The Motoring News for February 2006
February 2006
European premiere of iconic, luxury SUV at Geneva Motor Show 2006 Escalade features 6. 2-litre all-aluminium V8 engine with an output of 409 hp (301 kW) European market launch in third quarter of 2006 Cadillac presents the all-new Escalade, the next generation of the iconic luxury SUV, at the 76th Geneva Motor Show. the full story
Drivers who “tailgate” - drive too close to the car in front - are a menace. They probably don’t realise how intimidating their habit is. the full story
In-car navigation equipment could be proving to be more of a hindrance than a help to the nation’s drivers, according to new research by safe driver champion, Privilege Insurance. the full story
Cadillac has announced prices for its all-new luxury midsize BLS saloon, which arrives in showrooms across Europe from April 8, 2006. the full story
Dealers have quickly caught on that eBay Motors has become one of the UK’s largest online market places making it easier and faster than ever for them to sell their used vehicle stock. the full story
If you are still scraping ice from your windscreen in the morning, the potential danger of ice on the road remains. the full story
Back-seat boredom to cost parents £58 million this half-term BORED kids start playing up just 12 minutes into a car journey, new research from eBayMotors.co.uk reveals today. the full story
Ask most drivers if they feel safe in their car, and the answer is invariably yes. We are surrounded by metal, with all the latest technology built in to safeguard us if the worst happens. the full story
ELDERLY motorists aged 75 and over could face five-yearly cognitive and eyesight tests to assess their ability to drive safely. the full story
As the world’s first road car to exceed 1,000bhp-per-tonne the Freestream T1 is perhaps bound to grab the headlines. the full story
We all know that tyres are among the most unfashionable items on the car. But that doesn’t mean that we should ignore them. the full story
Just three of 25,000 workshops join Kitemark scheme Fewer than 100 applications in five months Industry failing to improve standards Motorists looking for trustworthy garages have just three accredited workshops to choose from, five months after the start of a British Kitemark scheme. the full story
Parents could be breeding a new generation of "road ragers" by setting a bad example in front of their children. the full story






