That"s why a new multi-language...
That"s why a new multi-language dictionary of terms - featuring everything from "pay on departure" to "ticket machine" - has been launched. Interestingly, there are still some gaps which could leave parking firm bosses tongue-tied. For example, there are no Italian phrases listed for traffic warden, offence or fixed penalty notice.
New logos have been...
New logos have been introduced which will allow potential buyers to see more easily how a model performs in each separate category.
Cordelia Wilson from the safety organisation explained: "Car manufacturers advertise their vehicles" safety scores, but only list the adult protection rating. Most new cars achieve a maximum five-star rating in this area of the assessment.
"Yet buyers may not be aware how the models fare in the other tests - for instance, the pedestrian protection currently offered by most vehicles is simply appalling." Wilson believes that the new system will enable buyers to make a "more informed choice", and added: "This will encourage makers to improve the safety of their cars further."