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Seventy two per cent of people who drive for work in the UK have never been offered driver training, according to a survey by IAM Drive & Survive on Springboard UK, despite 44 per cent of those drivers saying they would welcome the opportunity. Only three per cent of the respondents said that they had […]
As the sun sets on Goodwood Festival of Speed, British Grand Prix and Glastonbury 2014, the spotlight switches to August’s two award-winning CarFest extravaganzas. Just over three years ago BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Chris Evans had a dream. It was to create a fundraising event that celebrated his passion for fast cars, rocking music artists […]
Britain’s leading independent road safety charity is warning that some popular aftermarket vehicle modifications are not only making cars and vans illegal; they could also be risking lives. The Institute of Advanced Motorists has highlighted three of the most common aftermarket tweaks that render vehicles illegal – and noted that people are rarely prosecuted despite […]
The Volvo factory in Torslanda celebrated 50 years recently with a total of over 6.8 million cars having been produced, starting with the Amazon model in 1964 and all the way to the new V60 Polestar that began to roll off the production line . The Polestar model also marks the first ever independent partner […]
London will resonate to the sounds of powerful V8 and V12 engines early next year as the capital plays host to a new vibrant and exciting classic car show. To be staged at the ExCeL Centre in London’s Docklands from 8-11 January 2015, the first ever London Classic Car Show will highlight examples of the […]
This is the latest – and most extreme – version of the 208. It is the 208 GTi 30th anniversary Limited Edition. Power comes from a a new Euro6 1.6-litre THP petrol engine developing 300Nm of torque and maximum power increased to a symbolic 208hp. The paintwork shown (a coupe franche) is actually an option! […]
Higher than permitted exhaust emissions account for more than 700,000 annual MOT test failures in the UK a year – 30% of the total – but a simple remedial and preventative treatment prior to the test can markedly reduce the risk of failure, says leading fuel additive brand, STP, highlighting the benefits of its STP […]
Welcome to the car of the future – the Volkswagen XL1! This amazing car is finally due to come to UK shores and it is priced at £98,515 on the road. Whilst a total of only 200 cars will be built, as a legitimate design study on maximising fuel efficiency and minimising emissions this is […]
Motorpoint is hoping to power demand for electric cars with huge savings on a range of the most popular plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road today. The UK’s largest car supermarket, with seven sites across the UK, is offering its customers savings against new of over £18,000 on the acclaimed Chevrolet Volt. It is currently […]
Beaulieu’s world-famous International Autojumble – the biggest sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic – is back for its 48th year on the 6th and 7th September 2014. Taking place in Beaulieu’s picturesque parkland, this is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the motoring calendar and a ‘must’ visit for all […]