The ongoing diesel emissions scandal has prompted huge changes at Volkswagen. The German manufacturer was found to have knowingly published falsified emissions levels for some of its vehicles, prompting an enquiry and legal action. In the latest twist, its management board has been overhauled, in the biggest change to the company’s structure since it was founded in the 1930s. more info…
Europe’s roads present many hazards for the motorist, from the cobbled streets of Paris to the hairpin bends of the Alps, and from gravel or dirt tracks to the icy roads of a Scandinavian winter. One problem, however, seems to afflict the UK more than any other country, and that is the presence of potholes. more info…
Introduced in 1960, the MOT is an annual test for vehicles three years old and over. Your local garage or test centre will carry out a series of checks to make sure your car is safe and roadworthy. more info…
Plenty of factors influence our decisions when buying new and used cars. Value for money is often near the top of the list, with initial purchase price, running costs, and miles per gallon all forming part of the equation. more info…
Tougher UK laws on drug-driving have seen a considerable increase in the number of motorists convicted for getting behind the wheel while under the influence of medication, both legal and illegal. Startling figures uncovered by show a 140% rise in the number of cases in 2015, with a leap from 738 cases in 2014 to 1,686 last year. more info…
Vehicle theft is an unfortunate fact of motoring life, with tens of thousands of new and used cars disappearing from the UK’s streets every year. more info…
The UK Motor Trader Quality Awards help recognize the best motor traders up and down the country. The 2016 entries for the awards started back in December 2015, and will remain open until September 1st 2016. more info…
It’s been a pretty good 12 months for motorists, with petrol prices at a five year low and plenty of incentives for buyers of both new and used cars. Fuel economy figures are rising, while there’s an increasing amount of cars entering the market with green emissions levels and those incorporating alternative fuels and technologies. more info…
Scottish businessman Sir Arnold Clark has become the UK’s first billionaire car dealer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2016. more info…
Air pollution via vehicle emissions remains a major issue in many UK towns and cities, despite many ways to try and reduce levels of harmful materials. New government figures suggest that the problem is actually worsening due to garages removing diesel particulate filters (DPFs) from cars that are out of warranty. more info…
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