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  New website offers solution for hard up young drivers 12 Jun 2013 (News)
  and the car itself. However insuredcarsonline.com promises to offer a solution, in part thanks to telematics based insurance which monitors driving and, according to insurethebox.com, can reduce accident rates by 40%. What’s more, buyers can drive away in a brand new
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  Latest offers from Drive the Deal 14 Sep 2012 (News)
  Drive the Deal  Is currently offering signifcant reductions on the Ford Focus and Audi A6 Avant. All cars are supplied by UK main dealers - prices including road tax and delivery to your door. Thee cars below are all one offs
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  SEAT Young Driver helps disabled teens learn to drive 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  mounted hand controls, and will be available at various venues across the country. SEAT Young Driver training prepares 11 to 17-year-olds to drive on the road, giving a head start in car control, manoeuvres, and road rules in a safe environment away from traffic, and no licence
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  Ford Ka has "fun-to-drive personality" 16 Jul 2009 (News)
  in January - is sure to appeal to drivers thanks to the "iconic design" that has made the range such a success over the years. As well as offering impressive fuel economy that means owners spend less time and money at the pumps, the vehicle boasts a "fun-to-drive-personality
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  A change in driving technique 'can protect your pocket and the planet' 31 Oct 2008 (News)
  safety consultant Robin Cummins suggested motorists make the effort to look ahead while driving, as anticipating road conditions allows people to slow down by removing their foot from the accelerator rather than by slamming the brakes on. He also pointed out not going through all the gears when
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  New plans 'could see drivers save on car insurance' 7 May 2008 (News)
  of a risk. "We want people to go on improving their driving skills throughout their driving careers. This is about creating the right sort of education and incentivising people to do it," said a DfT source. The news source added that of the 500,000 people who pick up a full
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  Peugeot 206 Recall 20 Nov 2003 (News)
  Peugeot has recently identified a fault that in very rare circumstances could affect the braking system on right hand drive 206 models built before February 2002. For safety reasons, Peugeot has decided to launch a recall campaign of 206 right hand drive models built before that date
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  New Citröen Xsara 15 Oct 2000 (News)
  Citröen gave us a drive of the new Xsara, the main features of which are revised sheetmetal from the bulkhead forward, wider track and two new engines: a 110bhp 1.6 and a 137bhp 2.0 litre, both offered in coupe, 5-door or estate car bodyshells. The 1.6SX is likely to be the best seller
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  Top 10: Car safety innovations 3 Jan 2019 (News)
  With Volvo confidently announcing that the 2015 XC90 will be one of the safest cars ever made, thanks to pioneering technology including a system that seeks to automatically avoid head-on collisions, we take a look at some of the most important tech that’s made driving a much safer
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  Cabbie jailed after MGB death crash 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  The recent conviction of a London-based minicab driver – found guilty of causing death by careless driving when he crashed into a 1963 MGB roadster – has put the subject of classic car safety back in the headlines. And a spokesman for the AA has since suggested that owners
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  Company drivers 'at fault' in almost half of accidents 24 Dec 2014 (News)
  Businesses are being urged to improve driving standards among staff after research revealed company drivers were at fault for almost half of all accidents involving a company vehicle last year. Statistics for accident management customers of Lex Autolease, the UK's
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 3 Jul 2017 (News)
  is offering customers who buy a new model on PCP - except the Kodiaq - a £500 fuel voucher. The event runs until 17 July. There is also a £500 test drive voucher for Kodiaq customers and deposit contributions of up to £2000 depending on the model
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  Driver Clocked on M25 at 149mph 27 May 2014 (News)
  been convicted of dangerous driving and have served prison sentences. In response to a Freedom of Information request by the Insitute of Advanced Motorists, 33 local police authorities released their figures for the perios April 2013 to May 2013. Other findings include: The highest
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  Sir Ray Tindle to notch up 50 London to Brighton runs 28 Aug 2013 (News)
  On Sunday 3 November Sir Ray Tindle will be embarking on his 50th Brighton Run, each time driving his faithful single-cylinder Speedwell Dogcart, a 1904 car that he purchased more than half a century ago to fulfil a childhood dream. Like so many others, Sir
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  Christmas gift guide: Get on track - or off road 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  The boom in experience days is a recent thing - fifteen years ago there was no such thing as a supercar driving day or a JCB racing experience, but now there are dozens of things you can pay to do that would otherwise occupy the realm of dreams. Read our guide to the different types
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  New tap socket from Laser Tools 16 Jun 2015 (News)
  When cutting new threads (or cleaning old ones), the traditional T-piece type tap holder can be awkward to manage, especially if space is a bit tight. So this new tap socket from Laser Tools should make things easier. You can use it with either 1/4in or 3/8in drive ratchets and extensions
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Top 10 new family cars you'll be driving next year 9 Sep 2013 (News)
  We run down 10 of the best new family cars, that you'll be driving next year, to get their European unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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  Save £3,741 on a Scenic 4x4 6 Apr 2001 (News)
  Not to be confused with the normal Renault Scenic, the Scenic RX4 is a butch four-wheel drive off-road version with a big spare wheel on the back. This week, www.showroom4cars.com is offering the RX4 2 litre 16v Sport
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  Driverless cars set for UK motorways next year 15 Mar 2016 (News)
  this year. If successful, the motorway network will be next, with trials including “truck platooning” tests as well. Truck platooning involves self-driving convoys of HGVs driving close to each other, which reduces drag and improves fuel consumption. “At a time of great
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  Up to £10,489 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 15 Jun 2010 (News)
   ordered by 30 June 2010. With savings of up to £10,000 off manufacturers list prices, these deals are simply too good to miss.   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £23,401 Saving £3,322   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr £24,006