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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Peugeot unveils 2008 Concept 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  , producing 112PS. Much like the current Nissan Juke and the upcoming Ford EcoBoost, which have also appeared in Paris, it's geared towards a younger drivers who want the high-ride and chunky looks of an SUV but with the running costs of a regular hatchback. It should be priced to rival the likes
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: All-new Renaultsport Clio 200 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  across a broader rev-range – from 1750rpm to 5600rpm. Purists might not like the new gearbox though, which is an EDC dual-clutch rather than a traditional six-speed manual. It does have steering column mounted paddles so drivers can still take control of gear shifts
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  TomTom sat nav now available in BMWs 3 Sep 2012 (News)
  TripAdvisor, Expedia and Local Search with TomTom Places plus IQ routes which uses real travel information shared by millions of drivers, to give the best routes and arrival times at every time of day. The touchscreen system, which features a five-inch screen, integrates with BMW's Car
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  BMW exhibits ‘art cars’ 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  in is on display until 4 August in Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch. BMW’s Art Car tradition was born when French racing driver Herve Poulain invited his friend to paint his racing car – car that would eventually race in the Le Mans 24 hour race. Since then various artists have had
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  Volkswagen reveals Golf GTI Cabriolet 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  Cabriolet models, the GTI comes with automatically deploying rollover protection, front and side head/thorax airbags and a driver’s knee airbag as standard.
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Hyundai reveals i-oniq Concept 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  is similar in length to the Hyundai ix35 and has space for four passengers with a 'lounge-style' space designed for maximum comfort. There are sculpted surfaces, apparently inspired by musical instruments, along with a driver-focussed cockpit
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  Nissan Leaf to be sold by six more dealers 5 Oct 2011 (News)
  2012. The chargers allow drivers to charge a Leaf to 80% in 30 minutes. The new Leaf dealers are: Holdcroft Nissan, Stoke Macklin Motors, Glasgow Trenton, Hull WLMG, Reading WLMG, Mill Hill Wessex Garages, Bristol
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  Renault FRENDZY premiered at Frankfurt 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  , advertisement videos or any other information the driver chooses. The exterior design was inspired by unusual aircraft like the Airbus Beluga. The practicality of the FRENDZY stretches to a magnetic floor for securing loads and a fabric roof which can change shape to accommodate unusual objects
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  Volkswagen’s new commuter concept 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  is relatively small and inexpensive, and can be charged from a conventional 230V socket and takes just two hours to charge. The design in Formula 1 inspired, with the driver in the middle, the engine in the back and free-standing outboard 17-inch alloy wheels. The NILS is designed to be entertaining
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  AA Driving School to use the new Ford Focus 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  younger drivers page on Facebook . If you share your experiences, funny stories, worries and triumphs on the Facebook wall you could win a prize.
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  Electric Morgan in development 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  on the Aero Supersport , but instead of a 4.8-litre BMW V8 there will be a Zytek electric powertrain coupled to a conventional manual gearbox. The manual transmission will provide numerous advantages over the normal EV setup of an automatic gearbox. First of all it is more involving for the driver
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  Toyota to debut plug-in version of Prius 12 Aug 2011 (News)
  , almost half that of the standard Prius. Toyota says the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid will offer drivers the best of both worlds with an extended EV driving range for shorter journeys in towns and cities, while the hybrid petrol engine gives the car long range capability and the very low fuel
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  Children don't rate their parents driving 29 Jun 2011 (News)
  that driving with a child in the car would prompt greater care and attention, but this evidence suggests not, and poor driving habits are potentially being ingrained in future motorists.” It’s not all bad news, though. 30% of children rate their parents as better drivers than other road users compared
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  Renault announces greenest car 12 Jan 2010 (News)
  to be unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show on January 13th, the vehicle will be available in the UK later this year and will cost roughly as much as current models. Lower fuel consumption could also tempt drivers, because at 76.3 mpg, this auto could theoretically go 923 miles between fill-ups
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  Volkswagen's Scirocco to come with smaller carbon footprint 22 Dec 2009 (News)
  -speed manual gearbox and can reach 62 mph in 9.7 seconds. For £950 extra, drivers can get a bespoke look in the form of ten-spoke, 19-inch alloy wheels with Piano Black decorative inserts in the cabin. Other additional features include a six-CD autochanger with iPod capacity
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  Honest car insurance policyholders 'suffering from crash-for-cash schemes' 3 Dec 2009 (News)
  for example - was greater. The specialist said these practices were costing the industry some £1.9 million. Last month, BIBA revealed uninsured drivers were costing everyone a collective £500 million. If you want to know how to find
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  Winter 'demands extra car care' 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  that can be fought by being active about wiping down the car after a run. According to RAC insurance, some 7,000 drivers break down every day - and this figure increases during the cold season. Tyres should also be checked, as Kwik-Fit recently revealed 14 per cent of students surveyed
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  Mazda3 gets maximum marks 26 Nov 2009 (News)
  to protect drivers and passengers against whiplash, their highest-ever score. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  New VW California and Caravelle have "added safety features" 23 Nov 2009 (News)
  function for the headlights and a cornering function fitted to the front fog lights. Optional gadgets purchasers can choose from include a lane-change assist gizmo and an indicator that lets the driver know if a tyre loses pressure. Consumers can expect to shell out from £39,950
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  Nearly half of women 'not intimidated by garages' 19 Nov 2009 (News)
  not know how to check the oil, water and tyre pressure on their cars. Separate research from the Retail Motor Industry Federation found some 41 per cent of women drivers to be "extremely serious car consumers". If you want to know how to find