There has long been a series of urban myths and unwritten rules that govern the way we drive. Are people in 4x4s really the king of the road? Do people get car envy? Do motorists really not respect younger drivers as much as their older peers? Bristol Street Motors decided to put these myths to the test and found drivers are more considerate and courteous depending on what type of car you drive … [Read more...]
SUVs’ abilities need explaining to company users
Company car drivers may need to be warned of the limitations of their vehicles in winter driving conditions, Arval is warning, highlighting SUVs as a prime example. These vehicles are increasingly attractive to fleets and their drivers for many reasons but the company says that some drivers mistakenly believe that relatively lightweight, two-wheel drive SUVs of the type that are becoming common … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 March
Dacia has revised its Duster line-up and launched two new trim levels. The new Air trim starts at just £10,995 and features air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, height-adjustable driver's seat, 16-inch wheels, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, electric front windows, USB and AUX connection and front fog lights as standard while the Nav+ trim starts at £13,095 and adds … [Read more...]
Don’t catch a cold with a winter 4×4, says hpi
As the weather takes a turn for the worse, many motorists may consider buying a 4x4 for the winter months. hpi say that recent models to launch that have seen low to zero depreciation and they are Seat Ateca, Skoda Kodiak and Ford Kuga. hpi recently launched a vehicle valuations service to give consumers the ability to buy and sell cars with utmost confidence offering … [Read more...]