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  Questions raised over classic car safety 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  The conviction of a London-based minicab driver in January 2015 – found guilty of causing death by careless driving when he crashed into a 1963 MGB roadster – put the subject of classic car safety in the headlines. And a spokesman for the AA has since suggested that owners
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  Cheap Volvo Car Leasing Deals from dsgauto.com 20 Jan 2010 (News)
     S40 1.6d R-design @ £276.54 Volvo   V50 2.0d S      @ £278.76 Volvo   V70 1.6d Drive SE      @ £284.90 Volvo   S40 2.0d R-design
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  Volvo’s driverless car: All you need to know. 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  , with a system called ‘Drive Me’. So what is it? Volvo is describing Drive Me as more of an aid than a replacement for the driver; essentially the car will drive itself on dull roads, like motorways, and allow the driver to relax as the vehicle takes over
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  A Grand Monday: Lada Samara 1 Jul 2019 (News)
  The Samara was Lada’s attempt to modernise itself and compete with European hatchbacks, and was also the company’s first front-wheel-drive model. Engines were contemporary, too - belt-driven overhead cam units that were rough and ready, but also surprisingly sprightly
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  SsangYong offers free 4x4 upgrade on Tivoli 6 Dec 2016 (News)
  SsangYong is offering buyers a free upgrade from front-wheel drive to 4x4 when they buy a diesel Tivoli or Tivoli XLV. The offer applies to EX and ELX trim levels and runs until 31 January 2017. Prices for applicable models start at £16,250
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Mercedes-Benz introduces ‘All-Terrain’ E-Class 21 Sep 2016 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz has announced the E-Class All-Terrain, an all-wheel drive version of the E-Class Estate with increased ground clearance and additional protective bodywork. The E-Class All-Terrain will be launched
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  Eric Morecambe’s Jensen Interceptor for sale 18 Feb 2016 (News)
  . Morecambe spoke about this car on an episode of television chat show Parkinson in 1972, describing the time when he was driving through Batley in Leeds late one evening. He was appearing with Ernie Wise at the local variety club when he became unwell and decided to drive home. He felt
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  One in three young drivers has taken a selfie at the wheel 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  A Ford sponsored survey has revealed that one in four young drivers has checked or updated their social media page while driving. The survey also revealed that young drivers in the UK are the most likely to take a selfie at the wheel – 33 per cent
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  Mercedes-Benz launches competition for young drivers 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz has launched a competition to give 100 youngsters a chance to drive on the famous Silverstone race circuit. It’s free to enter and the winners will get a tailored lesson in car control, braking, roundabouts and manoeuvres
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  Ford launches 'killjoy' system for parents of young drivers 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  Ford has launched a new MyKey system that allows parents to control what their kids get up to when they're out driving on their own. The new technology allows parents to programme a special key that can restrict the vehicle's top speed
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  Test Drive for a Weekend, Maybe Win One For a Year 3 Sep 2008 (News)
  their doors to give motorists the chance to find out what makes Lexus ownership so special. Visitors will be able to find out all they need to know about Lexus Hybrid Drive, how it works and the real world benefits it provides with its seamless power delivery and lower fuel consumption and emissions compared
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  North-east motorists fined for mobile phone use 14 Jul 2008 (News)
  New figures have outlined the extent in which drivers in the UK are being caught using a mobile phone while driving, it has been revealed. The Peterlee Mail has stated that close to 300 motorists in east Durham and Hartlepool were caught breaking the law in such a manner over the last 12
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  Vauxhall 3-Day Test Drives From This Weekend 31 Mar 2005 (News)
  will also be taking part, and the whole of the commercial vehicle range is be available as part of the programme. Eligible business customers will be offered test drives in Corsavan, Astravan, Combo, Vivaro and Movano models. Certain restrictions will obviously apply to the offer and demand
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  Much Rumoured A4 190bhp Finally Arrives 30 Jan 2004 (News)
  New 190bhp S line versions of the Audi A4 1.8T are now available. Both front-wheel-drive and quattro four-wheel-drive models with prices from £22,025 to £24,575 OTR Eye-catching new S line specification gives 1.8 T Saloon and Avant models even more sporting
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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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  Volvo Drive-E Drives Down Taxable Emissions 11 Apr 2012 (News)
  Volvo has managed to re-certify most of its diesel range under 120g/km CO2, including the 215PS D5 in the S60 and V60, for the 2013 model year, and at the same time has re-named DRIVe to Drive-E. Volvo has also upgraded its infotainment system
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  Ferrari unveils new 4WD four-seat coupe 21 Jan 2011 (News)
  Ferrari has released the first pictures and details of its new FF model - a stunning four-wheel drive, four-seater that has more than a hint of the BMW Z3M Coupe about it. It's set to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The FF - an acronym
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  Volvo on Stilts 29 Nov 2001 (News)
  New four wheel drive Volvo based on wide-body S80 that's a cross between an estate car and a big 4x4 SUV. High ground clearance. Up to seven forward facing seats. 163bhp D5 diesel or 272bhp twin-turbo straight six petrol engines. Unveiling: January 2002 at Detroit Show; UK launch: autumn 2002.
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  More than half of new cars sold feature ‘self-driving’ technology 30 Mar 2016 (News)
  of cars sold in 2015, but specified as an option in 32.4 per cent of them. According to the SMMT, five years ago just ten per cent of new cars were fitted with this tech overall. Blind spot monitoring is not a ‘self-driving’ facility as such, but the radar technology is utilises
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  A Grand Monday: Triumph Toledo 24 Mar 2014 (News)
  premium cars ever to roll out of the UK, and today, thanks to near total parts availability, it's established itself as one of the best starter classics that money can buy.   But a few facts. The Toledo was launched in 1970 as a 1300cc rear-wheel-drive entry-level Triumph