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  Britain’s young drivers feel ‘invulnerable’ 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  is propising changes to the way drivers are taught. The IAM's Simon Best said:  “Our whole system of learning to drive must be overhauled to provide safe exposure to a wider range of traffic situations, but also the chance to discuss attitudes and risks. "N ew drivers feel
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept makes European debut 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  The Infiniti Q50 has been shown in Europe for the first time and although it's being touted as a concept, it looks very much like a production-ready rival for the BMW M4 and Audi RS4. It's a four-wheel drive saloon powered by a twin
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  Race Retro: Jigsaw Racing challenged to build replica Le Mans Spitfire in three days 21 Feb 2014 (News)
  day of the show. The replica is being built from individual components over the duration of the show, with Jigsaw Racing hoping to drive the car out of the show on its final day, Sunday 23 February.   “It’s a huge project, but the lads are confident of finishing
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  Retromobile: highlights and how to get there 4 Feb 2014 (News)
  of the event. Entry price is €14, and free for children aged 12 years or under. If you're driving, set your sat nav to VIPARIS Porte de Versailles, Pavillon 1, 75015 Paris, and parkings are situated near gates C, F and R. Also: By Métro : line 12, station Porte de
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  Top 10: WRC winners between 1970-1995 23 Jan 2014 (News)
  of the Group 4 era in mid-1970s, Lancia introduced the mid-engined Stratos. That ushered the age of the rallying supercar. Audi went one better when the quattro hit the championship in 1981, proving that even though its car was large and heavy, four-wheel drive gave it an undeniable advantage. Group B
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  Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data 25 Nov 2013 (News)
  fraudulent non-disclosure. The voluntary initiative is due to be introduced in the summer of 2014 and motor insurance companies will ask customers to provide their Driving Licence Number (DLN) before providing a quote. Customers unwilling supply the data will still be eligable for cover
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  Mitsubishi announces Autumn deals 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  with the £1,000 off launch offer Win a Mirage for a year competition closes end of November 2013 – Take a test drive for your chance to win Available from £125 a month Outlander Now available with a £1,000 contribution towards your
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  Regent Street motor show promises to be the largest yet 25 Sep 2013 (News)
  streets while Aston Martin was founded locally in Chelsea by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford way back in 1913. Other motor manufacturers including BMW and Renault will also be showcasing their latest models. Adding to the sense of history more than 100 pre-1905 veteran cars driving to Brighton
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Vauxhall reveals updated Insignia VXR 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  , with 325PS and a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds for the hatchback and 6.1 seconds in the Sports Tourer. Gearboxes remain the same too, with the option of a six-speed manual or automatic.  Revisions have been made to the Insignia’s all-wheel-drive system, to improve the car’s stability
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen to launch all-electric Up and Golf 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  . That means a 0-62mph time of 10.4 seconds. Like the Up it has two driving modes, Eco and Eco+, plus four activate regenerative braking modes designed to help extend the maximum range. Standard features include automatic climate control, satellite navigation, a heated windscreen, LED daytime running
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  Anglia Car Auctions to sell Jeremy Clarkson's Jag 9 Aug 2013 (News)
  , when the dew has evaporated, it's coated once more in dust. So I have to clean it again. In a month, I've spent 42 hours driving it and 420 hours washing it and I cannot even begin to tell you what a chore this is.” With a guide price of £2,500 to £4,500, thid extre 'clean' Jag
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  Heritage extends cover to future classics 31 Jul 2013 (News)
  of Owners Clubs and those with advanced driving qualifications. Customers can also take advantage of free European cover. Chris Wilkinson, Senior Partner at Heritage Classic Car Insurance, said: 'Some cars including those that had a limited production run need to be protected and cherished
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Toyota to race Le Mans cars 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  Collard will be rolling back the years behind the wheel of the GT-One they raced at Le Mans in 1998 and 1999, while current Toyota Racing team-mates Anthony Davidson and Alex Wurz will take turns driving the TS010 that competed in the world famous 24-hour challenge in 1992 and 1993. Davidson and Wurz
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  Preview: Heritage Rally, Gaydon to Blenheim, 23 June 28 May 2013 (News)
  Bishop, Club, Groups and Rallies Senior Co-ordinator at HMC, said: 'There is no time element involved so this is more of a fun event or a taster for a more ambitious event in the future. No skill is required and any car capable of driving on public roads can take part.' For more information visit
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  CMC to restore 'barn find' flat-floor E-type 3 May 2013 (News)
  A 1961 Jaguar E-type 'Flat Floor' roadster which has lain dormant in a garage for more than 30 years is to be restored by Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth. This car was the 60th to leave the production line, and is one of the earliest 3.8-litre right hand drive E-types left
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  Ford unveils new 1.5-litre Ecoboost engine 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  and performance. The new aluminium-block, twin-cam 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine will feature some of the innovations introduced on the 1.0-litre EcoBoost, such as an integrated exhaust manifold. It also gets a computer-controlled clutch on the belt-drive water pump, and a water-cooled charge air cooler is added
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  Simply French at Beaulieu 9 Apr 2013 (News)
  manufacturers Renault, Peugeot and Citroen, to the lesser known Matra, Alpine and Gordini. Just drive down, display your vehicle in the grounds, and spend the day admiring other French vehicles, meeting like-minded enthusiasts and enjoying all the delights of the Beaulieu attraction. This year’s
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Honda Civic Tourer on the way 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  Aerodeck. It will come with the same engines as the Civic including the impressive new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel. There will also the the 2.2 i-DTEC along with 1.4 i-VTEC and 1.8 i-VTEC petrols. Honda has also announced that the 1.6 i-DTEC will be introduced to the CR-V range. Available in two-wheel drive
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  Audi to launch performance Q3 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  , aside from a knobbly ride in sport form. The RS Q3 gets a three-mode seven-speed S-tronic dual clutch gearbox with launch control. Its driven through an electro-hydraulic Haldex style clutch four-wheel drive system, with variable torque split. Performance claims are impressive: 0-62mph in 5.5
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Citroen to unveil next C4 Picasso 8 Feb 2013 (News)
  -touch driving interface with a high-definition 12-inch panoramic screen. Curiously, Citroen has published some dimensions (length 4.43m, width 1.83m, height 1.61m), and well as boot space figures (537 litres), but we'll have to wait and see what's powering it.