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  Toyota Claims Lowest Whole Life Costs For Prius Plug-in 24 Jul 2012 (News)
  Toyota states there is no other car on the UK market that exactly matches the benefits offered by its Prius Plug-in Hybrid Synergy Drive full hybrid powertrain: it offers the near-silent, zero emissions performance of an electric vehicle, being able to run on its lithium-ion battery for around 15.5 miles (v/s 30 miles for the Ampera) and at speeds up to 51mph.
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  Ford Attempts to Abolish Spring Breaks 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  With this initial suspension development taking place even before the first vehicle prototypes are produced, Ford production vehicles are among the best equipped to cope with poor road surfaces, which benefits Ford customers no matter where they drive. More at Ford  
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  Magnificent Bentley Continental and Aston Martin DB2/4 to star at Barons 18 Oct 2010 (News)
  Bentley Beauty The 1963 Bentley Continental 2 Door Coupe by Mulliner is one of just eight examples built in right hand drive configuration, and one of only 11 built in total. The car has been in the care of just 3 owners from new and has an extensive history file - which includes a pre-purchase report prepared for a certain Mr Kingsley Riding-Felce of Aston Martin.
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  Jason Plato Wins 2010 BTCC For Chevrolet 11 Oct 2010 (News)
  Matt Neal took the battle to the wire in his Honda, but despite his best efforts could not deny Plato, who got off to two spectacular starts in the day’s first two races, to pull out a decent lead and drive two superb, clean and uneventful races from pole position to victory, with only a false alarm over a suspected puncture four laps from the end of the first race breaking an otherwise calm and collected raceday.
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  Comma launches £2 million motorsport ticket giveaway 13 May 2010 (News)
    Comma has been Technical Partner to MotorSport Vision since 2007, providing lubricant and other products for MSV’s driving experience fleets, its Formula Palmer Audi Championship and, latterly, the FIA Formula Two Championship, which will headline alongside the WTCC at Brands Hatch on July 16-18.   “Motorsport has been in Comma’s DNA since the Company was founded over 40 years ago,” said Comma’s Mike Bewsey.
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  Castle Combe 2010 Action Days Announced 27 Nov 2009 (News)
  Castle Combe Action Days have been established for almost 25 years and offer clubs, groups and organisations the chance to apply for free display space, free admission tickets and the chance to drive on Castle Combe Circuit at heavily-reduced prices. For enthusiasts, there is a chance to experience driving on a circuit for a modest amount and - at the same time - enjoy the atmosphere these events create, mixing with like-minded enthusiasts, viewing the many displays, wandering the trade stands and picking up a bargain in the Autojumble area which operates during some days.
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  Volvo Challenges London Emissions Policy 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Volvo's What Car? Green Car of the Year-winning S40 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop technology emits just 104g/km yet drivers are charged £8.00 to enter the capital. Similarly, Volvo's DRIVe C30 Sportscoupe and V50 Sportswagon models also emit 104g/km but none of them are exempt from the charge.
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  Drivers Wanted For Tyre Test 24 May 2009 (News)
  The company will provide tyres and tuition from a top Hi-Q British Touring Car Championship driver to transform the driving experience of 6 drivers from across the UK. The test, which will run throughout the summer will be launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where drivers will be able to put themselves forward to take part.
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  Motor Codes is Helping to Drive Down Garage Complaints 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  All too often consumers are bombarded with reports slamming garages, giving the impression that a minefield exists for motorists who are trying...
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  WINTER PREPARATION KEEPS CARS PROTECTED 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  ” Autoglym’s Winter Car Care DO’S and DON’TS: • DO make sure that you dislodge mud and salt build-up from under wheel arches • DO protect your car for winter with a premium-grade polish, such as Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection • DO clean your car occasionally over the winter period to remove build-up of day-to-day dirt, even after polish has been applied • DO carry a full strength de-icer to clear ice from windscreen, mirrors, wipers and locks • DO increase the concentration of your car’s screenwash to help shift any build-up of road salt and dirt as well as preventing the solution freezing as temperatures drop • DON’T use washing up liquid to wash your car as it can remove protective coatings on paintwork • DON’T use boiling water to clear ice from your windscreen as it can crack the glass • DON’T drive until your front and rear screen and side windows are clear of ice (it is illegal to drive with poor visibility) For more information about Autoglym’s range of products and to find your local stockist, visit www.autoglym.com .
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  HONDA TO LAUNCH JAZZ HYBRID 21 May 2008 (News)
  Various technologies are also to be incorporated including a function to assist more fuel efficient driving. NEW HYBRID COULD ATTRACT WIDER CUSTOMER BASE Ken Keir, Managing Director, Honda (UK) and Executive Vice President of Honda Motor Europe, says it's the company's long established commitment to the environment that has enabled Honda to build a low emission car within the reach of more customers.
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  Vauxhall Vectra II Specs Announced 13 Feb 2002 (News)
  Vauxhall has been allowing a few journalists to drive its new Vectra model and has provided a press pack containing so much information it is difficult to read and impossible to précis here. The general consensus of opinion between 'Autocar' and 'Auto Express' is that the car has an excellent ride quality but, while handling is a huge improvement on the old Vectra, it is still not quite up to Mondeo standards.
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  272-mile Mk1 Morris Minor-Mini Super De Luxe for sale 9 Sep 2019 (News)
  In fact, the one-owner 1968 Morris Mini-Mini Super De Luxe still has its plastic seat covers fitted. A Mrs B Jones ordered the car new in 1968 so that she could learn to drive. Sadly, she never passed her test and the car was garaged until heading to auction a few years ago. As a results, it is in ‘timewarp’ condition. For example, the door strikers, which were painted in Old English White to match the bodywork and that usually become chipped with use, are completely intact - as are the painted screws that would typically be prone to rust.
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 518i 24 Jun 2019 (News)
  The E34 generation of BMW 5-Series was a wonderful car - handsome, great to drive and beautifully made. But in a range full of high spec and super-smooth six-cylinder models, the four-cylinder 518i was the poor relation. With 113bhp, it was hardly powerful, nor was it especially refined, with a gruff engine note at high revs not helped by the fact it needed to be worked hard to make progress.
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  59 Porsches up for auction 17 Oct 2017 (News)
  The Northamptonshire auction features a wide range of Porsches from an entry-level 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2 Tiptronic estimated at £18,000-£22,000, to a 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S estimated at £245,000-£285,000. One of only 26 built in right-hand drive, the Turbo S is one of the most desirable and powerful versions of the 993 generation - the last iteration of the air-cooled 911 era. High performance versions rarely come to market, and with only 36,210 miles on the clock, this 450bhp Porsche in Ocean Blue and a grey leather and carbon fibre interior is sure to spark a bidding war.
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  Top 10: Best-selling cars in September 2017 5 Oct 2017 (News)
  The downturn in diesel cars sales is partly down to the ambiguity over the future of diesel, with buyers fearing possible tax increases and charges for driving in cities. Worries surrounding Brexit have also contributed towards the fall in consumer confidence. Demand for hybrids and electric cars continued to ramp up in September - reaching 22,628 registrations.
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  Healey family automobilia heads to auction 17 Aug 2017 (News)
  They include signed books, diaries, unseen concept car artwork, and scratch-built models. There are also trophies and meticulous notes from races, test drives, and record-breaking runs on the flats at Bonneville. And one of the more unusual items in the collection is a radio receiver built by Donald Healey, which was one of his key interests outside of racing and car design.
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  Land Rover celebrates 48 years of the Range Rover 18 Jan 2017 (News)
  When it was first launched in 1970, Range Rover was one of the first vehicles to deliver permanent all-wheel drive while many others were still selectable. In 1971 the original model was cited as ‘an exemplary work of industrial design’ when it became the first vehicle to be displayed at the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris and it has been at the forefront of design and engineering innovation ever since.
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  Restored Ford Capri 2.8i in Historics 20th August Auction 23 Jul 2016 (News)
  Something else for Ford fans, this 1962 Canadian Ford Galaxie Sunliner is RHD, making it a bit easier to drive on Britain's crowded roads. Under the hood sits Ford's 353 V8 and a 3-speed automatic transmission with shifter on the tree leaving the front bench seat completely clear. It comes with 30 years of MoT certificates, including a current one and is estiamted at £12,000 - £16,000.
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  Endurance Rally Association launches Baltic event 17 May 2016 (News)
  Open to both vintage and classic cars, the event loops around and across the Baltic Sea and will see plenty of gravel driving and forest sections on roads made famous by events such as the Rally of the Thousand Lakes and Rally Estonia. Fred Gallagher, ERA rally director, 'The Baltic Classic is aimed at both newcomers to long distance historic rallying as well as experienced ERA competitors.