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GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to protect themselves by being alert to early signs of road rage. The warning follows release of disturbing dashcam video appearing to show an angry driver in the West Midlands shunting a fellow motorist and causing a high-speed crash. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth commented: “Most of us […]
The year was 1978, UK inflation hit a six-year low, the Bee Gees dominated the charts, while flared trousers and bouffant hair was the height of fashion. It was also the year that Mazda unveiled the RX-7, a car that played a vital role in establishing Mazda’s reputation for building celebrated driver’s cars. In the […]
The SMMT (Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders) reports that there’s a huge amount of research at the moment into the future of autonomous vehicles and the practicality of using them on public roads. The concept comes a step closer this week with the announcement that HORIBA MIRA is joining the Midlands Future Mobility Project. […]
The Tow Car Awards 2018 have named the top 10 best cars for towing currently available, ranging from the Volkswagen Polo to the Land Rover Discovery, with BMW taking the ‘overall winner’ title for the first time this year. This is the 12th year that experts from Practical Caravan and What Car? magazines and The Camping and Caravanning Club have […]
If you have been to the pumps recently, you’ll know that whether you’re a petrol or diesel driver you can’t get away from the massively high prices. If you are lucky enough to still be getting fuel at least than 120p per litre than you are doing ok. We’ve heard stories of fuel on some […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is issuing advice to help football fans put safety first during the forthcoming World Cup matches in Russia. Many of the matches, such as England’s first fixture against Tunisia (Monday 18 June 2018), kick off in the early evening, so it’s important for fans watching in the pub […]
The Polestar 1 is set to make its first dynamic appearance at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed from 12-15 July 2018. Festivalgoers will see prototype #004 of the two-door Electric Performance Hybrid charge up the famous hill climb, set in the grounds of Goodwood House in West Sussex, England. Driven by Polestar chief test […]
It’s surprising that the ES is now reaching the seventh generation. The large saloon from Lexus began life in 1991 – but it never reached the UK. To our minds, it seems like Lexus has missed a trick as this is one great looking car. Lexus makes luxury cars that are also fuel efficient and […]
Development of the I.D. R Pikes Peak started around seven months ago – a multifaceted challenge, including for the Volkswagen Design team. “We already have a wealth of experience with high-performance cars and with racing cars, but a high-performance prototype like the I.D. R Pikes Peak was a world first for us,” said Klaus Bischoff, […]
The organisers of the Silverstone Classic are delighted to announce that AutoClassics.com has been appointed as the event’s Official Online Marketplace Partner – an exciting appointment which will add yet another valuable new dimension to the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. AutoClassics.com is the new global marketplace and information base for collector cars of […]