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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Used car sales rise in 2016 due to the PCP effect 17 Feb 2017 (News)
- fuelled by the popularity of the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa - but it was SUVs that saw the biggest increase in last year, up by 17 per cent. Petrol still leads as the more popular engine of choice, although its market share fell marginally as alternatively fuelled cars - hybrids and electric -
Peugeot 205 GTI Dimma heads to auction 19 May 2016 (News)
. Guy Lees-Milne, general manager of Classic Car Auctions, said, ‘There is a resurgence of interest in 1980s hot hatches, with the 205 GTI leading the way. This example is certainly eye-catching but there is no denying its appeal with a strong market for proper Dimma cars.’ Dimma UK -
Geneva Motor Show 2016: Citroen SpaceTourer lands 2 Mar 2016 (News)
Citroen has taken the logical next step in its quest to lead the way when it comes to massive people movers with this, the van-based SpaceTourer. Launched at the Geneva Motor Show , it goes on sale late 2016 with prices -
Geneva Motor Show 2016: Abarth tunes up 124 Spider 2 Mar 2016 (News)
of roadster that can genuinely outsteer the class-leading Mazda MX-5 donor car, albeit these things are subjective. A manual transmission is standard but there’s a six-speed auto if you like, while the brakes and suspension are both upgraded. A Brembo setup takes care of stopping, the dampers -
Sealey launches lightweight battery-free jump starter 22 Jan 2016 (News)
and the car’s battery has less than five volts, then just connect it to a 12 volt battery from another vehicle, or charge it with one of the supplied leads from the mains. No battery, means that the unit weighs in at just 1.4kg and is small enough to fit in your glovebox. It also promises -
Lancaster Insurance Mini resto to raise money for charity 23 Nov 2015 (News)
One of the UK's leading insurers is raising money for a cancer charity by restoring a classic Mini. Lancaster Insurance unveiled its new project - a 1969 Morris Mini Super Deluxe - at this year's NEC classic motor show -
A quarter of used cars have outstanding finance to be paid 6 May 2015 (News)
One in four used cars is subject to outstanding finance, according to history checks by HPI. Cars with outstanding finance officially belong to the finance company, which means headaches for buyers. This is particularly true when a car is bought from a private seller, potentially leading -
A Grand Monday: Peugeot 205 16 Mar 2015 (News)
one of our favourite superminis of the ’80s, with even the smaller-engined versions offering a lively driving style and class-leading handling. The other good news is that the 205 is one of those classic superminis that still offers great value, and there’s no shortage of low -
Mitsubishi targets company executives with upmarket PHEV 22 Jan 2015 (News)
420W Alpine audio upgrade, new interior lighting and heated seats in both front and rear. Distinguishing exterior features include full-length side steps, an Outlander badge on the leading edge of the bonnet, a rear spoiler and chrome surrounds for the front fog lamps/daytime running lights -
MGLive! to celebrate 60th anniversary of BMC Competitions Department 19 Jan 2015 (News)
performance classics. Created in 1955 the Comps Department was based next to the MG factory at Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The highly-skilled team's brief was simple - prepare every BMC and BL car for use in motorsport. Leading the charge was the Austin-Healey arrived, which took on the world -
Classic Advert: Triumph TR7 25 Nov 2014 (News)
, and by autumn 1981 the range was being discontinued, following other sportsters like the MG Midget and MGB into BL’s back catalogue. The TR7 Convertible was a rather rakish design, leading British Leyland to launch this classic advert with a rocket theme, right at the end of the model’s life -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Hyundai i20 revealed 11 Aug 2014 (News)
around £10,000. The updated car is longer and lower than its predecessor, which translates to more interior space. The cabin is designed to seat five adults, with claimed ‘class-leading’ legroom and boot space, which is 326 litres with the rear seats in place. More -
Modern and classic on display at the Regent Street Motor Show 21 Oct 2013 (News)
Classic and modern cars will be starring at the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show on Saturday 2 November. As well of the London-Brighton starrung veteran cars, the Regent Street event will include current and future models from some of the world’s leading manufacturers -
Preview: Silverstone Auctions, NEC Birmingham, 15-16 November 2 Oct 2013 (News)
Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: 'It will mean an even greater choice of collectable classics, race cars and motorbikes to tempt bidders, while for vendors it offers a great opportunity to sell their cherished possession at the UK’s leading classic car event, which last year -
Gallery: St James Concours, London, 5-7 September 25 Sep 2013 (News)
of 300-year old Royal palace Marlborough House, and drove through London. Lead by Royal patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent driving the 1933 Napier-Railton 24 litre Special, and with the oldest dating from 1907, nearly all of the cars in the Concours were driven - in a spectacular convoy -
Video: Ford Mondeo - 20 years today 24 Sep 2013 (News)
, £3bn development programme and was named Car of the Year in 1994. The first generation car might have looked conservative, but it set was underpinned by an all-new suspension set-up, which blessed it with class-leading levels of ride, handling and steering. It also was fitted with up