British drivers not prepared for winter weather

Mondial Assistance Drivers in the UK are not prepared for winter weather, despite many warnings of approaching cold conditions on the run up to Christmas. A study commissioned by AXA insurance found only 6% of motorists will use winter tyres and less than a third (31%) will carry extra supplies, such as a shovel or tow rope. MSN Cars Winter Motoring GuideFind out how much a used 4x4 costs on Auto Trader This is despite drivers spending an average of two days in isolation during 2012 due to snow, ice, rain and flooding over winter.

Peugeot 207 Economique (2009): first official photos

By Alex Michaelides First Official Pictures 20 July 2009 11:15 Peugeot has come over all green with this, the new Peugeot 207 Economique. No surprises for guessing its purpose – it's another eco special, aimed squarely at cars such as the Polo BlueMotion. The 207 Economique boasts emissions of just 99g/km of CO2 and a frugal 74.3mpg.So, how did Peugeot make the 207 Economique cleaner?Peugeot uses its trusty 1.6 HDI oil burner, but in a detuned guise.

Toyota Aygo (2014) first official pictures

By Ollie Kew First Official Pictures 04 March 2014 07:45 The new Toyota Aygo is chasing a new level of customization, like the Peugeot 108 and the Citroen C1 that it shares it platform and mechanicals with. Like it? The bold face of the Aygo is shows off the brash new hatch that’s chasing a younger audience that its French counterparts, with an interchangeable ‘X’ face that, side strakes and rear diffuser.