Showing results in  News [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Government reportedly considering new 'pay-per-mile' road tax system 27 Nov 2020 (News)
  , that said, EVs still only make up 1.4 per cent of the market. RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: "Drivers are firm in their views that any new system must not be used as a way to increase the tax burden on them. "Despite this, RAC
• 
  Jaguar XKs rally to raise money for charity 31 May 2017 (News)
  was driven by Hollywood stars and racing drivers alike. It helped launch the careers of Sir Stirling Moss and future World Champion, Phil Hill. Officially the fastest production car in the world, the XK led Britain's post-war 'export or die' campaign, earning vital dollars, scoring five Le Mans wins
• 
  Autumn Statement 2016: How will it affect you? 23 Nov 2016 (News)
  , there are no details on which roads will get the funding or when the work will be complete.  The planned rise in fuel duty has – for the seventh year in succession – been frozen at 57.9p-per-litre. The Government says this £850 expenditure will save the average car driver £130 a year
• 
  Geneva Motor Show 2016: Vauxhall GT previews ‘affordable sports car’ 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  voice commands, and Vauxhall says the software is capable of recognising the driver and his or her preferences, including the sort of music they listen to and their driving style. That means that it will tighten up the suspension and steering on startup if the driver generally has a sportier
• 
  Video: £20m worth of classics take to London’s streets 5 Feb 2016 (News)
  , cruising past famous landmarks and gathering astonished looks from drivers at traffic lights. The story finishes with the cars coming together at Hexagon’s new north London home. All of the on-screen classics were provided by Hexagon, while state-of-the-art post-production techniques were
• 
  Derek Bell delights crowds at Classic Nostalgia event 29 Jul 2015 (News)
  Racing driver Derek Bell celebrated the anniversary of his first Le Mans win 40 years ago by driving the Porsche 956 and Jaguar XJ12C at The Midland Automobile Club’s Classic Nostalgia event at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. As guest of honour, Derek took part
• 
  Bonhams Auctions sells Ferrari 250 GTO for record-breaking £22.8 million at auction 15 Aug 2014 (News)
  (£19,601,500) and Rolls-Royce (£4,700,000). Chassis 3851GT was previously owned by French racing driver Jo Schlesser who drove the 250 GTO to second place in the 1962 Tour de France. The car was raced throughout 1962, but required a complete factory rebuild after French ski champion Henri Oreiller
• 
  Millers Oils Launches Spill Free Oil 'Can' 4 Jun 2014 (News)
  on oil,” says Mark Berry, Business Development Manager - Automotive, Millers Oils. “Many drivers may have concerns about topping up oil at home because it can be complicated and messy. The new easy-pour bottle allows owners to control the flow of oil, preventing spillage, over-filling
• 
  Preview: Winter Challenge rally, Troyes, 23-27 February 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  Twenty classic cars will leave Race Retro on 23 February, and travel over 2000 miles across Europe in this year’s Winter Challenge rally. The five day event, which is organised by the Classic Rally Association (CRA), will take drivers to Monte-Carlo over some of the most famous
• 
  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 8-9 June 27 May 2013 (News)
  has been lightly used for the last 10 years, and it's had just four hours of circuit use since a full engine rebuild recently. With an estimate of £47,500-52,500, it represents an ideal opportunity for a driver looking for a race-proven but barely run-in car for use in series such as the Masters
• 
  Dates Confirmed for Racing at Crystal Palace in 2013 6 Dec 2012 (News)
  motorsport event. Motorsport at the Palace 2013 - held in association with the Ancaster Group - will see a wide range of classic and modern cars competing in classes for Fastest Time of the Day. The narrow, twisty, parkland course has proven a real hit with drivers and many will be returning to put
• 
  Caterham 7s Now Much Easier to Hire 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  locations, with a number of new Roadsport models joining the fleet. Ideal as an extended test drive or short break away, the Hire-A-7 service enables drivers to take in the unique sensation of piloting a lightweight, open-topped sportscar, famed for its intuitive handling characteristics
• 
  Hyundai i10 Active Cut to Just £7,738 6 Mar 2011 (News)
  Colour keyed door handles and mirror pods Height adjustable drivers seat Underfloor luggage box Power outlet Intermittent rear wiper Driver seatbelt reminder Colour choice:- Continental Silver metallic Vivid Blue metallic
• 
  FIAT's eco:Drive WINS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD 18 Nov 2009 (News)
  by Fiat at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, eco:Drive is a free-of-charge tool that helps drivers understand the impact of their driving style on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Using a USB stick plugged into the car’s dashboard, eco:Drive records detailed information about the vehicle
• 
  Alfa Scrappage Deal means MiTo For £8,995 6 May 2009 (News)
  For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall, when a litre of petrol cost us 38p and Bobby McFerrin sang ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, it’s possible to own a brand new Alfa Romeo for less than £9,000. News that the Government is incentivising drivers
• 
  Discounted New Mondeos From Stock, Including Diesels 9 Jun 2008 (News)
  Assist, Bluetooth, DVD Sat Nav, 6xCD, Sports Pack, Electric Drivers Seat Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCi Estate £21612 in Blue Ambition with Bluetooth, Climate Seats, Sunblinds, Power Drivers Seat, 18'Alloys, Detachable Tow Bar. Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TDCi Estate £19247
• 
  Top 10: Insurance-friendly roadsters for first-time buyers on a budget 21 Apr 2017 (News)
  shortlist? Here we present ten of our top choices, picked for their combination of value for money, affordable ownership and driver enjoyment. So whether you crave 1970s-style nostalgia or some modern-classic practicality, there should be something here for every first-time roadster buyer. 
• 
  Top 10 things you need to know about any Volkswagen Transporter T5 for sale 27 Jan 2017 (News)
  The Volkswagen Transporter is a premium large van for sale  that many builders, engineers and delivery drivers aspire to own. However, with prices starting in the region of £20,000 for a new van, many sensibly choose
• 
  Top 10 most common breakdown causes 1 Jul 2016 (News)
  The RAC is launching a new service to predict the causes of breakdowns before they actually happen. The recovery specialist is developing a system that merges telematics (airline-style black box technology that monitors vehicles) with its historical breakdown data to let drivers know
• 
  Range Rover number one sells for £115,000 4 Sep 2014 (News)
  , gearbox and axles, plus the original aluminium bonnet and original bodyshell. In 1997, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency reissued it with its original registration number – YVB 151H. For a full report on the Salon Prive sale, click