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  Fat Kids Cause Congestion 19 May 2009 (News)
  driving their kids to school for personal convenience and 13% claim they have "no alternative". A further 28% of non-walkers are worried by media stories of children going missing. More then one in ten, 13%, parents claim their children are driven to school because walking is too tiring, relying instead
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  Drive a Hyundai i10 For Just £99 a Month 26 Mar 2008 (News)
  offer from Hyundai will mean the highly acclaimed new Hyundai i10 could be yours for £99 per month - that's less than a meal for two at a posh restaurant! Maybe you have just passed your driving test and desperate to get your first set of wheels or perhaps are looking to downsize
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  Over 21,000 dash camera videos uploaded to safety portal since 2018 21 Oct 2020 (News)
  Dash cam manufacturer Nextbase reveals that more than half of the videos uploaded to its safety portal have resulted in further police action. The Portal was built to allow drivers to quickly and securely upload footage of dangerous driving to relevant police forces
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  Move forward 2035 petrol car ban to 2032, UK's chief advisors urge 25 Jun 2020 (News)
  to sell electric or hydrogen vehicles in 15 years time (according to current plans). However, in its annual report to parliament, The Committee on Climate Change has warned the UK is not making the progress it needs to drive down emissions quick enough. Government advisers have said
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  Modern classics set for London to Brighton run 22 Jan 2020 (News)
  the Classic Car and Kit & Sports Car Runs, the Modern Classics Run will enjoy a midway stop at Penshurst Place in Kent before heading to the finish line at Brighton’s Madeira Drive. Whilst 2020 sees the inaugural Modern Classics Run, the Classic Car Run celebrates its 32nd year. Open to all
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  Uncomfortable car seats are bad for your health, new research claims 8 Oct 2019 (News)
  .  How to get the perfect driving position The back of the seat should be reclined slightly, so that it feels natural and your elbows should be at a comfortable and relaxed angle for driving. Once you have adjusted your seat correctly, your hands should fall
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  Electric Jaguar XJ to be built in the UK despite Brexit uncertainty 6 Jul 2019 (News)
  a conventional vehicle." In January, JLR revealed plans to produce batteries and electric drive units in the UK at its Hams Hall site in North Warwickshire. It will be able to provide enough batteries to power 150,000 Jaguar Land Rover models a year. "Affordability will only
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  Don't Get Done For Emissions in Europe 31 May 2019 (News)
  without penalty it is often necessary to purchase a badge or register online. For this reason, routes need to be planned. Download the Green-Zones App now and check if there are any environmental zones on your route, especially in France where extensive zones cover whole departments, and temporary driving
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  Tribute to racer Mike Hawthorn set for Race Retro 3 Jan 2019 (News)
  at Race Retro, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 22-24 February. Born in in Yorkshire in April 1929, Hawthorn’s father owned the Tourist Trophy Garage in Farnham, Surrey. Hawthorn won his first single-seater race in 1952 and would go on to drive for some
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  Porsches lead the way at Bonhams Goodwood sale 24 May 2017 (News)
  or so Carrera Speedsters were produced, and this example is one of only three right-hand drive examples. Its 1500cc engine has dual ignition, four overhead camshafts and aluminium pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads. The crankshaft rotates in roller bearings, and the engine is capable
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  Famous faces gear up for Silverstone Classic 3 May 2017 (News)
  test at the Silverstone Motorsport Academy. He is now ready to compete in a special Celebrity Challenge Trophy Race taking place at event over the weekend of July 28-30. ‘It was a lot of fun,’ said Sir Patrick, who passed both written and driving tests required
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  Diesel scrappage scheme could be launched 'within months' 8 Feb 2017 (News)
  recently introduced a 50 per cent surcharge on parking for diesel cars in a bid to drive them out of the borough. Mr Grayling told the BBC, ‘The irony is that a decade ago, because of concerns about carbon emissions, there was a drive towards diesel... that we now know has a different
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  Cheap Rolls Royce Silver Cloud DHC in Historics Mammoth 20th August Auction 4 Aug 2016 (News)
  , at an estimate of £22,000 to £28,000, this V8 engined 1961 Silver Cloud II saloon represents even better value. The 6,230cc V8 raised the top speed to 114mph and by 1961 the Cloud II had gained numerous refinements to improve the driving experience. This car is properly maintained, nicely detailed
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  Restored motor show E-type to be unveiled at London show 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  drive fixed-head coupe and was used as a press car at the 1961 Scottish Motor Show. The car then moved in to private ownership and went missing for decades until it was discovered in a barn in Cernay, France, in late 2013. Exactly 2956 hours were spent restoring every nut and bolt of this E-Type
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series Touring £795 4 Jan 2016 (News)
  of money keeping the car in good roadworthy condition, the car drives well but it does suffer from some play in the steering which a lot of E34s do. Also the steering wheel sits slightly off centre when driving in a straight line. ‘The rear suspension was sagging and knocking a little, so
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  Company car drivers say congestion is their biggest problem 28 Sep 2015 (News)
  Increasing congestion on UK roads has emerged as the biggest issue facing today's company car drivers, according to the RAC Report on Motoring. The annual study shows 12 per cent of company car drivers now rate congestion as their biggest frustration about driving
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  Classic car rally hopes to raise £150,000 for charity 19 May 2015 (News)
  A new classic car rally will take place in July in a bid to raise more than £150,000 for charity. Enthusiasts taking part in the Hope Classic Rally will drive 100 miles from Brooklands in Surry to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on 10-11 July. The event aims
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  Half of drivers fail on business mileage tax rules 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  driving to and from work. Companies must keep mileage records to show how their vehicles are being used. If the company doesn’t provide free fuel for private use to company car drivers its records must prove it. It means drivers must record ‘to’ and ‘from
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  Honda Civic Type R Nurburgring Race Weekend Package €175 23 Mar 2015 (News)
  Honda is inviting fans of the Civic Type R to the ADAC Zurich 24-hour sports car race from 15-17 May, with an opportunity to drive the track before the race. the package price is €175 per person, which includes a VIP entrance ticket to the race with paddock
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Next-generation R8 gets its premiere 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  versus 202mph. All models get an S Tronic gearbox with seven speeds. As you would expect, the R8 uses Audi’s famous quattro all-wheel drive system, though it can transmit 100 per cent of torque