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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 23 Feb 2017 (News)
  Friday 24 February Save £22.99 on an AA emergency winter car kit Get this emergency car kit for £17, down from £39.99, in Halfords 15% off sale Thursday 23 February Book 10 hours of BSM driving lessons and get £50 off Introductory offer: save £50 when you buy 10 hours of BSM driving lessons  Wednesday 22 February  Save £60 on a RST Blade leather jacket Get this RST motorcyle jacket for £159.99, previously £219.99 Tuesday 21 February Get £143 off a Thule Motion 800 roof box (460 litres) at Halfords £110 off, plus 10% discount on all roof boxes and bars, will bring the total to £297 Monday 20 February Get a Love2Shop voucher worth up to £80 when you buy two or more Pirelli tyres from www.kwik-fit.com
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  Friday 17 February Reader offer: A  free car cleaning kit for all readers who purchase a motoreasy warranty plan The kit includes glass cleaner, leather feed, tyre dressing and more Thursday 16 February Get 76% off ATTCL driving glasses Get this light reducing driving glasses for £12.98, down from £42.02 Wednesday 15 February Save £20 on the Karcher K2 pressure washer with 2 year warranty Get this fantastic pressure washer for £99.99 Tuesday 14 February Save £85 on a Graco Milestone all-in-one children's car seat This car seat is £114.99, down from £199.99, at Mothercare right now Monday 13 February Get 10% off Swiftcover car insurance if you have a dash camera Swiftcover is offering its customers 10% off when they have a dashcam and 12.5% if its a NextBase dashcam
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  Classic cars put to work 11 Sep 2014 (News)
  Employees at one of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers drove their classic cars into work yesterday, Wednesday 10 September, in support of Drive Your Classic to Work Week. Staff at West Midlands-based Footman James are supporting the initiative, which takes place between 6-14 September. The initiative is now in its fourth year and aims to show the wider public how classic owners keep the nation’s motoring heritage alive by using their cars on the daily commute.
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  The Liver Run remembered 13 Aug 2013 (News)
  The journey takes place on 8 May 1987, and starts at Stansted Airport in Essex, and the traffic officer needs to drive the liver along some of the UK's busiest roads in the centre of London, to Cromwell Hospital, Kensington. It's an amazing video that shows that traffic officers truly earn their money at times, and that the Rover SD1 could really cut-it in 1980s traffic.
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  Discovery wins Camping and Caravanning award 15 Jan 2013 (News)
  The Land Rover Discovery 4's Trailer Stability Assist and Towing Assist systems are a big draw for potential caravanners, who look for an effortless drive while towing. Commenting on the report, Nigel Coppen, Client Director at Club Care Insurance, said: 'In addition to the strength and solidity of Land Rover vehicles and the fact they offer caravanners a good vantage point on their travels, there’s nothing like the unparalleled four-wheel drive ability for getting your caravan off its pitch, whatever the weather.'
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  More refined and efficient Avensis 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  That means lower tax for both private and company car drivers. The chassis has been overhauled, too, to deliver improved driving dynamics and a more rewarding drive. Finally, the interior has been overhauled, with improved materials and a more user-friendly layout, and the vents have been altered to look more upmarket, and the surfaces which are touched most, such as the dashboard and door handles, have been improved.
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  Toyota and Lexus to showcase latest hybrids at EcoVelocity 8 Aug 2011 (News)
  Toyota and their luxury brand Lexus will showcase their greenest current generation and upcoming models at the EcoVelocity show in London in September. Visitors will be given the opportunity to drive the Prius as well as the British-built Auris Hybrid , both of which are congestion charge exempt. The all-new Yaris will be on show too, as well the tiny iQ city car.
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  Dynamic EV charging in development 26 Jul 2011 (News)
  Dr Anthony Thomson, CEO of HaloIPT, said: “HaloIPT’s technology has a proven heritage in dynamic charging and we are excited to be transferring this expertise to the electric vehicle market. “The deal with Drayson Racing demonstrates the appetite for technology that makes driving an electric car more convenient, and this is certainly the case in the motorsport sector – nothing could be more convenient than a race car that re-fuels itself on the track.”   
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  Nissan announces updated Qashqai 4 Dec 2009 (News)
  Nissan said the new line was an improvement on the old in several domains, notably in the environmental department. Thanks to its Pure Drive feature, the 2010 version does 129 g/km of CO2 as opposed to the old range's 137 g/km. According to the manufacturer, this is thanks to a new weight reduction and aerodynamics programme.
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  New Mazda3 'blends sporty and dynamic design' 26 Jan 2009 (News)
  A new addition to Mazda's product line combines "sporty driving and dynamic design" for those thinking about buying or selling a car . According to the brand, the Mazda3 - set to hit showrooms this forthcoming spring - is faithful to the identity of its predecessors yet with "richer expression".
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  Electric car owners 'could generate their own power' 12 Dec 2008 (News)
  According to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), a new type of road has been invented which produces power as vehicles drive over it. ETA reported a 1 km strip of the innovative asphalt can generate 400 kilowatts of energy. The group added people considering buying a car which runs on electricity could find the new technology allows their vehicle to be powered entirely by the roads on which they drive.
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  Penalties for uninsured drivers 'should be tougher' 5 Dec 2008 (News)
  The penalties handed out to people who drive without car insurance are not severe enough, it has been claimed. According to the Association of British Insurers, if a motorist is caught breaking the law they will probably only receive a fine - and that is usually less than the cost of cover anyway.
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  Ferrari to show world premiere of California 19 Sep 2008 (News)
  Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo will be attending the presentation, as will Formula One stars Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa. Driving legend Michael Schumacher will also be present at the event, having shown a keen interest in the development of the California. The official presentation of the car will take place a little closer to home at next month's Paris Motor Show.
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  Kia Soul to hit UK roads in spring 2 Sep 2008 (News)
  Those who are looking for new cars to drive next year may be interested in the Kia Soul, which is set to hit UK roads in spring 2009. According to Paul Philpott, Kia Motors UK's managing director, the vehicle will be a "must-have" for all drivers, as its "modern looks" and "strong individual appeal" will make it attractive to singles and couples, young and old.
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  Superb drivers 'pay less for car insurance' 27 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists driving the Skoda Superb will pay less for their car insurance deals, it has been claimed. According to the Czech automobile manufacturer, the model has been awarded an insurance rating of 6E - three positions ahead of the current outgoing vehicle.
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  Daihatsu launches cheaper motoring initiative 8 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists are being made aware of the savings they could make if they drive Daihatsu vehicles. The company has launched the National Cheaper Motoring Campaign, stating that the reliability and fuel economy of its models make them beneficial to drivers. Which?
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  'Drivers could save by reversing' 18 Jul 2008 (News)
  Reversing into a parking space rather than driving straight in could save motorists money, according to new research. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has remarked that this is a more energy-efficient way to leave a vehicle, the BBC stated.
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  Motorists 'to get green lesson at BIMS' 27 Jun 2008 (News)
  Visitors to the British International Motor Show next month will be given a lesson in environmentally-friendly driving. At the exhibition, which is to be held at ExCeL London between July 23rd and August 3rd, the Co-Operative Insurance Greener Driving Pavilion will be set up. There, motorists will be able view interactive displays informing them of how they can reduce their carbon footprint, while vehicle simulators and cutaways will also be available.
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  Drivers 'should not be put off by complex Prius' 30 May 2008 (News)
  The benefits of driving a Toyota Prius have been espoused by the new Haynes Manual. According to the publication - which covers all Prius models from 2001 to 2008 - the complexity of the vehicle should not put owners off.
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  British drivers 'lack car knowledge' 19 May 2008 (News)
  Almost three-quarters of respondents admitted that they would not be able to repair their own vehicles, while a significant proportion of Britons were found to be confused when it comes to abbreviations such as MPV (multi-person vehicle) and FWD (front-wheel drive). "There is little doubt that innovation has made driving a far more pleasurable experience, but it has made part-time weekend mechanics a thing of the past," commented Emma Holyer, spokesperson for Britannia Rescue.