Daily Archives: August 25, 2012

Average car age rises to 7.44 years


The average car is older now than it was a quarter of a century ago, according to new figures, which are being blamed on motorists buying older cars as the recession continues to bite.The average age of cars on UK roads is 7.44 years – a significant rise from 2008 when it was under 7 years (6.93).

2012 Volkswagen Golf VI R Cabrio Spied Near Nürburgring


Volkswagen will show the new seventh generation Golf next month at the Paris Motor Show. It would make sense that the current generation Golf VI production will be finished soon, but looking at the latest photos from the Nürburgring it looks like Volkswagen could have more plans with the current generation Golf.

Two-thirds of convertible drivers don’t use drop top


With the appalling British weather, it’s hard to believe we’re one of the biggest markets for convertible cars. And now, new research shows that despite our love of cabriolets, only a third of soft-top owners drive their motor with the wind in their hair.

Just under two thirds of Britain’s convertible owners (64%) either never or rarely take the roof down, according to the research by Audi, which has four convertibles in its model line-up.

"War on motorists" is a myth says think tank


The war on motorists doesn’t exist and fuel taxes should be raised without delay, a left of centre think tank has said in a new report.

Pay-as-you-drive road charging and congestion charging should also be widely implemented to raise funds for public transport, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), which has close links to Labour, reported The Daily Telegraph.

New Ford B-Max plays part in Military Tattoo


The annual entertainment spectacular that is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will feature Ford’s new B-Max MPV, playing the part of chauffeur as it carries the Tattoo Salute taker’s welcome party across the drawbridge of Edinburgh Castle and to the Toast which starts the event.Tattoo producer Brigadier David Allfrey, Major Jim Reid (Tattoo support company commander) and the Lone Piper, along with a highland dancer and medieval waif make up the welcome party. Ford said they emerge from the car each evening “through the 1.5-metre unobstructed opening provided by Ford’s Easy Access Door System, which combines hinged front doors and sliding rear doors” for easy access.