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  Everything you need to know about the Highway Code 2021 updates 14 Sep 2021 (News)
  are in a roadworthy condition, including tyres, lights and brakes.  Other important changes include Rule 126 that now clearly states what tailgating is, how it occurs, why it is dangerous. Drivers are reminded that tailgating is an offence, punishable with a fine and licence penalty
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  RAC: Post-pandemic alternative to public transport is needed 9 Nov 2020 (News)
  More than half of UK drivers (57 per cent) say having access to a car is more important than it was before the coronavirus pandemic, research for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring has found. The majority (64 per cent) of the 3068 drivers surveyed still expect
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  New car sales slump again as buyers hold out for 70-plate deals 4 Sep 2020 (News)
  optimism in July. However, given August is typically one the new car market’s quietest months, it’s important not to draw too many conclusions from these figures alone. "September is likely to provide a better barometer. As the nation takes steps to return
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  Free-trade agreement needed for UK car industry’s survival, says Ford 24 Jun 2020 (News)
  of pandemic-related production losses. Nadhim Zahawi, Minister for Business and Industry, said: "The UK is a significant importer of vehicles [to Europe]. Avoiding tariffs should
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  Hidden Heroes: Chrysler Neon R/T 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  of the imagination, but more than the sum of its parts.  The difficulty, though, is finding one. Of the 1250 imported to the UK, only 65 were still taxed and registered by the midpoint of 2019, and the dwindling number of survivors is only going one way
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  Rare Bugatti leads Goodwood Revival sale 7 Aug 2019 (News)
  . Featuring stylish coachwork by renowned Duesenberg restorer Fran Roxas, this is one of the most important models ever produced and has an estimate of $600,000 – 800,000 (£490,000 – 660,000). 
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  Entries open for Pride of Ownership final at NEC classic motor show 30 Jul 2019 (News)
  . For this competition, it’s the story the owner and the car have shared that will be taken into consideration by the judging panel, rather than being a concours queen (although the standard of the car is still important). Spring final winner John Smith said, 'Winning the Lancaster Insurance Pride
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  Electric Jaguar XJ to be built in the UK despite Brexit uncertainty 6 Jul 2019 (News)
  be achieved if we make batteries here in the UK, close to vehicle production, to avoid the cost and safety risk of importing from abroad," said JLR's CEO, Dr Ralf Speth. "The UK has the raw materials, scientific research in our universities and an existing supplier base to put the UK at the leading
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  World's most significant Jaguars up for sale at Pendine Historic Cars 6 Mar 2019 (News)
  . The cars are being offered for sale individually by marque specialist Pendine. ‘This is without a doubt one of the most impressive and important collections of Jaguars in the world,’ said Pendine founder James Mitchell. ‘Each car in the collection represents a key milestone through
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  Hidden Heroes: Honda Accord Type R 18 Jan 2019 (News)
  .  The only internal clue to its potential lay in its Recaro bucket seats and Momo steering wheel. Oh, and a rev counter that red-lined at 8,000rpm. That bit was quite important. Under the bonnet, you see, was a 2.2-litre VTEC engine, with 209bhp peaking at 7,200rpm. Drive it at ‘normal
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  6th Britwell Salome Classic Car Run Raises £4,906 For Local Charities 13 Aug 2018 (News)
  , the final target of £5,000 is sure to be met. HJ’s transport of the day was a 1979 Mitsubishi CJ-3B Type 27 Jeep, one of only 8 imported to the UK
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  First production Triumph TR5 to go under the hammer 10 Apr 2018 (News)
  to the TR4A but it includes lots of detail changes to improve crash safety. For petrolheads, however, the most important change was under the bonnet. Here was a 150bhp 2.5-litre straight-six that Triumph claimed made the TR5 the first production sports car with fuel injection, which helped it to a top speed
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  4 in 10 drivers are running on dangerously uninflated tyres 12 Jan 2018 (News)
  is as important as checking tread depth, as tyres at the wrong pressure will compromise handling, grip and braking. As well as the significant safety issues, incorrectly inflated tyres will hit drivers in the pocket through excessive fuel consumption and increased tyre wear. It’s worth reflecting
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  Fuel price round-up 12 Jun 2017 (News)
  -litre, over 2p-per-litre more than the national average. However, supermarkets like Asda are offering costs as low as 113.7p-per-litre. See how much your fuel is costing you here . Fuel prices are of even more importance since
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  Outstanding 1967 Porsche 911S in Historics Ascot Auction 22 Apr 2017 (News)
  356b imported to the UK from Oklahoma in 2013, then painstakingly restored by the vendor. The engine was rebuilt by Chris Turner Porsche in London at a cost of £6,926, a replacement transmission was fitted and the fastidious vendor kept all receipts for inspection. It is estimated at £66,000
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  Classic Mini ‘reborn’ for modern day driving 6 Apr 2017 (News)
  of £70,000. Company founder David Brown said the new model offered modern comfort and luxury while remaining true to the original. He said, ‘It’s been important
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  'Driver mode' could soon auto-disable your phone 24 Nov 2016 (News)
  in “distraction-affected” collisions. “…the agency believes that an important way to help mitigate the real-world risk posed by driver distraction from portable devices is for these devices to have limited functionality and simplified interfaces when they are used by drivers while driving
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 3-series Touring £850 7 Mar 2016 (News)
  – certainly, the all-important structural condition has never been a concern for the MoT tester. The current test has no advisories. We’d check the rear arches and sills carefully as the owner has openly mentioned that there are some rust bubbles present, but if this is nothing more than light
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  Ferrari sets new world record for classic car sold at auction 8 Feb 2016 (News)
  the years assembled some 50 factory Ferraris comprising the most successful and iconic models in the history of the marque. Based near Aubusson, his collection is considered to be one of the most important, in terms of Ferrari. Kept as part Pierre Bardinon’s private collection for over 40 years
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  Classic car insurance broker launches ‘future classic’ investment guide 27 Nov 2015 (News)
  additional important principle in mind: condition. You can even collect a mass market car like the VW Golf Mk I, or the Mercedes-Benz W126 – if you bring it to as new or better than new condition you have something valuable.' However, as authoritative as the recommendations are, there’s