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  Landmarks 'driving motorists to distraction' 19 Mar 2009 (News)
  that made the top ten were Wembley Stadium, Hadrian's Wall and the long man of Wilmington. Mike Pickard from esure said: "Spotting famous landmarks has long been a fun part of road trips, but this can also lead drivers to distraction." He suggested motorists who wanted to look
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  Motorists who fail to check tyres 'are treading dangerously' 29 Oct 2008 (News)
  of winter, as many motorists continue to drive their cars on tyres with low or illegal tread depths." He added drivers with insufficient tread depths may find their tyres struggle to grip wet surfaces. Mr Beddis explained this can lead to longer stopping distances and accidents
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  Free Motor Show Next Week 5 Jun 2008 (News)
  From Monday 9th to Sunday 15th June 2008 Motorexpo will return to transform the indoor and outdoor public spaces of Canary Wharf, bringing a display of the latest vehicles from many of the world's leading motor manufacturers. This year's Canary Wharf London event will be the 13th
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  Pajero Recall 13 Mar 2001 (News)
  market Shoguns and Pajeros have a torque converter lock-up on second gear and above. But the automatic transmission change points are mapped differently for Japanese market Pajeros. In heavy traffic or when towing this can lead to an excessive number of changes in and out of first gear which overheats
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  Race to the finish for winners of Paris-Biarritz rally 9 Oct 2019 (News)
  the overall Classic title. Novices Keith Hickling and Rebecca Butler won the overall Vintage section and the coveted Charles Jarrott trophy in their 1937 MG SA Tourer. In the Classics class, the lead had mostly been held by Barry and Roma Weir in the 1966 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTV
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  Company car CO2 emissions reach all-time low 26 Mar 2014 (News)
  . ALD’s figures show that the rate of reduction in company car CO2 emissions has fallen by 17% in the last five years alone and is now 8g/km below the UK’s average for new vehicles of 128.3g/km in 2013 – demonstrating that company car drivers are leading the way in terms of reducing carbon
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  Car sales up in May as Corsa leads the way 8 Jun 2012 (News)
  Car sales grew by almost 8% in May, marking the biggest rise in almost two years and driven by a big increase in private car sales.
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  'Which' Report Shows Motor Codes is Working 23 Aug 2010 (News)
  , each garage has a profile page where garages receive ratings from their customers. These Garage Ratings are generated when customers complete the government-backed customer survey and results from almost 4,000 responses show that an industry-leading 93% of motorists would
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  British Drivers Ignorant of Basic Traffic Signs 7 Aug 2010 (News)
  that are commonplace on Britain's highways. The findings have lead to calls for a compulsory Driving Theory Test to be applied to all existing license holders. The Kia Motors UK Road Signs Report reveals that while 83% of drivers classify themselves as good drivers and road users, just half (52%) claim
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  Worthwhile Discounts on new VWs via Drivethedeal 7 Jul 2010 (News)
  Drivethedeal has some excellent deals on brand new VWs, all supplied by UK main dealers, including Road Tax and free delivery to your door.   With lead times on Golf extending to December already, hurry to order your VW Golf
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  Silver is the New Blue, According to BCA 2 Jul 2009 (News)
  BCA reveals Silver as the top used car colour in 2009 Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), has published details of the most popular used car colours sold in the first three months of 2009. With data covering 125,000 vehicles, Silver took the number
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  BCA Says Used Car Prices rise for seventh month in a row 3 Jun 2009 (News)
  The latest figures from leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions, show that average used car values have now risen for seven consecutive months. BCA’s May Pulse report reveal that average values in May were 2.3% higher than in April and 5.7% ahead, year-on-year. BCA
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  Get a warranty for your next car 22 Dec 2008 (News)
  with their Car Breakdown Recovery including Accident Assistance. Warranty Direct’s BreakdownCare Plus covers your car at home, at the roadside or anywhere in Europe and can save you almost £150 compared to similar cover from other leading providers! Never mind the AA
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  MAKE YOUR FUEL AND YOUR ENGINE LAST LONGER 30 Aug 2008 (News)
  With the credit crunch looming and soaring fuel prices not showing any signs of abating, it's time for Britain's drivers to start thinking about the easy ways they can save money. Leading oils and fuel treatment manufacturer, Millers Oils, offers some top tips to help ease
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  Used Car Values Crash in June 25 Jul 2008 (News)
  The latest report from leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) shows that used car values tumbled in the second quarter of 2008, with the BCA Index falling by nine points – the biggest fall recorded in 3½ years. This latest report follows the retail sales figures
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  Survey Shows Work Pressure Leads to Speeding 10 Dec 2007 (News)
  Work pressure is driving employees to distraction - and over the speed limit, says new survey. - 51% of employees use their mobiles when driving...
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  Drivers should be charged for the roads they use, according to report 25 Jan 2018 (News)
  Fuel and vehicle tax isn't cheap and neither show any signs of abating, but it isn't enough to fund the UK's road network, according to leading group of infrastructure engineers. The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) represents
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  Mercedes-Benz recalls 400,000 cars over airbag fault 17 Oct 2017 (News)
  and insufficiently earthed wiring components. This may lead to a short circuit, which can inadvertently deploy the driver's airbag. A Mercedes-Benz spokesperson said the airbag issue only affected certain vehicles in "rare circumstances". Customers who own an affected car will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz
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  1500 MX-5s set for Gaydon event 9 Aug 2017 (News)
  of leading MX-5 suppliers in the UK – so there’ll be plenty of help at hand to answer any questions you may have about buying, owning, and enjoying one of the UK’s most popular modern classics. Tom Caren, show manager, said, ‘We are delighted to see the return of the MX-5
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  Silverstone Classic 2017: Jaguar royalty to join XJ220 celebrations 25 May 2017 (News)
  sports car designer and the brains behind the XJ220’s timeless lines. The two leading lights were recently reunited at Don Law Racing in Staffordshire, the family-run business that is responsible for keeping XJ220’s on the road. Law currently has 22 XJ220s undergoing various