That’s the shock...
That’s the shock finding of research by tyre specialist Kwik-Fit. It discovered that each time a wheel crashes into the broken tarmac blighting the UK’s highways, drivers have to pay an average ?95 – nearly twice as much as it would cost to fill the hole.
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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 9-3 Sport model has been fitted with two infra-red cameras which are able to monitor both head and eye movements.
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.