See and be seen this winter, motorists advised

Drivers are being urged to see and and be seen during the coming winter months by road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Darker days bring poor visibility and higher risk of collisions, simply because it can be harder to spot hazards. However, a combination of straightforward actions can reduce these risks for drivers and those …

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Tempting seven-year warranty for new MG

MG has announced that its new compact SUV – the ZS – will come with a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty will be included in the price. Completely transferable to any new owner, it almost matches Kia’s fully transferable seven-year/100,000 mile warranty. The new MG ZS (originally badged ‘XS’ at the 2017 London Motor Show) is launched on …

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Citroen C3 Aircross review

You can count of Citroen when it comes to launching distinctive cars, and the funky new C3 Aircross is a perfect example. Effectively replacing the quirky C3 Picasso mini MPV, the Aircross is marketed as a “compact SUV” and is up against some serious rivals in this hotly-contested sector. There’s no doubt  that it looks …

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Lewis Hamilton takes Usain Bolt on a flying lap

Watch sprint king Usain Bolt shriek as he’s driven around a racetrack in a Mercedes-AMG GT R by Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton. The two fastest men in the world met at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin thanks to PUMA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Formula One. Hamilton showed Bolt that he too can be …

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New owners handed keys to Aston Martin Red Arrows

Nine Aston Martin Vanquish Red Arrows limited edition sports cars have been presented to their excited owners at a handover event at RAF Scampton, the Lincolnshire home of the Red Arrows. Among a spectacular show that included a display from the Blades Aerobatic team and the Royal Air Force Acrobatic Team, the Red Arrows inspired …

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Japanese car brands dominate reliability survey

The reputation of Japanese car manufacturers for reliability is as strong as ever, according to the results of the latest What Car? survey. The study of more than 14,000 vehicles aged 0-3 years revealed that, of the 10 most reliable brands, an impressive six were Japanese brands, with Lexus at the top. In five out …

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F1 star David Coulthard backs Tyre Safety Month

Ex-Formula One driver and Cooper Tire Safety and Performance Ambassador David Coulthard features in a new video produced for Tyre Safety Month. Coulthard explains the importance of setting and maintaining the correct air pressure in your tyres, to keep you safe and improve the performance of your vehicle. “Keep an eye on your tyre pressures, …

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Kia Stonic review

With the European compact crossover market set to double to 2.2 million vehicles by the year 2020 it’s no wonder that a rash of new cars in this sector are being launched. Established big-sellers including the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur are set to be joined by the likes of the Seat Arona, Hyundai Kona, …

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Running on empty: drivers’ petrol habits revealed

  The average UK motorist will wait until they are down to their last 20 miles of fuel before heading to a petrol station to fill up, according to new research. What’s more, the vast majority of Britons (87%) have run out of petrol before, with more than half of these having done this more …

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Road rage Britain – drivers fess up

A Almost all UK motorists – that’s a staggering 97% – have experienced road rage behind the wheel, claims new research. Anger on the roads is most frequently prominent among those living in South West England and the West Midlands, while urban streets and A roads were revealed as bigger road rage hotspots than motorways, …

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Gripping yarns… off-roading with Suzuki cars

For those of us that live in the country, 4x4s are not so much a lifestyle choice as a necessity at certain times of the year. To have that extra peace of mind when the going gets tough is crucial and thankfully these days there’s no shortage of vehicles capable of tackling snow, ice, mud …

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A lifetime of driving – in numbers

Motorists will shed a tear in their car 33 times, explode into 81 fits of road rage and join in on 112 Wayne’s World-style sing-alongs in the course of their lifetime on the road, a study found. It also emerged during our time behind the wheel we will be involved in 51 arguments, scoff 60 …

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Driverless Brits could head to the suburbs

New research has revealed that 40% of motorists would consider giving up city life for the suburbs if they could avoid congestion by using a driverless vehicle. According to the Goodyear Tyres UK study into the effects of traffic congestion, nearly half (46%) might also think about changing their job with almost one in 10 …

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SsangYong Rexton review

The big new Rexton 4×4 is the latest offering from SsangYong – and it’s a bit of a revelation. Along with its smaller sibling, the well-received Tivoli (launched in 2016), the Rexton is arguably one of the company’s first mainstream cars. At a time when SUVs are selling like hotcakes, it’s no surprise that SsangYong(which claims to be the equivalent of Land Rover in South Korea) is going …

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Top 50 most common driving distractions revealed

Heavy rain, backseat drivers and spiders in the car are among the most common motoring distractions, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study also found debris on the road, children squabbling in the back and dashboard warning lights lead to drivers taking their eyes off the road. Following and adjusting the sat …

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Essential airport parking tips

Parking at an airport is often an unavoidable element of a holiday or business trip, but a little planning could help save you money, time and stress. We’ve teamed up with IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to give you top tips on airport parking… Never just turn up and park …

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World’s first PS4 controller-operated Nissan GT-R

Nissan has brought reality and virtual together with the ultimate remote-control car for gamers – the Nissan GT-R /C. Operated by GT Academy winner and NISMO driver Jann Mardenborough, using an unmodified PlayStation 4 DualShock, the remote-control GT-R raced around Silverstone reaching speeds of 130+mph. Jann controlled the GT-R /C from the cockpit of a …

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Late night shopping – DS Automobiles-style

Watch Formula E racing driver Sam Bird pilot the DS E-TENSE concept car and upcoming DS 7 Crossback SUV inside the Westfield London Shopping Centre. The DS Virgin Racing ace drove the DS Automobiles duo at night during a special lock-in. Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the head-turning all-electric DS E-TENSE combines state-of-the-art …

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Half a century of the breathalyser

The drink drive breathalyser is 50 years old this week. Yes, police carried out the first roadside breath test on a motorist in Shropshire on October 8th, 1967. Before the breathalyser it was more a case of whether you could touch your nose with your eyes shut, walk in a straight line or stand on …

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Peugeot 5008 SUV review

A year ago Peugeot pulled off a masterstroke when it transformed the 3008 MPV into the 3008 SUV. Not only did the acclaimed new 3008 turn heads, it also featured the French giant’s game-changing digital i-Cockpit and won the 2017 European Car of the Year award. Now, a year on, Peugeot’s trying the same trick …

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New four-year MoT plan ‘risks lives’

Controversial planned changes to the MoT test will increase the number of unsafe vehicles on Britain’s roads, according to Government figures obtained by consumer motoring site HonestJohn.co.uk. The Government’s plans to extend the annual roadworthiness test from three to four years – which is currently undergoing a consultation period – could mean 385,000 vehicles that …

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Jamie Oliver’s meals on wheels in a Land Rover

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has teamed up with Land Rover to create the ultimate kitchen on four wheels for food on the go. The bespoke Discovery features a toaster in the armrest, rotisserie, pasta maker, gas hob and herb garden – the wheels even churn butter as they move. Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations …

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Most expensive UK cities for car repairs

New research looking at the most expensive average price of car repairs in the country’s 20 biggest cities has revealed that London DOES NOT top the league. Coventry is the holder of the dubious title thanks to an average cost of £290.52, while the average for the UK as a whole is £224.87. The data …

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Jaguar XF Sportbrake skis into record books

Former Olympic skier Graham Bell and Jaguar have set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest towed speed on skis. Brit Bell was pulled along by a Jaguar XF Sportbrake, reaching an average top speed of 117mph, to smash the previous record by more than 47mph. With temperatures of -28C at Jaguar Land Rover’s …

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Audi Q5 review

The Q5 is the latest Audi SUV to get a next-generation relaunch. Like its bigger brother – the Q7 – before it, the jelly mould styling has been replaced by a sharper edges and Audi’s distinctive signature grille. It’s more spacious, efficient, better equipped and connected than ever before. The Mk 1 Q5 was launched way …

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