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Mazda Top, Jeep Bottom in Latest Reliability Survey 23 Jan 2007 (News)
Off-road specialist, Jeep, has come bottom in arguably the world’s largest ever study into car reliability, just ahead of another 4x4-maker, Land Rover. Almost one in every two (46 percent) of Jeep models recorded a mechanical failure during a given twelve-month period -
Top Cars Topple as Stock Market Falls 30 Sep 2002 (News)
To hype-a-market, the first requirement is people with too much money and the confidence to spend it on expensive cars in short supply. Two weeks ago three bidders fought each other to buy a 52 reg imported very high spec BMW X5 3.0D Sport auto with the winner paying £46,750. But today -
Shelley Pearson To race at Flame and Thunder 2010 22 Oct 2010 (News)
Santa Pod's local 'golden girl' Shelley Pearson has confirmed today that she will race at the 'Flame and Thunder' event at the FIA venue on Saturday the 30th of October, 2010. The 27 year-old Northamptonshire racer recently joined the ranks of the Top Fuel elite -
Mixed Messages, But Some Auction Prices Very High Today 13 Feb 2009 (News)
with? A two and a half year old 16k mile Lexus LS460 made £26,000. A lot of car for the money, but not quite as much at the 96P Mercedes W140 S420 that sold for £1,050. (Current S-Class are dropping £1,000 a month in the book.) I couldn’t stay for the 07 Alfa Spider 3.2TTS -
WHY CAR AUCTION PRICES ROSE STRONGLY IN THE FIRST QUARTER 1 Apr 2009 (News)
or 10.5% to £6,294. If there was any doubt as to the validity of these unprecedented price rises and whether age and mileage variations had an influence, the % retained of cost new since December reinforces the legitimacy. At that time it sat at 29% of cost new for a 46 month old car -
No-deal Brexit: The rules you need to know when driving in the EU 2 Sep 2019 (News)
will no longer be valid in the EU, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. This means car and van drivers may need to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP), prior to travelling to the European Union. There are three IDPs available: 1949 IDP covering Ireland, Iceland -
Classic Ambassadors Still Available for Rajasthan Rally 28 Oct 2011 (News)
-come/first-served basis for the 2012 Rally of Rajasthan (23 Feb to 13 March). With just a damage waiver to pay over and above the entry fee, it makes the iconic Ambi, as it's known in India, a bargain rally car for this event. Known for its strength and ruggedness, the Ambi is a natural -
1933 MG J2 Star of Barons 8th February Auction 11 Feb 2011 (News)
The star of the show at Barons’ first sale of 2011 on February 8 th was a charming 1933 MG J2 Midget, which came with five decades of history of ownership in the same family. This lovely old MG was bid to over top estimate, making a well-deserved £24,300 -
No Need For Older Driver Re-Test, Says IAM 18 Jan 2010 (News)
.” Older people rely heavily on their cars, and the ability to drive gives many older people better mobility and access to more activities. Men in their seventies make more trips as car drivers than men in their late teens and 20s. Mr Greig added: “The IAM recommends that, rather than -
High Mileage Cars Double Cheap at Auction Today 17 Sep 2010 (News)
High Mileage Cars Double Cheap at Auction Today You may have been reading that poor sales of 60 reg cars is leading to a shortage of used cars at a time when -
Rockingham Experience Comes In Cheap 11 Nov 2003 (News)
drive the very best of the BMW range, unimpeded by speed limits or GATSO cameras. Rockingham is also the only place in the UK where visitors can experience the stunning speeds of a true banked Indianapolis-style racing oval in the Formula Rockingham racing cars. A passenger ride on Rockingham’s -
Octavia Estate revealed 5 Mar 2013 (News)
the Octavia estate, with two petrols and two diesels Power outputs range from 105PS (1.2 TSI, 1.6 TDI CR) to 150PS for the 2.0 TDI 150PS model. Skoda claims that these engines are up to 17% more economical than those in the old car and promises that a Greenline -
Motor Show Live Highlights 26 May 2004 (News)
, Mondeo TDCI 155, Thunderbirds + many more Gibbs: Aquada amphibian + 7 seater V8 (demo in lake outside). Honda: HSC concept car (NSX replacement); IMAS hybrid. Hyundai: NEW Tucson SUV. Invicta: Invicta S1. Jaguar: S-Type diesel -
Christmas feature: Hot Wheels at 50 21 Dec 2018 (News)
debris, alongside Elon Musk’s full-size version, after the Electric Vehicle pioneer launched his old company car into space with his Hot Wheels toy on the dashboard. You can only assume that, like today’s kids, he’d been watching too much YouTube -
World debut of new 911 GT3 R leads Porsche display at Autosport International show 10 Jan 2010 (News)
Porsche will unveil its latest 911 race car, announce an innovative racing driver development course and introduce its British motorsport programme for 2010 at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC (January 14 – 17). The stunning Porsche 911 -
Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
. The work was carried out by Team Dynamics - that's Honda's British Touring Car Championship partner and the team behing the original mean Mower. Rather than just making an ultra fast thing, Team Dynamics says the biggest challenge was making the Mean Mower look and act like a mower -
Four in ten drivers admit to speeding in 20mph zones 6 Sep 2016 (News)
than 2000 seriously injured on our roads, the majority being on foot or bicycle. So does exceeding the 20mph limit make that much difference to safety? The answer is a resounding yes. Research shows that if a child runs into the road three car lengths ahead, a driver travelling at 30mph -
Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (2006-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
of the old engine which was part of its charm. The car we drove comes with the optional six-speed DSG automatic gearbox which works well with the TDI engine, although it isn’t always the smoothest transmission, particularly at lower speeds or when trying tricky manoeuvres. It’s happier -
Report: Peking to Paris, day 20 and 21 18 Jun 2013 (News)
have one final day off on Thursday before the final haul to Paris – Bill is determined to try to seek another engine or spares for a rapid rebuild so he can drive the final section. As the old Ford side-valve drove under the inflatable arch of our start this morning, Peter Lovett - who -
Confused.com adds Drive Like a Girl Telematics to its panel of insurers 8 Jun 2013 (News)
Insurance price comparison site Confused.com has added Telematics insurers 'Drive Like a Girl' to its panel of insurers offering the chance of more reasonably priced cover to younger drivers. Drive like a girl, a telematics insurance company aimed at 17-25 year old female