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  Top 10: Sporty Volkswagens 14 Mar 2019 (News)
  Although renowned for offering well-built, practical motoring for the masses (a description as relevant to the original Beetle as it is to the latest Golf), Volkswagen has also managed to appeal to the enthusiastic driver over the years – and not just via its GTi-badged hatchbacks
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  Free Mercedes Motorsport Day at MB World Brooklands 5 Oct 2009 (News)
  Mercedes and Brawn GP cars on track     * Ross Brawn and Anthony Davidson from the Brawn GP team     * Mercedes-Benz DTM drivers plus F3 Euro Series     * Sunday 8 November, free entry for everyone A star-studded cast of Formula 1
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  Chevrolet Cruze Back to Fight 2011 BTCC Season 16 Mar 2011 (News)
  It won the BTCC Driver’s Championship in its first full season, and now the Chevrolet Cruze is set to officially return to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, with 2010 champion Jason Plato again as lead driver. Supporting Plato in the Silverline Chevrolet BTCC team
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  No-deal Brexit: The rules you need to know when driving in the EU 2 Sep 2019 (News)
  will no longer be valid in the EU, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. This means car and van drivers may need to obtain an  International Driving Permit (IDP), prior to travelling to the European Union. There are three IDPs available: 1949 IDP covering Ireland, Iceland
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  New national dash cam portal lets you submit dashcam footage directly to police 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  A new site that allows drivers to submit dashcam footage of dangerous driving has been launched. Called the National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDSP ), it has been developed by Nextbase and links
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  Comment: Is it time to buy a dash cam for your van? 7 Mar 2016 (News)
  is simple – it records short clips on a constant loop and, if you have an accident, you can save the clip and send it to your insurer. This footage can then be submitted as evidence to prove who’s at fault and also be used in a court of law to prosecute dangerous drivers
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  Rockingham Offers 3 Circuits in a Single Track Day 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  Rockingham is launching a new track day experience which offers drivers the chance to drive three of its circuits in one day - unique to the Northamptonshire circuit. Unique to the Northamptonshire circuit, the adrenaline-fuelled track day, is being launched on Saturday
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  Save £9,640 Off UK List of a New KIA Sorento 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  , Driver's footrest, Driver's storage box, Leather steering wheel and gear knob, Leather upholstery, Load area cover, Lockable glovebox with map tray, Luggage area under floor storage box, Luggage net, Overhead console with sunglasses holder, Rear centre armrest, Rear coat hooks, Rear cupholders, Rear
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  Thousands of drivers could be hit with ULEZ charge next week 22 Oct 2021 (News)
  Transport for London (TfL) estimates 138,000 vehicles could be affected by the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) next week.  Drivers with non-compliant vehicles (pre Euro 4 for petrol cars, vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles
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  One in seven drivers have no car security measures 27 Nov 2020 (News)
  New research has found that just  one in seven drivers have any form of car security in place, despite car theft figures rising significantly over the last five years. Of those who do have safety features installed in their cars, the most common
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  Councils to use CCTV to issue PCNs to drivers who park in cycle lanes 18 Jun 2020 (News)
  From Monday 22 June, local authorities in England will have new powers to use CCTV footage to issue penalty charge notices to drivers who park or load illegally in mandatory cycle lanes, putting cyclists at risk. Local authorities can already use cameras to enforce
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  Smart Motorway dangers to be reviewed by Transport Secretary 24 Oct 2019 (News)
  The Government has launched a review into the safety of Smart Motorways. The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has pledged results within a "matter of weeks", amid concerns that Smart Motorways are putting drivers at risk
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  Tribute to racer Mike Hawthorn set for Race Retro 3 Jan 2019 (News)
  Cars and memorabilia from the career of legendary driver Mike Hawthorn will be one of the stars of this year’s Race Retro event. Hawthorn, who was the UK’s first Formula One World Champion, died 60 years in a road traffic accident. Now his career will be celebrated
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  19 ‘new’ clubs set for NEC classic motor show 9 Jul 2015 (News)
  to the 2015 event.’ The new clubs include TR Yoof, which is the youth register of the TR Drivers' Club. TR Yoof was established in 2010 to cater for younger members of the TR scene, and is now displaying separately to the main club stand. Also at the show is the Toyota Enthusiasts
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  Police to deal out roadside drug testing in 2015 6 Jan 2015 (News)
  Drivers in England and Wales will be subject to roadside drug tests from 2015, as the Government looks to tackle drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs. Drug driving tests will come into full use in March 2015
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  Dashcam Catches Red Light Crash 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  Once again a Smartwitness in car camera caught the moment another driver jumped a red light and smashed into the side of a £30,000 VW Tiguan, launching it into a spin and causing £5,000 of damage. The silver Skoda Octavia smashed straight into John Brown's
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  Engine Oil That Saves Petrol 13 Oct 2008 (News)
  of the weekly shop at an all time high, more and more of us are feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living. With the UK credit crunch now in full swing, being offered anything for free is a rarity. However, UK motorists will be pleased that with Castrol's new Magnatec 5W-30 A1 oil drivers can save up
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  HALF OF 4x4 DRIVERS DO GET THEIR WHEELS DIRTY 1 Feb 2008 (News)
  More British 4x4 drivers have taken their vehicle on a muddy track or off-road than use them on the school run, startling new research from AA Personal Loans reveals. At a time when 4x4s are taking the brunt of concerns about the impact that large cars have on the environment despite
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  HRDC is Castle Combe Season Opener on 28th March 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  The Castle Combe Circuit's 2012 season gets under way by going back in time to the era of the late 1950's and early '60's, with 'Historica' race day on Easter Monday, April 9. The Historic Racing Drivers Club with its highly professional approach and enviously regarded catalogue of well
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  Pothole-related breakdowns jump in first three months of 2020 1 May 2020 (News)
  policy Nicholas Lyes said: "The last thing any driver needs on the way to do their essential weekly shop is to suffer a nasty pothole-related breakdown that puts their car out of action, especially with fewer garages open than usual. This means the quality of local roads is, ironically, is as important