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  'Britons' top European driving destination is Germany' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
  New research from an automobile manufacturer has revealed Britain's favourite European country in which to drive. According to Vauxhall, the UK's top destination for motoring is Germany, followed by France, Norway and Spain. However, drivers may still be at risk of invalidating
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  Wheel pressure 'should be maintained by motorists' 18 Jun 2008 (News)
  by drivers who do not keep their tyre pressures maintained, according to research conducted by Cooper Tyre Europe. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Cover industry 'will be assisted by new technology' 2 May 2008 (News)
  in Staffordshire. It added that while a national roll-out could prove to be of benefit to drivers who behave responsibly, those who do not could find themselves paying higher car insurance policies in the future
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  Skoda rolls out its two-millionth Octavia 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  The two-millionth Skoda Octavia has emerged from production at a manufacturing site for the Czech firm. A silver Skoda Octavia Scout became the landmark vehicle, which was first made in 1996 and has stayed in demand since. Today, drivers can pick up the model in two iterations
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  Best Used Car 2008 picked up by Skoda Octavia 11 Mar 2008 (News)
  states that although the car initially went into production in 1996, it is "as popular now as it was when it was first launched". He said: "We pride ourselves in being a manufacturer of happy drivers and the Octavia has certainly lived up to this ambition by offering performance
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  Auction to feature American 'muscle cars' 22 Feb 2008 (News)
  ". Also on display will be a Thunderbird from 1957, which BCA estimates could fetch £40,000 at auction. For £12,000 drivers can pick up the oldest car at the show. The 1948 Cadillac Club Coupe had previously been on display at a museum in Germany but now enthusiasts can bid for it when
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  'Fun-loving Fiesta' heading for Geneva 08 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  . Commenting that the car is a comfortable ride, Ford stated that it also excellent responsiveness and keeps drivers in control. Martin Smith, executive director of design for the company's European operation, says the vehicle will prove to be a big hit. "New Fiesta evokes an instant
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  Nissan sales increase over January 12 Feb 2008 (News)
  . "[The Tilda] has been further supported by its recent launch in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Spain and Portugal will see the launch of Tilda next month," commented the company. This comes as the firm has announced that its new Nissan GT-R, which gives drivers 473 bhp, will be available
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  Skoda Fabia Estate arrives at distributors 7 Feb 2008 (News)
  with an automatic parking assistance system, which help drivers to avoid picking up dings on the way into a space.
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  New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
  People behind the wheel of the new Ford Mondeo are guaranteed "smooth and stress-free travel", thanks partly to new technology, the car manufacturer has suggested. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) that comes with the model ensures that drivers can take to the road in comfort
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  European sales increase recorded by Lamborghini 16 Jan 2008 (News)
  More European sports car enthusiasts picked up Lamborghini vehicles in 2007 than in 2006, the company has announced. Some 959 new models were sold to drivers on the continent by the firm over the course of the year, it revealed. The figures show that sales were also up in the UK
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  Lancer X Evolution 'already sold out' 15 Jan 2008 (News)
  Pre-release sales of the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X have surpassed supply, it has been claimed. Mitsubishi states that 100 per cent of the stock available at launch on March 1st has been snapped up by drivers who cannot wait to jump behind the wheel of the vehicle. Lance
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  BMW reveals registration increase in 2007 8 Jan 2008 (News)
  with EfficientDynamics features helped us to consolidate our position as the leading manufacturer of premium vehicles," said Jim O'Donnell, BMW UK managing director. BMW driver Amir Khan has been banned from the road for six weeks following a speeding conviction. The 21-year-old boxer was clocked
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  Skoda: Value is at ten-year high 18 Dec 2007 (News)
  Automobile manufacturer Skoda has stated that its customers are getting a better deal for their money than they were ten years ago. The company commented that in 1997, drivers could buy a Fabia Estate base-level vehicle for £10,300. A decade later and motorists will be able
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  'New era' begins with BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe 17 Dec 2007 (News)
  German automaker BMW has stated that its new X6 Sports Activity Coupe is the first in a new era of vehicles. The manufacturer is looking to target drivers who would like to be behind the wheel of a commanding and practical yet flashy sports car. Fitted inside is a powerful six
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  Upgrading brakes 'a good idea' 12 Dec 2007 (News)
  . Mr Cornwall added that installing improved performance discs could help drivers avoid falling victim to the problem. This comes as the Department for Transport statistics show that there has been a drop in the annually recorded number of deaths on the road. In 2006, there were some
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  Motorists who tint windows 'may pick up fines' 5 Dec 2007 (News)
  choose to darken their front windows by over 25 per cent. Police constable Rowley Adams commented that the feature, which is often seen as a fashion statement among boy racers, can result in a number of punishments for drivers. "We can deal with it in two ways. Either the owner
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  Firm offers upgrades to 'hottest US car in Britain' 21 Nov 2007 (News)
  of the model, they can try the Gen 1 bodying styling kit from Street Scene, which the firm commented "transforms" the car. People looking for more power can take advantage of Steeda 4.6-litre underdrive pulleys, which allow drivers to experience eight to ten extra hp along with reduced
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  Citroen C5 "powerful addition" to company line-up 19 Oct 2007 (News)
  that will be assured is the comfort of those driving it, as Citroen has installed a back massager into the driver's seat. The car is longer and wider than its predecessor the C4 Picasso, while also benefiting from a concave rear window which may help deflect sunlight. Citroen said: "The all-new
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  Tracey Emin's Fiat brings £42,000 at auction 17 Oct 2007 (News)
  of 2008, Emin will have placed four of the cars up for auction, each one looking to take her work "quite literally out of the gallery and on to the street". "I really enjoyed working on the Fiat 500, which I refer to as the 'mouse car'," the artist commented. Drivers