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10 Makes and 13 Models for 2011 BTCC + Live Qualifying 25 Mar 2011 (News)
27 cars; 10 makes - 13 models The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship today confirmed a record entry list ahead of its 2011 season with the highest number of different makes and car models entered for the series in the two decades it has run as an all two-litre -
Secret documents revealed: The future of BL 8 Apr 2013 (News)
parts. This first one covers September-December 1979 and runs to 123 pages. During the 1970s, British Leyland had been through the mill - first with bankruptcy in 1974, followed by the government bail-out in 1975, and then the eternal struggle to keep the company's head afloat in tough times -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
and a notice advises merging after 800 yards, 600 yards, etc. The closure affected the nearside lane, therefore there was slow moving traffic in the offside lane. One motorist had decided to be an unofficial Traffic Officer and adopted a position in the nearside lane running in parallel and at the speed -
IAM Celebrates 60th Birthday with Party Event and Change of Name 6 Jul 2016 (News)
Mayor’s Show in 2006 and now boasts a new mohair hood and leather interior 1966: Triumph TR4A. Took part in 20 of Club Triumph’s biennial 48-hour 2,000 mile Round Britain Reliability Runs, more than any other car 1972: Fiat 500. Owner braved the London to Brighton rally alone this year -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: A-Z of Cars 4 Sep 2015 (News)
Audi A4 Audi unveils all-new A4 in Germany, with lower running costs and more space than its predecessor, with 2.0-litre TDI Ultra models emitting less than 100g/km of CO2 -
Curios: British Leyland Safety Research Vehicles 25 Apr 2014 (News)
to be pedestrian-friendly, being both softer and smoother than that of the standard car, while other refinements included larger-diameter wheels with run-flat Denovo tyres, strengthened door sills and recessed door handles. The safety of the car’s occupants was catered for with copious padding -
Celebrity drivers at Silverstone Classic 18 Jul 2011 (News)
up the Tarmac in 130mph Morgan Roadster lightweight race cars in the Silverstone Classic ‘Celebrity Challenge’. Run in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK, the Celebrity Challenge is just one of the attractions at the world’s biggest classic car racing festival, which runs from -
Astonishing variety of cars lined up for Cholmondeley Pagaent of Power 25 May 2011 (News)
Organisers of the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the UK's biggest celebration of power and speed, have confirmed an eclectic mix of more than 150 high-octane race and road cars for the event's timed on-track sessions and parade runs. Some historically-significant race -
Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 19th April 9 Apr 2011 (News)
, the running gear was adapted from XJ40 and every aspect of the ride, handling and braking were brought up to modern standards. The car received a custom wiring loom to accommodate the modern electronics, which includes sat nav, CD stacker, DVD player, power seats, power windows -
Contradictory Results From Electric Car Consumer Surveys 30 May 2009 (News)
Honest John says, blanket consumer surveys don't really make sense on this topic. Electric cars are an excellent solution for short runs. Internal combustion engined vehiocles are far more efficient for long runs. Neither are good at both unless combined -
Auction Values Continued to Rise in April 13 May 2009 (News)
are ahead of the April 2008 average figure of £5,406 by £235 or 4.3%. It is the second month running that the year-on-year figures have shown growth, following falls throughout much of 2008. Stock remained at relatively low levels in April, with P/X volumes falling after showing -
Time Warp Bugatti Type 57 in Guildford Classic Car Auction 25 May 2008 (News)
a wedding at Molsheim. Pleasingly retaining its original leather upholstery, the Type 57 is in unrestored but running order (although the engine was treated to an extensive overhaul by Jan Keizer of Doetinchem in 1991). A familiar sight in Dutch Bugatti circles and well-known to the late Hugh -
Average age of cars in the UK reaches new high 24 May 2021 (News)
closed or running at limited capacity for the majority of 2020 due to lockdowns, fewer new cars were registered. The average car on UK roads in 2020 was built in 2011, while almost 10 million cars have been in service since 2008 or earlier -
2021 facelifted Hyundai Kona revealed 17 Mar 2021 (News)
it easier to define from the non-electric Kona . The Kona Electric’s new narrow LED daytime running lights and redesigned -
Click and collect orders soar as new car industry adapts to life under lockdown 4 Feb 2021 (News)
for many, but the industry’s effort and agility will pay off in the long-run - as we expect some drivers will prefer to buy in this way in the future,” commented James Fairclough, CEO of AA Cars. Petrol car sales were down 52 per cent and diesel models down 61 per cent -
Petrol and diesel ban brought forward to 2030 17 Nov 2020 (News)
to EVs will create. RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: "While many EV drivers will charge at home and start with a ‘full tank’, this won’t be possible for everyone, particularly those without off-street parking. Right now running an EV -
One in five motorists have driven without an MoT 2 Mar 2020 (News)
their car without a valid MoT. The study also found that many were unaware of what would count as an MoT fail. Indeed, 71 per cent didn’t realise that running out of screenwash would count -
Learners head away from cities in order to pass their driving tests 15 Jan 2020 (News)
not be bicycle lanes, roundabouts and a myriad of other distractions you'd find in a bustling town, city-dwellers who aren't used to the twisting turns and blind corners of rural driving might struggle getting to grips with the different terrain. Hugh MacNeil, who runs the island's car hire business, said -
Hidden Heroes: Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Twin Spark 6 Dec 2019 (News)
. They’ve also become rare due to two common problems - floor and sill corrosion, which also affects the 156, and cambelt failure on the 2.0 engine. It’s a known weak point and belt changes every 36,000 miles are essential to keep it running properly. Then there was the optional Selespeed semi-auto -
Hidden Heroes: BMW 318ti Compact 15 Nov 2019 (News)
, then what you’ll end up with is a modern classic that’s great to drive, easy to own, cheap to run and more rewarding than you’d imagine. And the good news? You can still pick a good one up for under £2k - but not for much longer as educated buyers are starting to catch