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Beaulieu is now taking bookings for its eagerly anticipated Custom & Hot Rod Festival, taking place from the 15th – 17th June 2012 in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, and early-birds who book before the 31st January 2012 will be rewarded with an extra 20% discount off weekend and Sunday Drive-In tickets. For […]
The Jaguar XJ 3.0 litre Diesel has received a Green Apple Environment Award after being named Gold Winner for Luxury Green Vehicles. The award was voted for by members of the Midlands Group of Motoring Writers and presented by its Chairman, Ian Donaldson. The XJ was launched in 2010 and has since become Jaguar’s award […]
There’s recently been some press coverage over issues around ownership of new vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF. It stops the nasty black smoky stuff from pouring out of the exhaust of your diesel powered car. It seems that some owners of said diesels are feeling a little mis-sold, as they are […]
Quentin Wilson is in the FairFuel 2011 Campaign as the lead spokesperson. The objective is to lower fuel prices for the benefit of us all. The Campaign is supported by the RAC, FTA and RHA and is now working in partnership with the House of Commons “all party working group” lead by Robert Halfon MP. […]
The world is changing. Every day, our pace of life seems to be that bit much more. We’re all separated from each other, travelling in our own little bubble. By all accounts, we’re also churning out more CO2, which is bad for the environment. We also pay so much for petrol and diesel that it […]
Children around the world have simply the best imaginations. They are not fettered by the chains of an adult existence and when it comes to imagining the future direction for cars, there is simply no stopping what they can come up with. It’s a pity more of us don’t look back at that to see […]
Motorpoint is offering some fantastic deals on vehicles that are appropriate for the terrible winter we are likely to be facing this year. Here are the details below: Being stuck in adverse weather is ‘snow joke’, but the trusty 4×4 Chevrolet Captiva, with its seven seats, should help to keep your whole family mobile even […]
Here’s the information direct from BEN on a new scheme you may be interested in if you’re looking to dispose of your old car: BEN the automotive industry charity has teamed up with Cartakeback and launched “Scrap & Donate” – the ethical way to dispose of your unwanted car whilst turning it into a valuable […]
This is the concept car to star at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13 and Infiniti got none other than Sebastien Vettel to assist in the design process! It does look like a ‘current trend’ suv/crossover but I’m loving the hinted huge rear spoiler on the back. Want one? Yes please! No word yet […]
The final episode of the latest series of Top Gear has played out – as per Jeremy Clarkson’s reference in order to allow us all to watch ‘The X Factor’ drivel without interruption. If you saw it, I’d like to just put out there the question of what you made of the electric vehicle feature. […]