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  Motoring groups call for legislation on dashcam video sharing 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  The number of drivers who now use dashcams in their vehicles has risen significantly over the last few years, partially down to some insurers now offering discounts to motorists who use a dash camera. Whether it's an incident involving cars, bicycles, motorbikes, pedestrians or lorries - all drivers at some point or another will likely be involved in, or see, an accident. Dashcams can be used as evidence for police and insurance companies in situations ranging from theft to collisions and damage to vehicles or property.
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  London Taxi Company reborn with £300m new plant for electric black cabs 22 Mar 2017 (News)
  .  The news will be seen by many as another boost for Britain’s automotive industry and follows the announcement that   Toyota will launch a £240 million investment programme   for its car plant at Burnaston, Derbyshire.
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  US reality TV star Jesse McClure set for NEC show 28 Sep 2016 (News)
  He’s been searching for antiques and collectibles, visiting stately homes, collectors’ markets and even car boot sales on the hunt for typically British curios and valuable artefacts to send back to his family’s antique business in Los Angeles. Jesse will put $100k of his family’s hard earned cash on the line as he hits the streets in search of the biggest and boldest bargains Britain has to offer before shipping them back to the US in an effort to turn a profit in the family’s LA antique store.
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  Endurance Rally Association reveals 2018 calendar 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  Entry into this event will only be offered to experienced rally crews with a sense of adventure, as the Himalayan Challenge will combine high octane with high altitude. Open to both Vintage and Classic cars, with each competing to their own timed schedule, this new event has been designed to showcase the best of northern India, Nepal and the mighty Himalayas. ERA Rally Director Fred Gallagher said, 'After a successful 2016, the team is very much looking forward to our 2017/2018 events.
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  Four in ten drivers admit to speeding in 20mph zones 6 Sep 2016 (News)
  So does exceeding the 20mph limit make that much difference to safety? The answer is a resounding yes. Research shows that if a child runs into the road three car lengths ahead, a driver travelling at 30mph will not be able to stop in time and will still be travelling at 28mph when they hit the child. But a driver travelling at 20mph should just be able to stop in time, providing they are paying attention, have well-maintained brakes and are driving in dry conditions.  It's something many drivers are aware of and yet more than a quarter of drivers surveyed say they exceed a 20mph limit at least once a month and over one in five admit to driving much faster than the 20mph speed limit on a weekly basis.
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  Refreshed Trans-America rally set for 2018 10 Aug 2016 (News)
  The 2017 calendar features two brand new events – The Baltic Classic, for vintage and classic cars, and the Blue Train Challenge, for pre-1948 vintageants. These will run alongside the ninth outing of the extremely popular Flying Scotsman and the Classic Safari, which sold out within hours of being announced.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (2006-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  That said, it’s a bit of a shame that it lacks the aggressive manner of the old engine which was part of its charm. The car we drove comes with the optional six-speed DSG automatic gearbox which works well with the TDI engine, although it isn’t always the smoothest transmission, particularly at lower speeds or when trying tricky manoeuvres.
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  Land Rover to celebrate iconic Series and Defender at Revival 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  This fascinating Land Rover was built by Bertam Mills Circus in the late 1950s. It was designed to give the impression that the circus elephant, named Kam, was driving the car. In addition, 11 of the owners of pre-production Land Rovers have confirmed that they are to participate in the celebration weekend. The vehicles, which all descend from the famous pre-production vehicle number one, ‘HUE 166’ are believed to be the largest number of pre-production vehicles ever seen in motion.
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  Motorists set to save £200 as petrol heads towards £1 per litre 8 Jan 2015 (News)
  Based on the official economy figure for a Ford Focus Ecoboost and an annual mileage of 10,000, the fuel cost reductions will save an owner £192.50 in a year. Should prices drop to 99 pence-per-litre that saving would be £236 annually. Diesel car owners are set to make significant savings too. Owners of the Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC will save £140.72 annually based on official economy figures and a pump price of 113 pence-per-litre, versus a pump price of 136 pence-per-litre from July 2014.
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  Company drivers 'at fault' in almost half of accidents 24 Dec 2014 (News)
  "Businesses need to have proper procedures in place to reduce accidents, particularly those caused by poor driving behaviour, and investigate why accidents occur.  They should consider the impact of time or work pressures and any distractions posed by in-car technology.  "Once businesses understand the root cause of accidents, they can take steps to educate drivers on the danger and minimise associated risks.”  Lex Autolease has a fleet of 290,000 vehicles including 70,000 vans.
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  Warranty Direct highlights potential for expensive labour costs 21 May 2014 (News)
  Franchised workshop rates are much higher than independent garages and, if you’re repairing a premium brand, it will hit you in the wallet no matter how minor the repair, especially given the increasing complexity of modern cars.” Biggest gap between parts and labour costs   Make Average Parts Cost Average Labour Cost Difference 1.
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  The MoT Files: The Story Behind The Data 6 May 2014 (News)
  Secondly, as it's sourced from thousands of technicians, it is littered with mistakes and errors. Indeed, during our analysis we’ve found plenty of cars registered in the 1800s and a few steam-powered Renault Clios to boot. Then there was the structure; one person's BMW 320 is another's BMW 3 Series - if we went with the VOSA data as it was, we would have ended up with a huge amount of separate BMW 3 Series models (and 1, 5, 6 and 7 Series for that matter) - amongst others.
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  Save more than £4000 on a Range Rover Evoque 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com  is offering more than £4000 off the price of Range Rover Evoques, and also has savings of as much as £5190 off the list price of a Land Rover Freelander. All cars are supplied by UK main dealers and prices include road tax and delivery to your door.  Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 eD4 S 5dr 2WD £21,280 Saving £2,345 Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 GS 5dr £23,595 Saving £3,776 * Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 SD4 HSE LUX 5dr Auto £34,710 Saving £5,190 * *The quoted prices include a £1,000 discount which is conditional upon you taking out PCP finance at  5.9% APR Representative  over 18-48 months with 0% - 30% deposit.
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  Latest Hyundai offers from Drive the Deal 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering as much as 25% off the list price of new Hyundai models and has deals on popular cars like the i10 and the ix35 crossover.
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  Mobility Roadshow Next Week 21 Jun 2013 (News)
  Being launched is the new Association of Disability Driving Instructors in partnership with the Forum of Mobility Centres and designed to address the currently unmet need for easy access to specialist driving instructors. There are new accessible caravans and motorhomes, first-time-to-view new model cars and first opportunity to test drive adapted current models. ‘Vintage’ models from the 80s feature alongside latest innovations including the Nissan LEAF©. Disabled racing driver Simon Andrews will be on the Volkswagen stand with his adapted race version Golf Mk5 GTI.
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  Aviva launches insurance-saving app 19 Jun 2013 (News)
  Aviva has launched a new smartphone app that could save good drivers as much as 20% off the price of their car insurance. The app, called Aviva Drive, works with Apple or Android devices and monitors driving over 200 miles before awarding a score - and a discount for good drivers.  However, unlike black box telematics systems, using it is completely optional.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 20 and 21 18 Jun 2013 (News)
  With the Ford Model A Special hitting difficulty, the results at the top of the leader-board now get something of a shake-up, and Mike Reeves and Michelle Jana Chan inherit third-overall in the Vintageants with their Ford V8 coupe. Trouble also hit car 40, which was regularly in various mechanical trouble through Mongolia, when the engine of the Pontiac let go in the biggest possible way. Driver Willy Van Loon opened the bonnet and saw a large oily hole the size of his fist created by a big internal explosion deep inside the engine.
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  Confused.com adds Drive Like a Girl Telematics to its panel of insurers 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  We believe that safer drivers should get cheaper insurance”, said Charlotte Halkett, spokeswoman at drive like a girl. By fitting a black box to the car, it records driving styles. Unlike some other telematics products, there are no fines, curfews, or mileage restrictions and premiums will not increase during the course of the year because of driving feedback.
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  Nissan Leafs to get Free Power Ups in London 27 May 2011 (News)
  A network of over 1,300 charging points will be installed by the end of 2013 in residential streets, supermarket and public car parks, shopping and leisure centres.  Members of the scheme, which normally costs £100 to join, will need just one card to access all the charging points regardless of which borough in London they live.
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  The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
  She said: ‘The accident statistics involving young drivers in this country are very worrying, and it’s clear that there is a genuine need for youngsters to learn basic driving skills before they go out on the public road. ‘We help youngsters experience car control and learn hazard recognition, and make it good fun for them at the same time.’ Lessons, available at weekends and during school holidays at venues from Glasgow to Southampton, are provided in either 30- or 60-minute slots, and are available to children between 11 and 17, with a minimum height of 1.5 metres.