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  What to do if you get a speeding ticket 19 Oct 2001 (News)
  I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) after being caught by a speed camera, but I can't remember who was driving: what should I do/can I get off? We have received an NIP for one of our company cars, but we cant find out who was driving it then. I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) after being caught by a speed camera, and they are asking who was driving.
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  Cut-Price L200 Twin-Cab 9 May 2001 (News)
  Mitsubishi has launched a new diesel four-wheel-drive twin-cab version of its L200 pick-up at pre-VAT prices from £13,995 on the road. Because their payload is more than 1 tonne, the trucks qualify for the full commercial vehicle VAT refund allowed to any appropriate VAT registered business.
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  Advent Calendar Competition Day Ten Prize - Supercar track experience 10 Dec 2017 (News)
  Take part in the ultimate Supercar track day experience, exclusive to Trackdays.co.uk! First you will choose your favourite Supercar to drive from a list that includes Ferrari , Aston Martin and Lamborghini models. To finish the experience you will be taken for a high-speed ride in an ex-racing Champion’s Radical SR3. This experience is available at Castle Combe and Blyton Park Racing Circuits as well Longcross, Bruntingthrope and Elvington driving venues. For more information on this and other Trackdays products, click here .
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  Supercar to launch on St George's Day 11 Mar 2008 (News)
  Keating stated: "The event will include a descriptive launch and reveal, followed by acceleration and high-speed demonstration drives at a nearby RAF airfield and cruising drives on fast public roads." This comes after Australian supercar racer Ashley Cooper died during a race earlier this year. Cooper was competing in the Fujitsu V8 Supercars Series in Adelaide when he crashed into a guard rail.
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  Motorists 'not aware of environmental issues' 25 Feb 2008 (News)
  Findings from the Environmental Transport Association show that almost two-thirds of motorists do not know the amount of CO2 they produce when they drive. Group director Andrew Davis commented that "awareness of the CO2 produced by cars is incredibly low". He added: "A large proportion of people are aware that cars pollute, but may not know how to take the first step towards more environmentally-friendly driving.
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  Training programme to teach drivers winter roads skills 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  A new driving programme set up by Rockingham is to teach people how they can avoid being involved in accidents caused by extreme winter conditions. The firm has put together the scheme to reduce the number of accidents on highways which occur due to icy, wet and snowy weather.
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  Family-friendly improvements made to Mazda5 3 Dec 2007 (News)
  Motorists can also now control the two sliding doors from the driving seat, with the gap now opening to 700 mm in width. "Demand for Mazda's popular multi-activity vehicle, the Mazda5, with its unique dual sliding rear doors, is sure to rise next year with the introduction of a significantly improved model that will be even more family friendly," the firm stated.
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  Car battery development alliance forms 23 Nov 2007 (News)
  Some 360 million euros (£259.3 million) is to be invested by the companies in order to develop zero-emissions methods for use in automobiles and other equipment. "In the future, there will be parallel use of various automotive drive systems, all the way to purely electric drive. A high-performance lithium-ion battery as the energy carrier will be a key technology," said the expert. This comes as the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association has stated its intent to cut truck emissions.
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  Mazda "evolution" continues with new Taiki concept 4 Oct 2007 (News)
  While a greater aerodynamic performance and a next-generation rotary engine are under the bonnet, the automaker has stated that the Zoom-Zoom ideology behind Mazda is still in place. "Mazda is offering an exhilarating driving experience with vehicles that achieve Mazda's trademark fun-to-drive performance, allied with outstanding environmental and safety performance," the company commented. Earlier in the year, Mazda revealed that it had been developing new catalytic technology which enabled metal reductions to be made on vehicles employing it.
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  Young drivers taught benefits of safer motoring 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  "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 in Berkshire," said Andy Milne from Red Driving School. Road safety organisation Brake was set up in order to provide assistance and support for people affected by road accidents in the UK, according to its official website.
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  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 seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Remote locking, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Rear headrests.
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  New Audi Suspension Failure Warning 26 Sep 2001 (News)
  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 by this new recall, even though VAG has been having a lot of trouble with lower front suspension bushes on old shape Audi A4s and Passats.
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  Autoadapt on Display at the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  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 drivers environment. The vehicle cab are equipped electronically and mechanically using technical aids specific to various impairments, such as reumatism, MS, spinal cord injuries, spastics, and many more.
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  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. The increasing cost of insurance for new drivers is cited as one of the reasons behind a drop in the numbers of people learning to drive and these proposals are designed to tackle that.  The government is expecting the changes to result in a reduction in the high cost of vehicle insurance currently facing motorists – especially young drivers.
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  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-litre V8-engined, 571 hp SLS AMG around famous European racetracks including Hockenheim and Spa; being driven in the car by former Formula 1 and current DTM racer David Coulthard; tackling the famous Top Gear test track - and unique SLS AMG driving days at Mercedes-Benz World.
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  Mazda Zoom Zoom Challenge Back at Motor Show 17 Jun 2008 (News)
  A major success at the 2006 Show, the Zoom-Zoom Challenge will allow over 5,000 members of the public to get behind the wheel of Mazda’s cars, at no charge, to experience their spirited handling and entertaining drive. Competitors will compete against the clock in a technically demanding driving challenge around a specially-constructed test track as they strive to achieve the fastest lap time and demonstrate the most accomplished car control.
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  FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
  ” “This fantastic new agreement puts an award-winning car alongside the best-known driving school in the UK, and I am delighted we are involved in it,” says Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK. “This puts us right where we want to be – in the High Streets of Britain’s towns and cities, demonstrating to new motorists the delights of driving a new Fiat.
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  Heroes: Dan Gurney 30 Jan 2018 (News)
  The biggest achievement for AAR, however, came with Gurney’s victory in the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix, driving his own factory-prepared Eagle. This win marked the first time in the history of Grand Prix racing that an American had won driving a car of his own construction – a feat that has never been repeated by any other driver.
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  Significant Investment Cars in Historics 30th August Auction 17 Aug 2014 (News)
  However, the car is right-hand drive. More at the excellent, user friendly Historics website .
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  How To Check Out a New Car 27 Aug 2001 (News)
  Make sure there's not too much slack in the parking brake. Make sure the clutch takes up properly. The dealer probably won't let you drive the car away until you've signed for it. But once you've driven off the forecourt you don't suddenly lose your rights to any redress. Take an extended drive home to make sure the engine heats up properly and the thermostat opens.