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  The future of car safety 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Having the opportunity to test it for real, in a controlled environment, makes it all the more apparent how useful and how important it is to safety. In practice At the Bosch proving ground near Frankfurt we got behind the wheel of a development model fitted with a collision mitigating braking system. The test involved accelerating to 50mph and then driving at a cardboard cut-out Audi moving at about 25mph.
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  MG Rover's demise - ten years on 7 Apr 2015 (News)
  Within another three months, the administrators had managed to find a buyer for the remaining assets of MG Rover, with Nanjing Automotive taking over in July 2005 and promising to retain ‘some’ vehicle production at Longbridge. This occurred in 2007 when assembly of the MG TF (from ‘kits’ imported from China) finally got under way; but the story had one final twist when SAIC (the original suitors of MGR in 2004) effectively merged with Nanjing and became the latest custodian of the MG marque.
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  CarFest 2013 is About to Happen - Twice 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  .    As well as putting the spotlight on many of the incredible cars from the DJ’s own private collection, the dramatic Sprint on track will feature a truly stunning collection of cars from past and present generations. Highlights this year include special Aston Martin and Lamborghini ‘sevens’ to mark important milestones in both coveted companies’ histories – all cars run in batches of seven in deference to Evans’ own ‘Magnificent Seven Ferraris’ as featured on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
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  Santa Pod Main Event 1st-4th June 28 Apr 2012 (News)
  This years Top Fuel contingent will remember the very same event, exactly 10 years ago, where British racer Barry Sheavills re-wrote the record books by becoming the first driver outside America to shatter the all-important 300mph barrier.. followed a couple of hundredths of a second later by team mate Andy Carter. Barry will be attending the event, chatting to fans and signing autographs, so come and meet a real living legend.
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  Sir Stirling Moss Describes Chelsea Autolegends as a "Must See" Event 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  All four will be honoured at Chelsea AutoLegends with an invitation only dinner the evening before the event, with special displays of some of the most important cars linked to the teams. For Moss – a special guest at the dinner – memories will be stirred not just by the TT-winning Ferrari, but also by the 1959 Cooper Climax T51 in which he won the Portuguese and Italian Grands Prix in that year.
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  Mazda Backs RAF Typhoon Display Team 29 Apr 2011 (News)
  The three vehicles, one Mazda5 and two  Mazda CX-7 models, are being utilised by the Team for transporting kit, personnel and computer support equipment for the Typhoon aircraft. “The Typhoon Display Team carries out an important role in promoting the excellence of the Royal Air Force’s equipment, personnel and ethos.  The association with Mazda ensures that the Display Team can conduct these tasks to the highest professional standards due to the support provided by the three vehicles,” commented Wing Commander Al Seymour, Officer Commanding 29(Reserve) Squadron.
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  Quickest Ever Mazda MX5 Race Car Breaks Cover 23 Mar 2011 (News)
  Jota Sport examined every nut and bolt to reduce component weight and then match the power to the weight to give the lightest and most powerful MX-5 ever built. An important aspect of the build was to ensure the Mazda MX-5 still remains true to its roots: great handling, huge fun-to-drive and the ability to challenge bigger more powerful competition, but at an affordable cost. 
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  Waiting lists a waste of time 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  This has insurance implications as well as increasing penalties for traffic and parking regulations you may not be able to respond to quickly because they are sent to a keeper that isn't you. Secondly, ask if the cars are independent imports. If they are, there will certainly be warranty implications and they may not be the latest models in the latest tax brackets.   Average UK New Car Waiting Times Audi R8 Minimum 24 weeks Audi A3 Cabriolet 24 weeks Audi A4 24 weeks Audi A5 and S5 24 weeks Audi TT Roadster 24 weeks Ford Ka 18 weeks BMW X1 16 weeks BMW 5 Series 16 weeks BMW X5 16 weeks Volkswagen Polo 16 weeks Ford Fiesta 14 weeks Ford Focus 14 weeks BMW 3 Series 12 weeks Ford C-MAX 12 weeks Ford Kuga 12 weeks Ford Galaxy 12 weeks Ford Mondeo 12 weeks Ford S-MAX 12 weeks Vauxhall Insignia 11 weeks Volkswagen Golf 10 weeks Volkswagen Tiguan 10 weeks Volkswagen Passat 8 weeks Volkswagen Scirocco     8 weeks Vauxhall Meriva 8 weeks Vauxhall Corsa 8 weeks Vauxhall Zafira 8 weeks
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  New Jaguar GT Race Car Makes Debut at Autosport International 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  Paul and his RSR team are confident that they can compete against some serious competition in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS).   "Motorsport has always been important to the Jaguar brand. Our domination of Le Mans in the 1950s was a foundation on which the company was developed. As we look to the future with our new range of high performance 'R' branded cars, we aim to make the Jaguar brand synonymous with motorsports once again."
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  FIAT Annouces Prices of Punto EVO 2 Dec 2009 (News)
  “Punto Evo is in an important and highly competitive sector of the market but we are confident that we have a beautifully-equipped car at value-for-money prices that will keep it competitive and desirable.” The Punto Evo goes on sale through Fiat’s 170-strong UK dealer network in January 2010.
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  2009 Goodwood Festivals Announced 21 Mar 2009 (News)
  Top model Jodie Kidd also posed with a beautiful Gangloff-bodied 1937 Type 57C and a French poodle to help illustrate Goodwood’s planned celebrations for the important centenary of Bugatti, which will form a class of the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance. The actual Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival events will feature many more attractions as well, details of which will be released in the near future.
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  Fresnel Lenses Halve LHD HGV Sideswiping 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "Side-swiping is an issue we are determined to tackle. It's important that all truckers whether from Britain or overseas are able use our roads safely. However, many drivers here don't realise that left-hand drive lorries can't easily see a car overtaking them on the right, such as on a motorway.
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  Packard Eight Star of BCA Classic Auction 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  LaGuardia, a prominent political figure in the US who served three terms as Mayor of New York from 1934 to 1945. The car was imported to the UK and restored some years ago and has been maintained as part of an impressive stable of Packard motorcars. The body is finished in two-tone grey livery and trimmed inside in fawn Bedford Cord and West of England Cloth.
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  Ford Discounts Ka to Mondeo £2,345 to £5,659 16 Dec 2005 (News)
  Call 0161 499 7007 Now For Prices and Availability or email sales@uk-car-discount.co.uk To secure your chosen vehicle make contact now with model and colour and for a full written quotation. All UK dealer supplied including free delivery, 12 months VED and 1st Registration Fee paid. No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd. For this deal and many more please visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  eBay Auction Report, Sunday 24th April 27 Apr 2005 (News)
  The banana yellow 68,000 mile SAAB 900 2.0 Auto on a 97R and in very good condition with a fsh and two sets of alloys made £5,300. And there was a slightly odd ball grey (in both colour and origin) Japanese import MGF in very good condition with only 34,000 miles and the rare air con. This 97P had recently had work on the head gasket and went for £4,500. Vauxhall’s 3 cylinder one litre Corsa fits the bill for the young driver who needs low insurance groups.
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  eBay Auction Report 19th April 2005 20 Apr 2005 (News)
  If you had around £4,400 to spend on transporting the family, you could have bought a clean lilac 85,000 mile 1997R Chrysler Voyager 2.4 auto (LHD and an US import), a green 160,000 mile 2000V Volvo V70 2.4 SE in good nick and 50k of those miles in the first year (with £50 change) or a white 102,000 1999V Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Comfort with £200 to spare.
• How to use a broker to get the best deal on your classic car insurance 26 Mar 2019 (News)
  Ask your broker for security systems that are approved by the insurers they use; steering-wheel locks can qualify as approved devices, take no time to fit and are inexpensive. Finally, if your policy includes an agreed value it is important to be realistic about this. No insurer will agree to an inflated valuation, but at the same time you should try and get a figure that matches what it would cost to replace the car in its current age, condition and value - not what you think it is worth.
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  Future Classic: Ford Mondeo Mk 3 11 Jan 2019 (News)
  Although by 2000 the trend towards SUVs and compact MPVs had started to erode some of the traditional ‘D-Sector’ sales, the Mondeo was still shifting 80,000 a year, which is more than five times the current model’s volume.  The new model, then, was critically important for Ford. It had to at least match its predecessor’s reputation for fine handling, while at the same time offering good value for money to fleet managers, company car drivers and private punters alike.  Ford hit the jackpot straight away - not only was the new Mondeo a terrific steer, with roadholding that was clearly the best in its class and more than a match for German premium models, but it was also a handsome car, taking the ‘New-Edge’ styling features that defined the Ka and the Focus, but in a more refined, less overtly angular package.
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  ‘The Beast’ returns to Silverstone 15 Jul 2016 (News)
  AMC Javelin racing at Silverstone in 1972 Introduced in the late 1960s, the two-door Javelin was AMC’s challenger in the US ‘ponycar’ sector as epitomised by the Mustangs and Camaros. This particular model was originally imported into the United Kingdom as a road car by John Burke, a US serviceman posted to these shores. Seeing the huge success being enjoyed by big-engined American muscle cars in saloon car racing, experienced tin-top racer Howes bought the Javelin from Burke in early 1971 and set about rebuilding it to the Group 2 specifications then required to race in the premier British and European Championships.
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  H Reg Maserati Indy in 21st June H&H Sale 27 May 2014 (News)
  On 21 June, H&H Classics will offer a Verde Metallizzato 1970 Maserati Indy 4.2 V8 at its Rockingham Castle auction. This is an important year for Maserati aficionados because it was 100 years ago when Alfieri and Ettore Maserati set up a small tuning business in Bologna. Later, they were joined by other brothers Bindo and Ernesto, and together produced some of the most successful racing cars of the inter-war years.