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  Gallery: St James Concours, London, 5-7 September 25 Sep 2013 (News)
  For the second Concours of Elegance, 61 of the world’s rarest motor cars – many of them never seen before in this country – graced the gardens of 300-year old Royal palace Marlborough House, and drove through London. Lead by Royal patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent driving the 1933 Napier-Railton 24 litre Special, and with the oldest dating from 1907, nearly all of the cars in the Concours were driven - in a spectacular convoy from Buckingham Palace down The Mall - by their owners into the gardens on the opening morning.
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  Video: Ford Mondeo - 20 years today 24 Sep 2013 (News)
  It also was fitted with up-to-the-minute technology - for the time -  including a standard driver’s airbag, an optional passenger airbag and offered traction control, adaptive damping, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and optional four-wheel drive. In 1996, a revised, restyled and lighter weight Mondeo delivered optional side airbags, which were standardised two years later together with four-channel ABS. It was so popular it even became part of the English language, when Tony Blair coined the phrase 'Mondeo Man' to define a new voting class in the early part of the last decade.
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  Gallery: Passat's 40th birthday - here are some highlights 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  The first Volkswagen Passat hit the streets in July 1973, and - along with the original Scirocco and Golf - heralded a water-cooled front-wheel drive future for its maker, finally shaking off the long shadow that had been cast by the Beetle since before WW2. The first Volkswagen Passat was known as the EA400 before it was launched, and it was the replacement for the unsuccessful Type 3 .
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  Preview: Historics classic car auction, Brooklands, 1 June 27 May 2013 (News)
  A Jaguar E-type Series 1 is going to up for sale at Historics' auction at Brooklands on 1 June, and so confident is the seller in the quality of its restoration, it's being offered with a 12-month unconditional guarantee. The left-hand drive example, which is one of the last S1s to leave the Browns Lane, Coventry factory carries a top-end estimate of £110,000-130,000. Historics says that the car 'is better today than when it was built', and it has undergone a two-year, nut and bolt restoration in California in 2010.
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  Belfast and Bristol are the most congested UK cities 4 Apr 2013 (News)
  That means a 60 minute journey would take 98 minutes at the evening peak. But if you find your morning drive frustrating then be thankful you don’t live in Moscow, where the average off-peak journey takes 66% longer than it would in clear traffic, or Istanbul, where journeys take 55% longer than they should.
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  Mazda facelifts MX-5 15 Nov 2012 (News)
  The brakes have also been improved thanks to changes to the vacuum brake booster so the MX-5 should be even better to drive. The resvised MX-5 comes in eight different paint colours including a new Dolphin Grey. As before power comes from a 1.8-litre petrol with 126PS and a five-speed manual or the 2.0-litre with 160PS and either automatic or manual six-speed transmissions.
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  Proof not all young drivers are reckless 25 May 2012 (News)
  Jake, an iKube customer, said: “I am now going into my 3rd year of insurance with iKube, I first joined iKube as it offered competitive rates and assisted young drivers in getting affordable insurance, unlike other insurance companies who charge extortionate and unrealistic premiums.” What do you think of having a black box system monitor your driving? Is it worth it for reduced costs? Let us know on your Young Drivers Facebook page . 
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  Focus gets new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine 30 Jan 2012 (News)
  The former manages 58.9mpg and 109g/km of CO2, and the latter delivers 56.5mpg and CO2 of 114g/km, figures that would better fit a diesel engine than a petrol. Ford says that the three-cylinder engine is refined and delivers “the driving performance that customers have come to expect from Ford.” Astoundingly, Ford claims that the engine block fits on an A4 sheet of paper, but despite its size and emissions it delivers 170Nm of torque, or 200Nm with overboost, with peak torque available from 1400rpm right through to 4500rpm.
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  New Mazda 1.3 SKYACTIV-G engine wins Japanese RJC “Technology of the Year” Award 18 Nov 2011 (News)
  This all-new compact crossover SUV will offer European benchmark reductions in both fuel consumption and emissions, combined with the exhilarating driving experience Mazda is known for. More at Mazda
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  Used 4x4 values have doubled since 2008 11 Nov 2011 (News)
  As 4x4s are generally sturdy and reliable vehicles, age and mileage shouldn’t be a deterrent.” If you’re wondering what the best approach to winter driving is, then have a look at these 4x4 questions and these winter tyre questions in our Ask Honest John section .
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  Goodwood to celebrate ‘young guns’ at 2012 Festival of Speed 31 Oct 2011 (News)
  Beside the Young Guns theme there’ll be the usual array of machines, both old and new, along with hillclimbs, rallying, test drives and off-roading, and a special celebration to mark the 60 th anniversary of Lotus Engineering. For tickets and more information click here . 
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  Million Mile Honda Accord 27 Oct 2011 (News)
  Joe’s million mile journey over the past 15 years is a testament to Honda’s reliability, and reinforces Honda’s reputation for building rock-solid, dependable cars. Joe drives an average of 62,500 miles a year and began keeping detailed records at around 300,000 miles. He has taken more than 661 photos of his odometer and Honda fans have been following his journey on www.millionmilejoe.com as he approached the one million mile mark.
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  Motorpoint Sells 250th 500 8 Jun 2011 (News)
  Says Managing Director David Shelton: “We’ve got a wide variety of the Fiat 500s and Abarths in stock and they bring the fun back into driving. The Abarths are no slouches being one of the nippiest superminis around and we were tickled pink to sell our limited edition pink Fiat 500 convertibles.” More at Motorpoint
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  Honda launches three-year servicing offer on Jazz, Civic and Insight 14 Jul 2010 (News)
  The offers - available on selected Jazz, Civic and Insight models - include customer savings on the OTR price (as much as £1,425 off some cars), three years' complimentary servicing, three years' free road tax, plus a range of competitive finance options. It means customers could drive away with a new Jazz from £9,995, or a Civic 1.4 Type S from £13,995 - or even an Insight for just £14,995, making it by far the lowest price hybrid on the market. Each car then comes with free Honda servicing for three years, plus the road tax is already paid for the period.
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  Subaru Impreza WRX and STi now even better value 22 Apr 2010 (News)
  The 18-inch alloy wheels, meanwhile, give the car a more aggressive, purposeful stance and improve handling and grip. The Japanese firm has reduced the retail price of the All-Wheel Drive WRX by £95. Subaru UK Marketing Director, Kenyon Neads, said: "With this offer we've added even more value into the Impreza equation. The WRX and STI are performance-car icons with a seriously loyal following and we hope that the prospect of these free upgrades will broaden their appeal still further."
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  Small car used prices increase 8 Mar 2010 (News)
  Carsite.co.uk says demand for small cars in the £4000 to £6000 bracket is set to rise as the Scrappage Incentive Scheme comes to an end. It says new cars will be seen as worse value for money and this will drive up the price of the small cars that were most popular under the scrappage scheme. Sales director of Carsite.co.uk, Alistair Jeff, said: 'The scrappage scheme may be in its final stages, but its effects will be long lasting.
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  New plug-in Prius to arrive in UK mid 2010 15 Dec 2009 (News)
  It is also the first for Toyota to use lithium-ion batteries, which can be charged from an external source in addition as by the car's own hybrid drive system. Executive vice-president Takeshi Uchiyamada said: "Based on Toyota's full hybrid powertrain, PHV represents today the most practical way of increasing the use of electricity for personal transport.
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  Skoda Increases Scrappage Offer on Octavia 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  “We’ve taken over 2,000 orders under the scheme and are confident of that figure rising further as more drivers seek to take advantage of the extended offer and koda’s economic running costs.” To test drive any of the full range of kodas or for more information on the scrappage scheme, go to www.skoda.co.uk/scrapagge or call 08457-745745.
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  Carmaker voices support for road safety initiative 26 May 2009 (News)
  The programme allows youngsters to have their style behind the wheel analysed by a police response officer who will be able to highlight any areas of weakness. PC David Lee claimed: "The assessment drives have a massive impact and are hugely beneficial to the young drivers who take part." During the test, motorists use a Twingo Renaultsport 133. Youngsters who sign up for advanced training courses may find it has a beneficial effect on the cost of their car insurance premiums.
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  Scrappage scheme could boost cheap Toyota customer numbers 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  According to the vehicle brand, its British-built Auris is likely to become an attractive option for customers with the Budget announcement that people will receive £2,000 towards the cost of a new car when they scrap their old model. The vehicle is fitted with Optimal Drive technology to enhance fuel consumption, which may appeal to customers looking to offset the forthcoming rise in fuel duty. "By leveraging the benefits of local production we can make Auris affordable for customers who need a family car," commented Toyota managing director, Miguel Fonseca.