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Young drivers taught benefits of safer motoring 3 Oct 2007 (News)
Academy will now attempt to reduce this figure by speaking to schoolchildren about how to conduct themselves behind the wheel. "I hope that by teaching young people about the consequences of speeding, drink and drug driving and not belting up, I can make real difference to road safety -
Grand Scenic 7-Seat DCI 120s, Just £13,295 10 Apr 2005 (News)
www.motorprovider.co.uk has a fresh batch of cars in stock, ready to inspect on site, buy and drive away. 05 reg RENAULT Grand scenic 1.9DCI Dynamique 7-seaters Just £13,295 Spec includes ABS, Adjustable -
New Audi Suspension Failure Warning 26 Sep 2001 (News)
ONLY AFFECTS CARS BUILT UP TO MARCH 2000. Audi has set up a number for owners and drivers to call: 0800 699 888. Other models with the same rear suspension set-up and the same problem include early production LHD SEAT Leon 20VT-4 four wheel drives. No two wheel drive VAG vehicles are affected -
Autoadapt on Display at the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
Station at display in the PB Conversions stand B20. The Autoadapt Driver Test Station (DTS) is the first cost effective, yet sophisticated, driving simulator in the world. Developed by Autoadapt, the DTS offers real-time driving simulation for impaired drivers. It consists of a mockup of car -
Government to launch green paper to improve young driver safety (and cut insurance costs) 26 Mar 2013 (News)
The government is planning to change the way in which younger drivers learn to drive, take their tests and behave on the roads immediately after ditching their 'L' plates. The idea behind the changes is to reduce accidents and make insurance more affordable -
Win Rides in the Mercedes SLS 10 Jun 2010 (News)
Mercedes-Benz is offering fans exceptional 'money can't buy' chances to experience its new super sports car, the incredible SLS AMG. A car so rare, it will be near impossible to simply book a test drive. These exclusive experiences include driving the 6.3 -
Mazda Zoom Zoom Challenge Back at Motor Show 17 Jun 2008 (News)
Thrilling Zoom-Zoom Challenge returns to ExCeL following success in 2006. Public can drive Mazda MX-5 and all-new Mazda2 on purpose-built track. Top-prize Mazda2 3dr Sport for a year for the winner Mazda has confirmed its plans to return to the British -
FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
BSM and Fiat have today announced their partnership which will see Fiat as the new fleet provider for BSM (the British School of Motoring), the UK’s most popular driving -
New Bond film to star Land Rover, Jaguar and Aston Martin cars 10 Feb 2015 (News)
, will drive the Aston Martin DB10, which was specifically designed for the film, with just 10 being made. Bond will face off against Blofeld, played by Christopher Waltz. Blofeld will drive the Jaguar C-X75 concept, which is expected to feature alongside the DB10 in a car chase through Rome -
96% of younger drivers feel priced off the road 11 Oct 2011 (News)
A survey commissioned by the Transport Select Committee reveals that 96% of young drivers feel that punitive insurance costs are pricing them off the road. Such high means that 21% of young drivers have considered driving without insurance -
New Porsche 911 set to debut in Geneva 29 Jan 2009 (News)
The latest 911 offering from Porsche is set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the manufacturer has announced. Described as the "latest evolution" of an "iconic" sports vehicle, the GT3 offers a high standard in two main areas, driving dynamics -
London motor show gears up for eco cars 20 May 2008 (News)
Visitors to this year's British International Motor Show will discover a host of green driving options on display. The Electric Vehicle Village section of the event will showcase a range of zero-emission cars, including NICE Car Company's Super Light Car, the G-Wiz, a number of models from -
Some Britons 'travelling with faulty brakes' 18 Mar 2008 (News)
Road users in the UK are continuing to drive despite having faulty brakes, according to new research. Statistics from Kwik-Fit show that 51 per cent of motorists took to the road for a month even though they had such problems. It added that seven per cent continued to use -
Motorists name children as 'big distraction' 19 Feb 2008 (News)
British motorists have claimed that children in the back seat of their vehicles provide the biggest distraction when they are driving, new research shows. French motor manufacturer Citroen has found that out of 1,000 polled, 90 per cent believe young people in their car make them lose -
New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
People behind the wheel of the new Ford Mondeo are guaranteed "smooth and stress-free travel", thanks partly to new technology, the... -
Northumbria motorists 'endangering lives' 24 Dec 2007 (News)
drinking and driving." Motorists were advised that those caught committing the offence would face a number of penalties, such as criminal charges and a possible conviction. In addition, the force stated that drink-drivers could also be banned from getting behind the wheel of a car -
New Mitsubishi concept takes spotlight in Detroit 11 Dec 2007 (News)
The Concept-RA vehicle has been revealed by Mitsubishi at the North American Motor Show. A number of features have been packed into the car, including a new diesel engine which the company has stated gives it "exciting driving manners". "[It] utilises a new catalytic converter -
Drivers 'rarely told benefits of extras' 17 Sep 2007 (News)
Those looking to pick up new cars are rarely informed of the benefits of purchasing additional accessories, a company in the industry has claimed. As a result motorists may be unaware that they can get add-ons which help reduce energy consumption and improve the driving experience -
Car by Car Breakdown Updated 23 May 2003 (News)
Yesterday was SMMT Test Day, which gave me a chance to catch up with 20 cars I had not yet drive at Millbrook, and take a ride in the back seat of the Rolls Royce Phantom. Updated Car by Car Breakdown entries are:- Audi A4 (S4); Audi A6 (RS6); Daihatsu Copen; Daihatsu Charade; Ferrari -
Beetle Goes Diesel 9 Jan 2002 (News)
VW has finally announced a RHD diesel version of its Mexican-built front-wheel-drive Beetle. Instead of the punchy 130bhp TDI PD and a sporty look, the new car has a sensible specification that more closely encapsulates the spirit of the original rear-engined Beetle