LDV large SUV now in diesel
VALUE FOR MONEY is a cornerstone of the LDV range and plenty of value-hunting buyers will be casting an eye over the new diesel variant of the D90 large SUV. “We’re delighted to broaden our
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UK study identifies the most distracting infotainment systems
CONFIRMING WHAT WE’VE been saying for some time, a recent study by What Car? in the UK has identified the most distracting in-car infotainment systems. While the manufacturers continue to insist that in-car systems are
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Is an Australian behind the Tesla complaints?
FURTHER TO OUR PREVIOUS STORY musing on whether there may be a conspiracy against Tesla, more information has come to light. In 2016, several complaints were filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Is there a vendetta against Tesla?
WE’VE BEEN HEARING so many negative stories about Tesla that we’re starting to wonder if there’s a conspiracy against them. Clearly, if the major car companies perceive Tesla as a threat, they would do everything
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VW’s new special edition Caddy Maxi Van targets city-based business customers
WHILE THE VOLKSWAGEN Caddy van is aimed at business customers, many lateral-thinking over-55s have seen the advantages of a capacious, well-equipped and comfortable load lugger for their daily needs. The new, limited edition Caddy Urban
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VW launches online ordering
NO SOONER DO WE suggest that the coronavirus pandemic will change the way we buy our cars than Volkswagen announces customers can now configure and purchase their new vehicles from the comfort of their couches.
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Better auto hygiene will limit virus spread
THE FEDERAL CHAMBER OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES (FCAI), has urged drivers to upgrade vehicle hygiene practices to help minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. In addition to following all Government hygiene protocols, below are some measures
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Jaguar, Land Rover offering 5-year warranties
IT’S TAKEN SOME TIME, but finally luxury brands are falling into step with longer warranties. Latest to join the move (although they insist it’s only for “a limited time”) are Jaguar and Land Rover. The
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Is there any advantage to using premium fuel?
THERE HAS BEEN something of a propaganda campaign to convince motorists that premium fuel burns cleaner and results in better fuel consumption figures, but is it true? Premium fuel has a higher octane rating than
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Is now a good time to buy a car?
BUYING A NEW CAR may be the last thing on your mind, but as Warren Buffett famously said, be fearful when everyone else is being greedy, and greedy when others are being fearful. We’ve all
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