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EU makes ESP mandatory
Apr 15 2009All new cars manufactured in the European Union will need to include electronic stability program (ESP) as mandatory in future.
The European parliament has ruled that the technology, which is designed to support motorists in critical driving situations and reduce the risk of a fatal accident, must be incorporated on all new vehicles entering the European market from November 2011.
"ESP can prevent up to 80 per cent of all skid-related accidents," explained Werner Struth, president of the chassis systems control division at Bosch, which manufactures the technology.
He added: "After the SEAT belt, the system is therefore the most important safety technology in the car."
The move will mean more vehicles coming into the used car market in future will have the technology fitted as standard, making used cars even safer.
According to recent figures from the British Car Auctions organisation, demand for used cars has continued to grow over recent months, as more people look to purchase a used car during the credit crunch rather than splash out on a new model.
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More low Emission Zones for UK
Created Feb 7 2012
If you are adamant that your next car finance deal will be for a “green” car, here is good news: the United Kingdom could soon become one huge Low Emission Zone, according to at least one transport guru.
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Running Costs of Electric Trucks Lower Than That of Diesel
Created Feb 4 2012
The Centre for Transportation and Logistics has just completed a new study during which it was found that electric commercial vehicles could be 9% to 12% cheaper to run than their diesel counterparts.
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London far From Becoming Electric car Capital of Europe
Created Feb 3 2012
The reluctance of British motorists to sign up for car loan deals on electric cars means only one thing: London is very far away indeed from its target to become the electric car capital of Europe.
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Those Awful Female Parkers
Created Feb 3 2012
When you signed up for your first car loan deal, your father might well have warned you against the terrible female parkers that you will come into contact with during the course of your driving career – and told you how to deal with them.
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Huge Increase in Speeding Fines on the Way
Created Feb 2 2012
If it wasn't for cheap car loans, many cash-strapped motorists would find it nearly impossible to keep their vehicles on the road.
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Toyota Hits Landmark 400,000 With Hybrid Car Sales
Created Feb 2 2012
In a recent landmark for low carbon vehicles, Toyota managed to surpass the 400,000 level with sales of its hybrid cars in Europe.
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Those Awful Female Parkers
Created Feb 2 2012
When you signed up for your first car loan deal, your father might well have warned you against the terrible female parkers that you will come into contact with during the course of your driving career – and told you how to deal with them.
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Huge Increase in Speeding Fines on the Way
Created Feb 1 2012
If it wasn't for cheap car loans, many cash-strapped motorists would find it nearly impossible to keep their vehicles on the road.
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Older Cars are Cheaper to Repair
Created Jan 31 2012
When you sign up for a car finance deal on a new car, you can be sure it is going to be more reliable than the one you traded in.
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Demand for Volt Expected to Exceed Supply
Created Jan 31 2012
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