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  American Cars are Getting Older 4 Feb 2012 (News)
  (or at least they did prior to 2009-2012 VW TDi vehicles that have suffered a spate of high pressure fuel pump failures)." In the USA, Consumer Protection laws help preserve cars by landing big bills on the manufacturers rather than the car owners. A typical example is diesel particulate filters.
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  A rugged winter weather solution - Lada Niva 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  Windows are operated by winders, there’s no stereo and there’s only one engine, a 1.7-litre petrol which manages a not-very-impressive 33mpg. It’s not too bad, though, because you can get a stereo fitted, and there is an optional LPG dual-fuel conversion to cut fuel costs. Even so, to concern yourself with the likes of standard equipment misses the point. For £11,000, there’s nothing on the new car market to match the rugged capability of the Niva.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 5 May 2011 (News)
  But this was an expensive car when it was new, so any repairs that are needed now will be difficult and probably expensive. If you’re handy with the spanners and you don’t mind steep fuel and VED bills, then this 520i can be yours for £690. Lastly, if you’re looking for something that falls beyond the category of large and edges into behemoth territory, our final banger might be up your street.
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  Santa Pod FIA/UEM European Finals 2010 9th-12th September 12 Aug 2010 (News)
  For more details please visit www.santapod.com or call the team on 01234 782828. Car classes running include FIA Top Fuel Dragster - 300mph dragsters, big race entry FIA Top Methanol Dragsters - 5 second dragsters, close racing FIA Top Methanol Funny Car - 3,000 bhp and close racing FIA Pro Stock Car - Real cars, real close racing!
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  New LCV report points way to recovery from recession 26 Feb 2010 (News)
    Once the recessionary effects of potential reduced core business levels for LCV operators are added in, alongside constantly evolving issues of road pricing, Duty of Care, fuel strategy, climate change and tax policy, and it becomes clear that LCV operators are under a great deal of pressure.   The report highlights the potential for changing business practices within the LCV fleet sector and the importance of total management control through the acquisition, use and remarketing of LCVs.
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  NEW CITROËN C3 PICASSO & NEMO MULTISPACE DEBUT AT THE MOBILITY ROADSHOW 28 May 2009 (News)
  The Nemo Multispace also provides the benefits of ease of access, exceptional headroom and the option of Citroën’s SensoDrive, two pedal automated manual transmission, which further improves the Nemo Multispace’s already excellent fuel economy and reduces emissions. More at www.citroen.co.uk The 2009 Mobility Roadshow takes place at Kemble Aerodrome, near Cirencester, on the 4th, 5th and 6th of June.
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  EC Makes ESP Mandatory 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  Compulsory low rolling resistance tyres and tyre pressure monitoring systems will further reduce fuel consumption starting in November 2012. Additionally, more than 50 existing EU directives and more than 100 amendment regulations will be removed and replace by UN/ECE regulations wherever possible.
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  Suzuki SJ Gets the Treatment in 'Flipping Bangers' 14 May 2019 (News)
  The SJ’s engine isn’t running sweetly and they soon discover other issues, including a leaking fuel tank. But even after all these are fixed, the Suzuki looks awful, as well as silly on ridiculous oversize wheels. With less than a day to go, Gus finds a cheap way of painting the car for less than £100.
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  Mutt Motorcycles unveils RS-13 125 22 Jun 2018 (News)
  The bike is completed with LED taillight, flat black Renthal bars and aluminium mud guards that are also finished in satin black Most of the mechanicals are sourced from Chinese licence-built Suzuki parts, while the 12PS fuel injected 4-stroke single cylinder is linked to a five-speed manual transmission. Mutt is promising a thumping soundtrack, thanks to the bike’s large black heat treated stainless steel exhaust “The RS-13 is indeed just the bones.
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  Amazon's Alexa to be integrated into new BMW and MINI 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  The two companies worked together on Alexa Skill in 2016, which allows Echo to check things like your fuel level from the comfort of your home. A smartphone is not required as all BMW models and selected MINI vehicles come with a built-in SIM card. This means owners can find out times for films at their local cinema, switch between playlists and find out the weather at their destination by voice command while on the road.
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  Haynes launches step-by-step online workshop videos 25 Sep 2017 (News)
  Drivers can also learn how to replace things like the rear shock absorbers, auxiliary belt, fuel pump coolant, alternator, brake pads, pollen filter, headlight bulbs, plus engine oil and filter. Andrew Golby, global digital director for Haynes Publishing, said, ‘We are now working hard to break down misconceptions about motoring DIY and encouraging drivers to reconnect with their cars.
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  Restored Lotus Elite S2 with racing history heads to auction 13 Jun 2017 (News)
  Lotus Elite-specialist Mk14 Components recently restored the car, fitting the car with an FWE Climax engine that has steel crankshaft, lightened flywheel, and forged pistons. It has also had hardened valve seats fitted to allow it to run on unleaded fuel. It runs on twin 40 DCOE Weber carbs, giving a recorded power output of 105bhp. A Ford Type 9 gearbox has also been fitted. Other modifications include rose joints on the rear suspension, a 50 amp Dynator alternator, and an alloy radiator fitted with an 11-inch electric fan.
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  Ferrari apprentices go back to the old school 16 Mar 2017 (News)
  .  Students will also learn about dynamo charging systems, twin points distributor set ups, as well as setting up multiple carburettors and mechnical fuel injection. And, as you’d expect from a course on classic Ferraris, there will be plenty of hands-on learning with straight cut dog mesh gearboxes. A Ferrari spokesman said, ‘Apprentices who are enrolling in the September 2017 intake can expect to complete these training modules in the third year of their apprenticeship.’ The Ferrari North Europe Apprentice programme is open to 16-19 year olds who are interested in working at an official Ferrari dealer as a service technician, service advisor, parts advisor, or bodyshop technician. If being a Ferrari apprentice is something that you’d like to learn more about, you can check see the latest vacancies and register your interest at: www.ferrariapprenticeship.co.uk .
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  Ex-Eric Clapton Ferrari F40 for sale 26 Jan 2017 (News)
  Finished in the classic Rosso Corsa colour scheme, this later 1991 model comes with a factory-fitted catalytic converter and benefits from having had a highly advisable fuel system refresh in 2008. GVE London is also in the process of applying for this F40 to be Ferrari Classiche certified via the team in Maranello.
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  November 2016 recall round up: Kuga fires and dangerous BMW airbags 5 Dec 2016 (News)
  Just over 4200 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models have been recalled because a connector in the wiring harness can fail, resulting in the fuel pump cutting out and the vehicle stalling. 3300 examples of the Toyota Prius produced between August 2016 and October 2016 have been recalled to have adjustments to the foot operated parking brake, which may stop engaging properly over time.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Turbocharged Porsche 911 Carrera revealed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  As well as more horsepower, the turbocharged Carreras gets more torque - 450Nm and 500Nm, respectively - and improved fuel economy with almost 40mpg available.  As you might expect, the new engines make the 911s faster, with top speeds increasing to 183mpg and 191mpg, while the 0-62mph dash times drop to 4.2 and 3.9 seconds. In addition to the new engines, the updated Carrera sits 10mm closer to the road and features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard to improve handling and allow the driver to choose between variable performance modes.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Rolls-Royce sees a new Dawn on the horizon 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The substantial power output means the Dawn can get from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds despite weighing 2560kg. Emissions are 330g/km and fuel economy is 19.9mpg. The Dawn has a well-appointed cabin, as you would expect, with plenty of luxurious material choices for buyers to select from. There is plenty of technology too, including an eight-speed transmission that responds to the road ahead using GPS data.
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  Mk 1 Austin-Healey 3000 project goes for £20,000 30 Mar 2015 (News)
  For most of this period, the engine was started and run at regular intervals. Work has been done to enable recommissioning of the car, which included a new fuel pump and tank, new clutch master and slave cylinders. We’re told the engine runs well and the gearbox is in good working order, although the overdrive has not been tested. The car appears to be mostly complete and even includes a rare original Works-style hardtop.
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  Ferrari 308 GTS QV set to light up Silverstone sale 16 Sep 2014 (News)
  The car, which has covered just 10,318 miles from new, has only had two owners – the first being the supplying dealer H R Owen. The 3.0-litre four-cam V8 uses Bosch electronic fuel injection with four valves-per-cylinder to produce 240bhp. Only 748 of these so-called ‘Quattrovalve’ models were made. Fastest of all the 308s produced, these models are much in demand – and if the current trend for Eighties supercars smashing estimates at auctions continues, then it may well surpass its £80,000-£90,000 estimate to hit the £100,000 mark.
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  Dream Rides to offer high octane thrills at the NEC Classic Motor Show 13 Nov 2013 (News)
  However, you don’t need deep pockets to get involved, there’ll be a number of affordable cars on offer, including the Capri Brooklands 280 and MGT GT VA. The Sporting Bears give their cars, time and fuel freely so that every penny raised goes to the various children's charities they support. In 2012 they reached the million pound milestone in their fundraising at the show and will, on average, give 1000 dream rides over the three days raising between £30,000 and £35,000.