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  Take a break: Look at Life - what price safety? 27 Feb 2014 (News)
  These were exciting times, when it seemed that anything was possible, and Britain was ambitiously building for a brighter future. This particular episode deals with car safety, and it's absolutely fascinating to see what research and development was going on in 1965. Safey seats? ABS? They were all there. And in case you're wondering where the test track is - it's the Motor Industry Research Association's facility in Nuneaton - and it's still very much in use to this day...
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  Citroen to offer Just Add Fuel style package 7 Feb 2014 (News)
  .   The package, much like Peugeot's Just Add Fuel, will allow buyers to lease a car with a monthly rate that covers insurance costs, maintenance, roadside assistance and annual VED. Citroen aims to make its offering more customisable, so buyers can base their monthly rate on mileage.
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  Congestion charge increase proposed 6 Jan 2014 (News)
  Congestion in the capital is already well above pre-charge levels but this is not related to an increase in the number of private cars,” “A city trying to get back on its feet after recession doesn’t need its key service firms, such as plumbers, builders and deliveries, to suffer from further financial burden.
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  Nissan spearheads drive to install 74 EV charging points 22 Oct 2013 (News)
  Nissan claims that the rapid chargers will be the state-of-the-art multi-standard units, compatible with cars using 44kW DC CCS, 44 kW DC Chademo or 43 kW AC systems. Work on installations will start in the next few weeks and be completed in late 2014.  ‘Nissan is delighted to be leading this important initiative.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Honda's racing line-up 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  Honda has confirmed that a great line-up of cars, motorcycles and drivers from its rich racing past will be starrig at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place on 11-14 July. Famous riders and dtivers include Freddie Spencer, three time World Motorcycle Grand Prix champion, and John Surtees, the only man to have won both the F1 championship and the World Motorcycle Grand Prix, as well as Gabriele Tarquini, Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden, Matt Neal, John McGuinness, Alex Lowes, Ralph Bryans and Stuart Graham.
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  Fatal accident claims Emma Wilkinson on the Peking to Paris 12 Jun 2013 (News)
  Emma, aged 46 with two children, was with her partner and fellow participant Peter Davies, who was not hurt in the accident, driving Car 92 – a 1970 Chevrolet C10 (below). The Tyumen region police reported that the incident was a head-on crash between the British driver’s Chevrolet and a Volkswagen Polo. They added the Polo’s passengers, a 31-year-old man and a baby died while a woman is in intensive care in hospital.
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  Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's supermarkets cut the price of petrol 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  .  Mark Todd, Petrol Director for Morrisons, said: “A drop in wholesale prices combined with an improved exchange rate has provided us with an opportunity to pass a saving on to customers and continue to offer some of the lowest prices on the market.” How economical is your car? Submit your Real MPG figures or see what others are achieving .  
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  Citroen fits telemetics system to C1 as standard 19 Feb 2013 (News)
  The C1 Connexion is available for £10,170 with the Trafficmaster telematics system, but those who would like the car without the system fitted can get hold of on for £9820. It features red detailing inside and out and was designed with input from Facebook fans. It’s powered by a 1.0-litre engine with 68PS.
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  Lease a Dacia Sandero for less than £70 per month 19 Nov 2012 (News)
  UK newcomer Dacia has announced that the forthcoming Sandero will be available for a monthly payment from just £69 on Dacia Dimensions (PCP). The £5995, the entry-level Access will be the most affordable new car to buy in the UK, and is available on re-order in anticipation of an early 2013 on-sale date.  The £69 deal needs a deposit of £1845 – but even with a £699 deposit, at 9.9% APR, the monthly payments are just £99.
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  Charity launches safety initiative for disabled vehicle users 12 Nov 2012 (News)
  To be awarded the certificate vehicles must have been through 60 tests including a crash test designed to simulate the impact of an accident on a wheelchair user sitting in the vehicle. Converting a car to be suitable for wheelchair users usually involves significant structural changes which can affect body rigidity and occupant safety, so ensuring converted vehicles remain safe is important – the new labelling will allow buyers to easily identify how safe their potential purchase will be.
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  Michelin Launches Tyre Dealer Review Website 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  Tyre Dealer Reviews  is a website where drivers share their experience of areas like service and price, as well as provide a rating out of five stars, to help fellow car owners make an informed decision when looking for a tyre fitting service. Jianni Geras, Michelin UK's head of marketing, said: "At Michelin we are keen to champion consumer power and help drivers make informed choices about the tyre dealers they use.
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  New Tesco fuel offer cuts 10p off a litre 30 Jan 2012 (News)
  The offer is the same as one operated by Sainsbury’s last year, but the Tesco offer comes shortly after one of the largest refineries in the south of England went into administration, meaning petrol prices are predicted to rise. No matter what offers are running, picking out a more fuel efficient car will always save money in the long run. Click here to see the ten most efficient models on sale today . 
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  New battery tech to improve EV range 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  One of the biggest problems with electric cars is so-called range anxiety. EVs can only usually travel around 100 miles before they run out of juice, and charging them is a long-winded process when you find a place to do it. But as with all technology, there’s a constant drive for improvement and a consortium led by advanced battery manufacturer Axeon has developed a new type of battery that goes some way towards removing the limitations associated with pure EVs.
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  Electric Morgan in development 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  The manual transmission will provide numerous advantages over the normal EV setup of an automatic gearbox. First of all it is more involving for the driver, which is important in a sports car. Secondly, it will allow shorter gear ratios to improve acceleration, and finally, keeping the motor in its ‘sweet spot’ by changing gear at the right time should improve the range. “This is an exciting investigation into the potential for a zero-emissions Morgan with near supercar performance,” says Morgan’s Operations Director, Steve Morris.
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  Vauxhall offering 20% off new models 10 Jun 2011 (News)
  “It has instant appeal for all our customers and makes ownership of some of our latest, award-winning cars even more attractive than before.” The offer excludes Expression and ES/Tech models,  as well as the Zafira Exclusiv and Astra GTC.  
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  Next generation MINI will be UK made 9 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Prime Minister welcomed the investment, and said “The production and export of iconic British cars like the MINI is making a real contribution to the rebalancing of the economy that this government is determined to achieve.” As part of the expansion of the MINI brand the MINI Coupe will be launched in 2011 and a MINI Roadster in 2012, both of which are to be built at the Oxford plant. 
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  Volkswagen to increase use of plug-in hybrid tech 9 May 2011 (News)
  Winterkorn believes that, until pure electric vehicle technology is sufficiently advanced, plug-in hybrids are the best solution to the problems faced by car makers. “Electric mobility is the task of the century for the automotive industry and the European industrial community as a whole. Manufacturers, suppliers, energy providers, scientists and politicians – everyone must step up to the plate here,” said the Volkswagen chairman.
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  Late deals at Beaulieu This Sunday 24 Jun 2010 (News)
    This means that for the fantastic price of only £5 per person on the day you can come and enjoy all the attractions, including: World famous National Motor Museum with over 250 vehicles Ahead of the new series of Top Gear, come and see actual cars and bikes from previous shows at World of Top Gear Magnificent rooms and treasures of Palace House Ride the high-level Monorail – as featured on Chris Evans Radio 2 show this week!
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  Harrods stocks the Hyundai ix35 (for one week only) 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  On sale since March, 2,300 people have already purchased the new Hyundai crossover in the UK, making the fastest selling car in the company's history. Hyundai's managing director, Tony Whitehorn said: "We are very proud to have our newest model on display in such an iconic location. Like everything in Harrods, the ix35 has been designed to be stylish, great value and of the highest quality."
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  HiLux visits volcano that stopped the planes 16 Apr 2010 (News)
  The legendary pick-up that Top Gear simply could not destroy and which was the first car to be driven across the Arctic to the Magnetic North Pole proved the perfect transport for scientists racing to set up monitoring equipment before the long-dormant  mountain blew its top and sent a vast cloud of ash 30,000 feet into the sky.