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  Sainsbury’s cuts fuel prices to under £1 per litre 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  Since the summer of 2014, the wholesale cost of Brent crude oil has fallen by almost 50 per cent, the longest-running reduction in 20 year, with overproduction and slowing demand behind the historic decline. However, with 76 per cent of the price of unleaded made up of tax, it’s thought that few retailers will be able to offer petrol bellow £1 per litre on a long term basis.
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  Final reminder: Historics Classic Car Auction on Saturday 27 Nov 2014 (News)
  During 2007, the car was re-commissioned for the UK and, apart from light road use, has had some shake-down runs at Prescott. Eligible for historic motor racing events both here and abroad, the car is sold with an extensive file, and is taxed with a current MoT test certificate valid until the end of 2015. Estimated at: £70,000-£85,000.
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  Gridlocked Britain: Commuters spend 10 days a year stuck in traffic 3 Jun 2014 (News)
  The study has also found that drivers who attempt to beat the rush hour by using rat runs are wasting their time The study has also found that drivers who attempt to beat the rush hour by using rat runs are wasting their time, with average journeys taking 27 per cent longer compared to main roads.
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  Preview: Carole Nash pub meets 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Carole Nash, the classic insurance spacialist, has announced that it will be running its popular Pub Meets across the country for the second year. These follow on from 2013's events, where guest speakers such as Car SOS's Fuzz Townshend (below, right) met hundreds of classic car fans.
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  Early bird offers about to end for Silverstone Classic 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Advanced ticket sales for this summer's Silverstone Classic (25-27 July) are running at unprecedented levels, with record numbers taking full advantage of the special ‘Early Bird’ discounts currently on offer. Those booking by, 31 March 2014, can save up to 15 per cent on adult tickets.
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  NEC Classic: 2013 show report 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  The Classic Motor Show has been running now for 30 years, and just as the classic car scene is booming in popularity, it seems that the UK’s largest indoor show is going from strength to strength. Around 65,000 visitors made it to the NEC, and speaking to regular show goers, the National Exhibition Centre was busier in 2013 than it’s been before – with Saturday, particularly, rammed by people clamouring to get a glimpse of the UK’s best selection of classic cars.
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  NEC Classic: Allard family unveils Palm Beach restoration 17 Nov 2013 (News)
  Allard Sports Cars Limited has unveiled what it describes as the 'ultimate original restoration' at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. The company, which is still run by the original Allard family, has completed a full nuts-and-bolts restoration of a prototype 1956 Palm Beach Mk2. The fact that the company is run by the son, Alan, and grandson, Lloyd, of Sydney Allard, who both have a very hands-on role within Allard Sports Cars, makes this charming company, based in Gloucester unique within the British specialist car industry.
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  Aston Martin scores shock victory in the Revival TT race 16 Sep 2013 (News)
  However, a safety car period 12 minutes in bunched up the field as repairs were made to the chicane ‘brickwork’. Racing resumed with 43 minutes left to run, with Chris Harris taking the lead. He held on to the top spot until pitting shortly before half-distance, just as the safety car was deployed after Tom Kristensen dropped his Jaguar E-type into the Lavant gravel trap.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 8-9 June 27 May 2013 (News)
  With an estimate of £47,500-52,500, it represents an ideal opportunity for a driver looking for a race-proven but barely run-in car for use in series such as the Masters Pre-66 GT Gentlemen Drivers. The 1989 GTD GT40 replica could be eligible for an FIA HTP passport. It is also eligible for various regional championships and could prove a very stylish way to get into historic motor sport.
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  1950 based Bentley Brooklands to Star at Scottish Speedfair 23 Jul 2011 (News)
  "The classic racing element of the event should be fantastic, too. The classic scene in Scotland really is on the up and running the David Leslie Trophy will be a special moment for the Circuit." Track action starts at 10am on Sunday 31 July, with adult admission priced at £15; concessions are £8 and kids under 12 go absolutely FREE.
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  Vauxhall Ampera plug-in hybrid to cost £28,995 14 Dec 2010 (News)
  After taking advantage of the £5,000 grant, customers will pay £28,995 for the Ampera. Running costs are low with the efficiency of up to 50 miles range on battery power, free London Congestion Charge, no Vehicle Excise Duty payments and 5% company car taxation. Vauxhall claims the Ampera will bring the 'reality of a technologically sophisticated, electrically-driven, family car with an uncompromised driving range firmly into the mainstream.'
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  Government data errors set to benefit scrappage buyers 22 Nov 2009 (News)
    The scheme originally had enough funding for 300,000 cars, though this has been extended to 400,000 cars. The scheme will now run for much longer than originally planned and the remaining money is likely to continue to help new car buyers until Spring 2010.
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  Mazda Tops Reliability Index Again 29 Sep 2004 (News)
  For the fourth year running, Mazda has come out top of Warranty Direct's Reliability Index. This is an index which combines both frequency and cost of repair on 30,000 Warranty Direct MBI policies which are mostly for cars more than three years old and out of manufacturer warranty.
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  Rescue Pack For Dark Winter Days 8 Sep 2003 (News)
  You get a powerful lead lamp cleverly enclosed on a three metre long cable. A fluorescent light tube is included, ideal for under bonnet use. There is a DC socket adapter to run electrical equipment like mobile phones and laptops; in fact anything that uses a cigarette lighter plug. The SIP rescue pack holds enough power to run the DC power for up to 50 hours. Plus, vitally, a built-in flashing orange hazard beacon to warn oncoming motorists of your breakdown.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  Ludovic Bois in his Volvo Amazon, car 82, suffered a spot of altitude sickness and refused to run any further at the top of one pass, and had to be pushed out of a passage-control where it then ran down the mountain. Bill and Jock Burridge from New Zealand in their 1925 Buick had just about the worst problem of the day when a front hub broke on the last closed-road test-section… the hub was stripped down and a local workshop found to weld it up, and the car was soon running again.
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  Santa Pod Retro Show: Win a Ford 100E 4 Dec 2012 (News)
  This year also brings a new retro Truck and Tractor display into the proceeding, so if you’re more Massey than Maserati, or prefer ERFs to ERAs, then this is the place for you. With Run What Ya Brung running all day on the strip, owners will get the chance to flex their right feet in complete safety - and who knows? - maybe settle a bet at the same time. There’s a diverse range of classes to allow everybody to shine somewhere!
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  Autoblog readers condemn dangerous HID headlights 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  'The proposed changes, if implemented, would reduce accidents, save a few lives and make driving more pleasant for all of us,' he said. Perham says xenon headlights and daytime running lights make motorcyclists and cyclists less visible. He wants changes to be made to the MOT so misaligned headlights are spotted and rules that make daytime running lights compulsory on all new European cars to be revoked.
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  Records Tumble Once Again at Santa Pod 3 Jun 2010 (News)
    After losing in the first round of eliminations, Troxel returned for an exhibition run where her R2B2 Racing Camaro ran the fastest Pro Mod pass in European drag racing history -- a stunning 5.937 at 242.42 mph. Aside from the historic speed, her elapsed time was just the second five-second run on European soil.
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  Santa Pod's All American Show 1st to 2nd May 2010 26 Feb 2010 (News)
  Although it's a Yank-lovers paradise, the event is for all genres of custom, classic and retro car AND bike owners, so whether you're running a Chevy - or a Chevette, you'll be made very welcome.   Precious metal from both sides of the pond is welcome with 'Run What You Brung' sessions all weekend to allow pub arguments on who can out-drag who to be finally settled.
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  NEW £30k SINGLE SEATER ONE MAKE RACE SERIES 20 Dec 2007 (News)
  The distinctively-styled Speads RM08 will be the car of choice for a new BARC-supported one-make single-seater series called Formula Triple S, which will run a selected programme of meetings throughout 2008, before expanding to a full season in 2009. The RM08 is also suitable for Monoposto, SEMSEC, sprints, hillclimbs and other open-wheel events.