One in eight motorists drive with a near-empty petrol tank as they battle soaring fuel prices, according to new research from breakdown company Green Flag. Young drivers have been hit hardest, with nearly 25% of 18-34 year olds admitting to driving '...
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England's motorways aren't safe enough for an 80mph speed limit, according to a report from the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The safety charity blames poorly maintained roadside protection and volume of traffic for its findings, which have been publi...
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Volkswagen has made DAB radio standard for all its models from the Polo to the Phaeton. All 2013 model-year VWs – apart from the Up – now come with DAB radio as standard. It was previously standard on Golf Match, CC and Touareg models, and a £18...
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A Highway Code smartphone app has been released to help users improve road safety. The app was launched by Transport secretary Justine Greening, and is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. However, it's not available on phones r...
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A Highway Code smartphone app has been released to help users improve road safety. The app was launched by Transport secretary Justine Greening, and is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. However, it's not available to phones r...
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Road charging could replace road tax and fuel duty as the Government struggles to recoup revenues lost to the ever-increasing efficiency of modern vehicles, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The report found that a 'radi...
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Road charging could replace road tax and fuel duty as the Government struggles to recoup revenues lost to the ever-increasing efficiency of modern vehicles, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The report found that a 'radi...
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This is the 2012 Suzuki Alto, which has been updated with a new engine and trim. There are no external changes, but Suzuki has applied fuel-saving and emission-reducing technology to its 1.0-litre petrol engine. Thanks to the introduction of variab...
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The new Chevrolet Trax SUV has been unveiled ahead of an on-sale date in spring 2013. The Chevrolet Trax is a compact SUV that's closely related to the Vauxhall Mokka, which was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva motor show, and is due on sale in November 20...
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Vauxhall is replacing its core engine range, with three new engines that it claims will offer industry-leading economy and emissions. Leading the new engines will be a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which gets stop-start technology to help cut...
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