New research has revealed that millions of UK drivers are clueless about the basics of motoring. Around one in seven were unaware that it is an offence to use a handheld phone while supervising a learner driver. More than half also have no idea that cursing a fellow motorist could …
Read More »Freeze! Mazda tames the world’s deepest lake
Mazda has teamed up with BAFTA nominated director Ed Bazalgette to create short film about the deepest lake in the world. Located in eastern Siberia, Lake Baikal is the world’s oldest, deepest and biggest lake and is famed for its unique and complex ecosystem. More than 400 miles long, up …
Read More »Save ‘dough’ on your next pizza with Dacia
Budget brand Dacia is celebrating five years since it launched in the UK with a tasty £10-off takeaway pizza offer. Dacia reckons it has saved its customers an incredible £1.5 billion (or £13,100 each) when comparing the average cost of a new car with the cost of all Dacias sold …
Read More »Do you know how to change a tyre?
Almost three quarters of millennials admit they have no idea how to change a tyre, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 drivers revealed that while more than four in 10 of those aged 36 and above could confidently change a wheel at the side of the road, just …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Stelvio review
If you’re still trying to get your head round the concept of an Alfa Romeo SUV, then rest easy. We’ve driven the Stelvio and not only is it very good, it’s also surprisingly faithful to the brand’s sporting heritage. What is it? Alfa Romeo is on a roll. The acclaimed …
Read More »Ford’s drive for mental health support
Ford has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to “break the silence on mental health”. Mental health problems affect around one in four people, and young men are particularly vulnerable. Only a third of men (34%) talk openly about their feelings, while just under one third (31%) are too embarrassed to …
Read More »Enthusiasts gearing up for Camp Jeep 2018
Camp Jeep – the biggest and most exciting event of the year for the Jeep Owners Group (JOG) and fans of the brand from across Europe – will be held in the Spielberg Arena at the Red Bull Ring in Austria between July 13-15. The stunning location will provide a …
Read More »Unique electric classic Mini revealed
BMW-owned MINI has gone back to the future, unveiling a one-off electric version of the iconic Mini. The classic Mini is the world’s most recognisable city car, with more than five million sold between 1959 and 2000. Now engineers at the Oxford-based manufacturer have transported a classic model into the …
Read More »Volvo XC60 crowned World Car of the Year 2018
The Volvo XC60 has been named World Car of the Year 2018 at the New York Auto Show, adding another accolade to the Swedish car maker’s growing list. In March, the XC60’s smaller sibling, the new Volvo XC40 compact SUV, was named European Car of the Year for 2018. The …
Read More »Jaguar unleashes 176mph F-Pace SVR
Jaguar has taken the wraps off the fastest and most powerful version yet of its F-Pace sports utility vehicle. The winner of the 2017 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year has been re-engineered by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO). Powered by a …
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