The government’s new scrappage scheme – designed to boost the flagging motor industry by incentivising the trade in of older cars – has been a massive success since it was launched in April – despite doubts voiced by the likes of Honda and Ford.
Government figures show that over 35,000 people have taken up the scheme, claiming an extra £2000 discount against the purchase of a new car in exchange for a vehicle that is ten years old or more. … continue reading ‘Scrappage scheme success’
Even with all the seats up, the new VW Golf Variant has more than enough space for your clubs and your trolley, with 560 litres of rear space on offer. And when you fold the rear seats down, that rear cargo room rises to a massive 1550 litres.
The new Golf estate is launched this June, with a choice of 122bhp petrol or 105bhp or 140bhp common rail diesel engines. It also comes with three impressive trim levels, with even the most basic being anything but.
The entry-level Trimline option still comes complete with ESP, six airbags, 16-inch wheels, power windows front and rear, central locking with remote keyless entry and tilt-up cargo floor … continue reading ‘New Golf has plenty of room for your clubs’
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of that most iconic of all British cars – the mighty Mini – the Royal mint are issuing four special £5 coins from Alderney.
The four coins celebrate the history, style, sports success and heritage of the definitive small car.
The first coin commemorates the Mini’s legendary designer Alec Issigonis, innovative engineer behind the first transverse engined small car. … continue reading ‘50 year old Mini is in mint condition’
The iconic sight of yellow cabs and cars jostling for position in New York’s Times Square is now a thing of the past, as one of the world’s busiest intersections has become pedestrianised.
As one of America’s top tourist attractions, the melee of Times Square attracts millions of visitors a year, who drink in the atmosphere of its legendary theatres and bright electronic advertising boards.
But the new scheme, the brainchild of mayor Michael Bloomberg and transport commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn, means Broadway will now be closed to traffic from the famous 42nd Street to 47th Street … continue reading ‘Crossroads of the world goes traffic free’