Electric vehicle motor speeds could double with help of new researchBy: Danny HewittPublished: 05/09/2013 07:59:00  Specialist engineering consultancy Drive System Design (DSD) has been named as a key member of a new £16 million government-backed development consortium announced at LCV201.Tags: under the hood, electric vehicle technology, electric vehicle motors, two speed transmissions, three speed transmissions 

Stylish New Land Cruiser will have better handling, Toyota claimsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/09/2013 09:39:00  The new Toyota Land Cruiser is set to be introduced early next year, but can the new model match its predecessors' reputation as a go-anywhere vehicle?Over more than 60 years, the Land Cruiser has been a formidable force in tough and extreme environments. Now, avid fans ar.Tags: Toyota, land cruiser, toyota land cruiser, new toyota land cruiser, toyota land cruiser 2014 

More effort needed by councils to reduce potholesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 29/08/2013 12:28:00  Councils need to commit to long term funding to see progress with the UK’s pothole crisis, according to road safety charity IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).  The IAM recently surveyed local highway authorities to chart progress on implementing the key recommenda.Tags: Institute of Advanced Motorists, Pothole, Potholes, IAM, uk potholes 

Young drivers plagued by inexperience, overconfidence and peer pressure, motorists claimBy: Danny HewittPublished: 15/08/2013 12:34:00  Inexperience and overconfidence are the main reasons that new drivers are the riskiest group of road users, according to the latest poll from road safety charity IAM (Instit.Tags: young drivers, Learner Drivers, Learner Driver, young driver test, inexperienced young drivers 

Richard Burden MP on 'Driving Success' - the new vision for the UK's motor industryBy: Richard BurdenPublished: 06/08/2013 11:40:00  In addition to granting us some beautiful weather, Summer 2013 has also shone a light on one of the brightest industries the UK has to offer – automotive. On 12 July 2013 ‘D.Tags: Richard Burden, Richard Burden MP, Richard Burden Blog, uk automotive industry, motor industry 

Road casualties down ten per cent with 190 fewer fatalities but drink driving accidents increase by 26%By: Danny HewittPublished: 01/08/2013 15:59:00  The latest Department for Transport road casualty statistics show a welcomed decrease in casualties for vulnerable road users, but the government must ‘ram home the message .Tags: road casualties, annual uk road casualties, road fatalities, uk road fatalities 2012, uk road fatalities 2013 

K-Tec Racing launches '163' engine tuning package for Renault Sport Twingo 133By: Danny HewittPublished: 30/07/2013 13:08:00  Responding to road test observations that the Twingo 133’s excellent chassis could benefit from more power, Dorset based Renaultsport tuning specialist K-Tec Racing has crea.Tags: renault twingo, twingo, k tec racing, k tec racing renault twingo 

226,803 uninsured drivers: the shocking number of motorists breaking the lawBy: Danny HewittPublished: 29/07/2013 13:08:00  226,803 drivers in the UK have points on their licence for driving without insurance, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the IAM (Institute of Advanced M.Tags: Finance, Insurance, uninsured driver, uninsured drivers, number of uninsured drivers 

£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 

EXCLUSIVE: Automotive leather industry set to grow ‘significantly’ as PETA and RSPCA encourage drivers to opt for more eco-friendly alternativesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 17/07/2013 06:59:00  With more luxury cars splurging onto the market and incorporating leather in either small quantities – or more often large amounts – it should come as no surprise that the a.Tags: under the hood, leather, bridge of weir, scottlish leather group, synthetic leather 

Office of Fair Trading slammed for refusing to investigate UK oil pricesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 16/07/2013 14:23:00  The Road Haulage Association has said it is ‘disappointed’ at the refusal by the Office of Fair Trading to consider an investigation into the issue of UK oil pricing.Such wa.Tags: RHA, under the hood, road haulage association, oft, office of fair trading 

Gorgeous Jaguar C-X75 makes surprise public debut at GoodwoodBy: Danny HewittPublished: 12/07/2013 12:59:00  The Jaguar C-X75 is set to make a surprise public dynamic debut today at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The prototype hypercar, one of only five development and test cars in existence,  will make its public dynamic debut in the Michelin Supercar Run today along with.Tags: Jaguar, goodwood festival of speed, jaguar cx75, jaguar c x75, jaguar c x75 debut 

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 

Sebastian Vettel wins German Grand Prix as poor start and tyre problems see Lewis Hamilton finishing fifthBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/07/2013 12:20:00  Sebastian Vettel drove to his first win at the German Grand Prix this weekend.Despite driving half the number of races of Fernando Alonso, Vettel now has 30 wins to his reco.Tags: Sebastian Vettel, Mercedes GP, Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull Racing, german grand prix 

Motorway service areas slammed for high food and drink pricesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 04/07/2013 10:20:00  Motorway Service Areas are charging up to four times the high street price for basic food and drinks, according to research conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Essentials such as a 500ml bottle of water cost £2.09 (95 pence on .Tags: MOTORWAY, MOTORWAY SERVICE AREAS, MOTORWAY SERVICE AREAS FOOD PRICES, MOTORWAY SERVICE STATIONS FOOD PRICES, MOTORWAY SERVICE AREAS DRINK PRICES 

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 

More children ‘playing with danger’ on roads, AXA report reveals but cars must become more pedestrian-friendly to reduce fatalitiesBy: Danny HewittPublished: 18/06/2013 12:16:00  The first report in a decade into the road safety of our children on Britain’s roads was released today, with an emotional topic highlighting many issues and identifying way.Tags: Road Safety, under the hood, Road Safety for Children, schoolchildren road safety, speed limits 

Liam Doran's MINI RX is now 50 per cent more powerful and ten per cent lighter than a World Rally CarBy: Danny HewittPublished: 17/06/2013 12:06:00  Prodrive has run its latest specification MINI RX for the first time this morning. Since its first outing with Britain’s leading rallycrosser, Liam Doran, in the aborte.Tags: WRC, MINI, World Rally Championship, prodrive, liam doran 

Motorway Driving: Let learner drivers on the motorway and everyone will win, says IAMBy: Danny HewittPublished: 14/06/2013 11:53:00  Young drivers must be allowed to gain early motorway driving experience, according to road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). With a green paper .Tags: IAM, Learner Drivers, Learner Driver, Learner Drivers on Motorway, Learn Driving on Motorway 

GO 20mph: 100,000 schoolchildren march to demand safer streets, as thousands declare they are ‘scared by traffic’By: Danny HewittPublished: 12/06/2013 20:38:00  Every school day in the UK, 23 children are run over and hurt when walking or cycling to or from school and four of these children are killed or suffer serious, sometimes li.Tags: go 20, schoolchildren road safety, school children road safety, road safety for school children, road safety for school kids 

Road safety charities say fines for tailgating and hogging motorway middle lanes ‘downplays the seriousness of the offence’By: Danny HewittPublished: 05/06/2013 14:07:00  Drivers who hog the middle lane or tailgate other cars are set to face on-the-spot fines of £100 and three points on their license, under new plans unveiled today. Poli.Tags: Road Safety, under the hood, Motorways, Middle Lane Fines, On the Spot Fines 

50th Anniversary limited edition Porsche 911 coming to Britain in September, costing £92,257By: Danny HewittPublished: 04/06/2013 11:24:00  Porsche is celebrating a special anniversary of the 911 sports car at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September with a commemorative 50 Years Edition – ha.Tags: Porsche 911, Porsche, Porsche 50th Anniversary Edition, Porsche 911 Anniversary Edition, Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition 

Isuzu D-Max can tow 500kg more than predecessor: the most powerful pick-up truck in the UKBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/06/2013 17:17:00  Isuzu UK has announced that the towing capacity of the new D-Max has been increased by 500 kg – adding to its already impressive list of credentials. The increase has come a.Tags: Isuzu, Isuzu D Max, Pick Up Truck, Most Powerful Pick Up Truck, Isuzu Towing Capacity 

Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Motor Group – An Introduction by Richard Burden MPBy: Richard BurdenPublished: 30/05/2013 16:36:00  Welcome to my first column. I’m excited to start sharing my parliamentary perspective with Motortrades Insight, and the online automotive community. As a West Midlands MP wi.Tags: SMMT, under the hood, Richard Burden, Richard Burden MP, Richard Burden Blog 

Kate Middleton Pregnant: baby 'boy' could benefit from car safety of Hyundai i30 and Volkswagen BeetleBy: Danny HewittPublished: 29/05/2013 15:00:00  Kate Middleton has been seen behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf, and, more often than not, as a passenger in a Land Rover or a Jaguar.One major worry on her mind is the s.Tags: Kate Middleton, Kate Middleton Car Safety, Kate Middleton Baby Car Seat, Kate Middleton Car Seat, Royal Car Seat 

Sir Chris Hoy and Daniel Day Lewis euphoric after crossing Mille Miglia finish line with classic JaguarsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/05/2013 12:22:00  Jaguar’s star cars which entered into the Mille Miglia 2013 have all featured in a new short film.The 1,000 mile tour, which is a celebration of ‘The World’s Most Beautiful .Tags: Classic Cars, Jaguar, Sir Chris Hoy, Daniel Day Lewis, Mille Miglia 

Lewis Hamilton Quotes: His best F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/05/2013 03:51:00  Lewis Hamilton (3rd) – Australian GP 2012“Congratulations to Jenson and the whole team for such a great result today. While it’s a bit disappointing not to have been able to.Tags: McLaren, Mercedes, Mercedes GP, Lewis Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton Quotes 

Fernando Alonso Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/05/2013 03:21:00  Fernando Alonso (5th) – Australian GP 2012“We knew it would be a very complicated race and I am happy I managed to bring home a useful number of points. I got a great start .Tags: Ferrari, F1, fernando alonso, ferrari f1, formula 1 

Jenson Button Quotes: All the F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonBy: Danny HewittPublished: 24/05/2013 01:49:00  Jenson Button (1st) – Australian GP 2012 “Every victory means a lot - but today shows just how important it was to have a strong winter. The starts of the past two seasons h.Tags: McLaren, Jenson Button, McLaren F1, formula 1, Jenson Button Quotes 

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 

Pastor Maldonado: Pirelli tyre compound choice will ‘be a big factor’ in the Spanish Grand PrixBy: Danny HewittPublished: 08/05/2013 11:31:00  “It will be very special to return to Barcelona after my win there last season,” explained Pastor Maldonado. The 28-year-old Venezuelan won the Spanish Grand Prix last .Tags: F1, Formula One, formula 1, Pastor Maldonado, Pastor Maldonado Spanish GP 

Formula 1 star of the future Alex Lynn one step closer to achieving childhood motor racing dreamBy: Danny HewittPublished: 30/04/2013 12:53:00  The days of the individual representing a driver’s commercial and personal interests in Formula 1 are over. At least, this is the view of the trio of industry specialists wh.Tags: Formula 3, Formula Three, Alex Lynn, Alex Lynn F1, Alex Lynn Formula 1 

Road Safety Insight: Councillors deem potholes as ‘annoying, common and uncontrollable’By: Danny HewittPublished: 29/04/2013 18:07:00  The top road safety priority for local councillors is improving road surfaces and reducing potholes, according to a survey conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of.Tags: Road Safety, Pothole, Potholes, under the hood, IAM 

Mark Webber’s 200th Grand Prix in Bahrain results in praise from Frank Williams and Minardi's Paul StoddartBy: Danny HewittPublished: 19/04/2013 12:07:00  This weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix will be the landmark 200th start for Australia’s Mark Webber.In a new video, some of those who have helped to shape his career praise Webbe.Tags: Mark Webber, bahrain gp, MARK WEBBER red bull, landmark grand prix, landmark race 

Nico Rosberg says Bahrain GP heat ‘will be tough on the rear tyres’ but aims to ‘make the most out of the situation’ By: Danny HewittPublished: 18/04/2013 13:57:00  The Bahrain Grand Prix holds fond memories for Mercedes star Nico Rosberg.It was March 12, 2006 and the track temperature was 40 degrees-Celsius. The air was 23 degrees-Cels.Tags: Nico Rosberg, bahrain grand prix, bahrain gp, nico rosberg bahrain, nico rosberg bahrain grand prix 

‘Strikingly unique’ MG CS Concept to be unveiled at Shanghai Motor ShowBy: Danny HewittPublished: 15/04/2013 10:17:00  A stunning MG urban SUV concept car will be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show.It will be the world premiere of the cutting-edge MG CS concept, designed to slot into the co.Tags: mg cs concept Shanghai Motor Show, mg cs concept, mg cs concept shanghai, Shanghai Motor Show 4x4, 4x4 Shanghai Motor Show 

British amputee war heroes set to star in ITV documentary, Dakar Rally: Frontline to Finish LineBy: Danny HewittPublished: 11/04/2013 20:37:00  An exciting new two-part documentary is following a group of injured soldiers as they become the first amputee team to take on the world’s toughest rallyDakar Rally: Frontli.Tags: war heroes, heroes, afghanistan heroes, british amputee war heroes, british amputee 

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 

The lowdown on each member of the BBC’s Formula 1 team from Suzi Perry and Eddie Jordan to F1 ace David Coulthard and Lee McKenzieBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/04/2013 17:26:00  Formula One's coverage is shared between SKY and the BBC and with BBC One set to broadcast its first full Grand Prix of the season from China on Sunday, April 14, here we lo.Tags: F1, Formula One, bbc, suzi perry, david coulthard 

SEAT announce prices for stunning new 74.3mpg Leon SCBy: Danny HewittPublished: 02/04/2013 14:12:00  “We have given the three-door Leon SC a highly distinctive character – just deleting two doors would not have been enough for us,” explained SEAT Head of Design Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos. “That is why we opted for the shorter wheelbase – although it is only 35 millimetres.Tags: Seat, Seat Leon, Seat Leon SC, leon, leon sc 

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 

New Range Rover Sport revealed in New York: 'The fastest, most agile, most responsive Land Rover ever'By: Danny HewittPublished: 27/03/2013 14:31:00  The all-new 503bhp Range Rover Sport has been revealed to the world on the streets of New York.The £55,000 4x4 is the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever, wit.Tags: Land Rover, All New Range Rover, range rover, new york motor show, range rover sport 

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 

VOSA’s MOT Test Head warns motorists to check their tyres and lights before taking their car for an MOT TestBy: Danny HewittPublished: 19/03/2013 16:19:00  Tyres, headlamps and signalling lights: lifesavers in short. And while so easy to maintain, many drivers still fail on these simple checks. Alan Wilson, Head of Testing Sche.Tags: Tyres, MOT, under the hood, mot test, vosa 

MOT test of the future to focus on tackling harmful Nitrous Oxide and Diesel Particulate Matter emissionsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 19/03/2013 14:12:00  With the MOT test now incorporating ‘stricter’ new rules, the governmental organisation responsible for issuing certificates has revealed how there will be stricter rules on.Tags: MOT, Emissions, under the hood, mot test, harmful emissions 

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 

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 

Bereaved students win road safety award for fundraising effortsBy: Danny HewittPublished: 30/01/2013   TWO bereaved girls who together raised £19,000 to raise awareness of road safety have won prestigious awards for their achievements.Georgia Mann, from Suffolk and Sophie Macrae, from Perthshire, were presented with the Fundraiser of the Year Award, by road safety cha.Tags: Road Safety, Brake, Julie Townsend, Fundraising, Award 

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 

Skipping red lights for emergency services should be made legal, motorists claimBy: Danny HewittPublished: 03/01/2013  ONE third of motorists feel crossing red lights to make way for emergency vehicles should be made legal.An astonishing 35 per cent of motorists do not know the current rules.Tags: Emergency Services, Red Lights, Bus Lane, Skipping Red Lights, Legal 

Failing to do winter checks could 'end in disaster' after clocks go back one hourBy: Danny HewittPublished: 01/01/2013 MOTORISTS are being warned that if they cut corners on car maintenance prior to winter, the consequences could be costly. As temperatures drop and conditions worsen acros.Tags: Winter Servicing, Car Maintenance, Winter Checks, Car Repairs, Accidents 

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