SUVs continue to dominate sales as the new vehicle market powers into 2014 with registrations of a record 19,455 units in the first two months, says the Motor Industry Association. Industry executives are already talking about a record sales year of between 117,000 and 120,000 new vehicles, up considerably on last year’s 113,177. SUVs accounted for 27 per cent of 2013 … [Read more...] about SUVs gain greater share of the 2014 sales race
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Shapely figure causes male drivers to lose the plot
Ogling an attractive woman pedestrian is one of the main causes of driver distraction among men, says a survey. A quarter of male drivers admitted that a shapely female turned their heads – but only three per cent of women said a good-looking man took their fancy. The survey followed the case of a British man who was fined $100 and told to take a driver awareness course … [Read more...] about Shapely figure causes male drivers to lose the plot
New vehicle market heads for record year
New vehicle registrations after 10 months of 2013 are trending towards a record year of around 112,000 units – or more than 40,000 up on a hard-hit 2009. Commercial vehicles especially have contributed to the growth, with sales up 26.5 per cent over the same period last year. Passenger cars are up 6.7 per cent year-to-date over 2012. Motor Industry Association CEO David … [Read more...] about New vehicle market heads for record year
Tyres tell the truth about speed
At a driving school in Germany, the instructor was taking five volunteers through a slalom test in a front-drive car. The performance of each driver was videotaped and played back on a big screen at the end of each run. The first was at 35km/h. Two drivers skittled cones; we watched where they went wrong. "Turn the steering wheel with your forearms; don't wind it … [Read more...] about Tyres tell the truth about speed
Car checks: the POWDER rule
Road safety experts call it the POWDER check, where drivers can quickly check that their vehicle is roadworthy before leaving home, particularly if they are setting out on a journey. It is all a matter of planning ahead to avoid the unnecessary delay of a breakdown. POWDER is … Petrol – Make sure that you have enough for the journey and plan refuelling stops. Oil – … [Read more...] about Car checks: the POWDER rule