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  85g/km Kia Rio to Make UK Public Debut at EcoVelocity 31 Aug 2011 (News)
  Visitors to the show, held from the 8 - 11 September in the grounds of Battersea Power Station, will have the opportunity to get up close with the all-new Rio, the new Picanto city-car as well as low-emission versions of the cee'd family hatchback and Sportage crossover on a purpose built test route.  Test drives in the Congestion-Charge exempt Picanto will be available on a turn-up and drive basis.  The new Rio is set to be the cleanest non-electric vehicle in the world - emitting just 85g/km CO2 and offering 88.3mpg in 1.1 CRDi ‘1' guise - when it goes on sale on 1September. 
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  Caterham 7s Now Much Easier to Hire 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  Ideal as an extended test drive or short break away, the Hire-A-7 service enables drivers to take in the unique sensation of piloting a lightweight, open-topped sportscar, famed for its intuitive handling characteristics, on their favourite A and B-roads.
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  FIAT's eco:Drive WINS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD 18 Nov 2009 (News)
  It then gives an analysis of the driver’s performance, along with suggestions on how to improve efficiency further by reappraising driving methods.   For more details see: www.fiat.com/ecodrive   Fiat is also the first car manufacturer to achieve a range average of under 130g/km CO2.
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  Suzuki Helps its Owners Drive Greener 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  Suzuki GB introduces the “Green Light Campaign” available to all Suzuki owners and introduces “My Suzuki” websiteEveryone...
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  No Scrappage Discounts on Microcars 13 May 2009 (News)
  “In addition, the UK still has a significant number of older motorists who do not hold licences to drive traditional cars, and who are therefore still driving old polluting and worn-out three wheelers. “Parts are no longer available for these, with the result that they are becoming less and less reliable, and less safe.
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  Alfa Scrappage Deal means MiTo For £8,995 6 May 2009 (News)
  For an entertaining and rewarding driver experience, the iconic sporting Italian manufacturer has also bestowed the Alfa MiTo range with an electronic Q2 system that simulates the presence of a limited slip differential, and supercar technology in the form of a DNA (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) switch that alters the driving characteristics of the car for different driving situations. On selected models, Alfa Romeo is offering up to £3,000 in addition to the Government’s incentive. For more information on the Alfa Romeo range and details of the UK scrappage scheme, log on to www.alfaromeo.co.uk or visit your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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  Three Years Insurance on New Corsa For £339 20 Dec 2006 (News)
  The innovative insurance offer is just one of several tempting packages from Vauxhall, making it even more affordable to enjoy the stylish design and driving dynamics of the new Corsa. As well as subsidised insurance premiums, the Luton-based company also recently announced a Choices finance package where it meets the first 12 months payments of a customer’s contract – another industry first.
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  10% Off Breakdown Cover for HJ Site Users 3 Feb 2004 (News)
  Its spokesman says, “Just like the low cost airlines have brought down the cost of air travel, we aim to drive down the cost of breakdown cover for UK motorists. Whilst low cost airlines are associated with reduced service levels and no frills, we have a customer satisfaction guarantee, and give away free extras.
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  Yet Another New Fiesta 12 Jul 2001 (News)
  Instead, it's a small, butch, gadget-packed 'Urban Activity Vehicle' from the mould of the Mazda Demio and Honda HRV. Though it looks like a four-wheel-drive, it isn't. It's simply a smart-looking, jacked-up two-wheel-drive small estate car on the new Fiesta platform. The reported plan is that the normal five-door Fiesta will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and will come to the UK in March 2002.
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  Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 To Be VED Free 28 Mar 2014 (News)
  .  Where for decades the legendary Beetle and rear-mounted engines had dominated the scene, a new era had now dawned: that of the transversely mounted front engine and front-wheel drive. As the successor to the Beetle, of which over 21.5 million were built, the Golf Mk I, designed by Giorgio Giugiaro and Volkswagen Design, had to live up to the immense expectations that it would carry on the success story of what until then was the world’s most successful car.  It worked: the modern and reliable drive concept, the excellent spatial economy and ultimately the design as well, won over the market to such an extent that by October 1976 the one-millionth Golf had been produced.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 20-6-2015 20 Jun 2015 (News)
  Or a Toyota Verso 1.8i Valvermantic Multidrive S, if that isn't over budget.   Paperless My wife and I are taking a fly-drive holiday in New Zealand in October/November 2015. I have become aware that the DVLA is changing the current system for driving licences abroad. As my wife and I have the old style pink paper licences (pre-1998) which are still valid, but do not include a photo card, will these be acceptable in New Zealand?
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  UK's first all-electric charging station opens, with plans for 100 more 9 Dec 2020 (News)
  .  The site is the first of over 100 Electric Forecourts being built by Gridserve over the next five years, with aims to make driving an EV  an "enjoyable, ultra-convenient and stress-free experience". The station’s chargers draw power from renewable sources, including solar panels installed on the station’s canopies and the company’s network of hybrid solar farms.
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  Skoda Fabia vRS (2003-2007) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  On paper this shouldn’t have worked. The drab first generation Fabia is hardly a style classic and neither is it sparkling to drive, so combining it with a diesel engine in order to make it a hot hatch didn’t seem like a winner. But what a winner it was. More than any other Skoda, the Fabia vRS changed the perception of the brand and showed that it could produce a fun to drive, high quality and genuinely quick small car.
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  Final episode of The Classic Car Show airs tonight 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  ‘Interviewing Britt Ekland about Peter Seller's cars, chatting for an hour with Steve Coogan about Jensen Interceptors or driving an Aston DB5 for two solid days,’ said Quentin. ‘But the best moment was driving Keith Richard's Ferrari 246 Dino round the Monaco hills. Sublime car!’ he added Over the past 12 episodes, the team has driven £10 million Ferraris, honoured the cars of James Bond, uncovered rare barn-finds and been on road trips to remember.
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  A Grand Monday: Alfa Romeo GTV Project 22 Apr 2014 (News)
  I also like the fact it's been in the family for 15 years. As the seller states, 'it will start and drive, and the interior in good condition - but does require lifting a little. The bodywork still in very good condition since restoration. Few cosmetics needed but very little.' Let's hope that's really the case.
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  Latest Volvo offers from Drive the Deal 15 Jan 2014 (News)
  * Volvo are also offering a 3 year servicing pack for just £300 or a 5 year servicing pack for just £500. If you wish to buy either of these packs then the dealer Drive the Deal put you in touch with will arrange it for you. These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com    
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  Latest Land Rover offers from Drive the Deal 17 May 2013 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering money off the price of new Land Rovers Freelander and Discovery, plus around £2,000-£4,000 off a new Range Rover Evoque.
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  Latest Mercedes-Benz offers from Drive the Deal 21 Jan 2013 (News)
  Drive the Deal has a selection of Mercedes-Benz models on offer. There are savings of up to £5000 off the C-Class and M-Class.
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Summer cars 28 May 2012 (News)
  Mazda MX-5 The current incarnation of the MX-5 has been around for quite some time now, but that doesn’t mean it’s anything other than great fun to drive. It’s not particularly powerful, but with its balanced weight distribution it’s the ideal car for spirited summer evening drives. Prices aren’t too steep, either. Most 2008 models are listed at between £8,500 and £9,000, and you should be paying just shy of £9000 at an independent dealer - or less from a private seller.  MINI Convertible The MINI has a well deserved reputation for being fun to drive, and even with the convertible it remains the case – chopping the roof off hasn’t dulled the handling or the pointy steering.
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  Latest Nissan offers from Drive the Deal 14 May 2012 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering around £4000 off the price of brand new Nissan Qashqai models, as well as savings on the Micra and Juke.