CAR TALK
Dacia know how to give you value for money
It doesn’t matter how wealthy you are, bargains are always an attractive proposition. At just £5,995, Dacia’s forthcoming entry-level Sandero Access model is the UK’s most affordable new car and can be had for as little as £69 per month. Meanwhile, the Dacia Duster SUV starts at just £8,995. Both cars can be pre-ordered online and come with a three years/60,000 miles warranty.
Do like Usain Bolt and go for gold and bid for the Nissan GT-R
An eBay auction for the one-off gold-painted ‘Bolt Gold’ Nissan GT-R is underway. All of the proceeds will go to the Usain Bolt Foundation. The Olympic gold medalist is a Nissan brand ambassador and honorary “director of excitement”. The car features a gold plate embossed with Bolt’s signature and his autograph. The auction ends at 11:59 GMT on Sunday 2 December.
Ford Fiesta release new technology to aid safer driving
European drivers under the age of 25 are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal accident. Now MyKey – a new technology set to debut in the new Ford Fiesta in December – lets parents restrict their kids’ driving habits to promote safer driving. Parents can cap speed and override deactivation of safety systems including Electronic Stability Control. It even disables the audio system if occupants aren’t using their seat belts.