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  Paul Weller to headline MINI United 2009 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  of Kylie Minogue and recently scored a massive chart number one hit in the UK; with Dizzee Rascal on the track “Dance Wiv Me”. Calvin has also specially curated a bill to DJ in support of him. Saturday 23 May Chris Thompson, former lead singer of Manfred Mann’s Earth
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  Motorpoint Deals of the Week from 24th Feb 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Just some of the huge savings available on new and nearly new diesel vehicles from Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket, over the next seven days (while stocks last) Deal of the Week
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  Speeding no longer an insurance penalty 29 Mar 2007 (News)
  often try to beat the motorway madness by taking detours on B-roads through towns and villages. Many may be unfamiliar with the route and will have left insufficient time for the journey, leading to stress and speeding-related offences, not to mention an increased accident risk
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  First look: 2020 Green numberplates for electric vehicles 1 Sep 2020 (News)
  number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. In January, the Government’s independent Surveillance Camera Commissioner previously warned green number plates could lead to "an unqualified extension to the role of ANPR". In April, almost nine million private journeys were
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  Government considering £6000 EV scrappage scheme 9 Jun 2020 (News)
  , but research by HonestJohn.co.uk has found significant delays for new factory-built stock with some orders facing a minimum six month lead time. 
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  Drivers face penalty points for not wearing a seat belt 23 Jul 2019 (News)
  is currently different than in Northern Ireland, where failure to wear a seat belt can lead to a £500 fine and three penalty points. Under the Road Safety Action Plan, the Government is also considering fitting alcohol sensors to cars driven by motorists convicted
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  Supermarkets urged to enforce disabled parking bay rules 31 May 2019 (News)
  Supermarkets are not doing enough to enforce Blue Badge parking rules, according to a leading charity for disabled drivers and passengers. Supermarkets lose £501 million every month due to not being accessible, according to Disabled Motoring UK, with 75 per cent
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  July 2018 DVSA recall round-up: BMW fire risk, Mercedes-Benz airbag fault 18 Jul 2018 (News)
  Panamera G2 The connecting links on the rear axle anti roll bar cannot be ensured over the life of the vehicle. This may lead to greater understeer and increased roll behaviour.
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  Silverstone Classic 2017 gets in gear 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  . The 2017 Silverstone Classic (28-30 July) will once again feature three days of entertainment with a huge entry grid, plenty of racing and first class paddock access. All of Europe’s leading historic categories will be on the packed programme, including an incredible Formula One grid
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  Peking to Paris crews hit Gobi desert 16 Jun 2016 (News)
  . The early leaders in the Vintageant Category are New Zealander Brice Washington and his son Harry in the 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster, while leading the Classic Category is Italians Giorgio Schon and Pierre Tonetti in the 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super. Some cars have already retired including the two
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  Driverless cars set for UK motorways next year 15 Mar 2016 (News)
  uncertainty in the global economy, Britain must take bold decisions now to ensure it leads the world when it comes to new technologies and infrastructure,” said Mr Osborne in a statement. "Naturally we need to ensure safety, and that's what the trials we are introducing will test
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  Ford to launch new noise-cancelling system 12 Nov 2015 (News)
  unwanted noises from the engine or gearbox. Then, like noise-cancelling headphones, it sends out opposing sound waves to counteract them. "Noise is intrusive and reduces the driver’s mental processing power, and can lead to distraction and stress," says Dr John Cartwright, chief medical
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  Austin 7 national rally is a big hit 7 Jul 2015 (News)
  Forest on the Saturday afternoon and barbecue in the evening. Trade stalls also provided a wide range of parts and accessories to keep Austin 7s on the road. Ian Nelson, who lead the rally’s the organising team, said, ‘We had a very strong entry of Austin 7s and other marques
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  Goodwood 2015: Amazing Renault models for 115-year celebration 26 Jun 2015 (News)
  leading Renault’s future direction.” So you can expect the next Twingo to look like it, obviously. Currently racing in the World Series Renultsport Trophy Championship, it’s mostly
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  Chevrolet tops warranty 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  at £195.14. Fiat were the next cheapest with repairs costing £40 more on average. Chevrolet’s UK’s MD, Mark Terry, commented: “It’s a real testimonial to the quality and reliability of our vehicles that we’re leading the Reliability Index. But more than that, the finer data such as time of repair
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  Barn find Bentley sells for £739,000 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  , ‘This was an absolutely fantastic result. A “lost” car always attracts collectors’ attention, and when it’s such a rare, iconic and valuable machine, that interest can lead to a frenetic bidding battle such as we saw yesterday. It will be fascinating to see the journey the Bentley now takes
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  Strong support for London Classic Car Show 24 Sep 2014 (News)
  Leading classic car specialists have pledged their support for next year’s London Classic Car Show – the first classic-only car show in the capital for many years. Restorers, dealers, motorsport specialists and classic car tour companies will all be exhibiting
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  GT40 celebrations hit the runway at Sywell Classic 31 Jul 2014 (News)
  marque competed at Le Mans. Held at Northamptonshire’s Sywell Aerodrome on the weekend of 27-28 September, the GT40 Enthusiasts’ Club will lead the celebrations as a collection of GT40s power up the mile-long runway. Over the weekend, the runway is transformed
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  Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2014: F1 stars set to shine at Goodwood Festival of Speed 11 Jun 2014 (News)
  again be attacking the hill in his choice of Bentleys, while Al Unser, Kenny Brack, Gil de Ferran and Dario Franchitti will be leading the Indy 500 group. Meanwhile, on the purpose built rally stage, Sebastien Loeb, Hannu Mikkola and Jean Ragnotti will be in action, with a stunning
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  Warranty Direct Launches Smartphone App 6 Dec 2013 (News)
  Warranty Direct has launched a smartphone version of its website designed to make it even quicker and easier to get a quote or to make a claim. WD claims to be the UK’s leading provider of direct automotive warranties and has around 50,000 live policies active