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  Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer to open MGLive! 2015 6 May 2015 (News)
  There’s no need to worry about driving, either, since MGLive! also offers pitches for camping and caravans. Tickets start from £18 or from £28 for a weekend ticket, while under 16s go free. Book tickets now by visiting www.mglive.co.uk or calling 01235 555552.
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  Club marks Triumph 1300's 50th birthday with Coventry display 26 Jan 2015 (News)
  Launched in 1965, the Triumph 1300 was a compact, family car that featured a unique front-wheel-drive gearbox, which sat beneath the engine and was not shared with any other contemporary model. The advanced little 1300 also commenced a dynasty that culminated in the Dolomite Sprint, which ceased production in 1980.
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  Classic ad of the week: MG 1100 31 Oct 2014 (News)
  They even went to great lengths to make sure ’er indoors didn’t feel left out when it came to car buying, stressing that your nearest dealer could offer a test drive and ‘discuss the colour range with you – or your wife’. How thoughtful.
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  SEAT Launches 'Sub8' Pack For Cupra 280 15 Aug 2014 (News)
  Despite its 7 minute 58.4 second record subsequently being beaten by 4 seconds by a Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy-R, SEAT was still first to smash the 8 minute time for a front drive hatchback around the Nurburgring Nordschleife . Now SEAT has launched a 'Sub8' performance pack for the car at £2,025.
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  Take a break: Porsche 936 lapping Le Mans 27 Jan 2014 (News)
  Jacky Ickx piloted the winning car, alongside Hurley Haywood and Jürgen Barth, and demonstrated some incredible driving as the race unfolded. It's Jürgen Barth that's driving in the film, and it's interesting to see the speed differential between his 936 and the makeweight 911s it was sharing the track with. It was a mighty beast, though.
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  Vintage record attempt ends in heartbreak 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  A world record attempt by Vintage Adventurer Rod Wade and his co-driver Michael Flanders to drive from New York to Los Angles in less than 60 hours has ended in heartbreak after the pair’s 1930 Ford Model A broke down. Wade and Flanders set off from Ocean Avenue, Staten Island on 14 October and hoped to travel across 10 states before completing their mammoth journey in Los Angles.
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  Save £3000 on a new SsangYong Korando 4 Oct 2013 (News)
  SsangYong has launched its autumn sale, with savings of up to £3000 available on the Korando. The offer applies to all two-wheel drive and 4x4 models - except the SE - registered by 31 December 2013. SsangYong’s offering large savings across the range, with £2000 off the LE and a discount of £2300 on the SX.
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  Motorsport heroes to star at Shelsley Walsh 24 Jul 2013 (News)
  This will be judged in various classes by Simon Taylor, followed by a cavalcade run of the 15 best cars driving up the historic hill in the afternoon led by Sir Stirling Moss in the Jaguar F-type. The weekend also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic Mini Cooper with famous rally and racing stars Paddy Hopkirk and Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams driving examples of the marque, together with classic trials cars which will be giving passenger rides for visitors.
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  New Hyundai offers from Drive the Deal 23 Jul 2011 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some excellent deals on various new Hyundai models, all supplied new from UK main dealers.
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  MINI owners get a chance to drive their cars on track 5 Jun 2011 (News)
  Four novice track evenings to be held at Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Cadwell Park and Bedford Autodrome offered exclusively to MINI owners at a special subsidised rate of £49 per person.
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  15 Month leasing offer on a Mercedes Benz CL500 29 Jul 2010 (News)
  DSG Auto Contracts ( dsgauto.com ) are offering you a unique opportunity to drive a 59 Plate £70,000 Mercedes Benz CL500 Coupe for only £1,200 a month.  The car was registered in Nov 2009 and has covered 13,000 miles during this period and is finished in Obsidian Black with Black Leather, being the flagship model the car has every possible extra fitted as standard.
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  New website reveals all sides of Nissan’s Cube 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  Cube List members also have the chance to drive the very first cars to arrive in the UK. Honestjohn.co.uk will have a full Nissan Cube road test in January 2010  
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  Hyundai To Launch New Czech Built SUV at Frankfurt 18 Aug 2009 (News)
    Mated to the recently-launched diesel engine, codenamed ‘R’, these modifications have created a balanced and refined model, well suited to on-road and off-road driving.   Further information about ix35 and the new-look Santa Fe will be announced nearer the time of the Show.   More at Hyundai UK
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  Drivers may find new research "really worrying" 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  Eating or making a call - even on a hands-free kit - while driving could lead to an accident, he said. In other motoring news , the same group recently urged vehicle owners to check their tyres before setting off on lengthy trips.
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  Brits 'driving unsafe cars' 23 Dec 2008 (News)
  Some motorists may end up having to sort out a car insurance claim this Christmas - rather then enjoying the festivities - because they failed...
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  Ford ECOnetic cars 'can cut motoring costs' 17 Dec 2008 (News)
  Ford spokesman Tim Winstanley commented: "The indicator provides drivers with a helpful aid to using less fuel and encourages a smoother driving style." In other motoring news , the carmaker recently announced the new Focus RS - due to arrive in showrooms up and down the UK in March - would cost from £24,995.
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  Extra driver training 'could help keep workers safe' 27 Nov 2008 (News)
  The training is designed to improve drivers' vehicle control, their capability in assessing road risks and their handling expertise. Peter O'Halloran from Mercedes-Benz World said: "Driving is potentially one of the most dangerous things we do and rime pressures, meetings and deadlines can be especially distracting when driving for work." Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz World announced plans to help reduce the number of road deaths caused by crashes involving young drivers.
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  Spend a little, drive a lot 28 Oct 2008 (News)
  www.dsgauto.com offers Honda Civic Type R GT 198 BHP, 0-60 7.2 Secs & 142 MPH. £199.99 3+23 Payments Click link for further...
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  British drivers 'may benefit' from speed camera locators 3 Sep 2008 (News)
  However, James Flynn of RoadPilot asserted that motorists need to take care on the roads, as speeding offences could lead to penalty points on a driving license, which may result in higher car insurance premiums. Mr Flynn explained that an in-car speed camera locator may be one way to help cut down on the number of motorists who drive too fast - and may help them to avoid fines and penalties.
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  Be Equipped to Avoid Fines When Driving in Europe 26 Nov 2004 (News)
  Many Brits are being fined for not carrying the correct emergency and safety equipment when travelling in mainland Europe. Every day thousands of...