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  'Box fresh' Lamborghini Countach up for grabs at Historics 16 May 2014 (News)
  A rare, right-hand drive, ultra-low mileage 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S is to top the lots at Historics' sale on 7 June at Brooklands.
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  Buying a car? New Volvo given prize 11 Dec 2009 (News)
  Eco-conscious drivers thinking of buying a new car could be tempted by the new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe. The latest offering from the Swedish manufacturer has seen off stiff competition to scoop this year's Green Car of the Year award, as voted for by TheGreenCareWebsite.co.uk. The judging panel were particularly impressed by the C30's fuel efficiency, with its rate of emissions of 99 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre helping it to come above the Toyota Prius in the green motoring league.
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  Men may need more car advice after results of new survey 13 Jul 2009 (News)
  Being caught on a mobile phone while driving can incur a fine and penalty points. These are likely to increase car insurance premiums. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  RENAULT MEGANE R26.R STAYS HOT 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  On each occasion, the Mégane Renaultsport R26.R set a benchmark for a front-wheel drive production car. Customers can find out more information via their nearest Renault dealership or by visiting www.renaultsport.co.uk .
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  DVLA Consultation on Driver Fees 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) today issued a consultation paper on the proposed fee structure for driving licensing transactions in Great Britain for 2009/10. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed revised fees must do so by 23 January 2009. The consultation paper is available on its website at www.dvla.gov.uk/consultations Chief Executive Noel Shanahan, said: “DVLA provides a wide range of key services to about 40 million people across the UK.
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  No C-Charge for LOW CO2 Citroëns 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  With the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, giving the green light to Band A and B vehicles emitting 120g/km or less of CO2 to drive for free in the Capital’s Congestion Charge zone, Citroën is able to offer 23 exemption qualifying models. Amongst those eligible is Citroën’s C1, a compact and nippy city car capable of an economical 69mpg* and emissions of just 109g/km.
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  Peugeot 1.4HDI Diesel Now On Sale 7 Dec 2001 (News)
  Peugeot has announced that its new 1.4 litre HDI engine (to be shared with Citroen and Ford) is now on sale with 70bhp in the 307 and will be available with 68bhp in the 206 from January. This new lightweight 98kg engine does not affect the handling of front-drive diesel cars to the extent of the older cast iron bock XUD engines. Fuel consumption on the combined drive cycle is 65.7 mpg for the 206 and 62.8 mpg for the 307. Carbon dioxide emissions levels for the 1.4 HDi 206 and 307 are the lowest in both vehicle ranges: 112 g/km and 120 g/km respectively.
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  Young Motoring Writer of the Year Competition 22 Sep 2001 (News)
  You must include your fuill name, age, address, daytime telephone number and state whether you hold a full or provisional driving licence. You must send your entry to 'Young Motoring Writer of The Year' award, The Daily Telegraph Motoring Desk, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5DT, and it must get there on or before Friday 30th November.
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  Classic Sale Results: Blackbushe 26th March 28 Mar 2001 (News)
  (*Denotes Left Hand Drive) LotYearVehicle £ 11957Morris Minor 1000 1125 21983BMW 628 CSiA 1200 *51967Chevrolet Corvair 925 61971Triumph Herald 13-60 1625 71961Rover 100 550 *101973Porsche 914 3675 111978Mercedes-Benz 350 SL 5025 121979Panther Lima 3300 131971Vanden Plas Princess 2600 141937Rover 10/12 Sports Special 4650 161969Triumph Vitesse Convertible 4750 *181981Fiat 124 Spider 1900 191972Triumph Stag 3475 201985Mini-Cooper Retro Replica 3250 211973Jaguar E Type SIII 2+2 7950 231978TVR Taimar 3150 261964Ford Cortina-Lotus Mk I 6550 271985Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 7350 291949Triumph 2000 Roadster 16775 30Make a Wish Charity Lot 430 331958Jaguar XK 150 Coupé 16350 351962Jaguar 3.8 Mk 2 13100 371939Plymouth Roadking P7 Coupé 6275 381970Mini 1275 GT 4225 391974Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 7025 401981Triumph TR7 Convertible 3950 411983Porsche 911 SC 10825 421968Daimler Sovereign 9025 451938Daimler EL24 Limousine 10400 471985Bitter SC (ex-Edwin Starr) 10825 491973MGB GT V8 5850 511977Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 7150 531986Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 7800 541972Volvo P1800 ES 5075
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  Jaguar X Type Prices Announced 7 Feb 2001 (News)
  Prices have been announced for the exciting new, four-wheel-drive, Mondeo based Jaguar X Type which officially goes on sale as from 1st June 2001. Engines are a 195bhp 2,495cc Duratec V6 offering 180lb ft torque at 3,000rpm and a 231bhp 2,968cc Duratec V6 with 210lb ft torque at 3,000rpm.
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  November's money saving deals 27 Nov 2013 (News)
  Click here Monday 18 November Tesco has teamed up with Red Driving School to offer a four hour introduction driving lesson for £40 Clubcard vouchers. Simply book online to claim the deal.

  Latest Ford offers from Drive the Deal 30 Nov 2012 (News)
  £1,100 discount which is conditional upon you taking out finance arranged by the dealer and having a test drive at the dealer who is nominated by us to supply your new car (all B-Max models). If you do not wish to visit the dealer to have the test drive then you will still be eligible for £1,000 of this money.
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  Volvo launches winter checks, tyres and new 4WD models 17 Oct 2011 (News)
  Available from £495 (plus £85 fitting) for four tyres and £1100 (plus fitting) for alloy wheels and tyre packages, it offer customers excellent value and peace of mind. Whilst most two-wheel-drive owners see the benefit of winter tyres, XC owners with all-wheel-drive are being urged not to ignore the benefit of winter tyres during cold conditions. When braking, there is no substitute for having the right tyres.
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  Card and Chip Car Hire Launched in Munich 11 Jun 2011 (News)
  The system is “keyless”: a conventional car key is not necessary. DriveNow vehicles can be opened and closed with the unique programme in the chip on their driving licence and activated by pressing the start button.   Having completed an application under www.drive-now.com , it is then only necessary to carry out a one-off registration at a Sixt station in order to check driving license details and enter the chip onto the driving license.
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  Motor Show Live Highlights 26 May 2004 (News)
  EXTRA FEATURES OF MOTORSHOW LIVE: One of the new features of Motor Show Live is Taster Test Drive: a chance to test-drive cars as well as look at them. Cars available to drive are: Daihatsu Charade, Copen or Terios Sport; Honda Jazz, Civic or Civic IMA; Hyundai Getz, Matrix or Coupe; MG Rover 45, 75 Tourer, ZT or ZS 180; Nissan Micra; Subaru Impreza, Forester or Legacy, and Vauxhall new Astra or Meriva.
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  MoT Files: 10 postcodes with the highest pass rates 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  You may be surprised to discover that the area in which you live and drive can have a massive impact on the likelihood of your car passing its annual MoT. We've crunched the latest Government data to reveal the 10 areas where your car is most likely to achieve a pass on MoT test day.
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  VIDEO: MINI Countryman - big MINI, massive costs, medium fun 19 Mar 2018 (News)
  Despite being a full-sized family car, the MINI Countryman is compact and agile behind the wheel; if you want a crossover that's fun to drive, BIG MINI is it.  But it's far from flawless - especially the Cooper S E plug-in hybrid. Mark takes you through it. 

  VIDEO: Suzuki Ignis - super car with kryptonite looks 25 Aug 2017 (News)
  ...assuming you can deal with its challenging looks. That's Mark's take on it, anyway. He reckons driving one is like wearing Superman's underpants. It'll make sense when you watch it. Possibly.  Click the play icon above to watch. 
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  VIDEO: Honda Civic review - a party on wheels? 6 Aug 2017 (News)
  It's fair to say that the new Honda Civic doesn't photograph well, but beyond that is an exceptionally practical family hatchback that's also great to drive. Here's how Mark got on with it. If you're reading this and you haven't yet subscribed to our YouTube channel, please do us a favour and  click here to do so .
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  Forget Speeding in France 3 May 2004 (News)
  "Motorists should be aware, however, that being en vacances does not give them carte blanche to drive dangerously. Speeding and drink driving is not acceptable on either side of la manche." It’s not just drivers in France who should exercise caution on the roads this year either.