In a move that will be music to the ears of thousands of in-car entertainment lovers, new models from each manufacturer will now be compatible with Apple"s popular digital MP3 players.
It looks like itò€™s not only Aston which has an eye on high-performance city cars ò€“ Lotus is working on one, too! The sporty firm has branched out to design this electric runaround for the masses. It borrows its 3+1 seating from the Toyota iQ to blend manoeuvrability with the latest wireless technology in order to create what could be the hippest urban runabout of 2015.
A 2WD version of Nissan"s X-Trail SUV is going on sale for drivers who don"t plan to go off-road. Due here in May, the newcomer will cost from í‚á£15,795 for the 2.0-litre petrol version, while the 2.2-dCi diesel is í‚á£17,395. All X-Trails now feature alloys as standard, but prices have increased by í‚á£300 across the range.
A British firm is doing brisk business with its range of Tuk-Tuks, the three-wheelers popular in the Far East. "I"ve delivered four in the UK, and have orders for another five," said Steve Webb, boss of Freewheeler Autos, Southampton. The motorised rickshaws are a favourite with restaurant delivery drivers.
A competition to find Britain"s safest drivers has been set up. Motorway service station firm Moto has teamed up with the Institute of Advanced Motorists in the search for the nation"s "Road Stars" in different categories. Enter at www.moto-way.co.uk or pick up a form at any Moto service station.