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  Buy a driverless car? Not yet, according to poll 29 Nov 2012 (News)
  technologies such as Driver Drowsiness Detection.  With each innovation, we move a step closer to the goal of accident-free and fully automated driving.”  
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Chevrolet Trax UK line up announced 28 Sep 2012 (News)
  with tough conditions, the all-wheel drive version is offered with the 1.4 turbo, which produces a useful 140PS and the 130PS 1.7-litre diesel. All engines are combined with manual transmissions and are fitted with stop/start to save fuel and reduce emissions – which start at 120g/km
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Nissan reveals TeRRA electric SUV 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  Nissan has brought its latest clean vehicle concept to the Paris Motor Show. The TeRRA uses fuel cells to power electric motors in each wheel, giving all-wheel drive and zero tailpipe emissions. It’s a pure concept though, and won’t go
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  Fascinating Entry for Historics Auction on Saturday 17 Feb 2012 (News)
  and Brooklands Drive (NOT Brooklands Road), Weybridge. NOTE Mercedes Benz World, NOT the usual venue of Brooklands Museum. A recurrent them is Italian cars with some significant classics such as the 1938 Lancia Aprilia, 1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT and 1963 Alfa Romeo
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  Honest John announces partnership with AROnline 11 Jan 2012 (News)
  . As a partner to Honestjohn.co.uk, AROnline is a perfect match – it focuses on classic, used British cars while Honestjohn.co.uk focuses on the needs of modern buyers. It’d driven by the concept of sustainable motoring and the belief that driving should be fun. Keith Adams, the sites creator
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  DVLA plans to increase range of electronic services to increase efficiency and cut bureaucracy 13 Dec 2011 (News)
  estate and centralising functions at the DVLA to simplify our delivery model. This means driving forward existing services such as increasing take up of driver services online. It also means making other transactions available electronically where this is cost effective and maximising uptake
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  ATS Euromaster demonstrates the importance of tyre safety 27 Sep 2011 (News)
  Euromaster, says: “If you drive a car or van then you must inspect the overall condition of your tyres, the tread depths and pressures at least once a month and before any long journey.  If in any doubt, you can visit one of our centres and we’ll do it for free.” The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm
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  Local Drivers for Classic Racing at Combe 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  K Series race is a 40 minute 'enduro' with a number of local drivers taking part. Cheltenham's Stephen Bond should have one of the quickest cars in the form of his Lotus Elan 26R, which he will be driving solo. Frome's Andy Vowell usually performs well at his local track
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  Details of the new Bentley Continental GTC 24 Aug 2011 (News)
  for the leather upholstery, as well as seven different wood veneers. A touchscreen infotainment system is fitted, and includes Google Maps based sat nav, as well as 30GB of media storage. There’s also a neck warming heater, so occupants can enjoy roof down driving in colder weather. Power comes from
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  Guidance ends confusion over minicab classification 3 Aug 2011 (News)
  Care workers, volunteers and child-minders do not have to register as minicab drivers, the government has clarified. Since changes to minicab licensing laws in 2006 certain people, such as childminders who drive children to school or carers for the elderly, had
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  Jack Straw calls for reform of insurance industry 27 Jun 2011 (News)
  claims, driving up costs for all motorists.” Despite much improved safety and an overall reduction in the numnber of injuries and thefts in recent years, insurance costs have risen by 30% in the past year, and despite the increase insurance companies are making a loss overall. 
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  Performance BMWs at Goodwood 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  Kamm. Finally, the track focused M3 GTS will make a run up the legendry hill route. Only 15 right hand drive examples of this bright orange limited edition model came to the UK, and they are all sold. 
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  70% in Favour of Increasing 70 Limit to 80 20 May 2011 (News)
  is a controversial subject. This is why we want to see a trial to test its impact on road safety, fuel consumption and driver behaviour. “A new 80 miles per hour limit would need to be properly enforced to make sure that it does not become an excuse to drive at 90.” “Shortening journey times for people
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  Six months free fuel when you buy a Toyota Yaris 1 Apr 2011 (News)
  Drive powertrains, Yaris petrol and diesel models are among the most fuel and emissions-efficient in their class, so even when the free fuel has been used up, they will be costing their owners a lot less to run than many of their rivals.” * This offer does not apply to Motability vehicles
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  New Year offers from Skoda 10 Jan 2011 (News)
  or merchandise. Finally, Skoda's affordable finance schemes continue into 2011, starting at an HP APR rate of 5.9 per cent, while Skoda's Solutions Personal Contract Plan (PCP) attracts a 7.9 per cent APR, is very flexible and allows drivers to drive off in a new Škoda for the cost of one month's
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  Motorpoint offers deal on nearly-new Subaru Tribeca 20 Sep 2010 (News)
  to the manufacturer's permanent four-wheel-drive system, which handles more like a sports tourer than a 4 x 4. Equipment levels are also extremely generous with the SE model featuring Electric Front-Seat Adjustment, Dual-Passenger Climate Control, 18in Alloy Wheels, CD Multiplayer together with Leather
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  Chinese man buys £9500 Nissan van with loose change 27 Aug 2010 (News)
  they had finished Mr Zhao was able to drive away in his new Nissan NV200 .  
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  Peugeot Summer health checks for under a tenner 14 Jul 2010 (News)
  vehicles. Commenting on the Peugeot Summer Check, David Higgins, Parts and Service Director Peugeot UK, said: "As well as producing vehicles that are a delight to own and drive, we also want to make sure our customers enjoy a safe and as trouble-free time with their vehicles as possible. Therefore
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  Mitsubishi's ASX 'crossover' to start at £14,999 4 May 2010 (News)
  emissions low and help improve efficiency. Like other crossovers such as the Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Yeti , the ASX will be available with four-wheel drive (only with the more
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  Car insurance seekers told icy slip-ups are 'still their fault' 11 Jan 2010 (News)
  guidelines from section 230 of the Highway Code indicating motorists should drive with the consideration that stopping distances even on treated roads can be up to ten times greater than on dry roads. He said the laws governing liability were "clear". "Just because the car