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The UK new car market enjoyed a boost in August 2018, as year-on-year demand rose 23.1%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 94,094 new cars were registered in the month as the market responded to regulatory changes, with cost-savvy buyers taking advantage of some compelling […]
Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, has been named as Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month for August 2018, by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line Group. The award recognises Nigel’s efforts to improve road safety in his constituency, in particular work to improve rural road safety – a priority issue for […]
A PEUGEOT 205 GTI uniquely featuring a 405 Mi16 engine (photograph as shown by Simon Thompson) will make a special appearance at this year’s CarFest South, after proving hugely popular at last month’s CarFest North Festival. The 205 GTI which has been restored and modified by a team of PEUGEOT apprentices, will be one of […]
Real savings on new cars are on offer before September 2018 as dealers rush to clear stock that doesn’t meet new emissions rules. Motorists can save more than a third in the “everything must go” sale, which analysts at online motor retail specialist BuyaCar.co.uk say is one of the biggest one-off discount events ever. The […]
The Directors of Salon Privé are delighted to confirm the attendance of Brabham Automotive who join the event for the first time this year. It was in 1948 that Sir Jack Brabham made his Australian competition debut going on to become a triple world champion and, in 1966, becoming the first, and still only man […]
A Ford Mondeo hybrid entered into the 2018 Layer Marney Cup run in Essex returned 123.77mpg on the 80-mile route. Driven by rally driver-turned-hypermiler, Andy Dawson, and co-driver John Chillman, the Mondeo averaged almost 55mpg more than the second-placed hybrid. Powered by a 140PS 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the powertrain is assisted by the equivalent […]
Fitting autonomous emergency braking systems as standard on all commercial vehicles in the UK has the potential to stop almost 2,500 crashes per year. Analysis of Department for Transport van accident statistics reveals 2,496 incidents involving vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes could have been avoided if autonomous emergency braking systems had been fitted – […]
Television’s best-loved used car pundit, Mike Brewer, is bringing something very special to the newsstands this summer, with the launch of his ‘Ultimate Guide to Used Cars’. With 115 pages of high quality, beautifully designed content, Mike’s new bookazine tells you all you need to know about buying and selling used cars and features Mike’s Used […]
The Morgan Motor Company are excited to collaborate on two concept bicycles with a fellow British company, Pashley Cycles. Founded in 1926, Pashley Cycles are the longest established British cycle manufacturer, famed the world over for their range of traditionally built and impeccably styled cycles. With centuries of combined heritage, craftsmanship and passion for their […]
The Department for Transport has published statistics on drink drive crashes in Great Britain for 2016. This shows an estimated increase in the number of road deaths, the number of injuries, and the total number of crashes relating to at least one driver being over the alcohol limit. Commenting on the statistics, Joshua Harris, director […]