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Car theft on the rise, report shows

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(Olive Burrows) A report put together by the Security Research and Information Centre (SRIC) shows that there has been an upsurge in car theft in the last year.   “The survey established that robbery and theft were the most common … Continue reading →

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Lewis Hamilton talks about F1 safety

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Formula One is a high thrill, high energy sport where drivers burn rubber and go round specifically designed circuits in tailor-made cars – all around the world. A crucial element of their game is the frightening speeds; an average of … Continue reading →

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US drivers talk and text as much as ever

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(AFP) Americans are using cellphones and other gadgets behind the wheel as much as ever, despite widespread awareness of the risks involved, a federal government agency said Friday.   Citing a 2011 survey, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) … Continue reading →

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Motorists are ‘towing’ the line, says top cop

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(Joseph Muraya) The new traffic rules that were enacted in December have proved to be effective, traffic police commandant Samuel Kimaru has observed.   He says many motorists were now more observant of the law to avoid the heavy penalties … Continue reading →

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Ducati adopts Master Security system

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All new Ducati machines registered from April 1 onwards will now come with the added security of a MASTER Security System.   Ducati has joined an industry initiative developed by the Motorcycle Industry Association in adopting the MASTER Security system. … Continue reading →

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Ford India sorry for women gagged in car ads

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Ford India has apologised for a series of advertisements featuring caricatures of bound and gagged women in the boot of a Figo car driven by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The advertisements for the best-selling hatchback, created by the … Continue reading →

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How a Sh200 engine wash can run into thousands!

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A friend of mine once told me that she was going to the garage because her car was acting up. It was simply not ‘picking’ and she basically had to floor the accelerator to get the shiny brown Nissan Sunny … Continue reading →

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Fiat named lowest CO2 emitter in Europe

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In 2012, for the sixth consecutive year, Fiat has been confirmed as the brand with the lowest average CO2 emissions in Europe among the best-selling automotive brands, with an average of 119.8 g/km. The record is certified by JATO Dynamics, … Continue reading →

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Nissan Note installs all-seeing camera

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Technology is at the core of the new Nissan Note. With all of the advanced functions of the Nissan Safety Shield run using data captured by the single rear wide-view camera, the image taken by this crucial lens is all-important. … Continue reading →

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Volvo attempts to make driving at night safer

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The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 – shown to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show – can be fitted with an innovation that makes driving in the dark safer and more comfortable. The renewed … Continue reading →

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