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  The MoT Files: MoT Test Results By Year of Registration 6 May 2014 (News)
  Then there's the 2000s, which as you'd expect, account for the highest number of MoT tests, despite only running until 2010. There are almost 20 million tests and it's this decade that best reflects what's on the roads now. You'll see everyday cars mixing it with those that cost more than £100,000 new.
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  Save £3000 off a new Renault Clio 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  Renault Clio 1.2 16V Expression+ 5dr £10,652 - SAVING OF £1543 Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 Expression+ 5dr £11,482 - SAVING OF £1713 Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 ECO Expression+ 5dr £11,690 - SAVING OF £1755 Expression+ models features 16-inch Passion chrome alloy wheels, ESC (electronic stability control), electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, air con, radio/CD with bass reflex system, Bluetooth, USB and Handsfree support, front fog lights, LED daytime running lights, hill start assist, ABS with EBD (electronic brake distribution). Renault Clio 1.2 16V Dynamique MediaNav 5dr £11,106 - SAVING OF £2089 Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 Dynamique MediaNav 5dr £11,906 - SAVING OF £2289 Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 ECO Dynamique MediaNav 5dr £12,106 - SAVING OF £2339 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 90 Dynamique MediaNav 5dr £12,786 - SAVING OF £2509 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 90 ECO Dynamique MediaNav 5dr £12,986 - SAVING OF £2559 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 90 Dynamique MediaNav 5dr EDC £13,826 – SAVING OF £2769 Dynamique MediaNav models adds to the Expression+ model: 16-inch Passion alloy wheels in a choice of chrome, black or ivory, 4x20W Arkamys radio/CD system with bass reflex system, Bluetooth, USB and hands-free support, hands free key card, Renault 'MediaNav' integrated on board multimedia system (includes 7 inch touch screen & Navteq Nav 'n' Go sat nav system).
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  Report: H&H classic car auction, Duxford, 16 October 23 Oct 2013 (News)
  Indeed, all five E-types consigned to the sale found new homes. Perhaps the most keenly contested lot, the 1935 Lagonda Rapier Special had not run for fifteen years but still commanded an estimate busting £49,280. Repatriated to Scotland, the 1913 Argyll 12hp Torpedo Tourer made £34,720, while the other Edwardian on offer – a 1910 Renault AX Tourer – fetched £22,035.
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  Peking to Paris 2013 - excitement all the way! 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  Australian Gerry triumphed in the Classics division for the second Peking to Paris running after a relentless battle with British duo of Peter Lovett and Tim Smith in the 1965 Porsche 911, who had to settle for second place. However Peter and Tim still had cause to celebrate after winning the new European Trophy for the classics.
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  Nissan develops an All-New London Cab 6 Aug 2012 (News)
  The Nissan NV200 London Taxi is expected to be competitively priced below the new TX4 and will be available through a designated ‘specialist' Nissan dealer. Nissan's NV200 also delivers significantly improved running costs than alternative London cabs. The model's frugal 1,461cc Renault dCi 89 EuroV, 6-speed manual drivetrain achieves 53.3mpg on a combined cycle meaning almost 50% fuel saving than the most efficient TX4 with its combined cycle figure of 35.3mpg.
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  Citroens from all over Europe to Descend on Harrogate 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  The rally, which has been chosen byAmicaleCitroënInternationale (ACI) as their ‘Event of the Year’, runs from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 August and welcomes Citroën vehicles from 1919 to the present day. Originating in 1973, the ICCCR was first held in the UK in 1976 and has since taken place all over Europe and the US, attracting enthusiasts from around the globe.
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  World's Most Dangerous Roads Back With a Vengeance 14 Jun 2012 (News)
  They quickly learn not to turn off the engine and refuel on the move, as failure to do so would rapidly result in frozen fuel, a cracked engine block and hypothermia for the humans. Travellers regularly die on this road when they run out of fuel or break down. It's a difficult drive from the start and the comics end up skidding off the road into the ditch on their very first day. Accommodation is sparse and they have to blag a supper of reindeer stew and a bed in a yurt with some local herders on their first night, enduring temperatures of minus 51 degrees centigrade.
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  Vauxhall Victor Hits 220mph in 6.6 Seconds 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  Then, on Jubilee weekend Saturday, Frost covered the quarter-mile in 6.714 seconds to nip Saboury’s ET and claim both records for Britain. Then on Jubilee Monday, Frost really nailed it with a 6.592sec/220.09mph run to take the record into new territory. And it’s still early in Red Victor 3’s development. At every stage of his car’s transformation, Frost has carefully maintained its street-legal status.
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  Millers Oils Gets Queens Award 26 Apr 2012 (News)
  We already have a strong presence in Europe and the Far East and are now developing distributor networks in Africa and South America.” Millers Oils is dedicated to helping customers’ processes and vehicles run more efficiently and for longer. In 2009, the company decided to invest heavily in the company’s infrastructure, building a state-of-the-art technology centre to support development of advanced new oil blends for use in a range of industries, including manufacturing, motorsport and automotive.
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  RenaultSport 2012 Trackday Calendar 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  .  At Silverstone, you can even hire a Clio or Mégane Renaultsport to use on track. Prices for the trackdays, which have been running for 10 years, are subsidised by Renault UK to help participants to improve their driving skills, and additional instruction on each of the days can be purchased for just £10. First time and experienced trackday drivers are all welcome at each of the prestigious venues.  Trackdays make the perfect gift for Renaultsport enthusiasts and vouchers can be bought to make the occasion even more special, while second drivers go free at each of the events.  The RenaultSport Heritage Collection display will be rolling to each of the venues and a photographer will be on site to offer all the drivers free pictures after putting their hot hatch through its paces on the circuit.  For more information and to book visit www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/trackdays , where you can watch the Video Guide and look at the Frequently Asked Questions.
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  Rockingham Offers 3 Circuits in a Single Track Day 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  The track day will operate as an open pit lane, which offers participants the flexibility to drive the circuit as much as they would please. The event will run from 9am to 5pm and includes full medical and safety cover and costs just £195. There is the option to bring one additional driver free of charge – providing the opportunity to share both the experience as well as the cost.
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  Variable Supercharger Improves Low End Torque 19 Jan 2012 (News)
  Testing work on the Rotrak variable drive supercharger is underway in Torotrak’s rolling-road test facility. The company’s engineers already have the technology running in a B-segment donor vehicle on a dynamometer and are calibrating the control strategy to prove its driveability, performance, CO2 and fuel economy benefits. “We’re among the first engineers to calibrate a variable drive supercharger,” said Rotrak Product Director Andrew de Freitas.”It’s uncharted territory and a lot of work, but the effort we invest in exploring the technology’s operating envelope is establishing new areas of engine performance for manufacturers.
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  Modified Toyota GT86 at 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  GRMN – Gazoo Racing tuned by MN – is showing a second-generation of its iQ Supercharger prototype, a model scheduled for a limited (100 units) production run later this year. The car is powered by a further development of the supercharged 1.33-litre engine previously used by GRMN in the iQ 130G MT, delivering 128bhp (95kW) and 180Nm. It also features a six-speed, close ratio transmission, uprated brakes, sports suspension and a tuned dual exhaust system.
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  Northern Sports & Saloon Car Championship to be crowned at Croft 21 Sep 2011 (News)
  The NSSCC’s title showdown headlines a packed programme of 19 races in total during the weekend, which is being run by the famed British Automobile Racing Club. Another six hotly-contested series will also be in action including: Dunlop Production Touring Cars, Scottish Legends, Intersteps single-seaters, Mini Miglias, Mini Se7ens and Austin Healeys.
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  Hyundai reveals i30 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  But attractive styling is only half the battle in a sector driven by rational buyers looking for practical machines. Luckily, thanks to sensible design choices, a broad engine line-up and low running costs, the i30 should compete well when it goes on sale in early 2012. There will be six engines available from launch, six petrol and six diesel, without outputs ranging from 90PS to around 130PS.
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  Chevrolet to show two concepts at Frankfurt 16 Aug 2011 (News)
  The exterior styling is reminiscent of fighter jets, but with touches from other famous Chevrolet models including the Corvette and older American classics like the 1963 Monza SS. The signature dual-port grille is present and correct, along with LED daytime running lights.  The bodywork is made from lightweight carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and carbon-fibre. The wheels are 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear, with a ‘turbine’ design to evoke movement even when the car is stationary.
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  Honda Eye to Give Bird's Eye View of Festival of Speed 14 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Honda Eye will enable visitors to experience widespread views of the Goodwood Estate and the beautiful surrounding areas of West Sussex. The Eye will be open throughout the Festival, running in 10 minute rotations from 9am-6pm. Car enthusiasts can queue for multiple rides on the attraction, free of charge. A fast-track pass for the ride and access to further information on the event can be found at  www.honda.co.uk/goodwood Other online activity includes Honda’s Twitter competition, where the lucky winners will take a ride in one of the VIP-themed pods, with a Honda racing driver or motorcycle rider.
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  Chalk and Cheese Classics in Barons 7th June Auction 20 May 2011 (News)
  The well-presented 1954 MG TF has spent most of its life in Hertfordshire, and the last 37 years with one owner. This charming car runs beautifully, and is estimated at £15,000-£17,000. Of course, TFs aren’t the only MGs to engender great loyalty in their owners. A 1961 MGA MkII roadster on offer on June 7th has had just two owners from new.
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  Classic Saloon Racing at Mallory Park 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  During the ensuing years, the club has evolved and expanded as times changed somewhat, but the watchword in all the regulations is still stability, which ensures the return of competitors year upon year. Today, the Classic Touring Car Racing Club runs - in conjunction with the British Automobile Racing Club - six championships for production saloons at eight venues throughout England and Wales. The Thermex Classic Saloons & Historic Touring Car Championship - Pre 1966 saloon cars, featuring iconic Lotus Cortinas dicing with Mini Coopers and Ford Anglias.
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  BCA's Super Saturday auction event 30 Mar 2011 (News)
  Check the car– it’s up to you to check the car’s condition, so examine it prior to entering the auction hall. And listen to the engine running as it is driven into the auction hall. Budget– set a limit and stick to it. Save some funds for a post sale service and any minor repairs that might be needed. Be flexible– if you miss your first choice, don’t give up and don’t throw the budget out the window just because you like the colour of the car you’re bidding on!