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  What if my test is cancelled because of snow? 8 Dec 2011 (News)
  Winter is upon us, and often the adverse weather causes problems on the roads. These problems can affect driving lessons, but perhaps more importantly they can affect driving tests. The DSA will not conduct practical tests in bad weather, such as when the roads are icy or it is snowing
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  DVLA Eases Photocard Renewals 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  Motorists will be able to apply to renew the photograph on their driving licence at Post Offices across the country after a new deal was agreed between the DVLA and the Post Office Ltd. The new service will make it easier and more convenient for drivers to renew the photograph
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  2,700,000 Drivers Cut Their Insurance Cover 11 Mar 2009 (News)
  can reduce your premium, but make sure you agree to an excess that you will be able to pay if you make a claim. * Ramp up security - parking the vehicle in a garage or even on the drive rather than the street can reduce the risk of theft and therefore often reduce the premium
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  Kit Cars Kids Cars at London Motor Show 20 Jul 2008 (News)
  event has a host of interactive ‘have-a-go’ features too, such as racing the latest Mazda sports cars and 4x4 driving at Land Rover’s Ultimate Experience. These attractions, along with the best from the world of boating in The Marine Experience, luxury motor homes in the Outdoor
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  Top 10: Our favourite bits from The Classic Car Show 30 Apr 2015 (News)
  The Classic Car Show has packed a lot into its 13-episode run, so picking the best bits wasn't easy. So we asked presenter Quentin Willson to help. ‘Interviewing Britt Ekland about Peter Seller's cars, chatting for an hour with Steve Coogan about Jensen Interceptors or driving
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  Kia to show four door sports saloon at Frankfurt 19 Aug 2011 (News)
  A rear wheel drive sports saloon, similar in style to models from luxury makers like Porsche , with its
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  Fabia VRS 130s: Just £10,995 3 Nov 2006 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk has in stock to drive away 56 plate Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDi VRS 130bhp, with just delivery mileage, from only £10,995, on the road, including 3 years Skoda UK warranty, 3 years breakdown cover and 12 months road
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  VW Beetle Blows its Top 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  VW’s Beetle has finally got its top off and goes on sale in the UK with right-hand drive from next Spring. There will be automatic protection in the unlikely event of a rollover and VW says that the car has high torsional rigidity, all but eliminating the scuttle shake
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  Veterans turn back the clock for London to Brighton run 2 Nov 2017 (News)
  A bumper entry of more than 450 horseless carriages will leave Hyde Park as dawn breaks on Sunday to tackle the 60-mile drive from capital to coast. The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which dates back to 1927, was founded to commemorate the Emancipation Run of 1896
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  Audi A3 updates boost company car appeal 22 May 2015 (News)
  , and form part of an expanded 2016 Model Year A3 line-up that also makes quattro all-wheel-drive available on more models. To create the A3 1.6 TDI ultra, the gear ratios have been modified, lowered sports suspension has been incorporated and special tyres have minimised rolling resistance
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  Smart ForTwo Diesel and Petrol Congestion Charge Exempt 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  Recent changes to the Greener Vehicle Discount now mean that new generation smart cdi and mhd (micro hybrid drive) models will be exempt from the London Congestion Charge. As of 4 th January 2011, all vehicles that emit 100g/km or less of CO 2 and that meet the Euro
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  Defective tyre prosecutions hit seven year high 17 Sep 2010 (News)
    The number of drivers successfully prosecuted by courts in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres has risen by 14 percent to more than 4,300 convictions. The information, which relates to 2008, has been released by the Ministry of Justice in response
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  Learn to Drive Like Fabrizio Giovanardo 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  LEARN T0 DRIVE LIKE BTCC STAR GIOVANARDI FROM JUST £120 * 2009 VXR Track Days make welcome return, priced from just £120 * All packages include drive with BTCC star & track tuition in variety of VXR products * Drift like a pro in a VXR8 with all
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  New Law on Corporate Manslaughter 12 Jan 2008 (News)
  practical information on the new UK Corporate Manslaughter (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Corporate Homicide (Scotland) Act that takes effect 6th April 2008. Under the new Act, employers have a Duty of Care to ensure the safety of employees driving for work purposes. The revised
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  Jaguar I-Pace gets range-boosting software upgrade 9 Dec 2019 (News)
  of Jaguar's participation in the I-Pace eTrophy series, which supports the all-electric Formula E racing weekends. The race-derived enhancements are delivered through optimisation of battery management, thermal systems and all-wheel drive torque improvements. However, while the I
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  Ferrari 330 GT for sale at Race Retro 31 Jan 2018 (News)
  A 1965 Ferrari 330 GT is going under the hammer. The 2+2 Series 1 car is one of 44 UK right-hand drive examples. It will be sold at Silverstone Auctions Race Retro classic car sale next month. When it was launched in 1964, the 330 GT 2+2 was the fastest road-going Ferrari
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  VIDEO: Dash cam footage shows taxi driver's escape after 75mph crash 1 Feb 2017 (News)
  Dash cam footage shows the moment a taxi driver escaped serious injury after a 17-year-old crashed into his Vauxhall Astra at 75mph. The video was used in evidence at Liverpool Crown Court in January where teenager Sean Grindle admitted dangerous driving
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  Foreign language driving tests end 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  The Driving Standards Agency has announced that foreign language theory tests will no longer be available from 7 April 2014 and that interpreters will no longer be available for practical or theory tests. Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport, said
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  Toyota FT-86 II Concept to become reality in 2012 3 Mar 2011 (News)
  , which is a joint development by Toyota and Subaru, will be launched in 2012 and features a rear-wheel drive and front-engine layout, with the design focussed on a strong power-to-weight ratio. So rather than using a heavy and large capacity engine, the FT-86 II returns to Toyota’s sporting roots
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  Volvo Sells 1,200 On Scrappage 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  In just over one month, Volvo has sold 1,234 cars under the Scrappage Scheme with the C30 Sports Coupe accounting for 679 of those ordered. The most popular C30 model is the new lower CO2-emitting DRIVe with Start/Stop technology which features up to 72.4 mpg and an annual road fund licence