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Jeep to debut 6.4-litre V8 Grand Cherokee 31 Aug 2011 (News)
-Trac technology to optimise road handling. Efficiency has been improved over older SRT8 models, but don’t expect it to be frugal. When it goes on sale in early 2012 it’ll be available in one specification level, with on-demand four wheel drive, sat nav, dual-pane sunroof, adaptive cruise control -
Audi to unveil Spyder Urban Concept 18 Aug 2011 (News)
driving position. -
Winner of Top Technician 2011 announced 26 Apr 2011 (News)
to win the award. "It feels excellent to win again, really good," he said moments after receiving prizes worth more than £17,500, which included £2,500 in tax-free cash, holiday vouchers, driving experiences and a wealth of tools, equipment and training courses. "We haven't been on holiday for five years -
Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
has small benefits. This is because although buying a newer car can be more economical, the energy used to scrap the old one and build the replacement means the overall effect is "tiny". "Altering the way you drive and keeping a car longer can be a greener option than buying new -
Motorists warned over road fatigue 11 Aug 2008 (News)
in an accident could find that they invalidate their car insurance policies, as cover firms could increase costs as a result of the problem. The Selby rail disaster in February 2001 saw Gary Hart, who was sleep-deprived, drive his -
Porsche to demo next 911 generation at Goodwood 10 Jul 2008 (News)
In its 60th year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche is to show off its latest batch of 911 vehicles. Exhibited at the show will be the 911 Cayenne S, which visitors will be able to drive in exchange for a charity donation, along with the 911 Carrera - a model set to take part -
Motorists 'distracted' by speed cameras 22 May 2008 (News)
an adverse effect on their driving, especially given that they were introduced as a means of improving road safety in the first place," stated James Flynn, chief executive of RoadPilot. According to Directgov, the presence of speed cameras on the UK's roads prevents some 100 deaths every year -
Cover industry 'will be assisted by new technology' 2 May 2008 (News)
New technology will aid the insurance industry as it develops, a sector body has claimed. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has stated that black box systems - which monitor the movements of motorists and assess their driving behaviour - have already been employed on a trial basis -
Thousands skipped insurance in 2007, says website 24 Apr 2008 (News)
. He said: "It's a real worry that many people persist in driving without insurance. They are putting the personal and financial security of others at risk." The Essex Echo has reported that police in the region believe a reason spate of registration plate thefts is being carried out -
Eight new models bolster 308 range 26 Mar 2008 (News)
Automobile manufacturer Peugeot has expanded its 308 range by eight models. Included in the line-up is the new six-speed diesel automatic 308, which has an electronically-controlled gearbox which delivers the control of a manual drive but without the stress. Also added -
Chevrolet exhibits fuel cell vehicle 13 Mar 2008 (News)
. "Fuel cells and the electrification of the vehicle have the potential to literally change the way the world drives," she said. Chevrolet hopes to have the vehicle on the road following safety approval, in addition to having eight hybrid safety vehicles available across North America -
VW Scirocco 'company's most advanced coupe' 4 Mar 2008 (News)
Motor Show in 2006. It also draws inspiration from the original Scirocco, which made its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show some 34 years ago. "The mix of distinctive coupe styling, a practical hatchback boot, a transversely mounted four-cylinder engine channelling drive -
Citroen C5 hits dealerships in April 18 Feb 2008 (News)
, safety and style were also of importance when designing the model. Convenience is also a driving factor, as the vehicle also has storage nets, a luggage cover blind and shopping bag hooks installed. According to Citroen UK managing director Xavier Duchemin, the vehicle meets consumer -
Freelander 2 heads to outdoor show 18 Feb 2008 (News)
interested in purchasing a model to test drive it for free. This follows Fiat's announcement that it will be bringing four of its Ducato models to the exhibition, in addition to a Scudo. Andy Griffiths, UK marketing director for Land Rover, said that communicating "directly with other -
Year-end results show profit increase for Renault 14 Feb 2008 (News)
operating margin went up to 1.36 billion, which is a 27.4 per cent jump from the previous year. Going back further, Renault posted operating income of €1.32 billion in 2005 as well as net income of €3.45 billion. The performance of the staff was one driving factor -
Koleos set for world debut at Geneva motor show 11 Feb 2008 (News)
the trappings of city life, the model comes with the storage space of an MPV while motorists can also benefit from its all-wheel drive system. Renault believes the car marks a "sure sign" that it is exploring the right areas of production effectively. "The launch of Koleos marks -
Sleepy motorists 'will not always take a break' 22 Jan 2008 (News)
choice ... The question is whether the people who drive on are underestimating the risks or simply ignoring them." This comes after research from road safety charity Brake and Green Flag found that ten per cent of motorists revealed they had fallen asleep at some point in the last 12 months. -
Lancer X Evolution 'already sold out' 15 Jan 2008 (News)
of the broad appeal of this new Evolution," said the official. Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution X is the tenth model in the Lancer Evolution line the firm has put onto the market. The series has been characterised by two-litre, turbo-charged engines and a four-wheel drive system in all its -
BMW reveals registration increase in 2007 8 Jan 2008 (News)
by officers on the M62 driving at 140 mph. -
Classic convertibles 'turn men's heads' 28 Dec 2007 (News)
A Mercedes SL Roadster has been named as the car that would be most likely to attract male attention. Evecars.com conducted a poll to see which car men would be most impressed to a woman driving, with the classic convertible coming out on top. The model, which was manufactured