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Haynes launches step-by-step online workshop videos 25 Sep 2017 (News)
. Drivers can also learn how to replace things like the rear shock absorbers, auxiliary belt, fuel pump coolant, alternator, brake pads, pollen filter, headlight bulbs, plus engine oil and filter. Andrew Golby, global digital director for Haynes Publishing, said, ‘We are now working hard -
Restored Lotus Elite S2 with racing history heads to auction 13 Jun 2017 (News)
pistons. It has also had hardened valve seats fitted to allow it to run on unleaded fuel. It runs on twin 40 DCOE Weber carbs, giving a recorded power output of 105bhp. A Ford Type 9 gearbox has also been fitted -
Ferrari apprentices go back to the old school 16 Mar 2017 (News)
heritage on the road. Training will be given on ballast resistor ignition systems and magneto ignition systems both single and twin. Students will also learn about dynamo charging systems, twin points distributor set ups, as well as setting up multiple carburettors and mechnical fuel -
Geneva Motor Show 2017: Mercedes-AMG GT Concept previews Porsche Panamera rival 7 Mar 2017 (News)
will have a saner power output though. Marginally. But it’s not all about performance. The electric motor can drive the car without the help of the engine over short distances, so fuel economy is likely to be half decent around town – though the pure EV range hasn’t been -
Ex-Eric Clapton Ferrari F40 for sale 26 Jan 2017 (News)
way to Eric Clapton. Finished in the classic Rosso Corsa colour scheme, this later 1991 model comes with a factory-fitted catalytic converter and benefits from having had a highly advisable fuel system refresh in 2008. GVE London is also in the process of applying for this F40 to be Ferrari -
Paris Motor Show 2016: Nissan launches new Micra 29 Sep 2016 (News)
. At launch, Nissan will offer the choice of a 0.9-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel, both developing 90PS.The range will be joined by a 73PS 1.0-litre petrol in the autumn of 2017. There are no details regarding fuel economy or CO2 emissions, but we'd expect the petrols -
Paris Motor Show 2016: Citroen C3 gets the Cactus treatment 29 Sep 2016 (News)
emissions and fuel economy ratings are still to be confirmed. Inside, there are areas that can be painted, wrapped with textile and finished with chrome or coloured touches. The idea being to give it a boutique feel that can be personalised however you want. These include -
All-new Renault Scenic launched 1 Mar 2016 (News)
a hybrid option. There are no fuel economy figures or CO2 ratings yet, but Renault says it will confirm these prior to the Scenic going on sale in the UK in the autumn. Follow the Geneva Motor Show LIVE with our -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Turbocharged Porsche 911 Carrera revealed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
the standard Carrera will get 20PS more power with 370PS, while the track-focused Carrera S peaks at 420PS. As well as more horsepower, the turbocharged Carreras gets more torque - 450Nm and 500Nm, respectively - and improved fuel -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Rolls-Royce sees a new Dawn on the horizon 15 Sep 2015 (News)
seconds despite weighing 2560kg. Emissions are 330g/km and fuel economy is 19.9mpg. The Dawn has a well-appointed cabin, as you would expect, with plenty of luxurious material choices for buyers to select from. There is plenty of technology too, including an eight-speed -
Mk 1 Austin-Healey 3000 project goes for £20,000 30 Mar 2015 (News)
on the clock, it covered just 210 more before being garaged… for the next 44 years. For most of this period, the engine was started and run at regular intervals. Work has been done to enable recommissioning of the car, which included a new fuel pump and tank, new clutch master and slave cylinders -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen launches Golf Alltrack 24 Sep 2014 (News)
Summer 2015, and should be priced from around £24,000. Volkswagen will offer the Alltrack with a choice of four engines – one petrol and three diesel. The 1.8-litre TSI petrol produces 180PS and comes with a DSG transmission as standard. Fuel economy is 41.5mpg and emissions -
Ferrari 308 GTS QV set to light up Silverstone sale 16 Sep 2014 (News)
, which has covered just 10,318 miles from new, has only had two owners – the first being the supplying dealer H R Owen. The 3.0-litre four-cam V8 uses Bosch electronic fuel injection with four valves-per-cylinder to produce 240bhp. Only 748 of these so-called ‘Quattrovalve’ models were -
Petrol Mazda3 more popular than expected with fleets 21 Jun 2014 (News)
to employees opting for a company car via a salary sacrifice scheme or lease arrangement. Fuel economy of the entry-level Skyactiv-G petrol 1.5-litre 100hp model is 24% better than the previous generation Mazda3 1.6-litre petrol with CO2 emissions reduced by 17%. Increased interest could also -
Geneva Motor Show 2014: Audi unveils RS4 Avant Nogaro 4 Mar 2014 (News)
. Acceleration from 0-62mph takes 4.7 seconds and the top speed is limited to 174mph. Fuel economy isn’t so impressive though, at 26.4mpg, meaning emissions of 249g/km. Sadly, the new Nogaro hasn't -
Audi A6 to gain TDI Ultra diesel engines 13 Feb 2014 (News)
Series. The 184PS 520d SE auto emits 119g/km, with fuel economy of 62.8mpg, putting it at both a power and efficiency disadvantage when compared to the A6. Later this year the new A6 2.0 TDI ultra will be followed in the UK by ultra versions of the A4, A5 Coupé and A5 Sportback with CO2 -
Dream Rides to offer high octane thrills at the NEC Classic Motor Show 13 Nov 2013 (News)
of your donation will determine what type of car you can take a Dream Ride in. However, you don’t need deep pockets to get involved, there’ll be a number of affordable cars on offer, including the Capri Brooklands 280 and MGT GT VA. The Sporting Bears give their cars, time and fuel -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: BMW showcase X5 eDrive concept 10 Sep 2013 (News)
Hybrid X5 revealed by BMW as it looks to improve SUV fuel economy. -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Mercedes-Benz announces S63 AMG details 10 Sep 2013 (News)
second – or just 4.0 seconds for the 4MATIC. Top speed, regardless of model, is limited to 155mph while fuel economy is quoted at 27.9mpg for the rear-drive and 27.4mpg for the all-wheel drive. Transmission is the now familiar seven-speed MCT, which is fitted to most AMG models. It can -
Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 27 July 10 Jun 2013 (News)
. This particular DB5 had a near 18 month, no expense-spared restoration with parts supplied from Aston Workshop and HWM Aston Martin. Extensive mechanical work was undertaken to include an upgrade to run on unleaded fuel, water pump overhaul, reconditioning of the starter motor and replacement of various other