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  HITTING THE CHILD; MISSING THE POINT 29 Jun 2001 (News)
  The ABD believes the campaign needs to have a broader emphasis. Gregory continues: "We need to tell drivers about how important it is to look well ahead and anticipate - to see the child before he runs out and to be ready to avoid him should he do so." The ABD also stresses the need for drivers to use observation links.
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  Top 10: Mitsubishi's best bits from 45 years in the UK 10 Dec 2019 (News)
  As Mitsubishi celebrates 40 years in the UK, we highlight some of its greatest, and most important cars.
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  Top 10: Cars that reinvented their makers 11 Dec 2018 (News)
  We've concentrated on the 1960s, '70s, '80s and '90s, an exciting era that saw huge change acros the motor industry, as the car became an increasingly important factor in daily life. We also went through an energy crisis, and a change in the way the car was viewed by society. Most successful car manufacurers evolved to meet changing conditions, but others were slow to react, leaving themselves ripe for reinvention - and these cars show what they were capable when they needed to face the future.
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  Superstars' supercars for sale 26 Feb 2018 (News)
  A 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 originally owned by Beatles legend, Sir Paul McCartney is one of just 250 made, and only four imported to the UK. Capable of 167mph thanks to its V12 engine, McCartney bought the car in 1968. The Italian supercar is expected to fetch up to £500,000. Another Lambo, this time owned by Scottish singer Rod Stewart is also going across the block.
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  BMW restores M1 Procar for classic enthusiast 19 Nov 2014 (News)
  Hosobuchi said, ‘BMWs are my great passion, and the Procar definitely will get a place of honour in my collection. ‘It was very important to me to restore the car to its former glory after so many years of racing. And who could have done a better job than the manufacturers themselves?’ And it looks like Hosobuchi won’t be afraid to use the car, either.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Top 10 Bangers targeted by criminals 12 Aug 2013 (News)
  All of those things combine to make easy targets for opportunists out to make a quick few pounds – so it’s the more important to be careful. Click through the gallery below to see which older cars are the biggest targets for criminals. The number shown is the overall offence rate per 10,000 vehicles, to keep things comparative.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Cars thieves avoid 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  It is worth noting that for these cars to appear in our data at all, some crime of some sort must have been committed involving them, whether it be damage to, theft from or otherwise – cars that criminals have never touched don’t end up in police databases!  It’s also important to acknowledge that some cars might be stolen by thieves who take keys from the homes of owners. These crimes aren’t necessarily recorded in police databases as car crimes but as burglaries and so don’t appear in our data.
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  Marmalade rewards its safest drivers 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  Crispin Moger, managing director of Marmalade said: “We were delighted to welcome our top performing drivers on board the yacht. We believe it is important to recognise and reward the achievements of our young drivers and we look forward hosting a similar event next year.”
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  Cholmondeley Pageant of Power stars announced 30 Apr 2013 (News)
  Important racing cars from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Bentley and Williams will be present at the 2013 Pageant, which takes place from 14-16 June.
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  Halfords to host driving tests 9 Jan 2013 (News)
  .” “This is a great example of working with private sector partners to provide an important local service that is convenient as well as being cost effective.” For more information on issues affecting learners and young drivers, as well as bespoke road tests, advice and tips, click here . 
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  Volkswagen showcases car auto-pilot 23 Jun 2011 (News)
  Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Executive Director Volkswagen Group Researc, called the system “an important milestone on the path towards fully automatic and accident-free driving.”
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  New independent tyre review site launched 19 Jan 2010 (News)
  It noted that in the winter, issues of sufficiently deep tread, adequate pressure and proper alignment were especially important. Are you buying or selling? Click here to see what Honest John has to say.

  Fleet managers targeted by motoring advice 14 Dec 2009 (News)
  Another organisation involved in this message is the Institute of Advanced Motorists. It recently called attention to the importance of having deep enough treads on tyres to avoid slipping on icy roads during the winter. Are you buying or selling? Click here to see what Honest John has to say.

  Ford receives 30,000th scrappage order 24 Nov 2009 (News)
  Meanwhile, people looking at buying a car under the initiative need a model that is at least two years older. In other news, Ford recently reminded young motorists about the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Drivers urged to choose tyres carefully 29 May 2009 (News)
  Motorists who want to protect the no-claims bonus on their car insurance policy may want to choose their tyres carefully. TyreSafe has warned people who purchase this important vehicle part online to avoid cutting costs in this area. It explained some drivers may be tempted to pick a cheaper product with a speed symbol under the recommended level for their car.
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  Fiesta praised for 'outstanding design' 24 Mar 2009 (News)
  All the products that participated were assessed in a number of areas including, innovation, functionality and quality. Martin Smith said the award was particularly important to the manufacturer. He explained: "Research shows that whether they are in Milan, Beijing or New York, customers put style at the top of their list." Some 35,642 Fiestas have been sold in the UK since it was launched in August 2008.
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  Jail threat to fraudulent driving test takers 22 Aug 2008 (News)
  It could be that those found breaking the law in such a manner pick up more expensive car insurance policies in the future should cover firms deem them a risk on British roads. Head of fraud and integrity for the DSA Andrew Rice commented on the importance of the issue for the body. "Tackling impersonations is a key priority for the agency as offenders presents a significant danger to road safety," said the official. Meanwhile, the Telegraph has published DSA figures showing that some 168 fraudulent driving test instances took place in Britain last year.
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  Nissan Maxima goes into production 29 May 2008 (News)
  Greg Daniels, senior vice president of US manufacturing at Nissan North America remarked that "the Maxima is an important car for Smyrna and for Nissan." "It's our responsibility to build a high quality vehicle each and every time. Our customers deserve it and expect no less," the official added.
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  Land Rover birthday gets royal presence 13 May 2008 (News)
  According to Land Rover managing director Phil Popham, it is a "great honour" to host the Prince. "Land Rover has played an important role within the British car industry for 60 years and we strongly believe that it will continue to do so for many years to come," said the official. This weekend, thousands of Land Rover enthusiasts headed to the Land Rover Owner International Spring Adventure at Duffield Showground, according to the Hull Daily Mail.
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  Tyre pressure 'picked up by new Ford systems' 14 Apr 2008 (News)
  According to Michael Kremer, Ford wheel and tyre engineer, the system provides "an important additional safety measure". "Keeping your tyres correctly inflated can also reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, so these systems can help provide cost and environmental benefits too," commented the official.