The new Range Rover Velar is the latest SUV vehicle to gain a 5 Star Euro NCAP safety rating. As founder member of the international Research Council for Automobile Repairs (RCAR), Thatcham Research has also been a member of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) since 2004. In its independent capacity, as advisors … Continue reading “Watch Range Rover Velar Crash Test”
READ MOREThe new Ford Fiesta smashed records on the UK’s annual MPG Marathon proving its fuel-sipping credentials within months of going on sale. While the petrol new Fiesta on the 350-mile event was turbo-charged and boasted 125PS, smooth driving techniques sealed an average 97mpg – blitzing the previous 84mpg record and crowning it new Petrol Champion. … Continue reading “Ford Fiesta Wins MPG Marathon”
READ MOREThe smallest and largest of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles were honoured in this years’ Trade Van Driver Awards: for Best Small Trades Van, it was the Citan, and Editor’s Choice, for the Sprinter. Commenting on the Best Small Trades Van accolade for Citan, Matthew Eisenegger, Editor of Trade Van Driver, says: “With mileages increasing for the professional … Continue reading “Thumbs-up to Mercedes Benz Citan & Sprinter”
READ MOREPeople set world records for all sorts of things and the automotive world constantly throws up its fair share of global achievements. This time, it centres around the Jaguar XF Sportbrake, which has just claimed the Guinness World Record title for the fastest towed speed on skis. What does that even mean? Well, basically an … Continue reading “Jaguar XF Sportbrake helps set new skiing world record”
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