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New Nissan Micra shocks in Which? safety test
The all-new Nissan Micra has put in a disappointing performance in the Which? hazard avoidance test. Its behaviour in a high-speed avoidance scenario could see you facing opposing traffic for longer,...
View ArticleTomTom withdraws ‘lifetime’ maps for certain sat nav models
Sat nav manufacturer TomTom is to stop offering map updates and software support on selected models, some of which were originally offered with ‘lifetime’ updates. In a statement on its website, the...
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The best sat navs for avoiding traffic
The Beast from the East may be behind us, but for the unluckiest among us the memories of spending a night hunkered down in a stranded car or crawling for hours in white-out conditions are only just...
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The most important cars of the Geneva Motor Show 2018
This week saw the opening of one of the most important events in the global motoring calendar: the Geneva Motor Show 2018. With no homegrown car industry to speak of, Switzerland is neutral turf for...
View ArticleGarmin Navigon sat nav apps to go off sale
Garmin’s Navigon sat nav apps are to be withdrawn from sale from 14 May, the company announced today. The move affects all of its vehicle navigation apps – the most relevant to UK users is Navigon...
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Latest Which? sat nav app tests reveal a new Don’t Buy
Sat nav apps are rapidly taking the place of the traditional windscreen-mounted device. Out latest round of testing includes a brace of all-new apps, as well as the latest versions of apps we’ve...
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New Nissan Leaf aces new car safety test
The new Nissan Leaf is the first car to undergo safety body Euro NCAP’s new extended assessment – and it was awarded a full five-star safety rating. The second-generation model follows in the footsteps...
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New Ford Focus: five tech highlights you need to know about
The new Ford Focus is Ford’s most technologically advanced car. That’s what the car manufacturer claimed recently, when it lifted the covers off its all-new fourth-generation Focus hatchback. But is...
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TomTom launches new caravan sat nav model
TomTom has unveiled two new portable sat navs, including a feature-rich model aimed at caravan and motorhome owners, the TomTom Go Camper. However, if you don’t have the budget for a flagship model, or...
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Built-in sat nav map updates cost up to £164
Keeping your built-in sat nav maps up to date could range from being free for the lifetime of the car to costing £164 per upgrade, according to a Which? investigation into nine of the most popular...
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Plug-in hybrid car ranges – we reveal what you need to know
After leaked reports claimed the government would prohibit the sale of plug-in hybrid cars that couldn’t manage 50 miles on electric power alone, we dug into our test data. Not only can none of today’s...
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Essential gadgets for your caravan this summer
If you’re one of Britain’s estimated 920,000 caravan owners planning a break this bank holiday weekend or over the summer, we’ve rounded up the technology you need for a great escape. Motoring...
View ArticleMajority of consumers confused over ‘lifetime’ sat nav support
A survey of Which? members has revealed that 60% incorrectly believe that ‘lifetime’ updates for sat navs means that the manufacturer will make up-to-date software and maps available for the lifetime...
View ArticleDaimler forced to recall Mercedes cars over diesel emissions
Daimler, parent brand of Mercedes Benz, has been ordered to recall 238,000 cars sold in Germany. The country’s motoring watchdog, the KBA, determined that it has used illegal software to alter diesel...
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New Best Buy sat nav uncovered in latest Which? lab tests
Portable sat nav devices may be losing ground to the increasing number of excellent smartphone sat nav apps available, but our latest round of lab tests shows there’s still life in the traditional...
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Latest Which? sat nav tests reveal a pricey model to avoid
Our latest round of sat nav tests examine whether the newest built-in sat nav systems really offer the functionality and ease of use of the best portable devices and smartphone apps. The decline in the...
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Does TomTom’s sat nav app spell the end for windscreen sat navs?
Our latest sat nav tests have revealed whether it’s worth splashing out on a dedicated sat nav or simply downloading an app to your phone. We’ve tested TomTom’s newest traditional standalone devices,...
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The best free sat nav apps for the Christmas getaway
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – allegedly. While most of us are getting well into the Christmas spirit, those who have the responsibility of getting their family to the festivities probably...
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Nine new cars you should look out for in 2019
The past year has been one of highs and lows for the car industry. We’ve seen new car sales nosedive, but there has also been a rapid growth in the number of available electric and plug-in hybrid...
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Will your sat nav stop working this Saturday?
The weekly timing system used by GPS devices will reset itself this Saturday, 6 April 2019. If you own an older, portable or built-in sat nav, or don’t regularly update your sat nav, it could be...
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