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  Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2021, but not as you might expect 29 Apr 2021 (News)
  . Not only are automated vehicles expected to improve road safety, the technology could also improve access to transport for people with mobility issues and lead to more reliable public transport services, helping to level-up access to transport in historically
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  Classic concept cars celebrated at British Motor Museum exhibition 29 Jul 2019 (News)
  lead-acid batteries driving two 3.9hp (2.9kW) motors. It had a stop speed of 33mph and a battery life of 40 minutes. Also on show is the Triumph XL90. Conceived in 1967 as the car
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  Future Classic Friday: Alfa Romeo 147 9 Mar 2018 (News)
  pretty obvious to many.  But it came with a level of charm and character not seen on any other car in its class. It was enough for Alfa Romeo to sell more than 26,000 147s in the UK. Compared to the market-leading Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the sales figures were a drop
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  Brands hatch success for MG Car Club 5 May 2017 (News)
  the weekend on a high by winning the second race after falling short in the first. After giving up the lead in race one of the Peter Best Insurance MG Cup due to a fuel pick-up problem, Tom Diment’s fortunes changed in the second outing as he crossed the line to claim victory
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  Review: Thule Gauntlet 3.0 Attaché 23 May 2016 (News)
  at the back. The hardened edges also provide rigid structure too, limiting any damage should you drop it.  As well as space for a 13-inch laptop, the bag has two deep pockets, with storage for power leads and computer accessories. There are also lots of snap shut pockets, large enough for pens
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  DTV Vauxhall Firenza Magnum heads to auction 18 Feb 2016 (News)
  and the crew at DTV to Group 1 specifications, which limited the permitted modifications. Despite being built using standard body panels, the car was below the permitted weight limit, necessitating the addition of some lead. Brock and Marshall eventually finished second overall
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  32 Years of Mini Cooper S at Next Historics Auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  was via a Janspeed silencer with twin pipes exiting the rear. Multi point fuel injection was incorporated, Koni suspension and a higher ratio final drive of 4.2:1, enabling less engine revs at speed. It was first owned by a gentleman who spent a lot of time in Japan leading to the Mini spending much
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  Bumper Classic Auction Weekend at the NEC on 15th/16th November 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  : It’s only fair to start with a charity lot kindly donated by Chris Evans with 10% of the proceeds going to the Sporting Bears. That means no reserve for this 1964 Mk I Austin Mini (lead photo), rebuilt to 998cc Cooper spec with Minilite wheels and a straight-cut gearbox. Another no reserve car
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  BMW builds the most reliable company cars, says UK's biggest survey 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  . While the final position in the top 10 manufacturers is taken by Kia. Most of the models sold by the Korean brand in the UK are now produced in Europe. While the production processes and quality might have improved, so has the likelihood of discovering a fault that could lead to a car being
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  Britain's pothole 'plague' reaches crisis point 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  %), damaged suspension (34%) and damaged wheel rims (26%). The epidemic is down to a lack of funding - less than 10% of the annual road tax bill is spent on road maintenance, leading to a short-term fix culture, with 23% of councils admitting they usually temporarily fix potholes. The AA
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  Significant Savings From KIA Until December 2013 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  the first three services for a fixed £329 and, as with every new Kia, the cee'd range comes with Kia's industry-leading seven year warranty. For further details on all Kia offers please visit www.kia.co.uk
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  Cap Boosts Residual Values of Mazda CX-5 27 Sep 2013 (News)
  from the 2.0-litre 165ps 2WD SKYACTIV-G petrol and 2.2-litre 150ps and 175ps SKYACTIV-D diesel engines are class-leading low CO2 emissions and unmatched ECDC lab test fuel economy - 139g/km of CO2 and 47.1mpg on the combined cycle for the petrol powerplant and from 119g/km of CO2 and 61.4mpg
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  HRDC Silverstone 6th April 2013 Gallery 6 Apr 2013 (News)
  , having drafted Andy Rouse into the team. In 1982, Rob Wells / Chris Alford / Malcolm Paul took overall honours in a Morgan +8, but then it became the turn of Porsche - winning in 1983 and 1984 with Tony Dron leading the 1983 winning team alongside Andy Rouse / Win Percy and Phil
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  Gallery: HRDC Silverstone 6 April 2013 6 Apr 2013 (News)
  Rouse into the team. In 1982, Rob Wells / Chris Alford / Malcolm Paul took overall honours in a Morgan +8, but then it became the turn of Porsche - winning in 1983 and 1984 with Tony Dron leading the 1983 winning team alongside Andy Rouse / Win Percy and Phil Dowsett. It was then up
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  Chrysler UK's 1961 Chrysler 300G Sold for £20,730 at Barons 19 Jul 2012 (News)
  and 1958 Mercedes 190SL lead September entry Barons returns to Sandown Park on September 17 th . Early entries include a very rare and beautifully-restored 1937 Hotchkiss Riviera DHC (£37,5000-45,000
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  Barons Jaguar Auction Set for 29th May 3 May 2012 (News)
  is left-hand-drive. It was repatriated to the UK in 1991, then comprehensively refurbished by leading XK specialist Guy Broad. It has since been used only sparingly on the roads in Britain and France. Estimate: £45,000-£55,000. A 1968 MkII 3.8 Sports Saloon in the sale
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  Volvo Drive-E Drives Down Taxable Emissions 11 Apr 2012 (News)
  Combined) for manual versions of the Volvo S60, V60, V70 and S80 demonstrate Volvo Car Corporation's leading strength when it comes to fuel efficiency. Model/Engine   D2 (115 hp)   D3 (136 hp)   D4 (163 hp)   D5 (215 hp) S60
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  Santa Pod's Flame and Thunder 2011 29th October 2011 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  . Mix in UKFMX, Britain’s best Freestyle Motocross team and leading quad bike showman Jason Smythe - and you’ve got the ingredients for a superb show. Tilt your head skywards where Santa Pod has laid on a superb aerobatic show during the day, culminating in a dazzling display of precision parachuting
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  Ferrari unveils new 4WD four-seat coupe 21 Jan 2011 (News)
  in 3.7 sec.) are guaranteed. The new model's class-leading weight-to-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, along with its ideal weight distribution, ensures exceptionally responsive handling. The result is that owners will be able to enjoy the FF's prowess over a wide range of uses: city driving, on low grip or snow
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  Police Recover £3.4 Million Cars Stolen by Finance Fraud 6 Oct 2010 (News)
  ."   The  FLA is the leading trade association for the motor  finance  sector in the UK. In 2009 FLA members financed  £72.5  billion  of  new business. FLA members  provided  £16.5   billion   of   motor