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  • Chelsea Legends, 5th September, to feature 'Le Mans' 24 Aug 2010 (News)
    fresh in his mind…   You made your Le Mans debut 40 years ago in 1970 sharing a works Ferrari 512S with Ronnie Peterson. What are your memories of that race?   “It didn’t last very long and I had never wanted to do it in the first
  • Have used car values hit their peak? 9 Dec 2021 (News)
    are not expected to go down as fast as they have increased. Even if retail demand reduces and consumer confidence drops it is forecasting a "gradual market adjustment over the next 12 months or so".  I want to sell my car: what are my options? A private sale is likely to give you the best
  • Coronavirus: Drivers get six-month MoT extension as Government battles spread of Covid-19 25 Mar 2020 (News)
    to take place before 30 March, what should I do? Car owners are generally advised to have their car MoT'd as normal. However, if you are showing symptoms of the coronavirus or living
  • £5m boost to make smart motorways safer 12 Mar 2020 (News)
    as all lane running (ALR). Shapps said, " Overall, what the evidence shows is that in most ways, smart motorways are as safe as, or safer than, the conventional ones. But not in every way." In addition to abolishing the dynamic hard
  • Classic concept cars celebrated at British Motor Museum exhibition 29 Jul 2019 (News)
    to discover what designers in the 20th century thought cars would look like in the 21st century and whether their predictions have come true. Visions of the future from times past include the 1970 Crompton Leyland Electricar. Styled by Michelottis and based on standard Mini parts it was powered by 24
  • SMMT issues a statement on Volkswagen emissions scandal 23 Sep 2015 (News)
    , hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides (NOx). What is the test? It is a laboratory test, which ensures consistency and absolute comparability from one vehicle to another. The vehicle is put onto a ‘rolling road’ and fitted with equipment to measure emissions. The vehicle
  • Rover: The rise and fall of a British icon 16 Oct 2014 (News)
    the short-term commercial benefits of such a move. Under BMW’s 1994-2000 ownership, of course, we saw more highs and lows, although the last all-new Rover – the 75 – arguably took the brand back to doing what it did best. Here was an executive saloon that looked good, rode well
  • Comment: Are you ready for a self-driving car? 30 Jul 2014 (News)
    , other cars and changing road conditions. Google’s cars have been programmed to behave like any other car, so other road users can predict what is going to happen next – as they do with other human road users. Google’s small, two-seater autonomous cars will likely act as a proof
  • The return of Japan’s supercharged saloons 15 Jan 2014 (News)
    back in 2011. However, just like Sherlock Holmes, Gandalf the Grey and Dirty Den, the WRX has cheated the hand of death and swerved the white light to make a dramatic comeback. What’s more, industry insiders tell us that Mitsubishi is finalising plans to bring back the Evo, which will once again
  • When is an Asian car not an Asian car? 15 Jul 2013 (News)
    , to the moment the first car rolled off the line here in September 1997, Hyundai has enjoyed more ready access to Europe. Although the forthcoming car is interesting, what is much more fascinating to a seasoned old industry observer like me, is just how advanced the plant is. The compact facility, which
  • Nostalgic cars in the classifieds 1 Jun 2011 (News)
    What was your first car? Chances are it wasn’t very good, but that you loved it all the same. Same goes for the first car you bought simply because you liked it, rather than because it was practical. Imagine if you could go back and find your first car, or the car you loved the most
  • VW Makes a Service Promise 18 Oct 2009 (News)
    , and have been devised following research within the Retailer Network to determine what customers really expect and want.   While some Retailers will already be providing some elements of the promise, this new initiative allows customers to see clearly what they can expect
  • Everything you need to know about the Highway Code 2021 updates 14 Sep 2021 (News)
    are in a roadworthy condition, including tyres, lights and brakes.  Other important changes include Rule 126 that now clearly states what tailgating is, how it occurs, why it is dangerous. Drivers are reminded that tailgating is an offence, punishable with a fine and licence penalty
  • Hidden Heroes: Volkswagen Jetta GTi 26 Jul 2019 (News)
    is that you can spend the entire evening riding on the back of his handsome popularity while pretending you’re almost as much of a catch. Or at least that’s what happened to me in my university years, anyway… As for the Volkswagen Jetta, it has a similar tale to tell. For years
  • Silverstone Classic 2019: Minis set for Silverstone party 1 Feb 2019 (News)
    . What’s more, to encourage all those with a classic Mini to join the festivities, a unique Mini Celebration Package has been introduced specifically for owners of original pre-2001 models. This cost-saving offer provides owners with a pair of adult tickets (for Friday or the full three-day weekend
  • Half of drivers routinely void their car insurance 25 Oct 2018 (News)
    , including failing to turn on the burglar alarm when leaving their property. More than one in 10 admitted to moving jobs, without telling their car insurer of the change, despite half of those saying they were fully aware that it could void their insurance.   “What
  • Porsche 911 993 Turbo Makes £83,600 at Brightwells Modern Classics Auction 1 Jul 2017 (News)
    on the hammer. A 1987 Ford Fiesta XR2 made an amazing £7,200; about what it would have cost new. A smart, low mileage, late model Bentley Brooklands attracted much interest with numerous commission bids battling it out with bidders in the room to make a healthy £11,880
  • A Grand Monday: Volvo 240 GLT 13 Mar 2017 (News)
    not convinced that the vendor of this example is fully aware of what he's selling. Offered with just a couple of weeks' MoT remaining for a miserly £500 (or, indeed, near offer), this top-spec
  • Rare Porsche 911 goes from shed to show-stopper 1 Nov 2016 (News)
    Ever wondered what people do when they buy a ‘barn find’ at auction? Well here’s one answer. This 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe – one of just 21 made – was bought as a project at auction in 2015. Over the past 16 months it has been restored
  • Focus On: Burton Motors 21 Aug 2014 (News)
    through most of the recommendations – customer service and integrity. We visited the garage, which is owned and operated by Julie Burt, to see what gives it such a good reputation. The garage carries out the full range of repair and maintenance work, including problem diagnosis, MoT
 

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