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  Skoda unveils all-electric Vision E 29 Mar 2017 (News)
  The five-door SUV provides a hint at what electrified Skodas could look like, with autonomous driving capability and an all-electric range of 311 miles. Skoda plans to have five all-electric vehicles by 2025. It will also add super-efficient, low emission hybrids to its existing range of cars and SUVs.
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  Modern classics in demand at auction 8 Dec 2016 (News)
  CCA offered and sold three Jaguar E-types at the sale. A restored 1972 Jaguar E-type SIII 5.3 V12 Roadster sold for £57,200, while a left-hand drive 1974 Jaguar E-type SIII V12 Roadster sold for £55,000. A barn-find, UK supplied, right-hand drive, manual 1973 Jaguar E-type SIII V12 Roadster, that had been laid up for 20 years, sold for £44,000.
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  Road safety group launches pledge to cut road deaths 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  Top 10 tips for staying within the speed limit Drivers are also being urged to take a zero tolerance towards alcohol, when driving. According to Brake, one in 10 drivers/motorcycle riders killed in a crash had alcohol present in their body, even though they weren’t actually over the legal blood-alcohol limit The nationwide campaign, which is sponsored by Specsavers, is also calling on drivers to have regular eye tests and improve urban air quality by driving less.
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  Jaguar to open specialist classic facility in Coventry 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  Jaguar Land Rover Classic is to get its own headquarters. The business, which offers classic car sales, restorations, parts supply and driving experiences to Jaguar and Land Rover owners and enthusiasts, will have a new £7.5m home in Coventry, England. Due to open early in 2017, it will be based near to the Jaguar Land Rover SVO technical centre – an all-new, £20m hub of specialist vehicle personalisation, assembly and finishing.
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  Impreza 22B STi makes £73k at auction 31 May 2016 (News)
  Eight telephone bidders and plenty of interest from the floor drove the hammer price £30k over the car’s lower estimate to finish at £101,813. Another Mercedes, a 1969 UK-supplied right-hand drive 280SL Pagoda, sold for £60,750, more than £15,000 over its lower estimate.
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  70 cars for sale at NEC restoration show 4 Mar 2016 (News)
  It is estimated to fetch between £80,000 and £100,000. But there are a number of projects for sale. An original UK right-hand drive, matching numbers 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III is offered as a non-runner (£45,000 to £55,000). Plus a very rare 1963 ISO Rivolta GT restoration project is offered at no reserve, while an original UK 1959 Facel Vega HK500 barnfind is estimated at between £45,000 and £55,000.
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  Mazda MX-5 crowned UK Car of the Year 2016 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  Jeremy Thomson, Mazda Motors UK managing director said: “I’m delighted that the all-new Mazda MX-5 has added another prestigious award to its growing tally of accolades. The MX-5 embodies all that is great about our products. Its fun to drive character has earned it a place in the hearts of driving enthusiasts the world over.” The winners in all of the categories are below. Click the links to see our review page for each. Best City Car – Smart Forfour Best Supermini – Mazda2 Best Small Hatch – Vauxhall Astra Best Family Car – Skoda Superb Best Executive Car – Jaguar XE Best Luxury Car – BMW 7 Series Best Estate Car – Skoda Superb Estate Best MPV – Ford S-Max Best SUV – Volvo XC90 Best Coupe – Ford Mustang Best Open Top Car – Mazda MX-5 Best Performance Car – McLaren 570S
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  1961 Jaguar E-Type Late Entry in Historics Auction on Saturday 27 Nov 2015 (News)
  Offered at no reserve, the car, built in 1961 and first registered in 1962, was stripped, rebuilt and converted to a right hand drive car by the current owner who purchased it in California   Inspired by the docu-drama 'Across the Lake', about Sir Donald Campbell (played by Anthony Hopkins) i n which Hopkins drives a blue 1961 Jaguar E-type FHC, the vendor restored this car to emulate Campbell's.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Citroen reveals bold Cactus M concept 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The interior is finished with durable, outdoor-inspired materials and can even be hosed down when it gets dirty, thanks to integrated drainage in the foot wells. There's no four-wheel drive to speak of, but the   Cactus M does get Citroen’s Grip Control system to help the front-wheels find grip on slippery surfaces, such as mud or wet grass.
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  Volkswagen shows GTE Sport extreme plug-in hybrid 15 May 2015 (News)
  Its plug-in petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain propels it to 62mph in 4.3 seconds and on to 174mph, by combining a 299PS 1.6-litre turbo engine with twin 115PS electric motors, for a total 400PS output and four-wheel drive. Despite that it returns 117.6mpg on average, says Volkswagen, and it can drive around 30 miles on battery power alone. Its carbon fibre construction makes it much lighter than the average plug-in hybrid, although if it ever does make production that will be scaled back – as will its unusual interior, which only seats two, each in their own monocoque-style area.   Click here to read our review of the Volkswagen Golf GTI
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  Take a break: The Great North Road in 1939 14 Jan 2014 (News)
  And from the perspective of a 21st century motorist, it looks like driving heaven. The roads are roomy and well-sighted, with far fewer road signs cluttering the view, while the towns and villages - now mostly bypassed - you travel through on the route north are pretty, charming and offer plentiful stopping points.
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  Latest Nissan offers from Drive the Deal 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  Deals include savings of almost £6000 off the price of a brand new Nissan Qashqai crossover, as well as reductions on the popular Juke.
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  Friday concept: Wolfrace Sonic 12 Apr 2013 (News)
  The Wolfrace Sonic was an amazing car. Powered by a pair of Rover V8s, controlled by a clever drive-by-wire system, the two seater was certainly blessed with plenty of potential performance. Underneath the Batmobile-style looks, there was a spaceframe chassis, with rear wheel drive through a Jaguar rear axle and differential.
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  Wolfrace Sonic 12 Apr 2013 (News)
  The Wolfrace Sonic was an amazing car. Powered by a pair of Rover V8s, controlled by a clever drive-by-wire system, the two seater was certainly blessed with plenty of potential performance. Underneath the Batmobile-style looks, there was a spaceframe chassis, with rear wheel drive through a Jaguar rear axle and differential.
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  Caterham Brings Drifting to Autosport International 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  Visit the Caterham stand in Hall 4, Stand 2641. Meanwhile, for Caterham's full range of drive experience events and vehicles, please visit www.caterham.co.uk More on Autosport International at: www.autosportinternational.com 12-15 January 2012 at NEC Birmingham, UK.
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  Honda offers four years free servicing 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  To drive away a Jazz for only £117 a month without the worry of the cost of servicing and roadside assistance for four years really shows we have our customer’s needs and concerns at the front of our minds," says Honda's marketing.
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  Rare Vauxhall Corsa Diesel Auto On Offer 27 May 2011 (News)
  This Corsa Diesel will be an ideal car for anybody who commutes in traffic, or simply enjoys the comfort of an automatic without driving a large car. In addition to this, the Corsa SXi CDTi Easytronic is an Insurance Group 3, will cost only £30 for a Years Road Tax and has a EC Fuel Consumption figure of 64.2 MPG (Subject to driving conditions).
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  Free Service Inspection For Porsche Cayennes on 5th March 1 Feb 2011 (News)
  Each customer attending the Cayenne Clinic will automatically be entered into a prize draw, within their Service Centre, to win a bespoke ‘all-wheel drive day’ – featuring 911 Carrera 4, Panamera 4 and Cayenne – at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.  There is a driving day available at all 32 participating Porsche Centres nationwide, so each eligible customer has a great chance of winning.
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  Depressed UK economy benefits classic car sellers 15 Mar 2010 (News)
  Anyone with a left-hand drive classic car in the UK could make a bigger profit by selling their car in continental Europe. Price guide bible Glass's Guide says classic car owners who bought such cars prior to 2008 stand to make substantial gains when they sell.
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  New cars: Renault offers special musical packages 27 Nov 2009 (News)
  Renault has announced the launch of its new I-Music special range, designed to give motorists cutting-edge technology as well as driving comfort. Available to order now and due to hit the showrooms in December, the new range will see anyone buying a car with the I-Music upgrades benefit from Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, as well as the French manufacturer's TunePoint in-car entertainment system.