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  Renault unveils Captur 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  . The 4120mm length means it's compact enough to make a good city car. With such an emphasis on style, Renault is hoping to attract chic young urbanites, while cashing in on the success of other small crossovers. Customisation will be a big part of the Captur buying experience. The engines are shared
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  Mitsubishi Offers Scrappage for 5 - 10 Year Olds 28 May 2009 (News)
  scheme, which means a customer can bring in a car as young as 5 years old to any participating Mitsubishi dealer.” With over 17% of new-car customer enquiries now coming via the scrappage scheme route, Mitsubishi has also confirmed that customers can choose from a range of finance
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  'Time to change' 23 Oct 2008 (News)
  the change. He stated since the trial "more than 5,000 people have died and nearly 30,000 have been seriously injured because of this unwillingness to apply objective thinking". Meanwhile, Rospa recently launched a study looking into improving the safety of young people who drive
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  One in five fleet drivers involved in accidents while using a phone while driving 1 Mar 2018 (News)
  , attitudes towards using a phone while driving haven't deterred everybody it would seem. Fines doubled from £100 to £200 and penalty point endorsements increased from three to six last year, but fleet drivers are still breaking this law regularly - with many involved in accidents
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  Legendary Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis awarded OBE 1 Jan 2015 (News)
  Legendary Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis as been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list. Dewis, 94, has helped develop 25 cars and is widely regarded as one of the best in his field. His input can be found on the Le Mans-winning
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  GB sticker changes: ferry and rail carriers continue to give drivers wrong advice 14 Oct 2021 (News)
  GB car sticker has been replaced with new UK version Drivers can be fined up to €135 if they don't comply with new EU rules Most carriers continue to give outdated advice
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  HRDC 2012 Calendar Announced 4 Dec 2011 (News)
  The Historic Racing Drivers Club has expanded its race calendar to six race events for 2012, featuring five race series, all of which are registered with the MSA. The confirmed calendar offers a great balance between 'mighty' circuits, offering large grids with great driver
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  BMW introduces traffic jam busting sat nav 11 Oct 2011 (News)
  BMW drivers can now benefit from Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) when they specify a Professional grade navigation system. The system shows drivers the flow of the traffic on the route and the roads surrounding it so they can use
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  New independent tyre review site launched 19 Jan 2010 (News)
  Drivers seeking independent motoring advice on which tyres are the best for their vehicles could be interested in a new consumer website providing reviews and assessments of a wide range of these parts. TyreTest.com
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  Motoring advice says 'no quitting' 17 Dec 2009 (News)
  Motoring advice from Norfolk Constabulary recommends that drivers avoid "quitting" in the run-up to Christmas. Quitting is the term applied to motorists who leave their vehicle when the engine is running
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  Drivers urged to choose tyres carefully 29 May 2009 (News)
  costs in this area. It explained some drivers may be tempted to pick a cheaper product with a speed symbol under the recommended level for their car. However, the group stated this could affect the way an auto handles and put the vehicle's occupants in danger. Chairman Stuart
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  Drivers in traffic 'ten minutes per day' 1 Sep 2008 (News)
  Motorists on roads in Greater Manchester are getting stuck in ten minutes' worth of traffic jams each day, according to new research. An online survey conducted by onepoll.com has found that such congestion on the road is suffered by seven out of ten drivers at least once per day
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  Driving after night of drinking 'could result in a conviction' 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  British drivers have been warned of the dangers involved in taking to the road the morning after a night of drinking alcohol. A survey conducted by the Now Group found that the number of people who take to the road after a night out unaware of the potential risks is 51 per cent
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  Volvo S80 is 2012 Professional Driver's Car of the Year 5 Sep 2012 (News)
  The Volvo S80 has won the title of Professional Driver Car of the Year 2012. Not only that, it has also claimed the laurels for Professional Driver Executive Car of the Year. The S80 D3 SE Lux came top, above the Mercedes-Benz E220, BMW 530GT and Audi A6 to win the Executive
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  Using a phone at the wheel is UK’s most hated driving habit 14 Apr 2014 (News)
  Almost half of all drivers (47 per cent) say they can't stand it when they see other motorists using their phone at the wheel, according to a Kwik Fit survey. That makes it the UK’s most hated driving habit, ahead of tailgating (42 per cent) and failing to indicate (35 per
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  Local Drivers for Classic Racing at Combe 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  Classic sports cars from the '50's, '60's and '70's with pit stops  and driver changes are one of the highlights of the Castle Combe  Circuit's 'Championship Finals Race Day' on Saturday October 1. Organised by the Corsham based Classic Sports Car Club, the Swinging 60s and Classic
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  More Drivers Sought to Lease Electric MINI 16 Apr 2010 (News)
    The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a pioneering trial to test the UK's first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009
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  New Prius Lets Drivers Select Electric, ECO or Power Drive Modes 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Fuel-efficient, low emissions driving does not have to confine the motorist to a one-size-fits-all driving style. Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable “on-demand” driving modes that let the driver make the most of different
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  Revealed: Top 10 driving annoyances 16 Aug 2017 (News)
  Road hogs, parking nightmares and texting at the wheel make appearances in the top 10 things that annoy British motorists - according to a survey of 2000 drivers by Kwik-Fit. But which was voted as the worst thing to grind our gears? 
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  RAC: Post-pandemic alternative to public transport is needed 9 Nov 2020 (News)
  More than half of UK drivers (57 per cent) say having access to a car is more important than it was before the coronavirus pandemic, research for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring has found. The majority (64 per cent) of the 3068 drivers surveyed still expect