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Innovative car rental service DriiveMe.co.uk is aiming to revolutionise air travel by giving passengers the chance to dodge sky-high airport parking charges. The average cost of official parking at a UK airport is a whopping £55 for a single day and an eye-watering £120 per week. But DriiveMe.co.uk users could drive directly to the airport and avoid the charges […]
Following a glittering public reveal at Auto Shanghai just last month, Aston Martin’s first all-electric model – Rapide E – has wowed the crowds in gorgeous Monaco. Taking part in two dedicated on-track sessions throughout the day, the British luxury marque’s revolutionary new model was put to the test by Aston Martin works driver and […]
Skoda has a good track record of producing some very cool concepts/early designs (the recent Yeti, the Octavia vRS etc) that actually make it into production. We have high hopes therefore that the next generation Superb, shown here, does just that. We like the dramatic shut lines at the front, the minimal featured jewellery that […]
A brand new type of classic car magazine is set to hit the shelves, concentrating on a rapidly growing but under-represented area of the scene often frequented by younger enthusiasts. Retro Cars is a reinvention of one of Kelsey Media’s established titles, but rather than focusing on modified cars the title is going back to […]
The UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 161,064 units registered, the second lowest April volume since 2012 but following a double-digit increase the previous year. Registrations by private motorists fell last month, down -10.3%, after a rise […]
The Volvo XC40 has been crowned the Honest John Car of the Year 2019, beating all of its rivals to take the overall top honour. Regarded as the most honest and unbiased awards in the industry, the HonestJohn.co.uk awards were announced in a ceremony, at the Vinyl Factory in Soho, London. The glittering event celebrated the cars […]
If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway then be sure to read our tips on how you can make your journey a safe and stress-free one. Here’s IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to help you prepare for your trip. Because a little preparation goes a long way. Take some time […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is using the forthcoming UN Global Road Safety Week as an opportunity to encourage all drivers and riders to consider the risks they face (and the risks they pose) on their daily journeys, and to find ways of reducing those risks. The Fifth UN Global Road Safety […]
Motorpoint is helping motorists get ready for summer with a free car check. The UK’s leading independent car retailer, which has a network of branches throughout England, Scotland and Wales, is helping drivers to get their vehicles ready for summer with its comprehensive 15-point check in May. The complimentary service, which will be carried out […]
British car production declined -14.4% in March 2019, falling for the 10th month in a row with 126,195 units rolling off factory lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production for both home and overseas markets declined in double digits, down -18.1% and -13.4% respectively. Continuing recent trends, soft […]