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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Supercars to take centre stage 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  An eclectic collection of supercars will take centre stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed - on 11- 14 July - with the return of the Michelin Supercar Run. Around 75 of the latest and greatest sports cars will be in action over the weekend and there'll be world debuts for the McLaren P1, Vencer Sarthe and Alfa Romeo 4C.  Each of the 75 supercars will be driven up the world famous 1.16-mile hill as manufacturers make their final preparations to unleash their automotive exotica to the masses.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Honda's racing line-up 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  Visitors to the Festival will also be able to try out one of Honda’s All Terrain Vehicles on a specially designed course and have a go on two-wheels with the Honda motorcycle MotoX experience. Both these activities will be running between 9.00am-5.00pm on all four days of the event, and are free of charge. Look out for interviews with famous faces and behind the scenes footage at all Honda areas throughout the Festival.
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  Michelin Launches Tyre Dealer Review Website 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  It will also provide well-earned recognition for dealers who work hard to assist their customers in every possible way." The site is already up and running and reviews are flowing in. The site also includes a useful dealer search facility by either name or postcode - and if your local dealer is not listed then you have the opportunity to add it.
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  SEAT's 'Big Weekend' offer 14 Nov 2011 (News)
  Anyone who places a retail order during the ‘Big Weekend’ automatically qualifies for £200 of vouchers, and if they take out SEAT Finance at the same time they’ll get an additional £200 – making £400 worth of M&S vouchers. Additionally, the offer runs alongside other SEAT promotions – so buyers can also take advantage of the ‘Pay no VAT’ offer, too. ‘Pay no VAT’ knocks 20%, the equivalent of VAT, off the price of the 5dr SEAT Ibiza 1.4 SE Copa and the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI S Copa.
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  New battery tech to improve EV range 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  One of the biggest problems with electric cars is so-called range anxiety. EVs can only usually travel around 100 miles before they run out of juice, and charging them is a long-winded process when you find a place to do it. But as with all technology, there’s a constant drive for improvement and a consortium led by advanced battery manufacturer Axeon has developed a new type of battery that goes some way towards removing the limitations associated with pure EVs.
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  Next Castle Combe Car Boot Sale September 11th 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  High quality, well run car boot sale with proceeds to local charities.
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  National Motor Museum to host largest ever exhibition of James Bond vehicles 12 Aug 2011 (News)
  The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu will next year stage the largest exhibition of James Bond vehicles ever displayed to celebrate 50 years of the film franchise. It will run for the whole of 2012 and will include some of the most fanmous cars from the films, inlcuingthe 2002 Jaguar XKR with SFX weapons from Die Another Day, the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 from Goldeneye and the 1937 Phantom lll Rolls-Royce from Goldfinger.
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  Car care specialist has stock stolen 10 Aug 2011 (News)
  Gribben posted an update on his Twitter feed and on the website to let customers know that he is, currently, out of business and unable to fulfil any orders. The website he runs normally sells everything necessary for cleaning, polishing and perfecting a car, from microfiber cloths to the most extravagant of waxes. Matt Gribben said: “I am utterly devastated and at this point I’m not sure what is  going to happen to the business.
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  Volkswagen to increase use of plug-in hybrid tech 9 May 2011 (News)
  Volkswagen also showcased two new engines at the Vienna symposium, a variant of the current 1.4 TSI that runs on E85, a fuel which isn’t commonly available in the UK but is in Scandinavia, and a new 2.0 TDI diesel engine for the US market, with improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions. 
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  Volvo recalls every model in its line-up with the exception of XC90 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off." Other recalls in recent months include a fuel leak on the Chevrolet Cruze (831 cars involved), risk of fire on the Jeep Wranger (14 cars involved), failing brake lights on the Nissan Pixo (646 cars involved) and a jamming rear bench on the Renault Grand Modus (4403 cars involved).
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  DIY car maintenance 'on the up' 8 Dec 2009 (News)
  The Institute of Advanced Motorists recently called attention to the importance of getting a full service check in the run-up to winter. On wet, slippery roads and dark nights, having all car features in tip-top shape could be the difference between life and death, the organisation noted. Are you buying or selling?
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  Car insurance providers: December 19th most dangerous day 2 Dec 2009 (News)
  Company spokesperson Grant Bather pointed out that while Christmas and Boxing Day are traditionally safer times to take to four wheels, it is the run-up to the festivities that causes accidents. This is because many people are rushing in a last-minute bid to get all of their presents in order. Not only are motorists driving faster - their visibility may be affected if they have the back seat filled up with purchases.
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  New VW California and Caravelle have "added safety features" 23 Nov 2009 (News)
  But in terms of safety equipment, buyers will find airbag deactivation switches for passengers, seatbelt reminders, a daylight running function for the headlights and a cornering function fitted to the front fog lights. Optional gadgets purchasers can choose from include a lane-change assist gizmo and an indicator that lets the driver know if a tyre loses pressure.
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  Buying or selling a car? Check out the new Hyundai 25 Aug 2009 (News)
  Additionally, the ix35 is designed to be more fuel efficient and emit less CO2 than rival cars in its class, with Hyundai claiming the SUV will rival hatchbacks in terms of running costs. The car is to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month ahead of a worldwide rollout in spring next year. This comes after Hyundai earlier this month stated that its i10, i20 and i30 models have seen a surge in popularity among motorists looking to take advantage of the government scrappage scheme.
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  Following HA advice could protect cheap car insurance premiums 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  It issued this plea in light of new figures that have shown - between July 1st 2008 and June 30th 2009 - an average of 43 motorists a day had to be rescued from English motorways after letting their tanks run dry. The body described the statistics as "alarming". Director of network operations Derek Turner said: "It's not only hazardous to the driver and passengers, but to other road users as well, especially if the vehicle has to stop in a live lane.
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  Honda Insight 'is a cost-effective company car' 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  It made this comment as it launched a new online calculator, which allows drivers to compare whole-life running costs for a variety of UK models. The tool shows people how much they are likely to spend over three years or 60,000 miles. It found businesses operating within the London congestion charging zone could save £9,153 by opting for the Honda Insight over other comparable models.
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  Car buyers may back call for scrappage extension 4 Aug 2009 (News)
  People planning on buying a car before the end of the year may welcome calls for the scrappage scheme to be extended. The publisher Glass's has warned funding for the cash for bangers initiative could run out by October if the government does not set aside extra money. It claimed this could prove to be a big problem for the automotive industry. The group explained there are currently approximately 13,500 scrappage orders for new cars every week in the UK.
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  Nissan deal 'better than official scrappage scheme offers' 2 Jul 2009 (News)
  To take part in the programme set up after Alistair Darling's latest Budget, drivers must have a vehicle to trade in that is at least a decade old. Originally, Nissan's scheme was due to run until the end of June, but it has now been extended by a further three months. In other motoring news , the manufacturer's Qashqai model recently came third in a vehicle owners' satisfaction survey in Germany.
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  Scrappage scheme participants 'may be in the money' 24 Jun 2009 (News)
  Adrian Rushmore, managing director with the group, explained: "The potential profit is greatest for those cars where the nearly-new value is currently high in relation to the list prices – notably small, affordable cars with low running costs." In light of this, scrappage scheme buyers were advised they could make as much as £1,100 by selling on models like the latest Ford Fiesta, Citroen C1 and Fiat 500. Meanwhile, in related motoring news , Glass's predicted used cars would be selling for 16 per cent more by the end of the year, compared with during December 2008.
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  Youngsters 'need to brush up on maintenance awareness' 18 Jun 2009 (News)
  " In related motoring news , previous research by Comma found nearly half of all vehicles in the UK were running with insufficient lubrication in their engine. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.