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Scrappage schemes: how to get big discounts without trading in your car 15 Nov 2019 (News)
Car manufacturers are offering big discounts on new models when you trade in your old vehicle - but research by HonestJohn.co.uk has revealed that bigger savings can be found without handing over the keys to your old car. Following the lead -
Turbo-era tribute for Race Retro show 15 Jan 2019 (News)
pole position five times from nine races during that 1979 season. Following Renault’s lead, Ferrari was the second team to enter a turbocharged car and were soon joined by all of the major teams including Brabham, Lotus, Honda, and BMW. The last Formula 1 world title for a turbocharged car -
Drivers face £70 fine for parking on pavement 9 Apr 2018 (News)
for causing an obstruction through parking inconsiderately. Causing an obstruction can already lead to fines of up to £1000 under sections 99 and 101 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act, which applies to both footpath and road users. The Act also gives councils the powers to remove vehicles which it believes -
28 Mercedes-Benz in Historics 3rd March Ascot Auction 1 Mar 2018 (News)
. Of the two Pagodas in the sale, this LHD 1968 W113 280SL is less eye-catching than the red 1966 and is likely to be fought after for its rare manual transmission. Extensive works totalling £50,000 have recently been carried out by a leading UK SL specialist and it is estimated at £90,000 -
Vintage Bentley reborn after being unearthed in London house 4 Sep 2015 (News)
the car was solid, but that was the extent the new materials – the rest is all original.' Despite its 87 years, the Bentley still has its original lead seals in place, and is on its original wire wheels and original tires, though the inner tubes have been replaced. Incredibly, not a single -
Three-wheeler values rising 24 Sep 2014 (News)
Reliants are now seriously sought after, with demand even increasing from overseas buyers according to one of the UK’s leading specialists. 'A Supervan rolling chassis and bodyshell alone will fetch £2000 these days,' says Reliant specialist Joe Mason -
Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
, Bonhams, Britain’s leading auction-house, provided a champagne reception which turned into a noisy party prior to a lavish meal, it was steak-night in the Palace Hotel. Everyone was in high spirits and looking forward to the final drive to Paris. First of all there is the rest of Switzerland -
Jaguar XK120 Makes £49,500 at Barons 9 Jun 2012 (News)
This left hand drive white 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, refurbished by leading XK specialist Guy Broad, made the middle of its Estimate bracket of £45,000-£55,000, selling for £49,500 in Barons Jaguar Heritage auction at Sandown Park on 29th May -
UK's Most Pothole Proof Cars Revealed 19 Dec 2011 (News)
Honda cars are the most resilient to pothole damage, saving drivers hundreds of pounds in repairs each year, according to new research by Potholes.co.uk . The road maintenance campaign website, set up by the UK’s leading warranty provider -
CPP to build new Jensen Interceptor 20 Sep 2011 (News)
career by restoring bodies and components for classic British sports cars, so for CPP to take the lead role in reviving this iconic brand is very exciting for the business, and for me personally. The Jensen design team has respected and honoured the great heritage and attributes of the original -
Kwik Fit and Michelin Launch Free Tyre Insurance During May 12 May 2011 (News)
punctures, bulges can go unnoticed, usually leading to sudden deflation - commonly known as a "blowout". In order to provide Britain's hard pressed motorists with peace of mind, Kwik-Fit has agreed an exclusive arrangement with Michelin Tyres to offer customers a free accidental tyre damage guarantee -
Sebastien Loeb Wins in Citroen DS3 First Time Out 7 Mar 2011 (News)
Sébastien and Julien on the side of the road didn’t give me much pleasure. We could have fought till the very end and it’s a pity it finished like that. We went back into the lead of the rally with more than 1m 30s in hand over Mikko. We just nursed it home.” After losing a few seconds -
Smart to debut electric-powered Forspeed concept 22 Feb 2011 (News)
with a tonneau cover. It is easy to stretch it over the interior and fasten it to the body with the straps. It can be divided in the middle with the help of a zip to free the driver's seat only, for example. But even without weather protection a downpour will not lead to any serious problems. Water drainage -
Potholes Likely To Be Worse This Year Warns IAM 2 Jan 2011 (News)
traffic harming measures such as speed humps and cushions that weaken the road structure leading to pothole infestations. Every year the government raises more than £25billion in fuel tax and £13billion in VAT from road users. It makes long-term economic sense to keep investing -
Flame and Thunder at Santa Pod 30th October 26 Sep 2010 (News)
vying for attention alongside multiple Guinness World Record holder Terry Grant and his incredible stunt show. 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. Music fans -
Motorpoint Deals of the Week - 23 March 23 Mar 2010 (News)
of his return to British Superbikes at Motorpoint Derby next Friday (26 March). Hodgson, who returns to the UK after a decade racing in Moto GP, World Superbikes and more recently Amercian Superbikes, is leading a two-pronged assault on the title by the car supermarket giant with former British -
Life After Scrappage From Hyundai 25 Jan 2010 (News)
Hyundai is set to build on its industry-leading scrappage success with ground-breaking schemes which will help even more customers afford a new Hyundai. These include Trade & Upgrade , which allows buyers the same £2,000 part -
Motability New Year Deals 18 Jan 2010 (News)
leading car scheme for disabled people. It provides affordable, convenient, worry-free motoring to over 530,000 disabled customers and their families. The Scheme is directed and overseen by Motability, a national charity, which also provides financial assistance to customers, who would -
Driver Training Cuts UK Firm's Crashes By 50% 13 Nov 2009 (News)
A UK firm has reduced its road accidents by more than 50 per cent through educating its company car drivers, it has been revealed. Hager UK, an electrical manufacturer, is sending all its drivers onto bespoke courses run by specialist trainers, the TTC Group - one of the UK's leading -
Santa Pod Raceway Presents Flame and Thunder 16 Oct 2009 (News)
incredible stunt show. 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. Music fans will delight at the headline signing of 'Navi' on the music stage. Navi is universally recognised as 'The World's