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  • MoT Data for Harrow 6 May 2014 (News)
    Harrow has an average pass rate of 62%. Failure rates for lighting and signalling are higher than they are elsewhere, but suspension and brake related problems are less common – possibly because Harrow is built up and well served by public transport, so cars aren't generally used as much.  Interestingly more modern cars have below average pass rates, whereas older models have above average pass rates.
  • MoT Data for Dundee 6 May 2014 (News)
    The DD postcode covers a huge area of Scotland, where tight, potholed rural roads take their toll on suspension and other wear items - the rate of failures related to brakes in DD postcodes is 107 per cent higher than the national average. This is partly down to conditions, but it's also worth remembering that people who live in rural areas have to drive further to reach amenties, meaning higher annual mileages and more wear and tear. 
  • MoT Data for Cleveland 6 May 2014 (News)
    The tables below feature a lot of red relative rate numbers, showing performance below the national average, specifically for suspension, brakes, steering and boywork. Porsche   is at the top of the table for manufacturer pass rates, failing on average just 19.7% of the time, with Triumph, Lexus and Jaguar   close behind.
  • Mercedes-Benz introduces winter tyres scheme. 27 Sep 2011 (News)
    Winter tyres provide improved traction and reduced braking distances in all weather conditions at temperatures below 7°C. 
  • HiLux 280VX Double Cab Contract Hire Deal 5 Jan 2005 (News)
    The HiLux VX offers top-end luxury with air-conditioning, tilt-adjustable steering column, heated rear window and twin airbags, a four-speaker radio/CD player, aero style rear deck, remote alarm, alloy wheels, over fenders and ABS brakes. Also think about the massive BIK tax saving for company drivers. More at www.simplycontracthire.co.uk
  • New Peugeot 206 GTi Packs 180 bhp 11 Sep 2002 (News)
    Electronic stability control is included (with a switch to turn it off) and ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. Expected price is around £14,500 which puts it hard against the Clio 172, Leon 20VT, MINI Cooper S and Civic Type R. More at www.peugeot.co.uk
  • Citroen Cuts Top Xsara Prices 21 Jul 2001 (News)
    Citroen has cut the price of its 167bhp Xsara VTS to less than £14,000, including a year's free insurance for 25 to 80 year olds, undercutting the SEAT Leon 20VT, Skoda Octavia RS and Renault ClioSport 172 and making this car one of the hot hatch performance bargains. At the same time it is introducing Emergency Brake Assist to the Xsara range and offering cashbacks of betweem £700 and £2,400. This brings the price of the 167bhp VTS to below £14,000 and the price of the 1.4iLX with ABS and EBA to less than £9,000.
  • New Honda Civic 9 Oct 2000 (News)
    New 90bhp 1.4 litre non VTEC and 110bhp 1.6 litre VTEC-II engines which already meet Euro 2005 emissions limits. 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic options in all but base 1.4iS. Electric power steering, ABS with electronic braking distribution and air conditioning in all models. Designed to meet Euro NCAP 4-Star crash safety standards. 2-door coupe and 3-door hatch to follow in late 2001. Range to include a 200bhp Type R.
  • VIDEO: Driver given suspended prison sentence after dangerous driving caught on dash cam 5 Mar 2018 (News)
    "The footage clearly showed that Schofield deliberately undertook the tipper truck, then for no apparent reason deliberately pulled out into the path of the vehicle and intentionally slammed on his brakes. "Thankfully the driver of the truck was able to stop his vehicle in time and did not collide with Schofield’s car. However, I have no doubt that had it not been for the drivers quick-thinking actions, there could have been a serious collision, and the lives of innocent motorists could have been put at risk."
  • Volkswagen unveils all-new Tiguan 15 Sep 2015 (News)
    .  The new Tiguan will be able to tow a caravan friendly 2500kg and feature a range of tech, with online notifications that will warn the driver about traffic delays, parking space availability and road works. Safety equipment will also be better, with automatic city braking, pedestrian monitoring, lane assist and post-collision braking all fitted as standard.  In-car connectivity will also be improved, with Apple and Android functionality, via app connect that will also allow tablets to be paired up to the infotainment system.  Live Blog LIVE: Frankfurt Motor Show 2015