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12 August 2013 at 11:39
Ministers in the UK are resisting attempts by Brussels to introduce roadworthiness checks for caravans.They remain unconvinced that the testing would actually be of benefit to the industry, which is worth £6 billion a year to the country's economy.Under the proposals, caravans weighing more than 750kg would have to undergo checks similar to the MoT test for cars."There is no evidence to suggest...
12 August 2013 at 11:39
One in three motorists have admitted driving a vehicle without a valid MoT certificate, according to a new poll.Some drivers claim they had illegally motored for as long as six months, the survey of 1,000 adults by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed.Such risk taking can result in increased risks of rocketing
car insurance premiums, breakdowns and personal i...
12 August 2013 at 09:09
Despite a £1 million lottery win, an Aston Martin motor mechanic and a hospital nurse have vowed to keep their feet firmly on the ground.Paul Wood has a reputation as "a bit of a joker", and family and friends thought he was winding them up when he first told them, but the worker at the luxury car maker's Gaydon factory now has a new car on his shopping list, among other things. He may even opt...
12 August 2013 at 09:09
Motoring experts are piecing together clues from "teaser" images released by Kia, as to how its new supermini-sized concept car will shape up when it makes its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.Although Kia has released some images of the unnamed concept car, details are scarce. Kia has said that the car "hints at a possible future B-segment contender," and features "intriguing eleme...
12 August 2013 at 09:09
Chevrolet is freshening up its range with various improvements such as a new front-wheel drive Trax powered by a 1.4 turbo petrol engine.The Trax crossover will do 47.1mpg and emits 139g/km in carbon dioxide. Stop-start capability is included as standard and it will go from 0 to 62mph in 9.5 seconds.Chevvy's Spark comes with bubble trim and it is a sportier offering with new front bumper and 15...
09 August 2013 at 11:09
British sports car manufacturer Lotus is to take on more than 100 new staff to cope with increased global demand for its cars and engineering expertise. Owners DRB-HICOM are pumping a further £100 million into the company that currently employs well over 1,000 people across Britain. It is looking to recruit a further 45 engineers, 40 manufacturing staff and 18 graduates to help develop new prod...
09 August 2013 at 11:09
With International Youth Day coming up next week, Britain's top advanced driver, Peter Rodger has offered some road safety tips to young drivers via the IAM.One of the most pressing tasks facing young drivers is arranging affordable
car insurance . Young drivers should at least also consider having a telematics box fitted or undertaking further driver training, in order to help push pr...
09 August 2013 at 09:07
Mitsubishi is slashing the price of its Shogun SUVs and buyers can save as much as £5,000 depending on the model they want. Customers can drive away a Shogun from £26,199, while the largest savings come with the long wheelbase SG3 and SG4 versions that are now £33,799 and £36,799. The SG2 trim, the Warrior and commercial versions make up the range. The permanent price cuts are a part of Mitsubi...
09 August 2013 at 09:07
It's a fly-drive tale that may sound as if it's a bit too hard to swallow. But a family of the migratory birds are set to fly south after being happily raised in a working Land Rover.Staff at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk discovered the nest in the roof of the vehicle they use for visitor tours.A net hammock was rigged up inside in case the swallow chicks fell from the nest as the vehicl...
09 August 2013 at 09:07
Several models of car are adopting a range of tyres that are said to significantly cut the noise levels reaching the inside of your vehicle."ContiSilent" technology involves bonding a coating to the inside of the tread area after the tyre is produced. The company, Continental, claims the foam layer significantly dampens noise from the tyre's movement.Braking and handling characteristics of the ...