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  ‘Blower’ Bentley sells for £4.5 million 2 Jul 2012 (News)
  raced around the hair-raising Outer Circuit at Brooklands The 4 ½ litre single-seater set a record of 137.96mph at the circuit in 1932, on a bumpy, tricky surface, whick Birkin described as having “...bumps which jolt the driver up and down in his seat and make the car leave
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  Cashless parking comes to Westminster 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  Parking meters accepting cash will disappear from Westminster in December, when new card-only machines will take over, it has been reported. According to the Evening Standard, the devices allow drivers to pay for where they keep their cars over the phone. It added that 200,000
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  VW offers support for Tyre Safety Month 1 Oct 2007 (News)
  A major international car manufacturer has backed the UK's first tyre safety awareness month. German company Volkswagen (VW) has added their support to the campaign from TyreSafe, allowing drivers to use their garages, forecourts and dealerships to receive free checks on their automobile's
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  Teaser image keeps fans waiting on Impreza WRX 25 Sep 2007 (News)
  ," said the company. The automotive industry was saddened to learn of the death of rally driver Colin McRae, who died this month aged 39. Famed for driving a Subaru Impreza, the Scottish motorist was a former World Rally Championship winner.
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  Frankfurt picks up new iQ 12 Sep 2007 (News)
  practicality and style. Wahei Hiari, manager of Toyota's European design studio, stated that the model addresses a number of requirements for the modern driver. "In an urban environment, people want to express themselves through dynamic and on-the-edge design, but at the same time
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  Free Fuel with Michelin Tyres 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  Customers buying four Michelin car, 4x4 or van tyres in a single transaction between 1 June and 31 July can claim up to £50 worth of free Sainsbury’s fuel vouchers. Michelin’s tyres already offer drivers excellent value for money due to their long life and low rolling
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  Citroen Offers For July 1 Jul 2005 (News)
  . *£3,000 cashback on all C8s. *One years free insurance available for C2 VTR and VTS models purchased via Citroën’s Elect 3 scheme. Drivers must be aged 21-80 (not available in Northern Ireland). More
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  Cheap Kas and Yaris from Autobytel 10 Dec 2004 (News)
  www.autobytel.co.uk has some excellent offers on UK supplied Fords, Toyotas and Renaults, all including VED and most including delivery:- Ford KA 1.3 3dr, RDS Radio, Power steering, Drivers Airbag, Immobiliser - £5495
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  Charade Back Down to £5,995 On the Road 14 Jul 2004 (News)
  steering, electric front windows and door mirrors, central-locking, a CD tuner, driver and passenger airbags and ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). More at www.daihatsu.co.uk
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  BMW 730d Contract Hire from £498.98 a Month 21 Jan 2004 (News)
  – 10,000 miles per annum) from £498.98 and a three year 3 + 35 payments – 10,000 miles per annum) £528.98 (all plus VAT). The deal is based on limited numbers of stock models and each car comes with a service pack which covers the driver up to 60,000 miles / five years
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  220bhp 6-speed A4 Quattro Reaches UK 22 Nov 2001 (News)
  Supplies of 6-speed manual Audi A4 V6 Quattros are now finally reaching the UK. The model has been available with a 5-speed Tiptronic transmission since launch early in 2001. But the close-ratio 6-speed manual now allows drivers to make full use of the car's 220bhp and Quattro four
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  Fuel cost savings wiped out 19 Apr 2001 (News)
  www.theaa.com at the end of April, shows that, for the first time in at least five years, motorists doing around 5000 miles a year will see their motoring costs dip while higher mileage drivers are worse off. Even so, owners of 1101-1549cc cars driving up to 5,000 miles a year pay an average of 59.16 pence per
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  Vauxhall Astravan - legend reaches the end of the road 23 Jul 2013 (News)
  the UK streets in 1981 and it rapidly established itself as a good to drive, cheap to service and commodious van that tradesmen and owner-drivers enjoyed... no longer as van drivers, did they feel second best to their car driving counterparts. Its replacement, the new
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  Christmas traffic predicted to be ‘busiest in five years’ 17 Dec 2021 (News)
  . Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (20, 21 and 22 December) are each predicted to see 3.7m journeys. Drivers are likely to face delays on the clockwise M60 near Manchester, the southbound M40 in Oxfordshire
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  April 2017 recall round-up: Faulty Honda airbags, Renault clutch problems and problematic Peugeots 12 Apr 2017 (News)
  It's been a significant few weeks for car recalls, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) issuing national alerts for more than 225,000 vehicles. The recalls affect some of Britain's favourite cars and includes the BMW 3 Series, Honda Jazz and Vauxhall Corsa
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  Latest Kia offers from UK Car Discount 24 Sep 2013 (News)
  , driver’s seat height adjustment,  tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, front console with metallic finish,  centre armrest, air conditioning,  steering wheel mounted controls, front electric windows with auto function,  remote central locking with folding key, two 12v power
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  The MOT Files: Cheap first cars 14 Aug 2012 (News)
  - 61.5% pass rate It’s not that often that you see younger drivers on the road in Micras, but given the fact the pass rate for 2001 models is 61.5%, 19
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  businesses and public organisations, where they will demonstrate the fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost savings and everyday practicality their rechargeable hybrid power system can deliver. The real-world experiences of the drivers and fleet operators will provide both companies and UK
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  Volkswagen Milano Taxi conept unveiled 20 Apr 2010 (News)
  of a large door that both swivels and slides forward. Once aboard, the passengers can access an LCD display mounted on the reverse of the driver's seat to see an overview of the route being taken, pay the fare or change the climate functions in the back of the vehicle. The driver is faced
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  Mitsubishi i-MiEV First Electric Car on Government Trial 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  is the most prominent element of our basket of environmental solutions, which makes the prospect of ultra-low carbon transport a present-day reality”. Endorsing the programme as an i-MIEV driver in the trials, Quentin Willson, said:  "These first EVs that go on the Technology Strategy