Ten million motorists have driven without an MOT, new survey revealsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 12/08/2013 14:31:00  A NEW survey by the SMMT has revealed a shocking number of motorists have driven without a valid MOT. Around 67 per cent admitted driving for up to one week without a v.Tags: MOT, under the hood, mot test 

Government relaxes cabotage legislation to 'boost our economy'By: Danny HewittPublished: 09/08/2013 13:10:00  Following a consultation with industry, the government has announced plans to relax cabotage rules around peak vehicle registration periods. Around 400,000 new cars and vans are registered in both March and September, with the two months collectively accounting for mo.Tags: SMMT, under the hood, cabotage, automotive economy 

Hyundai's 2014 WRC i20 undergoes 'solid month of testing' in 'a range of conditions'By: Danny HewittPublished: 07/08/2013 13:20:00  Hyundai Motorsport continued to make strong progress on its development programme by conducting the first gravel tests with a new 2014-specification of the i20 WRC in July.A.Tags: WRC, hyundai wrc, hyundai i20, hyundai i20 wrc, hyundai wrc i20 

Michael Schumacher's Benetton B191 among prestigious cars to be auctioned offBy: Danny HewittPublished: 06/08/2013 12:04:00  BMW AFM 328 Roadster ex Günther Bechem - German GP.The car in which seven time World Champion Michael Schumacher scored his first ever Grand Prix points is to be auctioned a.Tags: Michael Schumacher, coys, benetton, benetton b191, coys auction 

Tottenham’s Clint Dempsey set to celebrate return to homeland with new Nissan 370ZBy: Danny HewittPublished: 05/08/2013 14:17:00  Clint Dempsey helped propel Fulham to a Europa League final before winning Premiership Player of the Season and being signed by Spurs for £6.6m.For nearly £6m, the 30-year-o.Tags: Nissan 370Z , tottenham, spurs, clint dempsey, seattle 

150th Anniversary of Henry Ford's birth celebrated around the worldBy: Danny HewittPublished: 31/07/2013 01:56:00  Yesterday marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford, whose innovative ideas revolutionised transportation and brought mobility to the masses. Henry Ford’s endu.Tags: Ford, henry ford, ford 150 years, ford at 150, ford of britain 150 

1965 Aston Martin DB5 exceeds estimate to fetch £374,000 at Silverstone auctionBy: Danny HewittPublished: 30/07/2013 12:38:00  A host of cars with ‘star’ appeal helped Silverstone Auctions to a record-breaking Silverstone Classic sale, generating more than £2million.In total, 64 percent of the road .Tags: Aston Martin, aston martin db5, aston martin db5 auction, silverstone auctions, aston martin classic 

Tottenham’s Gareth Bale set to splash out £150,000-a-week salary on luxury new car collectionBy: Danny HewittPublished: 29/07/2013 15:39:00  Arguably the best British playmaker in football right now, Gareth Bale has been critical to Tottenham Hotspur’s success in the last few seasons, having helped rocket the tea.Tags: tottenham, tottenham hotspur, gareth bale, gareth bale real madrid, gareth bale transfer 

£10 Million Pound Prize Announced To Make Ultra Low Emission CarsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/07/2013 15:18:00  A new £10 million prize to incentivise the development of the next generation of ultra low emission cars has been announced by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander during a visit to McLaren.The prize will encourage commercial and investment opportunities in .Tags: Danny Alexander, McLaren P1, hm treasury, low emission cars, low emission cars prize fund 

Five Gran Turismo Cars Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney Should Own as he approaches 300th Premier League outing for clubBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/07/2013 14:02:00  Wayne Rooney has been widely regarded as one of the best strikers in football, and having scored four goals in five games for the England national football team this year, i.Tags: wayne rooney, manchester united, wayne rooney cars, gran turismo, gran turismo cars 

Chelsea’s Fernando Torres and the 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III from RM AuctionsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 25/07/2013 10:22:00  Fernando Torres is well known for driving around in his Aston Martin DB9 Vantage, but with the brand becoming so common, has Aston Martin lost its ‘cool’ factor?Aston Martin.Tags: FERNANDO TORRES, FERNANDO TORRES CAR, ASTON MARTIN DB2 MK III, ASTON MARTIN DB2 MK III RM AUCTIONS 

AA president Edmund King on deadly potholesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/07/2013 00:56:00  The AA’s president Edmund King had his Mercedes E-Class wrecked by potholes earlier this year, as he was filling it with petrol in the Hertfordshire town of St Albans, when the whole front of the estate collapsed.Now, the outspoken boss has told Motortrades Insight the tru.Tags: Potholes, under the hood, pothole britain, edmund king, aa president 

EXCLUSIVE: Ford of Britain Managing Director Mark Ovenden reveals Chinese competitors pose a significant threatBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/07/2013 00:56:00  Everyone is talking about China and how it could take over the luxury car market within the next seven years. McKinsey & Company estimates Chinese manufacturers wil.Tags: Ford, under the hood, mark ovenden, ford of britain, ford md 

Britain has to work out what it is truly best at in the global automotive industry to safeguard and boost jobs, says Ford of Britain MD Mark OvendenBy: Danny HewittPublished: 23/07/2013 23:30:00  A Ford employee works on the EcoBoost engine.It is a question often raised. And one that is often left unanswered. But Mark Ovenden, Ford of Britain’s Managing Director, has.Tags: Ford, under the hood, ford ecoboost, mark ovenden, ford engines 

Morris Minor Series (Part One): What makes these little cars so popular?By: Danny HewittPublished: 18/07/2013 00:20:00  As the elderly population in the UK gradually increases, are more people buying Morris Minors as an affordable classic car to enjoy in retirement?Tim Brennan, Company Direct.Tags: morris minor, morris minor series, morris minor restoration, classic car restoration 

Margaret Thatcher: ‘We must have secret ballots’ to save motorhome industry, after hearing of strike at Southampton Ford Transit plantBy: Danny HewittPublished: 18/07/2013 00:20:00  Richard Holdsworth, the founder and owner of the now defunct Holdsworth Motorhomes, has spoken of how Margaret Thatcher insisted on trying out the new Holdsworth Ford motorh.Tags: under the hood, Holdsworth Motorhomes, Motorhome Manufacturers, margaret thatcher, MARGARET THATCHER motorhomes 

Putting restrictions on young drivers can make them safer, says RAC FoundationBy: Danny HewittPublished: 17/07/2013 01:47:00  Placing conditions on the licences of young drivers could reduce fatal accidents amongst this group by more than a half.One in five young drivers (17-24 year-olds) will have.Tags: rac foundation, Learner Drivers, FORD driving skills for life, minimum learner period, minimum learning period 

Government must fuel UK automotive ambition after 'thrilling' British Grand Prix, says MPBy: Richard BurdenPublished: 09/07/2013 12:42:00  Just two weeks ago, the world’s fiercest and fastest racing drivers returned to Silverstone for what turned out to be a thrilling British Grand Prix. While our exceptional B.Tags: Richard Burden, Richard Burden Blog, uk automotive industry, silverstone, british grand prix 

Police commissioners do not regard road safety as a high priority, as number of road traffic police plummetBy: Danny HewittPublished: 09/07/2013 10:32:00  Traffic police numbers across Great Britain have been cut by 12 per cent in five years, with some forces suffering 30 to 40 per cent reductions, according to data released t.Tags: Road Safety, IAM, police, police commissioners, high priority road safety 

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard could add £2.6m Icona Vulcano hybrid supercar to his motoring collectionBy: Danny HewittPublished: 04/07/2013 12:38:00  Arguably one of the England national football team’s most successful and reliable players, Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard is no stranger to driving around in flash cars.Scoring .Tags: Icona Vulcano, liverpool, liverpool fc, icona, hybrid supercar 

VUHL and Stirling Moss reveal lightweight supercar at RAC ClubBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/07/2013 15:33:00  After many months of secrecy, the VUHL 05 road-legal lightweight supercar has finally arrived.Unveiled by VUHL Automotive founders Guillermo and Iker Echeverria and Alberto Chapa to an audience of invited press, VIP guests and motorsport royalty, including Sir Stirling Mos.Tags: vuhl, vuhl 05, lightweight supercar, rac club, rac club london 

Princess Diana's green Audi set to make £25,000 at auction this weekendBy: Danny HewittPublished: 28/06/2013 11:18:00  Diana, Princess of Wales 1994 Audi cabriolet 2.3 EA 1994 Audi cabriolet 2.3 E once owned by Diana, Princess of Wales, will be auctioned by COYS at their traditional Blenheim.Tags: diana, princess of wales, diana princess of wales, diana audi, daian audi up for auction 

Ford launches Driving Skills for Life training as one in 20 young drivers admit to drink drivingBy: Danny HewittPublished: 28/06/2013 10:30:00  Ford has announced the introduction of its globally successful Ford Driving Skills for Life programme in the UK, as the latest figures confirm that road accidents remain one.Tags: Ford, under the hood, FORD driving skills for life, driving skills for life, driving skills for life locations 

The very fast Lord Drayson sets new land speed record for an electric car, as Drayson Racing aims to set more records todayBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/06/2013 09:43:00  Drayson Racing has set a new World Electric Land Speed Record of 204.185mph.Former science minister, businessman and racing driver Lord Drayson was behind the wheel of the D.Tags: lord drayson, drayson, drayson racing, electric car land speed record, fastest electric car 

WRC’s sensational Sebastien Ogier wins Rally Italy for Volkswagen thanks to ‘tyre friendly driving style’, as Mikkelsen has ‘slip up’By: Danny HewittPublished: 24/06/2013 13:59:00  At the halfway point of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Volkswagen dominates the proceedings with its fifth win in seven rallies – thanks to the speed of Sebastien O.Tags: WRC, Andreas Mikkelsen, World Rally Championship, Sebastien Ogier, volkswagen wrc 

Elmbridge, Surrey: The convertible capital of BritainBy: Danny HewittPublished: 21/06/2013 12:51:00  The Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey is the UK’s ‘convertible capital’, according to new research conducted by Citroën UK.  The area, which includes the towns of Esher, Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames, has over 5,300 convertibles registered, or one for around every 25 re.Tags: convertible cars, CONVERTIBLEs, CONVERTIBLE capital of britain, number of CONVERTIBLEs in surrey, surrey CONVERTIBLE capital 

Classic Aston Martin heritage showroom opens in Newport PagnellBy: Danny HewittPublished: 20/06/2013 09:41:00  After two years of refurbishment, a Heritage Showroom has opened at Aston Martin Works - the historic home of the iconic British brand. For the first time heritage cars will be sold directly from its Newport Pagnell base, allowing customers to draw on the vast knowled.Tags: Aston Martin, Aston Martin Showroom, Classic Aston Martins, Classic Aston Martin Showroom, Aston Martin Newport Pagnell 

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Prices to start at £61,495 in the UK – 6.2-litre V8 is said to be ‘the most powerful standard engine ever’By: Danny HewittPublished: 18/06/2013 15:17:00  Chevrolet's latest performance car, the Corvette Stingray, will arrive at dealerships across Europe in autumn 2013. In the UK, prices for the Corvette Stingray coupe start f.Tags: Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette, Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, Stingray Coupe 

Grey fleets said to be a ‘risk’ to vehicle leasing and fleet management companiesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 17/06/2013 14:31:00  Vehicle leasing and fleet management companies need to do more to help their corporate customers manage the risk to their businesses posed by what is known as the ‘grey flee.Tags: Finance, under the hood, grey fleet, grey fleet vehicles, using a car for work 

Romania's Dacia Duster named Best Budget 4x4 for towing caravans By: Danny HewittPublished: 14/06/2013 12:52:00  Budget car maker Dacia striked gold at the Towcar Awards last night, after its flagship Duster was named Best Budget 4x4 at the ceremony At The Sculpture Gallery in Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, judges described the ‘shockingly affordable multi-award winner’ as “a lot o.Tags: Dacia, towing caravans, dacia duster, towing a caravan, tips for towing caravans 

ACEA welcomes European proposals to make automated emergency calls for road accidents mandatory from 2015 to save 2,500 livesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 13/06/2013 13:47:00  The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has welcomed the legislative proposal on eCall published today by the European Commission, and has called on all st.Tags: Emergency Services, under the hood, ACEA, eCall, European Automobile Manufacturers Association 

Father’s Day Gifts: The Four Best Budget Classic Cars to hire for a Happy DadBy: Danny HewittPublished: 13/06/2013 11:16:00  When you’re a dad of a certain age new rules apply. Rules, let’s be honest, that kids just don’t get. So to celebrate Father’s Day on June 16th here are the Top Four Happy D.Tags: Fathers Day, Budget Classic Cars, Hiring Classic Cars, Hiring Classic Cars for Fathers Day, Fathers Day Classic Car Hire 

The New Vauxhall Insignia Range: A true class-leader in fuel economy, power, running costs, CO2 emissions and priceBy: Danny HewittPublished: 12/06/2013 10:40:00  Vauxhall has released its first official pictures of the new Insignia range, which goes on sale today with drivers able to get their hands on the car from October.  Ava.Tags: Vauxhall, insignia, VAUXHALL insignia, VAUXHALL INSIGNIA co2 emissions, VAUXHALL INSIGNIA fuel economy 

VUHL 05 exclusive image released - the Mexican supercar set to take the world by stormBy: Danny HewittPublished: 11/06/2013 10:39:00  Following the global announcement from VUHL Automotive in March, confirming it is embarking on the launch of an all-new road-legal lightweight supercar – the VUHL 05 – the c.Tags: Supercar, vuhl, vuhl 05, mexican supercar, vuhl 05 images 

Jaguar car designer Ian Callum wins 'Interior Designer of the Year' awardBy: Danny HewittPublished: 07/06/2013 12:24:00  Ian Callum, Director of Design for Jaguar, has been declared ''Interior Designer of the Year'' in the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.On receiving the award, Ian Callum sai.Tags: Jaguar, jaguar designer, Ian Callum, Jaguar Designer Ian Callum, Interior Designer of the year Award 

Toyota gives UK automotive industry a boost with start of production of new Auris Touring SportsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 07/06/2013 11:28:00  Toyota opened a new chapter in its European operations today with the official start of production of the new Auris Touring Sports at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston car.Tags: Toyota, under the hood, uk automotive industry, toyota manufacturing uk, toyota manufacturing plants uk 

Pickup trucks see rise in popularity as commercial vehicle and van market suffers from May slumpBy: Danny HewittPublished: 06/06/2013 12:44:00  While the commercial vehicle market has been on a high so far this year, and the sun has been shining on Britain, May was gloomy for commercial vehicle manufacturers. T.Tags: Commercial Vehicle, SMMT, under the hood, Pick Up Trucks, pick up 

Ford wins prestigious International Engine of the Year accolade for second consecutive year with its EcoBoost technologyBy: Danny HewittPublished: 06/06/2013 11:10:00  Ford’s ultra-fuel efficient and spirited 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, designed and engineered in the UK, has been named 2013 International Engine of the Year, marking t.Tags: Ford, under the hood, ford ecoboost, engine of the year awards, International Engine of the Year 

Ford Doncaster recognised as one of the best Ford dealerships in the UK, as Stoneacre Motor Group scoops Ford Chairman's Award By: Danny HewittPublished: 04/06/2013 13:58:00  Ford Doncaster, one of the 29 sites of Stoneacre Motor Group, has been recognised as one of the best Ford dealerships in the UK by its customers.Stoneacre Motor Group has sc.Tags: Ford, under the hood, Ford Doncaster, Doncaster, Stoneacre Motor Group 

£790m Forth Bridge Replacement Crossing to be ‘cable-strayed’ with motorway and hard shoulder , as Strainstall is awarded structural health monitoring contractBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/06/2013 12:39:00  The new Forth Replacement Crossing is to be a cable-stayed bridge carrying a motorway with two general lanes of traffic plus hard shoulder in either direction. Supporte.Tags: under the hood, Forth Bridge, Forth Bridge Replacement, New Forth Bridge, New FOrth Bridge Cost 

British motorhome manufacturers ‘putting up stiff resistance’ to European imports, says Holdsworth Motorhomes founderBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/06/2013 10:46:00  With the sun beaming its heat onto Britain’s countryside, now is simply not the time to go abroad – at least for the 120,000 motorhome owners in Britain. But now, Richa.Tags: under the hood, motorhomes, British Motorhome Manufacturers, Motorhomes Manufacturers, Motor Caravans 

Caterham Seven: A new, more affordable, entry-level model to celebrate 40th anniversaryBy: Danny HewittPublished: 31/05/2013 16:40:00  Caterham Cars will release a new, affordable entry-level version of the iconic Seven that harks back to the philosophy that inspired its creation.The car will come with an a.Tags: Caterham, Caterham Seven, Caterham 7, Caterham Sports Days, Caterham Experiennce Days 

Investing in Classic Cars: the view from the world’s leading classic Jaguar restoration specialistBy: Danny HewittPublished: 31/05/2013 15:50:00  Classic cars are prestigious, classy and exciting. A $16.3m Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, an $11m Ford GT40, a $3.7m Jaguar C-Type and a $3.7m Aston Martin DB3S – just some of th.Tags: Classic Cars, Jaguar, Classic Jagaur, Jaguar E Type, Classic Motor Cars 

Volkswagen Crafter taking practical large van market by storm with £700 of extras as standardBy: Danny HewittPublished: 30/05/2013 13:59:00  The Volkswagen Crafter range is getting a boost to its standard specification, with over £700-worth of extras now standard, making the Crafter not only one of the most compe.Tags: Finance, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, VW Vans, Volkswagen Vans 

Cheapest Van Insurance and Road Tax: the most economical vans for small businessesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 29/05/2013 11:49:00  With thousands of entrepreneurial Britons choosing to start up their own businesses every year, the market for small vans remains strong. Here, we pick a selection of some o.Tags: under the hood, Volkswagen van finance, Commercial Vehicle manufacturing, van operators, Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Van Insurance 

Is the Subaru Forester the safest SUV for families? Scoring top marks in frontal crash tests could make it a life-saver for front passengersBy: Danny HewittPublished: 20/05/2013 15:04:00  The new Subaru Forester has become the first vehicle to score top marks in a severe new frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in .Tags: under the hood, Subaru Forester, Subaru, Subaru Forester SUV, SUV 

BMW i3 and BMW i8 UK dealers revealed, as interest in ultra-modern city cars remains ‘extremely high’By: Danny HewittPublished: 20/05/2013 13:15:00  BMW today revealed its network of UK dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobil.Tags: under the hood, BMW, bmw i, bmw i3, bmw i8 

Bosch working on diesel engine technology to reduce CO2 emissions by a further 20 per cent By: Danny HewittPublished: 10/05/2013 13:10:00  BOSCH is working on creating the next-generation technology which it hopes will help reduce emissions in diesel and gasoline vehicles by a further 20 per cent. The comp.Tags: under the hood, Bosch, Bosch Automotive, Automotive Technology, New Automotive Technology 

Coventry University's budding car designers set to showcase models at Coventry Degree ShowBy: Danny HewittPublished: 01/05/2013 22:07:00  A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students from Coventry University’s Sch.Tags: Industrial Design Exhibition, Coventry University, Coventry University Design Show, Coventry University Degree Show, Coventry University Car Design 

Confidence slips as independent car dealers say business is tougher this year than ever beforeBy: Danny HewittPublished: 30/04/2013 16:36:00  A TOUGHER business climate than 12 months ago is being reported this year by independent used car dealers, according to CAP Automotive.Confidence about immediate future perf.Tags: Car Dealer, under the hood, , Car Dealers in Essex, Essex Car Dealers 

Girl Power: Ladies shoot to second in pre-war classic car race from Edinburgh to London as 1934 car wins Flying Scotsman RallyBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/04/2013 11:09:00  The fifth Flying Scotsman Rally, which sees enthusiasts drive from London to Edinburgh in a pre-war car, proved a vintage year with a nail biting finish that saw two ladies .Tags: Flying Scotsman Rally, Flying Scotsman Rally winner, FLying Scotsman Rally Entry, Girl Power, Female Racing Driver 

Techno-car in space saving revolution: Compact Ford Fiesta breaks new barriersBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/04/2013 09:58:00  TECHNOLOGY which could in the future support the development of a four-person car that only occupies the space of a two-person car today has been demonstrated in a new resea.Tags: Ford Fiesta, Ford, under the hood, COMPACT CAR, FUTURE COMPACT CAR 

UK car manufacturing falls 6.3 per cent in March – SMMTBy: Danny HewittPublished: 25/04/2013 10:41:00  CAR manufacturing in the UK fell 6.3 per cent in March to 126,609 units. In the first three months of 2013 (Q1), the number of cars produced compared to the same period last year fell two per cent to 393,416 units. Last year, the figure stood at 401,425. Mike Bau.Tags: Car Manufacturer, Car Manufacturing, SMMT, under the hood, smmt march 2013 

Energy efficient 48 volt LC Super Hybrid makes world debut as technology demonstratorBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/04/2013 10:38:00  The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) are set to showcase their energy efficient, low carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid tech.Tags: Hybrid, under the hood, hybrid cars, energy efficiency, hybrid car technology 

Prodrive creates ‘gorgeous’ coloured composites using a new manufacturing processBy: Danny HewittPublished: 23/04/2013 16:01:00  PRODRIVE has developed a new manufacturing process to create advanced composites with a range of elegant ‘designer’ colours.Having a glass-like finish, the precision manufac.Tags: under the hood, prodrive, composites, coloured composites, precision manufacturing 

Wales’ Ford plant in Bridgend boosted with multi-million pound investment to produce new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engineBy: Danny HewittPublished: 22/04/2013 16:55:00  Ford is announcing a £24 million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. .Tags: under the hood, , ford ecoboost, ecoboost engine, ford ecoboost engine 

Lazy London drivers most likely to suffer 'avoidable' MOT failuresBy: Danny HewittPublished: 19/04/2013 10:26:00  Motorists in London are more likely than those in any other part of the UK to fail their MOT as a result of simple, easy-to-fix, issues such as blown bulbs, worn tyres and c.Tags: MOT, under the hood, mot test, vosa, vosa mot test 

Nissan Note’s Safety Shield: the first mini MPV with technology that adds an extra eye to the driving experienceBy: Danny HewittPublished: 16/04/2013 13:50:00  With the average person having a field of vision of around 120-degrees, drivers of the new Nissan Note are set to triple their vision with the aid of micro-cameras that surr.Tags: Car Safety, Nissan, Car Cameras, under the hood, nissan note 

Van Finance in the Spotlight: VolkswagenBy: Danny HewittPublished: 16/04/2013 11:01:00  Volkswagen’s vans are still some of the most affordable to run thanks to its latest spring finance and servicing offers - according to the German manufacturer.The German marquee has even lowered some of its prices from last year.They include new vans still available from £.Tags: Finance, Volkswagen van finance, VW van finance, Vans on finance, Volkswagen van deals 

Ford and GM to make new generation of 9 and 10-speed automatic transmissionsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 15/04/2013 16:10:00  FORD and GM today signed an agreement to confirm that the two companies will develop and produce ‘an all-new generation of advanced technology 9- and 10-speed automatic tran.Tags: Ford, under the hood, gm, ford transmissions, gm transmissions 

Ford Mondeo benefits from 1.5-litre EcoBoost engineBy: Danny HewittPublished: 12/04/2013 16:54:00  FORD has revealed its new four-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, which can be found in the upcoming Mondeo, set to have its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. Last month, Motortrades Insight was the first publication to exclusively reveal details of a new.Tags: Unipart, Unipart Eberspacher, Ford Mondeo, under the hood, unipart ford mondeo 

Ford Transit Courier: All-New compact van makes world debut at Birmingham’s Commercial Vehicle ShowBy: Danny HewittPublished: 09/04/2013 10:33:00  It may look like an ordinary van from the outside but inside, we discover a comfortable front compartment with plenty of room for transporting goods.The Ford Transit Courier.Tags: Ford, Unipart, ford transit, ford transit courier, cv show 

Auto Shanghai Show Glamour: girls and their cars at the 2011 Shanghai Motor ShowBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/04/2013 12:46:00  Auto Shanghai has been held every two years and is the most highly anticipated motor show in the Far East. Founded in 1985 as 'the first professional auto show in China', th.Tags: Motor show, glamour, auto show, motorshow, auto shanghai 

Used LCV values rise in March, as ‘continued shortage of stock helps to drive demand and keep prices firm’, says British Car AuctionsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/04/2013 12:40:00  USED LCV values have risen again in March to a record high of £4,860, while the value of the average used car sold at auction decreased to £7,000.The average March figure of.Tags: under the hood, bca car auctions, bca lcv auctions, lcv values, avaerage lcv value 

Rockingham Motor Speedway taken over by Jersey-based investment firm Grey RockBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/04/2013 11:59:00  ROCKINGHAM today announced Jersey-based investor Grey Rock is the new owner of the Northamptonshire circuit.Represented by Stuart Wright, a motorsport enthusiast and former .Tags: under the hood, rockingham, motor circuit, rockingham motor circuit, rockingham motor speedway 

Renault must end ‘battery not included’ approach to Zoe, if electric cars are to be given a fighting chance, CAP saysBy: Danny HewittPublished: 05/04/2013 12:47:00  Experts at independent automotive information provider CAP have called on Renault to "give some great electric cars a real chance" in the company car market.The call came as.Tags: Electric Car, under the hood, range anxiety, cap 

Bristol and Belfast named the worst for traffic jams, as Britain’s most congested cities are revealedBy: Danny HewittPublished: 04/04/2013 13:49:00  London is no longer the worst city for being stuck in horrendous traffic jams, according to new figures.Both Bristol and Belfast are more congested during rush hour than the.Tags: traffic jam, traffic jams, tomtom, TomTom Congestion Index 2012, Congestion Index 2012 

British Car Auctions signs remarketing deal with car dealer Jardine Motors GroupBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/04/2013 15:14:00  British Car Auctions has announced what is describes as 'a substantial and exclusive remarketing agreement' with luxury dealer group, Jardine.  The deal will see BCA re.Tags: Car Auction, British Car Auctions, under the hood, bca, jardine 

Jason Plato and Matt Neal top the podium in Kent as British Touring Car Championship kicks off with Easter spectacular at Brands HatchBy: Danny HewittPublished: 02/04/2013 11:16:00  Jason Plato leads this season’s British Touring Car Championship after taking two wins from the opening three races of the season on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit in the qua.Tags: Touring Car, BTCC, British Touring Car Championship , Jason Plato, easter 

Bridge Mill Motors – Cheshire’s leading Aston Martin specialist goes the extra mile to repair and service owners’ carsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 28/03/2013 17:33:00  As luxury British car maker Aston Martin adds more new and innovative technologies to its cars, Bridge Mill Motors, the North of England’s leading independent Aston Martin r.Tags:  

Stars and their cars: Celebrities rush to pose at New Range Rover Sport LaunchBy: Danny HewittPublished: 27/03/2013 15:53:00  Celebrities and models were invited to the launch of the New Range Rover Sport in New York. From Daniel Craig and Jade Jagger to Michael Strahan and Eric West, the event was.Tags: Celebrity, Land Rover, All New Range Rover, range rover sport, new york 

Young drivers to face night curfew as government proposes radical overhaul to driver trainingBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/03/2013 13:16:00  New proposals by the government to improve the safety and finances of struggling young drivers were announced today at a summit for the motor industry, but could see young d.Tags: Government, Finance, Insurance, Car Insurance, young driver 

Tim Offen Motors - Internet could bring new hope to struggling business, explains Northamptonshire garage ownerBy: Danny HewittPublished: 25/03/2013 13:42:00   A GARAGE owner from Northamptonshire has told how business is so low, he is hoping the internet will boost its profile and bring an array of fresh customers."I haven't.Tags: Garage, Car Repair, MOT, Tim Offen, Northamptonshire 

Renault ZoeBy: Danny HewittPublished: 21/03/2013 16:00:00  The Renault ZOE is the highly-anticipated all-electric hatchback with a stylish Toyota Yaris Verso-like look. With five doors, it is much more practical than competitors, but with a range of 130 miles (90 miles in real-life tests for normal conditions and 60 miles for cold.Tags: Electric Cars, Renault, renault zoe, zoe, electric car review 

Fuel duty frozen for drivers as automotive industry displays its proposals for transport and roadsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 20/03/2013 15:54:00  With Chancellor George Osborne announcing his 2013 budget today, motorists want cheaper road tax, reduced fuel duty, cheaper company car tax, investment to fix the milli.Tags: George Osbourne, Budget, Finance, SMMT, budget 2013 

MOT Test ‘is becoming stricter’ with ‘more reasons to fail’ than ever beforeBy: Danny HewittPublished: 20/03/2013 10:36:00  The MOT test is becoming 'stricter', according to Alan Wilson, Head of Testing Schemes Management at VOSA, the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency."It's getting more compre.Tags: MOT, Registrations, under the hood, mot test, vosa 

One million motorists delay repairing accident damage on their carsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 18/03/2013 12:39:00  New research has suggested that in excess of one million motorists are driving on Britain's roads with accident-damaged vehicles.Tens of thousands may be unaware that the sa.Tags: Accident, Repair, Finance, Insurance, damage 

Jules Bianchi 'the best' Formula One rookie as Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Gutierrez, Giedo van der Garde and Max Chilton prepare for debutsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 13/03/2013 02:15:00  With five new rookies in Formula One, Motortrades Insight assesses the unknown faces of the racing drivers who will find stardom in the world's most viewed motor racing even.Tags: France, F1, Formula One, Valtteri Bottas, Jules Bianchi 

Technology revamped: RAC reveals ‘magic box’ to diagnose faults and prevent breakdownsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 11/03/2013 15:20:00  IN what seems like a highly unusual move for one of the country’s largest breakdown recovery firms, the RAC today revealed it is to give its members a ‘magic box’.It will di.Tags: Breakdown, Technology, Breakdown Recovery, Telematics, under the hood 

The Apprentice: Increasing number of businesses reliant on young people as National Apprenticeship Week kicks off in styleBy: Danny HewittPublished: 11/03/2013 11:35:00  It was common decades ago, but many struggling businesses in the automotive industry today are increasingly reliant on apprentices to keep their business alive. Apprentices .Tags: Vince Cable, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, under the hood, Apprentice 

Electric car technology developing at lightning rate, as researchers work overtime to create revolutionary motorsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/03/2013 14:15:00  THEY are unfairly criticised by cynical members of the public and in the past have been know for travelling only a short distance and needing a whole night to recharge.Yet, .Tags: Electric Cars, Environment, Battery, Liberty Electric Cars, Physics 

EXCLUSIVE: Unipart Eberspacher opens new facility to make high-tech fuel system parts for next-generation cars including new Ford modelsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/03/2013  Every 32 seconds, a direct injection fuel rail comes off the new production line in a suburb of Coventry, where Unipart Eberspacher has expanded its factory to create the ne.Tags: Factory, Innovation, Ford, Geneva , Unipart 

Ford KugaBy: Danny HewittPublished: 07/03/2013 16:30:00  The Ford Kuga is a powerful, stylish and comfortable new 4x4 - and the 'smartest' the manufacturer has ever made, crammed with off-road functions and on-demand technology. An Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system adapts to terrain and conditions in an instant, Active Cit.Tags: Ford, Ford Kuga 

Suzuki KizashiBy: Danny HewittPublished: 07/03/2013 13:00:00  The Kizashi is to play a significant role in the Suzuki Motor Company's plan for growth. Unlike the hatchbacks and 4x4s for which the Japanese car maker is known, this is Suzuki's first family saloon, and is.Tags: Suzuki, Kizashi 

Car insurance premiums for young drivers could fall by up to 20 per centBy: Danny HewittPublished: 06/03/2013  THREE MILLION young drivers could benefit from new proposals which could save them between 15 to 20 per cent on their car premiums.The insurance indu.Tags: Finance, Car Insurance, young drivers, premium 

Geneva 2013: The Ford EcoSportBy: Danny HewittPublished: 05/03/2013  FORD has revealed its European-production version of the all-new EcoSport 4x4 and will be showcasing the stylish vehicle to the world at the Geneva Motor Show.The EcoSport will be equipped with Ford SYNC voice-activated in-car co.Tags: Ford, Geneva , ford ecosport 

Vauxhall Cascada and Adam ready to rock GenevaBy: Danny HewittPublished: 28/02/2013   VAUXHALL is to make four world premieres at next month's Geneva Motor Show including the full-size, four-seat convertible, the Cascada, the Adam Rocks and R2 concepts and the super-efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Zafira Tourer. Priced from £23,995 on-the-r.Tags: Vauxhall, Cascada, Road Trip, Vauxhall Cascada , Vauxhall Adam 

Super-cheap 4x4s the next big thingBy: Danny HewittPublished: 26/02/2013 ROMANIAN and Chinese cars are beginning to sweep across Britain like a virus, with some experts predicting the emerging budget brands could dominate the market within the next five years.But three months before the Indian-built Dacia Duster launches in showrooms in t.Tags: UK Car Market, 4x4, Budget Cars 

UK car and engine exports drop significantly as car industry gears up for 'strong year'By: Danny HewittPublished: 21/02/2013  THE NUMBER of UK-built cars made in January increased by 1,499 compared to the same period last year - a modest increase of only 1.2 per cent to 129,049."Output is typically.Tags: Ford Fiesta, HGV, Exports, UK Car Sales, UK Car Manufacturing 

Nissan reveal European exclusive: The Nissan 370Z NismoBy: Danny HewittPublished: 11/02/2013  WITH an acceleration speed of 0 to 62mph in only 5.2 seconds, the new exclusively European Nissan 370Z Nismo is an affordable alternative to a Porsche Cayman.Closely following the Juke Nismo, the 370Z Nismo shows what the ultimate Z has to offer and the thrilling c.Tags: Europe, Nissan, Porsche, Nissan 370Z Nismo, Nissan 370Z  

Ford begins production of Fiesta STBy: Danny HewittPublished: 07/02/2013  Ford has started production at its assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, of the new Ford Fiesta ST - the first production Fiesta to record a 0 to 62mph acceleration time of under seven seconds.Developed by Ford Team RS, the European arm of Ford Motor Company's Global Perform.Tags: Ford Fiesta, Ford, Ford ST, Fiesta 

Aston Martin One-77 uses heat-resistant composites under bonnet with new cooling technologyBy: Danny HewittPublished: 06/02/2013   ASTON MARTIN's designers are always seeking new innovations, technology and lightweight materials to enhance their cars. So it should come as no surprise that the ce.Tags: Aston Martin, Innovation, Zircotec, under the hood 

A romantic road trip for your special Valentine: Top five last-minute destinationsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 05/02/2013 AS MILLIONS of men rip out their hair and fret over what to do for their special one this Valentine's Day, drivers should be reminded they can sit back and relax - literally. .Tags: Valentines Day, Romantic Road Trip, Valentine, Road Trip, Best Valentines Destinations 

Engine oil for 'more discerning driver' increases power by up to 5 per centBy: Danny HewittPublished: 31/01/2013  AFTER winning motorsport's Oscar-equivalent accolade for innovation, Millers Oils' David McCann has spoken of the challenges faced in creating a new product and the future o.Tags: Award, Engine Oil, Product, Nanodrive, Millers Oils 

Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership names its champions at annual awardsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 30/01/2013  FROM real-life innovations that have made a difference to the world of hybrid technology to eco-friendly fuels, the LowCVP last night announced the victors of its prestigiou.Tags: Environment, Award, Low Carbon, LowCVP , Toyota 

Nissan Leaf made more affordableBy: Danny HewittPublished: 23/01/2013  A GLOBAL effort to make electric cars more affordable has led to Nissan reducing the price of its all-electric LEAF by £2,500.The car - aimed at drivers in Japan, Europe and the United States - could be driven away for £23,490, with Nissan claiming the new discount is on t.Tags: Aston Martin, Sports Car, Rapide S 

Electric cars becoming more affordable after Nissan announce price drop for LEAFBy: Danny HewittPublished: 23/01/2013  A GLOBAL effort to make electric cars more affordable has led to Nissan reducing the price of its all-electric LEAF by £2,500.The car - aimed at drivers in Japan, Europe and.Tags: Electric Car, Nissan, Nissan LEAF, Price Drop 

Peugeot and Citroen reveal new innovations for car of the futureBy: Danny HewittPublished: 22/01/2013  AROUND 100 businesses and political decision makers were shown Peugeot-Citoren's newest innovations at its Research and Development centre in France, with a huge amount of technology to be incorporated into cars this year.A world-premiere presentation of a revolutionar.Tags: Innovation, PEUGEOT , CITROEN, Hybrid, Eco 

'Road Trip': OAP gang-of-four to drive around world in The Ultimate ChallengeBy: Danny HewittPublished: 22/01/2013  AN ENTHUSIASTIC gang of four elderly gentlemen, all aged over 70, are to take on the greatest motoring challenge on earth - in a bid to raise thousands for good causes.The U.Tags: OAP, World Record, Round the World, Suzuki, The Ultimate Challenge 

New Mazda 6 Tourer brings the fun to family carsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 16/01/2013  WHILE it may not look completely exciting when first approaching the new diesel-powered Mazda 6 Tourer, little did we expect this 'family car' to expose a few treats.For many families, driving to and from work, picking up the kids, doi.Tags: Brake, Mazda, Mazda 6, Mazda 6 Tourer, Family Car 

RADICAL RXC designer speaks on challenges of creating 175mph race car for the roadBy: Danny HewittPublished: 15/01/2013  RADICAL RXC DESIGNER Vincent Rassat has told Motortrades Insight of how his team 'had headaches to find the right compromise' between a racing car and a road car."We started.Tags: Autosport International , Radical, Sports Cars, Radical RXC, Car Design 

Freddie Mercury Rolls Royce among famous cars under the hammerBy: Danny HewittPublished: 09/01/2013  QUEEN rock legend Freddie Mercury was a big and rather obnoxious character on stage, so it seems appropriate he chose to drive a car to match: The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.But now, hippy-dressed music fans are predicted to rival heavily pierced rock followers, as ba.Tags: Car Auction, Autosport International , Freddie Mercury, Rolls Royce, Only Fools and Horses 

Taxi, courier and truck drivers 'unbelievably dangerous behind the wheel'By: Danny HewittPublished: 08/01/2013  SIGNIFICANT numbers of people who drive to earn their living have been revealed as more likely than the general driving population to speed while driving.A jaw-dropping 76 p.Tags: Road Safety, Accident, HGV, Brake, DFT 

Low income families at highest risk of road accidentsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/01/2013  IF the government is to have any chance of restoring its reputation and reducing the number of people killed or injured on Britain's roads, it will need to focus as much on social factors as safety education, according to a new report by the Royal Society for the P.Tags: Accidents, Road Safety, Poverty, Low Income, Accident 

Overweight drivers destroying costly efforts to improve fuel efficiencyBy: Danny HewittPublished: 22/10/2012  They may wish to save money on their car costs but obesity is having an adverse impact on motorists.But for every additional 7st in a car, fuel economy will drop by two per .Tags: Road Safety, Drivers, Obesity, Overweight, Fuel Efficiency 

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