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  Provisional Catalogue for Historics 9th March Auction 23 Feb 2013 (News)
       Bentley Turbo R by James Young 301    1989
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  Buyers Still Paying Over Book for Convertibles 14 Jun 2008 (News)
  a large selection of convertibles in one place at one time. BCA’s marketing campaign attracted hundreds of buyers both in the auction hall and online, which ensured strong and competitive bidding throughout the day.” Simon Young, National Account Manager, BCA commented “Although
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  New Michelin tyres last longer, and save fuel without sacrificing grip 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  attribute, usually meaning that the company’s slightly more expensive tyres cost less in the long run. Relatively low rolling resistance means they also save you money in fuel. But no driver puts longevity and fuel saving over safety, so Michelin’s tyres must also provide grip at least
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  City Rover Goes on Sale from £6,495 6 Nov 2003 (News)
  in the top model, the 'Style', which also benefits from anti-lock braking and a passenger airbag. Paint choices include two solid and eight optional metallic/pearlescent colours. Solo: Driver's airbag Radio cassette Anti-glare rear view mirror 1.4-litre
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 4 Apr 2015 (News)
  that it was on the street on which my car was parked at the time of the incident. The driver denied involvement and the insurance company rejected a claim because, while the witness described the vehicle as a van and the driver as male, he did not get the van model and his estimate of the driver's age was out. You
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  Jargon Buster: Dash cams 14 Apr 2015 (News)
  in sensor that detects violent movements, such as impacts. Many dash cameras use G sensors to automatically save footage, just in case the driver forgets or is incapable following an accident. Some cameras allow the user to turn off the G sensor so it isn’t triggered on bumpy roads
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  Astonishing variety of cars lined up for Cholmondeley Pagaent of Power 25 May 2011 (News)
  , but after just a single test run, drivers Graham Hill and Jochen Rindt flatly refused to drive the car due to safety concerns. Hill even described the car as a 'death trap'. An event full of beautiful cars wouldn't be complete without some Italian metal, and this year the Pageant plays host
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  Castle Combe Classics and Sportscar Action Day, Saturday 11th June 12 May 2011 (News)
  a unique opportunity for club drivers and their families, to safely lap the circuit at 40mph, behind the Castle Combe pace car. They are bespoke for each classic and sports car marque and each includes a pose for a group photograph on the start/finish straight, to record the auspicious occasion
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  Subaru Withdraws From World Rally Championship 17 Dec 2008 (News)
  and three driver’s championship titles in its history of rally racing. This has helped enhance the value of the Subaru brand as well as the sales expansion of Subaru vehicles all over the world. FHI considers it has achieved its original target in WRC participation. However, while
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  Leeds and Bristol Clean Air Zones under review 24 Aug 2020 (News)
  and van drivers wouldn't be charged, but buses, HGVs, taxis and private hire vehicles that failed to meet the required emissions standards would have had to pay a daily fee to enter the zone.  Bristol's clean air zone plan has been reviewed, too. A new scheme is expected to be announced
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  2020 Audi A3 revealed with £24,900 price tag 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  Technik, which starts from £24,900, will include the 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, 10.2-inch touchscreen media system with navigation, 16-inch alloy wheels, Audi's pre-sense driver-assist system and lane departure warning
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  Smart Motorway All Lane Running shows 'a shocking degree of carelessness' 28 Jan 2020 (News)
  on Smart Motorways. In October 2019 the chief executive of Highways England Jim O' Sullivan told the Commons Transport Select Committee that the expansion of the network had been halted, because drivers found the layout too complicated to understand. A Highways
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  Hidden Heroes: Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Twin Spark 6 Dec 2019 (News)
  It's good but it was no GTA... even so, the Alfa 1147 2.0-litre Twin Spark was a great driver's car. Just avoid the self-destructing Selespeed.
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  Hidden Heroes: BMW 318ti Compact 15 Nov 2019 (News)
  , it was a decent performer and an extremely well-finished car. Indeed, it was quite likeable in many respects, but it didn’t really have an identity in an already crowded market. The E56 saloon wasn’t much more expensive, and compact rivals such as the VW Golf were far cheaper, if less driver-focused
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  Peugeot E-Legend concept car to get UK debut at NEC classic motor show 24 Oct 2019 (News)
  , as well as the driver’s preference. When the e-Legend Concept is in either of the autonomous modes, the interior configuration changes, with the steering wheel retracting under the sound bar in order to make the 49-inch central screen fully visible. The front seats recline for extra comfort
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  Alvis returns with continuation cars 25 Jul 2019 (News)
  at Alvis has worked closely with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (previously the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency or VOSA) to ensure its range is fully IVA-approved and road-legal.
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  1986 BMW E28 M5 in Barons Classic Car Auction on 16th July 15 Jul 2019 (News)
  cars through to everyday drivers and modern classics, price range £1,000 to £50,000. Download a PDF of the  e-catalogue to the sale here . Go straight
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  ‘Whizzo’ Williams’ car collection to go under the hammer 24 Jun 2019 (News)
  ordered from his hospital bed after an accident and received just three weeks later - despite the six month waiting list. In 1964 Barrie entered 120 MNP into its first rally, the International Welsh Rally, as a private entry, which he and his co-driver John Griffiths famously won
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  Toyota comes up with a compact, self-contained hydrogen fuel station 5 Apr 2019 (News)
   and Honda's FCX Clarity , making them a practical, environmentally friendly proposition for more owners and drivers.  Unlike Electric Cars, no PMTs, CO, CO2 or NOx are created either in producing the fuel or in running the vehicles. The only emission is water. In line
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  Hidden Heroes: Fiat Seicento Sporting 15 Mar 2019 (News)
  handling and zippy acceleration. Indeed, the gearbox was by far its most entertaining feature, happy to be shunted through the ratios with all the delicacy of a rally driver, allowing you to wring every last drop out of each of the bhp on offer