Opel ADAM ROCKS 1.0i (115PS) Turbo Start/Stop
The new Opel ADAM ROCKS is all about image and urbanites will love it writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new ADAM ROCKS is, reckons Opel, the first three-door crossover of its size and essentially it is a funky take on the current Adam their city car. Who is it aimed at? Rivalling the Mini and the Fiat 500, the ADAM ROCKS is not a car which invites indifference. Styling? At a time when so many small cars look the same, Opel...
Driverless Cars and Intelligent Traffic Lights
As new technology enabling cars to turn traffic lights green is launched we look at the impact on driverless cars writes Geraldine Herbert A new technology which allows traffic lights to ‘talk’ directly to motorists is being trialled by the North East Ambulance Service in Newcastle. Through a small device on the windscreen cars can request a green light from a traffic light when it is within 100 metres. For the patients...
Ford Mondeo Video Review
The stylish new Ford Mondeo offers a tempting fusion of comfort and performance that makes it more than worth the wait asks Geraldine...
20 Fuel Saving Tips
The increasing price of fuel is on the minds of most drivers these days. We have 20 fuel-saving tips that can be surprisingly effective writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Remove all non-essential items from your car and don’t forget to include the boot! 2) One of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve fuel is to change driving styles. Drive smoothly, so no harsh accelerating or braking. 3) Check tyre pressures regularly, any...
ŠKODA Octavia Scout 4×4 2.0 TDI 150bhp
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