Reigning Olympic Triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee and his brother Jonny have signed up with Volvo Car UK as brand ambassadors. Hailing from Yorkshire, the pair are the only British brothers ever to finish first and second in an individual event at the Olympic Games. Alistair is one of the most …
Read More »Motorists obeying ‘stay home’ coronavirus lockdown rules
Most drivers are using their cars once a week or less for essential journeys such as buying food during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey has confirmed. However, nearly one in 10 have chosen to flout government restrictions by making non-essential journeys, including driving a “short distance so they can …
Read More »Nissan helps supply 100,000 NHS face visors per week
Car giant Nissan is using its huge Sunderland plant to help a project deliver 100,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) visors for NHS workers fighting Coronavirus. A team of volunteers have created a parts processing line in the final assembly area to sort thousands of individual visor parts and pack them …
Read More »Toyota celebrates 10 million RAV4 sales
Toyota’s ground-breaking RAV4 has reached the 10-million sales milestone globally. After 26 years and five model generations, the SUV is selling better than ever. In 2019, it was not only the world’s best-selling SUV – it was also the fourth best-selling passenger car overall. North America is by far its …
Read More »Skoda’s K-9 Kodiaq reports for police duty
The Kodiaq SUV is the latest vehicle in the Skoda range to be converted into a specially designed police dog unit. Providing greater visibility for the driver and offering increased ground clearance to help enable access to remote locations, the Kodiaq dog vehicle is fitted with a range of driver …
Read More »Survey reveals UK’s fair weather motorists
A fifth of motorists have been put off a car journey because of the rain over the past year, according to new research. The UK was hit by a series of torrential downpours last month following Storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge, with the Met Office reporting the wettest February on …
Read More »Olympian Pippa Funnell handed keys to new SsangYong Rexton
Top British horsewomen and member of the 2016 Olympic Team GB, Pippa Funnell MBE has taken delivery of her new SsangYong Rexton Ultimate. As a brand ambassador for SsangYong, Korea’s oldest 4×4 and SUV specialist producer, Pippa represents the company at all the major equestrian events she attends. “I am …
Read More »Parents getting driven round the bend
Nearly half of parents admit they find car journeys stressful – with kids’ habits and squabbling siblings adding 29 hours to journeys ever year. A study of 2,000 mums and dads found a quarter get annoyed by kids kicking the backseat, and more than a third get stressed by their …
Read More »Ford’s ’emoji mood jacket’ keeps cyclists safe
A electronic jacket that allows cyclists to communicate their emotions to drivers via large emoji icons has been unveiled by car giant Ford. The emojis are displayed on an LED panel on the back of the jacket allowing users to convey whether they’re happy, neutral or worried. Indicators, and a …
Read More »Wake up sleepy head: VW to the rescue
Technology in the latest Volkswagen Touraeg SUV can warn you of hazards ahead at night and wake you up if you fall asleep when behind the wheel. The car’s optional Emergency Assist will detect when a driver is not focused on the road, possibly because they have fallen asleep or …
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