News in brief

Motability goes live, Nissan website offers and Tracker breaks records

Auto Express Car Reviews

24th May 2007

THE UK's leading provider of cars for disabled drivers, Motability Operations, is listing its 4,000 dealers online. Users can click on the Nationwide Disabled Access Register at www.directenquiries.com for contacts and maps of their locations.

LOOKING for a good deal on a Nissan? It could be easier than ever, because the manufacturer has launched a website listing the discounts, rock-bottom finance rates and upgrades available. Log on to www.nissan-offers.co.uk for more details.

CAMPAIGNERS at safety group Brake are examining ways to cut teenage road deaths after the World Health Organisation said crashes are the world’s biggest killer of 15-19-year-olds. Brake wants a tougher test and restrictions on novices driving.

VEHICLE recovery expert Tracker took a record-breaking 11 minutes to activate its in-car security device, alert police, trace and locate a stolen car recently. The keys had been taken via an open window, and the owner immediately called the firm.

LOST without your sat-nav? You’re not alone, as top brand TomTom is celebrating its 10 millionth sale. See how the firm fared at Auto Express’s Product Honours 2007 in the special pull-out supplement with in this week's issue.