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  500 Buyers at 'Classics From BCA' Auction 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  of 40,250 was believed correct. It seemed exceptionally good value for its new owner at £3,900. The Bentley R-Type 4-door saloon featured elegant coachwork by James Young, finished in dark blue over Old English White and with its original grey hide upholstery. Some sympathetic
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Astravan 2006-2013 20 Jan 2016 (News)
  in the car sphere. The Astravan is also refined, with lower wind noise due to the fact it is not trying to shove as much metal through the air as its taller competition. That also aids efficiency. Vauxhall always played to the Astravan’s strengths with it being sold as a van for drivers. It even
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  NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  it is the flexibility of the in-gear acceleration that sets the engine apart from its competitors; with 25 - 62 mph in fifth gear achievable in 11.5 seconds and 37 – 62 mph in sixth gear reached in just 8.9 seconds – this translates, in real world driving, to a more sporting driver experience consistent
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  Volkswagen unveils 'Bulli' Microbus Concept at Geneva Motor Show 2011 28 Feb 2011 (News)
  . There is no tachometer (unnecessary with an electric motor) nor a centre console, nor gear lever. The latter is replaced by a rotary switch to the right of the driver, which is used to select forward and reverse gears. A push button in the same switch is used to activate and switch off the motor. Another rotary
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  Caterham Day at Castle Combe on 3rd May 22 Apr 2010 (News)
  are in full race-car style trim for their 30 minute races.   Bath's Michael Scott is typical of the drivers moving up the Caterham ladder. Starting in the Caterham Academy, designed for those with no previous motor sport experience, Scott moved up to Roadsports B in 2009
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  Nissan X-Trail Arrives 1st October from £16,800 15 Aug 2001 (News)
  class. X-TRAIL has hints of butch 4x4 with some estate car thrown in (to relate to customers who previously lived life closer to the road) while still giving the impression that its driver spends his or her weekends indulging in extreme sports. One of the reasons people buy
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  What to do if you have an accident abroad 19 Feb 2018 (News)
  , your claim may have to be made directly to the foreign insurer. If your van is involved in an accident abroad for which the driver is being held responsible, the victim can pursue a claim for injury or damage through the Green Card System
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  ‘The Beast’ returns to Silverstone 15 Jul 2016 (News)
  in the British Saloon Car Championship (as the BTCC was known then) and Special Saloons series. But, after an impressive victory at Silverstone in August 1975, its owner/driver David Howes suffered a broken leg in a road accident. As a result, ‘The Beast’ never again turned a wheel on track
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  Preview: Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park 29 Mar 2013 (News)
  the driver’s seat back modified to allow extra space for a tall driver. Estimate: £55,000-£60,000. The rare 1947 MkIV saloon has been lovingly restored, and is a real head-turner in its royal blue and white livery, with French blue leather interior. This very special motor
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  1,000 Mile Porsche Drives Through Turkey From £3,381 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  /  £3,381 GBP Panamera - €4790 Euro / £4,059 GBP Per person based on double occupancy. VAT inclusive. Panamera with 4 sharing €3,690 Euro / £3,127 GBP Take your own car including transport to Turkey from the UK all paperwork and insurance Single driver €7,600
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  World's Longest Drift at Mercedes benz World 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  . Mauro is no stranger to Mercedes-Benz World as his career as a professional driver includes working at the venue providing driving experiences to guests and also entertaining crowds with precision driving skills in the dynamic Silver Arrows Display. Andrew Mallery, Commercial Operations Director
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  Nissan Solves Problem of Silent Approach of Electric Cars on Pedestrians 11 Jun 2010 (News)
  ” system, which also will be used in the Nissan Fuga hybrid, slated for sale in autumn 2010. The system makes it easy for those outside to hear the vehicle approaching, but the sounds do not distract the driver and passengers inside. Thus, the needs of pedestrian safety, as well as driver
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  Legacy of Le Mans on show at Race Retro 29 Jan 2019 (News)
  and drivers that compete every year. The past 95 years have created some amazing moments for fans of endurance racing. Who can forget the legendary exploits of the ‘Bentley Boys’, and then there was Porsche’s dominance of the challenging circuit that saw them become the most
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  90 years of MG heritage on show at Silverstone 12 Jun 2017 (News)
  on Saturday to meet fans. He’ll be joined by former Triple 8 racers Sam Tordoff (2013) and Jack Goff (2015). The three drivers will be at Silverstone to sign autographs and meet fans while MG Motor UK will be hosting a Q&A session with the drivers on Saturday afternoon. They’ll
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  Stars come out as veterans take on London to Brighton challenge 4 Nov 2015 (News)
  More than 380 veteran cars took part in this year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Drivers ranged from experienced enthusiasts to novice celebrities, including new Top Gear host Chris Evans and his One Show co-host Alex Jones. Along with Radio 2 presenter Ken
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  1980s Willhire 24 Hour Reunion Race Now On 19 Feb 2014 (News)
  -hour race - evocatively running into darkness - will celebrate the 'Production Class' sports and touring cars (plus the later Group N cars) which contested the fabled Willhire 24-Hour Race events from 1980 to 1994. The event has been devised by ex-Willhire driver and HRDC Race Director, Julius
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  Nissan develops an All-New London Cab 6 Aug 2012 (News)
  ‘Fairway' black cab, which improved its speed, reliability and efficiency. The same engine also featured in the Fairway's successor, the TX1 before being replaced with Ford Transit diesel engines. Steve McNamara, General Secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association, said: "Nissan
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Lamborghini unveils hardcore Aventador 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  the lightweight design with and lack of a roof and windshield. The driver and front passenger sit in separate cockpits with two safety bars behind the seats. There are no luxuries like air conditioning or a sat nav system which helps keep the weight down to just 1575kg - about the same as Ford Mondeo TDCi
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  Ultimate Street Car at Santa Pod 5th - 7th August 15 Jul 2011 (News)
  drivers of all, of course: You!!!.. the enthusiasts, with three whole days of Run What You Brung sessions to allow you to settle scores and enjoy yourself on a fully FIA sanctioned strip. Team Maximum Lock will be demonstrating the true art of drifting, alongside Europe’s leading stunt drivers
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  Rover 75 Facelift Bumper Back in Production 20 Apr 2011 (News)
  goes to extraordinary lengths to provide support to MG Rover drivers, achieving 92% parts availability which ensures that there are still around one million MG Rovers on Britain’s roads. Complementing XPart’s extensive range of replacement parts is its ‘Close Call’ service, which offers