Daily Archives: January 7, 2014

Whitby Motorist banned after driving with no hands

A Whitby man has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was filmed driving with no hands.

Peugeot 308 SW revealed ahead of Geneva debut

Peugeot 308 SW revealed ahead of Geneva debut

Peugeot will officially unveil the new 308 SW at the Geneva Motor Show which takes place in early March.

China authorities urge Fiat to investigate Jeep Wrangler fire risk

China authorities urge Fiat to investigate Jeep Wrangler fire risk

Chinese authorities have urged Fiat’s Chrysler Group to investigate its Jeep Wrangler, saying the SUV has a “relatively high risk” of catching fire and warned owners not to drive the vehicle under extreme conditions.

Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins

Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins

Although sales of plug-in vehicles (plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, collectively PEVs) in the US climbed more than 80% in 2013 to more than 96,000 units (Tesla has not yet released its final figures) from 52,835 units in 2012 EDTA), the 2013 results still reflect a meagre new light-duty vehicle market share of ~0.6% for PEVs.

JLR recalling almost 4,000 Range Rovers for airbag issue

Land Rover is recalling almost 4,000 Range Rover SUVs because of potential problems with the front seat airbags.