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  • Hyundai i800 named number one towcar 29 Sep 2008 (News)
    People considering buying a car which they intend to use for towing may want to take a look at the Hyundai i800, following the results
  • Curios: Saabo 30 Jan 2015 (News)
    , yet still with a two-stroke engine. Surely this would never be capable of towing a caravan? It would – and it was. Saab’s plan was to use up excess capacity at its helicopter assembly plant near Norrkoping, leading to the idea of a lightweight caravan that could be towed by a car
  • Warning About Runflats When Towing 30 May 2009 (News)
    the deflation of a tyre. Different issues come into play when run flat tyres are fitted to a vehicle that is towing a caravan or trailer says Protyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre dealer network. In their normal, inflated condition run flat tyres on a vehicle with a trailer/caravan
  • Everything you need to know about the Highway Code 2021 updates 14 Sep 2021 (News)
    to England, Scotland and Wales. The new and updated rules come into force today - 14 September - and include new guidance on variable speed limits, smart motorways, rest breaks and towing.  Importantly, the Highway Code has been updated to remind drivers of the basic legal
  • Discovery wins Camping and Caravanning award 15 Jan 2013 (News)
    questioned said their next ideal vehicle would be a Land Rover. The Land Rover Discovery 4's Trailer Stability Assist and Towing Assist systems are a big draw for potential caravanners, who look for an effortless drive while towing. Commenting on the report, Nigel Coppen, Client Director at Club
  • Korando leads SsangYong relaunch 11 Aug 2011 (News)
    the only front wheels are driven to keep fuel consumption down. In extreme conditions, such as slippy fields, snow, or when setting off with a heavy load – the Korando can tow two tons – you can select all wheel drive lock, which splits torque 50/50 between front and rear wheels. Power
  • Paris Motor Show 2016: Land Rover unveils new Discovery 29 Sep 2016 (News)
    . As well as the existing 3.0-litre V6, power will come from a 240PS version of the 2.0-litre Ingenium four-cylinder diesel. New Discovery also boasts an improved towing capacity of 3500kg, as well as a semi-autonomous advanced tow assist system to take the stress out of reversing with a trailer
  • Barn find Bentley doubles its estimate at Beaulieu sale 7 Sep 2015 (News)
    . The luxury car even towed a caravan, and is still fitted with the original tow ball. Bidding continued to rise in the lively auction room, and the gavel finally fell to a British telephone bidder.  Check out
  • Order books open for facelifted SsangYong Korando 9 Dec 2013 (News)
    . The engine offers a decent peak torque output of 360Nm and consequently the car has been commended by The Caravan Club for its towing ability – it has a 2.0-tonne braked towing rating. Externally the front of the car gets a comprehensive makeover, with new headlights and a new grille. The cabin
  • BMW introduces new entry level X3 20 Aug 2012 (News)
    , and the optional tow-bar allows for a maximum towing capacity of 2000kg. The sDrive18d is available to order and is priced from £28,580. 
  • Proposed Changes in Vehicle Drivers Rules From 2013 11 Nov 2009 (News)
    Proposals to improve skills and safety for new motorcycle riders, drivers of lorries and buses and new drivers who want to tow medium sized trailers were published today by the Department for Transport (DfT) in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Driver and Vehicle Licensing
  • Ssangyong goes to 5 year 250,000 mile warranty 22 Apr 2009 (News)
    . They are especially suitable for anyone with a regular or occasional need to tow a caravan, boat, horsebox or trailer of any kind, and if you need to venture off the tarmac, SsangYong’s four wheel drive systems will let you do it with ease. There are six SsangYong Kyron models with a choice
  • New technology converts any RAC van into a recovery truck 9 Apr 2019 (News)
    The RAC is introducing new technology which allows its patrols to tow cars without any wheels on the ground. Many cars - including four-wheel-drive and electric vehicles - can't be towed conventionally using the breakdown firm's current equipment, which requires two
  • Ex-RAF Land Rover to get show debut 10 May 2018 (News)
    laid-up since 1979, the vehicle is subject to a ‘rolling’ restoration. Much of the vehicle’s original paint was stripped off, obliterating any reference to the car’s history. The finish attempts to replicate an RAF glider tow vehicle. Unlike army examples, early records
  • HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
    Serious road accident are caused by motorists driving with their rear suspension ‘bottoming out’ resulting in a loss of steering control, ineffective braking and raised headlights that blind oncoming drivers – now there is a simple solution. Motorists who tow
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Nissan launches new Navara 15 Sep 2015 (News)
    . The new Navara will be available with two or four-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional seven-speed automatic. The maximum payload and towing capacity have both increased with the latest Navara able to carry in excess of one tonne and tow up to 3500kg. The load bed is also
  • Mitsubishi's Ultimate Van 16 Jun 2001 (News)
    DI-D as your company motor at a very favourable tax rate. It also makes a lot of commercial sense. Its towing limit is 2,800kg, so if you need a tough tow-car and don't need back seats it's ideal. Payload is 500kg and cargo capacity is 1,651 litres with a high sill height
  • VED INCREASES WON’T CHANGE SSANGYONG PRICES 14 Mar 2008 (News)
    engines, they will tow a braked trailer of up to 3.2 tonnes and appeal to those looking for a well equipped, immensely practical vehicle who want value for money rather than paying the premium prices demanded by other brands. They are especially suitable for anyone with a regular or occasional need to tow
  • Nissan launches Micra Special Edition 3 Feb 2014 (News)
    , but it also gains tow-tone paintwork and a chrome exhaust finisher. Prices start at £12,300 and order books are open. Colours offered are Alabaster white with a red roof and door mirrors, Pacific Blue with white roof and door mirrors and Shiraz red with black roof
  • SsangYong reveals revised Rexton W 9 Oct 2013 (News)
    not be, but the Rexton is designed as a proper off roader. Power comes from SsangYong's own 2.0-litre diesel engine with 155PS and 360Nm of torque which peaks from just 1500rpm making it ideal for towing. It has a three tonne towing capability too which is ideal if you have
 

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