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Automotive Charity BEN has been awarded a 2-star rating in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2012. The award which placed BEN as one of the country’s best not-for-profit organisations was presented to HR Director, Sara Howard at a special ceremony by Best Companies Director, Glenn Dimelow. In total 1082 organisations entered for […]
Carbuzz.co.uk has a great new infographic demonstrating just about everything you could possibly want to know about the Top Gear Test Track ‘Star In A Reasonably Priced Car’ segment. How about the average wet weather speed? Who was slowest? Which career represents the fastest average drivers? Head over to Carbuzz.co.uk to find out!
The Mail Online has covered the fact that British motorists pay about 60% fuel duty and tax when filling up at forecourts. Drivers are hit with fuel duty and VAT when buying fuel, making it an extremely expensive commodity. The continual upward rise (seemingly regardless of the prices of oil) means that taking journeys almost […]
The official launch of Mission Motorsport, an exciting new venture designed to provide amazing and unusual rehabilitation opportunities to service personnel affected by military operations will take place at Thruxton Circuit at 11am on Thursday 1st March 2012. Formed by a dedicated group of serving soldiers, officers and Motorsport professionals; Mission Motorsport’s mission is to […]
Lamborghini may sound like a brand that is not normally associated with sports utility vehicles. However, those amongst you who are true petrolheads will recall the rare (and utilitarian looking) LM002. It is, in appearance, very similar to a Humvee and the new car which is as yet unnamed will be a spiritual successor. Power […]
A new survey, commissioned by GEM, reveals that 52 per cent of motorists want to keep the current annual MOT system and do not agree with Government proposals to make it biennial. Only 26 per cent said they would want it to change and 22 per cent were unsure. The survey of 3,000 UK motorists […]
Auto Express has highlighted that the Government’s own data has shown that buses outside of London are more polluting per passenger than the average car during the last decade. Not only is this is a shock but it’s a real disappointment. If public transport providers cannot lower their emissions – per passenger – then they […]
Auto Express has reported on the latest from Renault – five models are going to be axed from the UK line up. These include the Laguna hatch, Sport Tourer, Coupe, Espace, Grand Espace, Modus, Grand Modus, Wind and Kangoo. This is not a quiet drop by a manufacturer of a car that isn’t selling. This […]
Auto Express has featured an article suggesting the Evoque may soon be available in a new form – as a soft top cabriolet!? Yes, I’m not at all convinced by it either, but take a look at the picture and see what you think. For me, it’s a love or hate job. I think it’ll […]
If you’ve never heard of it, here’s the skinny on this exciting new way to get in touch with other petrolheads: Launched in October 2011, monkeyplate.com is a clever website that lets car fans connect in the real world and share online, with the innovative use of customised stickers displayed on members’ rides. An online […]