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How near are we to a crash proof car?

by Rick Guttridge December 12, 2011 Car News

Less than 30 years ago, “clunk clicking” ourselves or fastening our seatbelts for those not old enough to remember the late Sir Jimmy Saville’s advert, at the time seemed like the cutting edge of road safety technology. Since then, we’ve seen airbags, anti-lock braking systems and crumple zones fitted as standard to all new cars. [...]

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New technology to speed up crash site examination

by Ben Ormsby October 11, 2011 Car News

We all must have experienced it at some time… You’ve planned your journey carefully and left home half an hour early in case of unexpected road works. All goes well until you round a bend on the motorway and, suddenly, you’re trapped. Stationary traffic snakes into the distance where there’s a forest of flashing blue [...]

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Stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show

by Rick Guttridge September 27, 2011 Car News

Lots of shiny examples of new and face lifted models have been displayed at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, and whilst some wonderful cars have been revealed, which company could be acclaimed as the star of the show? For many the luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has been the star of this year’s show, after [...]

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Jensen to be made here again

by Ben Ormsby September 27, 2011 Car News

For those of a ‘certain’ age, the name of Jensen will recall a much admired car that only those with serious money could afford which was built here between 1966 and 1976. The news is that a new version of the legendary Interceptor sports car will bring manufacturing back to a former motor plant in [...]

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Is the MINI Coupe the sportiest in the range?

by Rick Guttridge September 15, 2011 Car News

The BMW MINI is 10 years old now and its Cowley plant has just recently celebrated the production of the two millionth MINI. Yet while Sir Alec Issigonis’s miracle Mini and the retro BMW MINI are different cars from different eras, both have proven to be equally desirable for drivers. The new coupe is certainly [...]

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Who builds the best 4×4?

by Rick Guttridge September 7, 2011 Car News

Choosing a car is a very personal matter and people have their own favourites, the same can be said when choosing a 4X4 vehicle. However, it would seem that the vast majority of people when asked the question said that if you’re in the market for a four-wheel drive vehicle then you simply can’t beat [...]

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The benefits of a used car guarantee

by Ben Ormsby August 31, 2011 Car News

Today’s cars are running stronger than ever and their capabilities and technical functions are outstanding; a far cry from the cars of only a few years ago. Today, these reliable cars are capable of going further and are able to run up high mileages. By searching, you can expect to find a used car of [...]

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Motor accident facts

by Rick Guttridge August 30, 2011 Car News

You’re driving along a familiar road on holiday or to work, but your progress is suddenly hampered by an unexpected traffic jam, it’s a road traffic accident. How do these things happen you wonder? Now, for the first time, a startling new report, “Licensed to Skill”, has broken down what happens in those mysterious “lost” [...]

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