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  Insurance premiums due to increase in March 27 Feb 2017 (News)
  Today’s decision is expected to cost the Department of Health £1 billion in personal injury claims. What is the Discount Rate? When car accident victims suffer life-changing injuries, which stop them from working, they are sometimes awarded lump sum compensation payments. The amount they receive is intended to reflect the interest they could earn by investing it over many years.
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  Learner drivers to get motorway lessons from 2018 3 Jan 2017 (News)
  Motorway lessons will be voluntary and only permitted where the learner is accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a dual-controlled car."
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  Confusion as new child car seat law is delayed 5 Dec 2016 (News)
  UK law must be consistent with European regulations and the United Nations too. The delay is unavoidable, but the safety of children in cars is our prime consideration." The new law means all children up to the age of 12-year old or 125cm tall must travel in an E-marked booster seat with a back. For children between 126cm and 135cm in height, they can use a booster cushion with no backrest, but this type of seat is being phased out and will only be on sale for a limited period after the change in the law comes into force.
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  Metro crossover concept comes to auction 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  The show car itself has been on display at the Stondon Motor Museum for more than twenty years. Following the recent closure of the museum, however, it is soon to be auctioned off (along with every other exhibit) via Herefordshire-based Brightwells.
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  21 Year Old Land Cruiser Drives 4,600 Miles Kabul to Goodwood 17 Jul 2014 (News)
  Mission Motorsport is a group that helps the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by offering a chance to get involved in the business of racing cars and bikes. The tough 4×4 proved its mettle as the support vehicle in the fund-raising journey from Afghanistan to the Goodwood Festival of Speed that has raised more than £22,000 for Mission Motorsport, a group that helps the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by offering a chance to get involved in the business of racing cars and bikes.
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  Get set for Goodwood 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  Whether you’re an F1 addict, a rally fan or a serious follower of high-performance road cars, the Festival of Speed is one of the highlights of the motoring calendar. And with the 2014 event celebrating an array of important anniversaries, a visit to Goodwood should be high on every classic car fan’s agenda.
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  GTI International Coming Up On 4th-6th July 18 Jun 2014 (News)
  Away from the Sprint, the Show ’n’ Shine and Concours competition, sponsored by Autoglym, attracts hundreds of the best-kept Volkswagens in Britain and Europe, with entries from original and restored concours classics to highly modified and customised cars. Club areas are already well subscribed and many groups are planning unique displays.  On top of this there will be a wide range of trade stands, cars for sale, an autojumble and children’s amusements, while overnight camping on site – with permanent toilet and shower facilities, catering, clubhouse and bar with evening entertainment – provides effective accommodation as well as great camaraderie.
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  120 years of motor sport to be celebrated in Stuttgart 7 Mar 2014 (News)
  Achim Stejskal, Director of the Porsche Museum, said: 'For Porsche 2014 is all about the 24 hours of Le Mans", "For instance, at Retro Classics for the first time we will showcase vehicles from our collection which were at the launch of this famous long-distance race. As a sports car manufacturer we will of course also create a race track atmosphere." In the history of the 13.65 kilometre long "Circuit des 24 Heures", the legendary 24 hours of Le Mans, the Zuffenhausen-based car manufacturer lies ahead of Ferrari and Audi on the all-time winners list.
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  Barn find Maserati shines at Silverstone 21 May 2013 (News)
  The collection we pulled together not only looked superb, but lots were sensibly guided which was reflected in these great results.' Top 10 selling cars from the sale 1964 Ferrari 330GT Series 1, sold for £89,380 1971 Porsche 911 2.2 S, sold for £82,100 1986 Ferrari Testarossa, sold for £68,660 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt, Genuine 390 'S Code' and Highland Green Car, sold for £56,900 1975 Maserati Merak by Saurer, sold for £45,700 1956 Ford Thunderbird with Porthole Hardtop, sold for £34,500 1985 Porsche 911 2.8 RSR Replica, sold for £32,430 1968 Maserati Ghibli, sold for £31,625 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider, sold for £29,900 1970 Porsche 911T Targa, sold for £ 27,730
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  Part worn tyres are an 'accident waiting to happen' 8 Jun 2012 (News)
  They may seem like a cheap alternative to new rubber, especially if you drive an older car, but part worn tyres are simply an accident waiting to happen according to experts. The warning comes from Micheldever Tyre Services, one of the largest retailers of tyres in the UK.
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  Best FIAT eco:Driver Can Win a 500 TwinAir 4 Nov 2010 (News)
  Runners-up will receive a Blue&Me TomTom satnav. “This is a wonderful competition for all Fiat users whose cars are fitted with eco:Drive,” says Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland. “Not only will it encourage people to think about how they are driving, but it also provides the opportunity for an exciting trip to Italy and the chance to win a great car which is already creating a buzz with both customers and the media.
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  All Stands Already Booked for This Year's Beaulieu Autojumble 23 Aug 2010 (News)
  There is still space in the Automart for private individuals to sell their vehicle or they can take advantage of ‘Trunk Traders’ on the Sunday to clear out their garages and stores and sell those unwanted second-hand motoring bits from the boot of their car. On Saturday, bidding will be brisk in the Bonhams sale of collectors’ cars, motorcycles and Automobilia.  Vehicles for sale range from a Ford Model T restoration project going for £2,000-£3,000 to a 1922 40/50hp Silver Ghost Tourer, originally the property of Mrs Maud Gordon Bennett, with an asking price of £120,000-£150,000.
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  Skoda Extends its "no VAT" deal to December 2010 30 Jul 2010 (News)
    At just 7.9% APR typical, Škoda Finance offers rates lower than the average high-street bank rates.  Solutions is a personal contract plan that offers customers flexibility to drive the car they really want. It provides Škoda customers with the ability to lower their monthly payments to fit their budget, or even afford a higher level Škoda model within their means. Solutions is also a good choice for customers who like to change their car every few years.
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  Free Tickets For Le Mans Series at Silverstone 9 Jul 2010 (News)
  Michelin are celebrating winning the Le Mans 24 hour for the 13th year running by teaming up with Event Tyres to give every customer who purchases 4 x Michelin Car, Van or 4×4 tyres 2 x FREE tickets to the 2010 Le Mans Series Event at Silverstone on Sunday 12th September 2010. In addition to this, Michelin are also offering 25 x pairs of Le Mans tickets to be won by customers purchasing 2 x Michelin Car, Van or 4×4 tyres by registering their details on Michelin's brand new Motorsport Website using promotion code LMSEvent.
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  Huge savings on Used Cars of Quality from Autoquake 30 Jul 2009 (News)
  utm_source=HJ&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hotdeals">Autoquake.com the UK’s leading online used car retailer.
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  Hyundai i30 Now Built in Czech Republic 14 Nov 2008 (News)
  “Since the 1 November, when production was launched in our plant, Hyundai has become officially the European automobile brand. And although it will not be easy in the tough European climate, I believe that our cars will soon build up a strong position and the sales will grow rapidly,” said Kim Eok-Jo, President of HMMC. President Kim also touched on the current crisis of the automotive industry briefly: “We are not afraid as 65 per cent of Hyundai production is in segments of small and medium sized cars where the global demand is increasing fast.
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  Auction Prices Now Falling 20 May 2008 (News)
  BCA’s Pulse data for April shows that average used car values moved very little in the month. Across the board, April values averaged £5,406 - virtually unchanged from March, which recorded an average of £5,400 - on stock that was of a similar age and mileage profile.
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  Beat Congestion Charges The Lexus Way 5 Apr 2008 (News)
  Is October 27th’s increase in the daily London congestion charge the end for high-performance cars in the capital? Lexus says not, thanks to its GS 450h. The fast and stylish hybrid is currently exempt from the congestion charge and, from October, will attract a daily charge of only £8 compared to the £25 paid by its high-polluting rivals.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 24 Jan 2008 (News)
  Star Deal of the Week: SEAT Leon Cupra 240T FSI 16v. 5-dr Manual Hatchback. NEW AT £16,999 SAVING £3,091 Family Cars Renault Megane 1.6 VVT Dynamique 5-dr Manual Hatchback. NEW AT £9,499 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £4,406 Premium Cars Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE 4-dr Auto Saloon.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 20 Dec 2007 (News)
  Star Deal of the Week: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI 5-dr manual. NEW AT £13,999 SUBSTANTIAL SAVING OF £3,391 Small Cars Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 68 Expression 5-dr manual Diesel Hatchback. NEW AT £8,999 SUBSTANTIAL SAVING OF £2,776 Estate Cars Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi 90 S 5dr Manual Diesel Estate.