MOT TEST PASS RATES FOR CAR BRANDS (2019) Make Number of Passes Number of Fails Pass Rate LEXUS 19,692 1,300 93.8% HONDA 91,516 6,201 93.7% PORSCHE 17,464 1,201 93.6% MINI 98,915 9,033 91.6% SUZUKI 58,105 5,469 91.4% TOYOTA 169,390 16,331 91.2% SKODA 119,379 12,115 90.8% AUDI 248,830 26,845 90.3% TESLA 2,272 252 90.0% MAZDA 67,900 7,926 89.5% NISSAN 248,819 29,368 89.4% BMW 241,526 29,147 89.2% VOLKSWAGEN 382,045 47,877 88.9% HYUNDAI 127,435 16,037 88.8% MITSUBISHI 42,090 5,404 88.6% SMART 11,493 1,485 88.6% LAND ROVER 111,372 14,820 88.3% MERCEDES 214,443 28,544 88.3% KIA 124,464 17,127 87.9% PEUGEOT 195,328 27,254 87.8% FORD 610,711 86,855 87.5% JAGUAR 35,798 5,163 87.4% SEAT 73,723 10,666 87.4% JEEP 13,754 2,080 86.9% FIAT 117,218 18,285 86.5% ALFA ROMEO 7,816 1,225 86.5% VOLVO 63,473 10,138 86.2% VAUXHALL 451,199 74,234 85.9% DACIA 37,370 6,208 85.8% CITROEN 148,888 27,153 84.6% RENAULT 129,458 27,081 82.7% … [Read more...] about The Government faces pressure to scrap the six-month coronavirus MOT exemption: Here are the cars most and least likely to pass the test
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Save Lives With Smarter, Slower Streets—Not Self-Driving Cars
No, you’re not imagining things. The timelines for autonomous vehicles keep shifting. Electric carmaker Tesla began selling a $3,000 “full self-driving” add-on to its Autopilot feature in 2016—everything you need to drive without driving!—but still hasn’t turned it on. In 2012, Google’s Sergey Brin said “ordinary people” would have access to self-driving cars by 2017; the company is still gearing up for a very limited driverless taxi service this year. Volvo quietly delayed a project that was supposed to put 100 Swedish families into autonomous vehicles by 2017. … [Read more...] about Save Lives With Smarter, Slower Streets—Not Self-Driving Cars
Couples in Brazil say ‘I do’ at drive-through weddings
“We saw the need to create a way to hold a safe celebration that was fast and within regulations,” Lapoente said. “We made the ceremony brief, but with all the requirements, and everyone leaves happy.” Their ceremony completed, the Blanks happily drove away. Three more cars waited in a line, each with couples awaiting their turn to say “I do.” … [Read more...] about Couples in Brazil say ‘I do’ at drive-through weddings
Senate votes to curb car accident lawsuits in Louisiana
Supporters say the bill would force down Louisiana’s car insurance rates, which are second-highest in the nation. They say Louisiana’s legal climate encourages too many car wreck lawsuits, driving away insurance companies and pushing up premiums. … [Read more...] about Senate votes to curb car accident lawsuits in Louisiana
Review: GoShare delivery gigs can pay well, but get insurance first
Be over the age of 18 and have a valid state-issued IDBe authorized to work in the U.S.Pass a background check (which you pay for, as noted above). No felonies or violent misdemeanors in the last 7 years.Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 poundsAn iPhone or Android capable of running the latest GoShare appMust have a checking account to receive direct depositsReview: GoShare’s payment formula promises a great hourly wage — as much as $67, depending on the type of vehicle you drive. “Helpers,” who don’t need their own vehicle, earn between $33 and $47 per hour. … [Read more...] about Review: GoShare delivery gigs can pay well, but get insurance first
