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  New Road Hump 4x4 from KIA 14 Feb 2002 (News)
  At a guess, prices are likely to be around £20k, making it the perfect choice for people who would like a new CRV but, because the roads are so bad in their area (for example, Fulham), need a tougher 4x4 with high profile tyres in order to survive the school run. More at www.kia.co.uk
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  Editing Error in Today's HJ Column 23 Jun 2001 (News)
  My reply to S.O. is as follows:- "The Omega has different set-up to help prevent 'unintentional acceleration syndrome'. Trying to convert it is likely to cause other problems, like the car running away with you. Either use the parking brake and release it against torque converter take-up. Or learn to use your left foot on the footbrake and release it gradually like a clutch as you apply pressure on the accelerator.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  You’ll know when this happens as it lights up the instruments like a Blackpool Illuminations and more than likely won’t run, either. It’s a relatively straightforward fix, costing between £80-£200 to be replaced. Water gets in via a number of ways, heavy rain overcoming the channel above it, though it’s not always ingress from above, some succumbing to a capillary action of moisture getting in.
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  KIA Develops 3 Alternative Ways to Go Green 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  It can accelerate to more than 60mph on battery power alone. In Korea, an unusual hybrid system running on a mixture of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and battery power has been available for in the Forte saloon, a car similar to the European cee'd hatchback (the green car in the photos). It is powered by a conventional 1.6-litre engine converted to run on LPG and a 15kW electric motor, and though it is unable to run on electric power alone, this combination is sufficient to bring CO 2 emissions down to 94g/km.
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  Shelley Pearson To race at Flame and Thunder 2010 22 Oct 2010 (News)
  The 27 year-old Northamptonshire racer recently joined the ranks of the Top Fuel elite, securing her licence with a show-stopping 4.98 second pass, instantly catapulting her into the record books as the fastest female driver in the UK and the second ever fastest licence run in Europe.   Clearly elated with her time, Shelley was quick to praise her supporting cast and thank them all for their efforts. 'I'm delighted for everyone in the team that we got such a great final run,' she said.
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  Mazda Sponsors World's Largest Triathlon This Weekend 6 Aug 2008 (News)
  This year the Mazda London Triathlon, the world’s largest swim-bike-run event, sees the new headline sponsor, Mazda Motors UK, aiming to enhance and demonstrate its commitment to the event by introducing new elements for participants and spectators to enjoy. The event, on 9 and 10 August at ExCeL in Royal Victoria Dock, will include a new Mazda area in this year’s Mazda London Triathlon Expo.
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  Day of Contrast at Auction 7 Oct 2002 (News)
  Classic car, fleet and part-exchange auctions running alongside each other gave opportunity for some interesting comparisons today. The 102,493 mile 1966D MGB in the photo had been in the same owner’s hands for 30 years. Sadly, he had become too old to drive, or even to look after the car, so it had to go.
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  Top 10: Turbocharged classics 7 Aug 2017 (News)
  It’s essential that any turbocharged car has had oil changes at the correct intervals, and that high-performance or synthetic engine oil has been used. And remember, after a fast run, don't swtich off without letting the car idle for 30 seconds or so!  But enough of the practicalities, as there are some fantastically exciting turbocharged classic choices out there these days.
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  Proton offer up to £1200 deposit allowance 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Simon Park, General Manager Sales and Marketing for Proton Cars (UK) Ltd. said:  “By rolling out this exclusive finance deposit contribution scheme across our dealer network in the UK, we hope that customers will really feel the benefit at a time when every little helps – especially when buying a new car.” The offer runs until 30 June 2011.  
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  Spotted at auction: 1986 Talbot Samba Cabriolet 18 May 2015 (News)
  Although the seller reports the speedometer isn’t working. It’s sold with a V5C and current MoT, which runs out in August. It also comes with a handbook, service book and some history. Check out the full auction catalogue by clicking here .
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  Top 10: Mutton dressed as luxury lamb 22 Dec 2013 (News)
  News that the Aston Martin Cygnet has ceased production after a two-year run has us digging-out similarly short-lived luxury makeovers of more humble motors...
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  Lamborghini Gallardo production ends 28 Nov 2013 (News)
  The final Lamborghini Gallardo has rolled-off the production line in Sant’ Agata, bringing to an end to the Italian manufacturer’s most successful car. During its 10-year run, 14,022 Gallardos were built, dwarfing numbers of all other cars built by the iconic supercar manufacturer. The Gallardo was launched at Geneva in 2003, coinciding with Lamborghini’s 40th anniversary, and was the second all-new model under Audi's ownership of the company.
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  Sainsbury’s cuts fuel costs by 3p per litre 29 Oct 2013 (News)
  Chris Biggs, who is in charge of buying the fuel distributed by Sainsbury’s, said:  "We are always looking at ways to help our customers save money, especially in the run up to Christmas. We know that fuel is a big part of the weekly budget for many households so we hope this cut will be welcomed by drivers across Britain." These are the latest fuel price cuts in a series of reductions by major supermarkets including Asda and Tesco.
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  Gallery: Inside the Network Q factory 18 Oct 2013 (News)
  Network Q was established in 1990 as the approved used car scheme run by Vauxhall for its extensive national dealer network. It's a well-established name, and as each car is sold with a 117-point inspection and offered with warranties that are anything up to five years long.
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  Saab files for voluntary reorganisation 7 Sep 2011 (News)
  The filing for voluntary reorganisation affects Saab Automobile AB only, and will not impact the operations in the UK, which are run by SAAB GB. 
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  Porsche at the Frankfurt Motor Show 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  It’s just for display, though – all 600 have been sold. Porsche will also show the Cayman S Black Edition, a well-equipped limited run version of the 3.4-litre Cayman S sports car, the electric Boxster E and the 1900 Semper Vivus electric car. For more coverage of the  Frankfurt Motor Show, click here.
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  Porsche to demo next 911 generation at Goodwood 10 Jul 2008 (News)
  Exhibited at the show will be the 911 Cayenne S, which visitors will be able to drive in exchange for a charity donation, along with the 911 Carrera - a model set to take part in the Sunday Times Supercar Run. Another highlight of the Sussex event is the Porsche 911 GT2, the brand's fastest car and its most powerful, with a 530bhp engine, which car insurance customers may be interested in.
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  Fiat reveals Fiorino prices 21 Apr 2008 (News)
  Director of Fiat Professional UK Gerry Clarke stated that "things are looking good for the Fiorino. "A combination of great looks, amazing carrying capacity and superb running costs will make the Fiorino a huge asset to thousands of businesses," he said. Meanwhile, JATO has found Fiat to have sold the most low-emissions vehicles during 2007 - its average car releasing 137.3 g per km CO2.
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  April 2008 issue sees Car Mechanics hit 50 19 Mar 2008 (News)
  Speaking at the time of its launch, editor John Mills commented that the purpose of the magazine was to help people run their car economically. And although the vehicles and roads have changed, current chief Peter Simpson claims that this philosophy has remained intact. He said: "[Cars] still, though, need looking after and having the correct information to do that is vital.
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  Auction to feature American 'muscle cars' 22 Feb 2008 (News)
  The firm will be presenting the Dodge Charger R/T at the site, which has been rebuilt with a vinyl roof and has an engine the company claims is running "very well". Also on display will be a Thunderbird from 1957, which BCA estimates could fetch £40,000 at auction. For £12,000 drivers can pick up the oldest car at the show.