Vision and driving: What’s legal and what’s safe?
Good eyesight is essential to good driving – and a legal requirement, too. According to the DVLA, drivers must by law be able to read a standard-size number plate from a distance of 67 feet, as well as having 6/12 visual acuity and an “adequate field of vision” to be able to drive safely. An eyesight test is a standard part of every driving test – but how many people’s vision deteriorates in the many...
Biggest ever group test for Motorhomes
Which Motorhome, the UK’s number one magazine for motorhome testing, has just completed its biggest ever group test of twelve Volkswagen campers at the Caravan Club’s site in Ferry Meadows. All campers tested were based on the current shape Volkswagen T5, featuring the classic side kitchen layout with an elevating roof. The campers tested included Volkswagen’s own California, while the remainder were from all the UK’s leading...
SEAT INVESTS £650M IN NEW LEON PRODUCTION
SEAT begins production of all-new five-door Leon in Martorell New Leon guarantees 1,600 jobs at SEAT and more than 6,000 in supply chain Investment in production line increases productivity and competitiveness at Martorell plant Leon family will increase factory production and boost international growth for SEAT SEAT has started production of the new Leon hatchback at its factory in Martorell, Spain. The all-new model is the result of...
LAND ROVER PROVIDES DESERT TRAINING FOR RACE2RECOVERY WOUNDED SOLDIERS RALLY TEAM
Land Rover provides team desert training exercise as part of Race2Recovery sponsorship Team drives 2,000 km over arduous and varying terrain using three 110 Defenders Off-road driver training to teach skills needed for 2013 Dakar Rally entry Race2Recovery is raising money for charities helping soldiers’ rehabilitation Whitley, 23 October 2012. The Race2Recovery (R2R) team of wounded soldiers planning to enter the 2013 Dakar Rally...
FORD FIESTA VAN ECONETIC CLAIMS GREEN AWARD
Ford’s Fiesta Van ECOnetic is the winner of the Green Van category at this year’s British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BISVA), run by Thatcham. The Ford Fiesta Van has been awarded the top spot in the category for three years running. The Green Van Award is given to the vehicle with the lowest CO2 emissions. With its lowered suspension, low rolling resistance tyres and a specially-calibrated Duratorq 1.6-litre TDCi engine, the...
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