Are we nearly there yet? – the words all drivers dread on a long trip with kids in the car. Yet it’s easy to avoid with simple games from Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue. Print-off and keep games such as road trip bingo, a colouring-in page, word search, the car colour game,...
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Staycation slip-ups: Škoda reveals the simple checks drivers forget before a holiday road trip
Milton Keynes, 08 August 2023 – Many Brits are staying put this summer, with more than a third opting for a UK staycation over travelling abroad*. New research from Škoda UK has uncovered how motorists get ready for long road trips, and has pulled together a handy summer checklist to help keep the car in...
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Keep calm, five top tips for happy summer journeys
No driver likes sitting in traffic, but it’s really important for everyone’s safety to stay calm and not let a frustrating situation get the better of you, according to road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. GEM chief executive Neil Worth said: “As drivers we all have to share the same road space and...
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Salon Privé’s rare road/race Ferrari pairing showcases start of Enzo’s export dreams
Few models epitomise the green shoots of Ferrari’s early rise to greatness more than the 212, and at this month’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva two beautifully presented examples, each with coachwork by Vignale, will be making star turns. Far from being identical twins, Salon Privé’s 212s each cleverly targeted a different market sector for Ferrari...
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New Lotus London flagship store opens in Mayfair
Lotus has today opened the doors to its first flagship European global brand centre in Mayfair, London. Lotus London can be found at 73 Piccadilly, at the heart of luxury, art and culture in the capital city. It brings together Lotus’ long-standing commitment to technology, performance and heritage by providing customers with an exclusive and...
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Biggest back seat troublemakers and distractions revealed by Škoda
With the school holidays and the potential for long family road trips just around the corner, a Škoda study has revealed the three most distracting behaviours that cause drivers to lose concentration behind the wheel. The brand’s research reveals that parents claimed the most off-putting behaviour in the car by their children was arguing, followed...
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Summer news from Suzuki
Suzuki is one of very few brands that offers Hybrid technology as standard across its passenger vehicle range together with high standard specification and all the tech you need. With Suzuki there is no need to tick countless option boxes as it’s all there for you from a simple model structure that’s rare amongst its...
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Formula E Championship reaches its season finale in London
Electric race cars that reach speeds of up to 200mph and generate up to 40% of their race energy from braking alone, are preparing to deliver an exciting finale to the 2023 Formula E season in London this weekend. The Gen3 race cars have thrilled audiences around the world since pre-season testing last December, providing...
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Hot new offer for Volkswagen’s new, improved electric best-seller
Volkswagen is encouraging even more customers to go electric this summer after announcing an eye-catching offer on the new ID.3. Customers can buy the refined and upgraded model from now until 2 October with a competitive 4.9-per-cent personal contract plan (PCP) from Volkswagen Financial Services and get a generous £3,000 deposit contribution. The offer comes...
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Honda explores how to drive safely when driving from the UK to the EU
Holidaymakers are ditching the airport in favour of their car this summer, choosing long-distance drives to countries in Europe over flight delays and lost luggage. France is the most popular driving holiday destination, according to research by Honda UK, with 2,900 UK Google searches every month. Driving To Europe Driving from the UK to countries in Europe...