Audi announced its entry at a press conference at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. At the event, Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, and Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development, answered questions in the company of Formula […]
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Driverless technology needs education, as road safety charity warns self-driving vehicles will not eliminate crashes
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has highlighted the need to ensure that the government, and car makers, prioritise training for drivers in its evidence to a House of Commons Transport Committee Inquiry. The government recently outlined its plans for self-driving vehicles to be rolled out on […]
Driven to distraction: it’s time to talk about the safety of in-car technology
Research[1] suggests that driver distraction and inattention are considered factors in nearly half of all fatal and serious injury accidents. With cars now bristling with more technology than ever before, connectivity expert VNC Automotive believes it’s time we recognised that the modern car interior is at risk of becoming almost as […]
Don’t get stranded: How to make your August bank holiday trip as safe as possible
It’s also worth checking your headlights and brake lights are working correctly, and don’t ignore dashboard warning lights. Check the vehicle’s manual to establish what the issue is and abandon the trip if it cannot be resolved. Plan your trip and, if possible, aim to travel at quieter times, which […]
Bentley Residences Miami to include ‘Dezervator’ Vehicle lift and garages for up to four cars per apartment
the appetite of prospective residents now that sales are officially open. For those looking for an in-person experience, the Sales Gallery in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, is open to all visitors. The Bentley Residences team are on hand to guide prospective viewers through each carefully curated detail of the future […]
Motorists spent over a billion pounds extra on fuel in last 12 months
UK motorists have forked out an additional £1.13 billion pounds during the last 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel*. Used car platform CarGurus has looked at the average monthly cost of diesel and petrol prices from June 2021 to June 2022 based on the average […]
Motorpoint delivers greater customer savings as used car prices fall
A cast iron ‘never beaten on price’ promise saw Motorpoint achieve its highest ever level of ‘under-priced’ stock in July. Data from AutoTrader showed the UK’s largest independent retailer of nearly new cars and vans hit the point where more than 99% of its entire vehicle stock was either priced […]
The big countdown begins – only four weeks to go until The British Motor Show 2022
The countdown is on for the greatest show on Earth! At least if you’re a car fan… New cars, classic cars, supercars, thrilling live action, motoring celebrities, stunt shows, test drives, breath-taking passenger rides, interactive features and an incredible-value day out for the entire family are all just some of […]
Charities and communities benefit from Eden support
One of the South of England’s biggest car dealer groups, Eden Motor Group, is continuing to raise thousands for charity and support local communities, with over £30k raised in the past 12 months and similar ambitions for the rest of this year. Following a big charity and community supporting 2021, […]
Hot wheels… motorists urged to check their tyres amid heatwave
Applying sun cream and drinking plenty of water aren’t the only measures Brits should be taking amid sweltering temperatures this week, as a road safety charity has also urged motorists to check their tyres. The Met Office issued its first ever ‘red warning’ for extreme heat in England, with temperatures […]