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  Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70 21 May 2019 (News)
  Niki Lauda, three-time Formula One champion, has died aged 70. The Austrian driver was one of the most high-profile figures in motorsport and won the title for Ferrari in 1975 and ‘77, and McLaren in 1984. His family said he died peacefully at his home on Monday, 20 May
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  Ex-Colin McRae rally car heads to auction 30 Jan 2018 (News)
  the hammer at Race Retro on 23 February. McRae, who died in a helicopter accident in 2007, was the   youngest and also the first British driver to win the World Rally Championship Drivers’ Title in 1995. Four years later and McRae left
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  Drivers told to cut out their own tax discs 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  to be replaced from 1 October  with a new electronic system; however, with the disc approaching its end, there appears to be a shortage of perforated paper at the DVLA. As a result, the Agency has decided to print the discs in house, with drivers forced to cut out their own vehicle tax. A DVLA
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  Blower Bentleys to tackle the Mille Miglia 9 May 2014 (News)
  Miglia challenge several times. To celebrate the start of Mille Miglia 2014, the Bentley team will meet with customers and friends from the Bentley Drivers Club in Brescia on the afternoon before the race. The pre-race gathering will see
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  Honda develops ‘City-Brake Active’ for next Jazz 2 Apr 2013 (News)
  is designed to prevent or minimise impacts at low speeds. It works at up to around 18mph and detects vehicles in front by laser radar. If it identifies an imminent collision it will alert the driver with an audio and visual warning, and if the driver takes no action it will automatically apply
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  Vauxhall shows radical RAK e concept 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  a radical new ultra lightweight electric personal mobility vehicle, aimed at younger drivers. “We want to develop electric vehicles that everyone can afford,” said Karl-Friedrich Stracke, Opel/Vauxhall CEO. “The range-extending concept of the Ampera demonstrates our leadership
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  Ford to show Evos Concept at Frankfurt 31 Aug 2011 (News)
  , which includes dedicated touch-screen controls for rear-seat passengers and a driver oriented design. The interior is made from hypo-allergenic materials and features a heart-rate monitor to monitor the wellbeing of the driver and passengers. Systems in the car are ‘cloud-optimised,’ meaning
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  Ford MirrorNavi Solves Problems of Aftermarket Satnav 2 Sep 2010 (News)
  Ford dealers now offer a sat nav unit fitted alongside the rear view mirror in an extended holder.  Replacing the original rear view mirror, "MirrorNavi" means drivers can see the navigation at the same time as checking the rear view. It is compatible with Ford car and commercial
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  Save on a Ford Fiesta with Motor Provider 23 Nov 2009 (News)
  on driver's side Driver's and front passengers airbags Door mirrors, body coloured housing, heated, electric operation, integrated side indicator Remote central locking Electric power steering  (EPAS) Height and reach adjustable steering
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  Toyota Prius may tempt eco-friendly drivers 3 Aug 2009 (News)
  the best fuel economy of any production petrol unit in the world. Capable of 72.4 mpg, the auto might help drivers protect their pockets as well as the planet - as they could find they end up filling the tank less frequently than they are used to. Motorists may also discover the car's
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  Drivers may find new research "really worrying" 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  Motorists keen to avoid a car insurance claim may agree that findings from new research are "really worrying". Continental Tyres questioned 4,000 drivers and found on average people behind the wheel
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  Skoda Joins Scrappage Scheme 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  . koda has the ideal range of cars to meet customers’ needs and we’ve already had a lot of interest.” koda, the manufacturer of happy drivers, has been named the Top Manufacturer in the 2009 Auto Express Driver Power Survey of customer satisfaction. The koda
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  New Citroen may make a splash among cash-strapped drivers 19 Jan 2009 (News)
  People looking at buying a car that can help them cut costs may want to pay a visit to their local Citroen dealership. The manufacturer has claimed its new special edition C1 Splash may be able to help drivers reduce
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  Motoring groups call for legislation on dashcam video sharing 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  camera videos online could be accused of voyeurism. Edmund King, the AA president, said, "While most drivers with dashcams fit them to protect themselves from 'crash for cash' fraudsters or dangerous drivers, there is an element of vehicular voyeurism from some individuals
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  Classic car tour heads to NEC motor show 20 Sep 2016 (News)
  A new classic car tour has been launched for drivers who want to make the most of the NEC motor show weekend on 11-13 November. Organised by HERO Events, the team behind the legendary Land’s End to John o’Groats events, the new tour will have drivers at the NEC by lunchtime
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  Nissan 370Z for £370 a Month 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Fans of Nissan’s thrilling 370Z can sleep easy in the knowledge that they can now take advantage of great value finance rates to take the strain out of affording one of the most exciting performance cars of 2010. What’s more, any existing Z driver looking to upgrade
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  Competition: Win tickets to Race Retro 14 Feb 2014 (News)
  the sport’s greatest drivers and manufacturers. Central to this year’s show will be a spectacular display to mark 50 years of McLaren. Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with some of the team's greatest cars, including the McLaren M23 Formula One car that was driven
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  MINI E (electric) UK Test Drivers Sought 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  Pioneering drivers wanting to be part of the MINI E UK research project can now apply online to lease one of twenty prototype cars destined for British roads.  The online application form
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  Bumper Classic Auction Weekend at the NEC on 15th/16th November 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  gone completely nuts. (I sold mine for £60 in 1965 and thought a 210% profit was good.) This 1962 is estimated at £12,500 - £15,000. The bad news is it’s RHD, which means the engine is on the same side as the driver, and that makes right turns very interesting
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  Brexit: everything you need to know about driving in the EU 31 Jan 2020 (News)
  lasts 12 months, so you'll need to renew it in a year's time. A 1968 permit lasts for three years or until your UK driving licence expires, whichever comes first. Some EU countries are allowing an exemption for the IDP, so long as the driver can show a photocard licence. Some other EU