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W Series, the all-female championship set to go racing in 2019, has announced a long-list of more than 50 drivers who will compete for a place on the grid of 18 when the season kicks off in May next year. The qualifying drivers have been carefully selected from a pool of more than 100 applicants […]
Ferrari’s latest mid-engined Special Series V8, the 488 Pista, has been nominated “Supercar of the Year” by BBC Top Gear Magazine. This brings Ferrari’s tally of BBC TopGear Awards to 16, and complements the 488 GTB which won the same Supercar of the Year award in 2016. When deciding on the Ferrari 488 Pista as […]
Few cars have such an instantly recognisable profile as the Range Rover Evoque. The small SUV has turned heads for a while now and was due a refresh – which is where the 2019 car steps in. Granted, this stylistically improved car is pretty similar to the outgoing car, but is that necessarily a bad […]
Vauxhall Motors confirmed that it has entered into a 45-day consultation period with Trade Union and employee representatives to propose a restructuring of the Ellesmere Port Manufacturing Plant. At a National Joint Negotiation Committee meeting held on Friday 23rd November, the Company announced a proposal for business restructuring to align headcount and production costs with […]
Do you know what the super six are? This week’s tips give advice on those often overlooked road safety issues. Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards for the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, advises you on how to stay safe on the road with ‘six of the best’. Slow down […]
Used car of the month: Kia Sportage (2016-) Used bike of the month: Ducati Monster 1200S (2017) Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month. Here, we look at recommendations for November 2018. Vehicle valuation manager at mycarcheck.com, Stuart Wilson, said: “Introduced in 2016, the fourth-generation Kia Sportage […]
Lightning strikes, jump-starting and the potential for supercar engine sounds have been revealed as three of the top puzzles in the minds of motorists considering an electric vehicle. As interest soars in electric cars, inspired by their reputation for economy and zero emissions, so too does the list of often surprising questions asked by motorists […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with plunging temperatures and winter weather predicted this week. Road journeys are more difficult and treacherous when there is ice on roads, foggy conditions or a fall of snow. GEM is encouraging drivers to make good use of some simple […]
Cambridge & Counties Bank, who offer finance for classic car purchases, have announced they are to become official ‘Finance Partner’ to the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC). The announcement took place at the NEC Classic Motor Show on Friday 9th November, where key figures from the classic car community gathered on board a vintage bus […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media. The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy […]