Adaptive Cruise Control or ACC is a system that continuously assesses the speed and distance of the vehicle in front of you as you drive. It ensures while in cruise control you always remain at a safe distance. If danger is sensed, the brakes will be ready for an emergency stop.
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City Emergency Braking is a system used in Volkswagen vehicles that activate when the car is doing 18mph or less. If the driver fails to apply the brakes when a collision is imminent, the system will use them automatically. A laser sensor is used to detect potential danger.
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The UK has 4.8 million of commercial vehicles. They transport goods and passengers or they are used by emergency services. 96% of these vehicles use diesel. Each year they succeed to collect 61 billion miles. Diesel is better for the environment comparing to petrol equivalents. It reduces CO2 emissions and decreases climate change.
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When you see a lot of white smoke behind your car, you should become worried. Unless you are driving in Vatican City and the smoke comes from the Sistine Chapel, it usually means bad news… It is not a good idea to hesitate and postpone the check-up. The cost of repair will only go up […]
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Heading from the late 90’s into the 2000s and Volkswagen were really going from strength to strength. 1998 saw them add prestigious car manufacturers Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini to their impressive and seemingly ever-expanding portfolio. Volkswagen spent £430 million acquiring Bentley, which was enough to see off a rival bid from BMW. It was evident […]
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The clutch is automatically disengaged, the gear changed and then it is re-engaged. It’s not going to provide the driver with smooth gear changes every time, and it can be rather slow. It is a more affordable option for many people though.
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Very significant things for you and your car safety are reflecting triangle and shining like a flashlight. A first-aid kit is a must in a car. Jumper cables may save you from unexpected delays. Before a longer drive, it could come handy to have car tools and fluids in a car.
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There are no cogs, just two cones and a belt. As the car accelerates, the distance between the two cones widens, and the belt changes position and therefore gear. Superbly smooth gear changes and good fuel economy wise but the engine can be a bit loud at times.
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One to drive the car and one to prepare for the gear change. These systems are complex and therefore hard to repair and can be unreliable. They do offer remarkably smooth gear changes though and good fuel economy.
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One of the first things people should ask when they go to buy a car is how safe it is. What safety features does the vehicle have to keep the driver as well as the passengers safe, especially in the event of an emergency? Cars are getting safer all the time, and this is because […]
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