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  Should you fit winter tyres? 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  That way you’ll only wear your winter tyres for winter months and summer tyres for summer months, effectively doubling the amount of time each set lasts. So really it doesn’t cost much extra in the long run. If you’ve nowhere to store your tyres when not in use then some companies will take care of them on your behalf, and even check they’re safe before you refit them. So the cost of fitting and the cost of storage are, after initially buying a set of winter tyres, the only expenses to worry about for at least a  few years.
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  Top ten used cars 9 Sep 2011 (News)
  Mitsubishi is pursuing cleaner, greener, more fuel efficient vehicles, and the Evo’s 26.2mpg combined cycle figure is hardly impressive. £29,699 will buy you a brand new Evo X FQ300, but if you let someone else run the engine in for you it’ll set you back more like £25,000, as the 3,000 mile 11-plate model we found proves. 2 – Honda CR-Z While the Evo X might sacrifice fuel economy for fun, the Honda CR-Z tries to provide the best of both worlds, with a 1.5-litre hybrid engine installed in a sporty body.
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  The rechargeable battery technology gives Prius Plug-in extended capabilities when it is driven in EV (electric vehicle) mode: capable of running for up to 12.5 miles solely on its electric motor – battery charge and road conditions permitting – at speeds up to 62mph, it can accomplish the great majority of typical urban journeys with zero fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions.
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  Auction Houses Predict Slight Fall In Prices in May 13 May 2010 (News)
  ”   Fleet & Lease Sector – April   Average Fleet & Lease values rose for the fourth month running, with £278 (3.6%) added to the average value in April.   Values increased from £7,593 to £7,871 , although performance against CAP Clean fell for the first time since November from 99.1% to 96.9%.
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  Buying at Auction: BCA Offers Some Tips 27 Mar 2010 (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. * All the right documents - check with the auctioneer to see if the vehicle comes with the V5, service history and an MOT to confirm the registered keeper, their address and the vehicle information.
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  VAG Deliveries 6.7% Up Worldwide in July 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  In contrast, developments in the Asia/Pacific region were very positive – mainly as a result of success in China. With market growth running at 14 per cent, the Volkswagen Group delivered 139,300 (88,200) units, representing a rise of 58.0 per cent. Volkswagen brand grows deliveries in July by 15.2 per cent – Audi and SEAT also report increases The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand again performed very well: the core brand reported a 15.2 per cent rise in deliveries in July to 351,000 (304,800) vehicles.
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  Scrappage Orders Reach 154,927 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The scrappage scheme figures are updated on a weekly basis and publicised on the BIS website here: Weekly Scrappage Figures   The £2,000 subsidy is made up of £1,000 from government with matched funding from vehicle manufacturers. The scheme was officially launched on 18 May and will run untilMarch 2010 or until the government funding has been used. It applies to cars and light commercial vans (max 3.5 tonnes) . 38 manufacturers that have signed up to take part in the scheme: Allied Vehicles, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Daihatsu, FIAT, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Iveco Ltd, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, London Taxis International, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, MG Motor, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Renault Trucks UK Ltd, Rolls Royce, SAAB, SECMA UK, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen & Volvo.
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  Old MINI diesel top of residuals league 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  The factors that help make the MINI as close to recession-proof as possible in the current used car market are its strong image, reasonable running costs and its high levels of perceived quality, adds Rushmore. It also benefits from being seen as a good compromise for those who need to downsize from a larger, more expensive premium-brand offering.
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  Wreck Rescue Christmas Vid 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  • Interview with John Haynes – the amazing story behind the world’s best known DIY workshop manuals • Beaulieu Autojumble film including an interview with Lord Montagu The DVDs Run-time: 4 hour 30 minutes (approx) – 2 discs Classification: Exempt Format: PAL 16:9 Widescreen Region: O (playable in all regions) Contents: All five workshop stories as transmitted Bonus material: More than 40 minutes of unseen footage, including original titles sequences A Jungle Television production.
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  MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 19-21 JULY 17 Jul 2007 (News)
  More at www.gowringsmobility.co.uk Gowring's main UK competitor, that actually invented the concept of wheelchair occupants being able to sit next to other members of the family, is Brotherwood Automability, run by Rod Brotherwood OBE. Brotherwood even paid for national advertising of the Mobility Roadshow. Brotherwood conversions inclued the VW Caddy Life Combi, VW Sharan,, VW Caravelle, Nissan X-Trail 2WD, Peugeot Partner and FIAT Multipla.
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  Events For Disabled Motorists 30 Apr 2005 (News)
  It is a great opportunity for disabled drivers with or without a passion for motorsport and with little or no previous experience, to enjoy the buzz of a mildly competitive event with like-minded people. The rally is supported by a skilled team of professional rally organisers and will be run under the auspices of the MSA (Motor Sports Association). Entries are limited to 50 cars with 2-people crews. The Motorsport Endeavour England 2005 route will use easy-to-drive roads through some of the most picturesque countryside in middle England.
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  Classic Auctions in Surrey on 2nd and 15th June 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  And the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Coupe is a real show-stopper. The subject of a nut and bolt restoration, this immaculate muscle car’ has run an 11.60 second 0-118mph at Santa Pod and has been featured in various magazines, including Custom Car (£33,000-£37,000). For details of further entries as they are confirmed, or to consign a car to this sale, please visit www.barons-auctions.com , email  info@barons-auctions.com  or call 08454 30 60 60.
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  Entry level Rally Car From Renault 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  Making use of its extensive expertise in designing rallying cars, the technical team developed an accessible, easy-to-drive and attractively priced car, both to buy and run.   Twingo Renaultsport R2 already has a little brother: an R1 version has also been awarded FIA homologation.  This model allows a much wider audience access to rallying at a greatly reduced cost.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 4 Apr 2015 (News)
  Telegraph Cars can no longer accommodate as many Honest John emails so, rather than waste them, we have decided to run some of those The Telegraph can’t take here. As usual, emails to Honest John should be addressed to: letters@honestjohn.co.uk   Please try to keep them as short as possible.
• Insuring your classic car for driving abroad 4 Apr 2019 (News)
  If you’ve been ignoring any niggles (grumbling wheel bearings, sticky clutch) now’s the time to tackle it. If you’re going somewhere hot and you know your car runs a bit warm when sat in traffic, then be proactive. Flush the cooling system, check the radiator for blockage and the water pump for leaks. You could also consider fitting an after market electric fan.
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  Future Classic Friday: Rover 45 16 Feb 2018 (News)
  It was stuck for now at least, with the Honda architecture, but it had developed its own range of CVT transmissions in conjunction with German gearbox specialist ZF, along with new derivatives of the K-series engine such as the small capacity 2.0-litre KV6, used to great acclaim in the Rover 75. It should be remembered, too, that the Rover 45’s five-year production run was twice as long as it should have been. The car was essentially a stop gap, to modernise the range and keep retail and fleet sales stable while a smaller car was derived from the much-lauded Rover 75 platform, but when BMW withdrew itself from Rover Group shortly after the 45’s launch, the development funds weren’t there to take it any further.
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  Happy Birthday: Jaguar XJ40 7 Oct 2016 (News)
  XJ40 production continued unabashed until late 1994, with the last of the line Gold and Sport models being among the most revered among enthusiasts for their vastly improved cabin materials and build quality, a precursor to what was to come from the X300; itself a heavily facelifted rather than entirely new design, and one that would outsell the XJ40 by some margin despite a much shorter production run, thanks to fleet-targeted marketing and more sensible pricing. A total of 208,733 XJ40s were produced over the eight years it was on sale, and while it was never regarded as a huge success at the time, the model now has a fiercely loyal following among certain sectors of the Jaguar community.
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  Historics Classic Car Auction 28-11-2015 Analysis 29 Nov 2015 (News)
  A clean and completely rust free Alfa Romeo Duetto 1750 Spider that had been a Cat D after a fire and apparently had not been started for years, estimated low at £9,000 to £13,000 went to someone in the know for £18,000 because once it’s up and running it will be a £25,000 - £30,000 car. The exceptional 1954 Austin A40 Somerset that, despite 40,000 miles, looked like it had just rolled off the line, estimated at £7,000 - £10,000 sold for £10,500.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - February 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  image=0">Click here Thursday 26 February Sainsbury’s has launched a money saving deal that will allow motorists to fill up for less than £1 per litre.  The offer - which runs from 26 February until 4 March – will give shoppers 10p off a litre of fuel for every £30 spent in store or online. Click here

  Twelve deals for 2012 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  Built in Sunderland, the Qashqai made compact crossovers some of the most popular new cars on sale. Reasonably cheap to run, practical and well equipped, it’s easy to understand its popularity. A quick browse of the deals section reveals hundred of offers, with savings of more than £2000 available on both petrol and diesel models in various levels of trim.