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Car crime hotspots revealed
- 22/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has revealed the areas in the UK where car crime is at its highest and lowest. Northgate has taken information from the government and local police departments to identify the levels of vehicle crime according to UK regions. It found that the most vehicle crime was reported by the Metropolitan [...] -
Kwik Fit extends maintenance subscription offering
- 26/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kwik Fit has announced it is extending its motoring maintenance subscription service to corporate customers. Kwik Fit Club was launched for private vehicle owners in 2021 enabling drivers to pay monthly for their motoring maintenance. Now the company believes the service, which covers all tyre costs, MOT and [...] -
EVs experience higher MOT failure rates
- 18/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Electric vehicles have higher MOT failure rates than equivalently aged hybrid and petrol vehicles. According to new research by BookMyGarage, DVSA data showed electric vehicles have a MOT failure rate of 11.4% for three-year-old vehicles, which rises to 21.8% for six-year-old vehicles. At 11.2%, three-year-old [...] -
Dacia disappoints in safety tests
- 13/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Citroën DS4 scored a five-star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests, but the Dacia Jogger achieved just one star with many safety features not included and some that are described as sub-standard. The Citroën DS4 moved from four stars in original tests to five stars following the addition of [...] -
Euro NCAP releases safety results
- 03/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo have both earned five stars in the latest safety ratings published by Euro NCAP. The Megane E-TECH also achieved the top safety rating, as does the new Lexus NX, while the BMW 2 Series Coupé was awarded four stars. Secretary general, Michiel van Ratingen, said: “Euro NCAP [...] -
Motorists back biennial MOTs
- 21/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Most motorists in Northern Ireland support the idea of extending MOTs to every two years, but the industry is against the idea. This follows a Call for Evidence seeking views on the potential introduction of biennial MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles. The results show that while the [...] -
In-cabin safety lagging behind
- 17/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new survey had revealed what drivers consider to be the most important aspects of in-cabin safety, and how it impacts driver behaviour. The survey has been conducted by 4D imaging radar company Vayyar, which develops next-generation platforms for in-cabin safety and ADAS. It assessed consumer sentiment around [...] -
Safest cars of 2022 revealed
- 20/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Finance specialists Carvine has revealed the safest cars to drive in 2022, as rated by Euro NCAP. The latest Nissan Qashqai triumphed in the safety assist category, scoring an impressive 95%. Combined with the respectable 91% score for both adult and child protection categories, the Qashqai secured its place as one [...] -
Thatcham Research unveils safest car shortlist
- 18/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has revealed the UK’s safest new cars of 2021, with EV and hybrid models demonstrating impressive safety advancements. Expert judges favoured affordable vehicles that will bring the biggest safety benefits to the greatest number of drivers. Of particular importance were robust ‘active’ [...] -
New tyre management platform launched
- 12/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RL Automotive has introduced a unique tyre management platform intended to help fleet managers reduce running costs, increase safety and limit environmental impact. The platform comprises a number of monitoring systems such as AutoAlign, which is designed to combat the problem of wheel misalignment. This condition [...]