbase 2550 mm Cd 0.26 Seating capacity 5 Est. driving range 300 km Max -
Chevrolet to show two concepts at Frankfurt 16 Aug 2011 (News)
for ‘future,’ and it seems an appropriate title for the car, which is powered by a ‘mid-electric’ system made up of two electric motors coupled to a 1.5-litre turbocharged four cylinder engine. The electric motors power the car in town, providing quick acceleration and zero-emissions in urban driving -
Nissan to unveil striking ESFLOW concept car 14 Feb 2011 (News)
Motor Show . The electric sports car is designed to show that it's possible to be environmentally friendly without having to sacrifice driving enjoyment and performance. According to Nissan the unusually named ESFLOW (no, we don't know why it's all in capitals either...) looks like -
2010 RANGE ROVER PRICES ANNOUNCES AT 2009 LONDON MOTOREXPO 11 Jun 2009 (News)
-button start, 12" TFT Virtual Instrument Panel, iPod & USB connectivity interface, harman/kardon® Logic 7 surround sound audio system, park heating with remote control, 12 piece wood set, hard disc drive touch-screen premium navigation system. £64,695 Vogue SE 3.6-litre TDV8 -
Motorists drive garages to sign up to Service and Repair Code of Practice 2 Jun 2009 (News)
the coverage – the most interesting one being from a motorist who lives over an hour’s drive away saying they wanted to come the extra distance to make sure they got treated well. I’ve got back my subscription cost in one day’s work but increased business will surely keep coming -
GPS CAMERA LOCATORS PROHIBITED IN SOME EU COUNTRIES 28 Jul 2008 (News)
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is this month warning motorists to dismantle or remove their speed camera detectors when driving abroad to avoid serious penalties. In some countries, in-car GPS systems that show where speed cameras are located are also banned. A survey -
Auctions Should Get Interesting Next Week 21 May 2004 (News)
For a start, this rare left hand drive BMW Z8 is entered for Monday’s Top Car sale at BCA Blackbushe. Speculation amongst traders today was it would reach about £50,000, but we’ll just have to wait and see. Generally, the trade is in the doldrums. The latest hike -
Toyota Prius Avoids Congestion Charging 16 May 2002 (News)
From May 2003, London commuters driving in and out of the centre should be able to save a staggering £1,250 in congestion charges simply by driving a Toyota Prius. Because it's a petrol-electric hybrid it's one of the cleanest 'green' vehicles and will be exempt from the £5 a day charge -
Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
in a media over which I have some control. The reader's unedited e-mail and my unedited reply are as follows:- David Rudnick ('Road Rage 2nd June) bemoans in the fact that in the UK there's no law against using mobile phones when driving, nor will the UK government consider implementing -
New Kia e-Niro '2' Long Range launched with 282-mile range 24 Mar 2021 (News)
. >>> Vauxhall cuts EV prices following plug-in grant reduction The e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range is capable of travelling up to 282 miles on a single charge (WLTP combined), and up to 382 miles in city driving. Highlights include an 8-inch -
Ford makes connected vehicle services free 26 Jun 2020 (News)
summaries of recent trips to look into fuel usage and costs to help claim business mileage. Journeys can also be overlaid onto a map to reveal places where harsh braking or acceleration were identified, promoting more efficient driving. FordPass can coordinate with roadside -
Rally legend Miki Biasion heads to Race Retro 7 Feb 2018 (News)
champion, best known for his career with Lancia, in action on the Live Rally Stage with the crews from Rallying with Group B on the Saturday and Sunday. Biasion came to prominence in the early 1980s, winning both the Italian and European Rally Championships in 1983, driving a Lancia 037. He -
Driverless cars will be on British roads by 2021 28 Nov 2017 (News)
. By removing the current legal constraints surrounding how autonomous vehicles can be tested, Hammond hopes the UK will become a global leader in self-driving cars. Hammond's announcement comes after a number of car manufacturers, like Jaguar Land Rover and Ford, began testing driverless cars