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  • Berlingo Finally Gets HDI, From £9,760 20 Feb 2002 (News)
    Hot on the heels of the FIAT Doblo JTD 100bhp Citroen has given us the news we've been waiting for. The Berlingo Multispace is finally to be imported in right-hand drive with PSA's 2.0 HDI engine. With 90bhp, it has 64% more torque than the old XUD 1.9 and 27% more power. Top speed is 98mph, and 60mph comes up in around 12.7 seconds. Combined fuel consumption is 47.9mpg and CO2 emissions 155g/km, putting it in the £130pa VED bracket.
  • 220bhp 6-speed A4 Quattro Reaches UK 22 Nov 2001 (News)
    But the close-ratio 6-speed manual now allows drivers to make full use of the car's 220bhp and Quattro four wheel drive. Acceleration from zero to 60mph takes just 6.7 seconds and the car tops out at 151mph. Extra urban (cruising) fuel consumption is still a reasonable 35.3mpg. The price is £25,970.
  • Tins Opens Six Car Supermarkets 14 Aug 2001 (News)
    They can choose from cars actually in stock. If payment and insurance can be arranged immediately, they will literally be able to drive away in their new cars. And, like any dealership, Tins Car Supermarkets will offer part-exchange, used vehicles, warranties, hire purchase and personal contract purchase. Tins is firmly established as part of the 160 strong Pendragon dealer chain.
  • Sporty 118mph Toyota Yaris 7 Mar 2001 (News)
    CO2 emissions are 164g/km. Journalists have found it to provide an excellent, balanced drive, neither under nor over-powered for the Yaris chassis. The price is £11,995 on the road with Toyotas standard three year 60,000 mile warranty. Availability will be from 2nd April.
  • Tax Free 207 Arrives in October 22 Jul 2009 (News)
    All are designed to assist the driver and, not only enhance their comfort and convenience but also, in some cases, help them to adopt a more environmentally-friendly driving style. Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) This new feature helps the driver to adopt a more economical driving style by indicating the optimal gear to be selected, thereby ensuring the lowest possible fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.
  • Christmas traffic predicted to be ‘busiest in five years’ 17 Dec 2021 (News)
      Lights: are your brake lights, reverse lights, hazard lights, headlights and fog lights all working properly? Driving in bad weather is sometimes unavoidable so we've put together a number of handy guides to help you stay safe on the roads.  >>>How to drive in heavy rain >>>How to drive in snow >>>How to drive in fog  
  • Honest John's Deals of the Month - August 24 Aug 2015 (News)
    Simply log onto the firm's website make an appointment.  Click here Monday 3 August Ford is offering £500 off any van or car when you book a test drive. Test Drives must take place before 26 August and vehicles must be contracted and registered before the 31 August to qualify for the discount. Click here
  • Think Electric City Car To Go On Sale In UK 22 Mar 2008 (News)
    It’s not only environmentally sound to drive, but the car itself is designed to be recycled,” he added. Engineers, developers, buyers and designers in the company have focused on utilising clean recyclable materials, non-polluting production processes.
  • Strong Bidding at Brooklands Classic Auction 12 Jun 2007 (News)
    The cars long history – including time in the USA – had been traced through the Bentley Driver’s Club and it was sold with plenty of background documentation for £36,300. The 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster was an original UK right hand drive model finished in Carmen red with grey leather trim and black hood. Fitted with the 4.2 litre engine and all-synchromesh gearbox, the car was described as a ‘delight’ to drive and ‘completely reliable’.
  • The Mot Files: What does the test involve and why is it important? 18 Feb 2019 (News)
    Vehicle Maximum MoT fee Motorcycle £29.65 Motorcycle with sidecar £37.80 Motorcaravans £54.85 Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) £57.30 Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) £54.85 What happens if my car's MoT has expired? If you realise your MoT has expired and haven't booked a test in, you shouldn't drive the vehicle. If you're caught driving a car without an MoT on the road you will be prosecuted. The only exception is if you're driving the car to the garage for a pre-booked MoT test. Advisory notices are problems that may not have caused an MoT fail, but are recommended as needing attention.
  • BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms 20 Mar 2018 (News)
    The WLTP test will become mandatory for all new cars from September 2018 and is said to produce fuel economy and emissions figures more reflective of real world driving than those of the current New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) system.     “We can’t order a 3 Series or MINI plug-in. Everything’s been suspended,” said our source, “we knew there was a problem, because all our plug-in hybrids are delayed.
  • John Surtees made CBE in New Year’s Honours list 7 Jan 2016 (News)
    John Surtees combined contesting and winning two World Motorcycle Championships in 1960 with being invited to join Colin Chapman’s Lotus Formula One team to drive when his motorcycle commitments allowed. He finished second in the British Grand Prix and set pole position and record lap and led the Portuguese Grand Prix until having to retire late in the race.
  • Latest Ford offers from Drive the Deal 4 Oct 2013 (News)
    Drive the Deal is offering more than 25 per cent off new Fiestas and £5000 off the latest Focus.
  • Latest Volkswagen offers from Drive the Deal 12 Apr 2013 (News)
    Latest offers from Drive the Deal include as much as £3000 off a brand now Volkswagen Golf, as well as discounts on other popular models including the Up.
  • Audi's Winter Tyre Packages Start at Just £325 22 Nov 2012 (News)
    For tyres only, prices range from £540 to £1,300. In conjunction with the quattro all-wheel-drive system that is available across the vast majority of Audi ranges, they create some of the most steadfastly agile and reassuring models in which to weather our increasingly challenging driving conditions.
  • Latest Ford offers from Drive the Deal 27 Apr 2012 (News)
    Drive the Deal is currently offering significant reductions on Ford Fiesta and Focus models, with savings of as much as
  • Latest Volkswagen offers from Drive the Deal 13 Jan 2012 (News)
    Drive the Deal has a selection of Volkswagens available with as much as £3500 off list prices. Models include the Gold, Polo and Tiguan.
  • Ford offers from Drive the Deal 21 Oct 2011 (News)
    Drive the Deal has offers on a selection of brand new Ford models, all UK dealer supplied, including the Focus and the Fiesta.
  • HPI UPDATES CO2 INFORMATION 3 Jun 2009 (News)
    This gives consumers the environmental data they need when determining a suitable vehicle for their needs. The sheets also offer practical advice to motorists on factors such as the impact driving behaviour has on fuel economy. Car buyers simply conduct a HPI Check online or by phone and will automatically receive the updated environmental information sheet on cars registered after March 2001.
  • Fat Kids Cause Congestion 19 May 2009 (News)
    With a properly set up Walking Bus, there's no safer or fun way to get to and from school. It benefits everyone, clears up the streets and puts the fun back into driving." FACTS + FIGURES Across the UK, kids in Wales walk the least, with almost half , 47%, being driven to school. Families from the Midlands and Eastern England are the most dedicated walkers; 62% of kids set out on foot each morning.
 

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