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Michael Schumacher's Benetton B191 among prestigious cars to be auctioned offPublished: 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.
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 OvendenPublished: 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.
Motorhome industry making ‘gradual recovery’ after recession with families growing fond of the British ‘staycation’Published: 22/07/2013 10:03:00
The growing popularity of the ‘staycation’ has seen more Britons choosing to holiday in UK, according to Nick Page, Commercial Director for the Swift Group.Mr Page told Moto.
Morris Minor Series (Part Three): the economics of restoring Morris MinorsPublished: 22/07/2013 10:02:00
Morris Minors are relatively easy to restore in comparison with other classic cars, but Tim Brennan, Company Director at Charles Wares Morris Minor Centre, believes the majo.
The ‘Cool Colour’ Coatings of the Future: BASF reveals it is making more eco-friendly ‘scratch-resistant’ coatings with ‘innovative colour effects’ Published: 19/07/2013 09:59:00
For paints and coatings producers, the European automotive sector is highly lucrative, with the region OEM segment offering sales opportunities across other continents.BASF,.
Morris Minor Series (Part Two): the many challenges of restoring a Morris MinorPublished: 19/07/2013 09:59:00
From traditional panel beating and welding to paint re-spraying and trim work, it goes without saying that it would be challenging to restore a Morris Minor to its former gl.
EXCLUSIVE: Automotive leather industry set to grow ‘significantly’ as PETA and RSPCA encourage drivers to opt for more eco-friendly alternativesPublished: 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.
EXCLUSIVE: The Real Arthur Dent - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy star Simon Jones on his love of cars and motoringPublished: 17/07/2013 06:21:00
Andy Hollingworth ArchiveSince Douglas Adam’s Arthur Dent took the nation by storm in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, thousands of Britons continue to be seen changing.
Office of Fair Trading slammed for refusing to investigate UK oil pricesPublished: 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.
Ford launches Driving Skills for Life training as one in 20 young drivers admit to drink drivingPublished: 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.
Mitsubishi Forward Collision Mitigation system given ‘Advanced Reward’ by Euro NCAP for its life-saving potentialPublished: 26/06/2013 11:13:00
Any technology that helps prevent collisions and save lives on the road is often well received by the public. Euro NCAP has been awarding car manufacturers for developing an.
Elmbridge, Surrey: The convertible capital of BritainPublished: 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.
More children ‘playing with danger’ on roads, AXA report reveals but cars must become more pedestrian-friendly to reduce fatalitiesPublished: 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.
Grey fleets said to be a ‘risk’ to vehicle leasing and fleet management companiesPublished: 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.
Motorway Driving: Let learner drivers on the motorway and everyone will win, says IAMPublished: 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 .
Win a dream ride in a McLaren P1 on debut drive at the Goodwood Festival of SpeedPublished: 14/06/2013 10:36:00
McLaren has teamed up with Microsoft’s Xbox to offer one of the best seats of the summer at the 2013 Festival of Speed: the passenger seat of the McLaren P1 while it makes i.
World’s Most Expensive Motorhome is too expensive for poverty-stricken Britain, but a gem for wealthy Dubai millionairesPublished: 13/06/2013 15:13:00
With news of the world’s most expensive motorhome going on sale in Dubai, it puts in to reality how out of touch the Middle Eastern city is with the rest of Europe. Whi.
GO 20mph: 100,000 schoolchildren march to demand safer streets, as thousands declare they are ‘scared by traffic’Published: 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.
Road safety charities say fines for tailgating and hogging motorway middle lanes ‘downplays the seriousness of the offence’Published: 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.
Nissan Micra: The New and More Stylish model with added technology and a fresh interiorPublished: 04/06/2013 12:07:00
Nissan has significantly updated the Micra with a round of changes so wide-ranging they go well beyond what usually constitutes a mid-term facelift.As well as a new look fro.
£790m Forth Bridge Replacement Crossing to be ‘cable-strayed’ with motorway and hard shoulder , as Strainstall is awarded structural health monitoring contractPublished: 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.
Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Motor Group – An Introduction by Richard Burden MPPublished: 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.
Summer drink driving crackdown by police forces as charity warns one drink is too many for driversPublished: 30/05/2013 16:12:00
The road safety charity Brake has today urged drivers to pledge to not drink any alcohol before getting behind the wheel this summer, as police across England and Wales begi.
Kate Middleton Pregnant: baby 'boy' could benefit from car safety of Hyundai i30 and Volkswagen BeetlePublished: 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.
Lewis Hamilton Quotes: His best F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 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.
Fernando Alonso Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 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 .
Felipe Massa Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 03:06:00
Felipe Massa (DNF) – Australian GP“This has been a really poor weekend for me. Already yesterday I suffered because the car was badly balanced and today, it was probably eve.
Mark Webber Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 02:47:00
Mark Webber (4th) – Australian GP 2012“There are some positives to take out of today. Qualifying was difficult for us, but the race pace was better today, it was just that w.
Sebastian Vettel Quotes: All his F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 02:30:00
Sebastian Vettel (2nd) – Australian GP 2012“I’m very happy with myself today - I think it was the most we could have achieved. I felt good in the car. Even before the safety.
Jenson Button Quotes: All the F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 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.
Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud platform to be used by Qoros to develop car infotainment devicesPublished: 23/05/2013 11:50:00
The innovative in–house developed connected infotainment service, ''QorosQloud'', from new international car brand, Qoros, will introduce several capabilities never before s.
Lloyd’s Market Association: Whiplash claims limit should be reduced to six months from three yearsPublished: 21/05/2013 12:41:00
BETWEEN ten and 60 per cent of whiplash claims are said to fraudulent or exaggerated, according to Lloyd’s Market Association. As the Transport Committee i.
Learner drivers should be taught for at least 35 hours, according to 9/10 motorists in Brake surveyPublished: 17/05/2013 16:50:00
There is overwhelming support in favour of a minimum learning to drive period to tackle road crashes caused by young drivers. Currently being considered by government, .
Formula 3 star Alex Lynn is the next Jenson Button with smooth driving style and the desire to become Formula 1 World ChampionPublished: 17/05/2013 13:36:00
Alex Lynn is the most successful British driver in European Formula 3 right now, third from the top as he heads to Kent’s Brands Hatch this weekend.In the run-up to Round 4 .
Third party capture tactic behind whiplash claims rise, as car insurance companies are said to have a ‘motive for pure profit, not concern for the consumer’Published: 16/05/2013 12:50:00
As the government’s Transport Committee prepares to hear its first evidence on the cost of motor insurance in relation to whiplash claims, one legal firm believes there is n.
DVLA made £10.4m last year selling drivers’ personal details to ‘crooks’ who use ‘violent and threatening behaviour’Published: 14/05/2013 13:37:00
The DVLA have profited from selling on drivers’ names and addresses to clamping firms. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency earned £10.4m in 2012 selling details ont.
Motorists spend £1.9 Billion on cleaning cars as Brits splash out £400m on waxes and shampooPublished: 07/05/2013 16:35:00
A massive £1.9 billion pounds will be spent this year by drivers keen to keep their car bonnet gleaming, yet many will neglect what’s underneath the shine. New research for .
Cheap Car Insurance? ABI and BIBA publish consumer guide to help drivers wishing to buy 'Pay How You Drive' car insurancePublished: 01/05/2013 11:21:00
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has produced guidance to help consumers get the most from ‘pay how you drive’ motor insurance (sometimes referred to as telematics).
Confidence slips as independent car dealers say business is tougher this year than ever beforePublished: 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.
Kia Carens Specification and Pricing announcedPublished: 25/04/2013 09:48:00
Kia is today announcing pricing and specification details for the all-new Carens that is now available to order from Kia dealerships across the UK.PRICES: £17,895 TO £23,895The all-new third-generation Carens completes the design-led revolution that President and Chief Des.
Kimi Raikkonen ‘does not understand complaining’ about Pirelli tyre degradation as he bids to win Bahrain GPPublished: 18/04/2013 17:44:00
He stormed to second in last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix, amidst the controversy of the race being staged after being cancelled a year earlier due to protests.Kimi Raikkonen h.
Mercedes Concept GLA set to wow Shanghai Motor Show with ‘striking’ SUV interiorPublished: 18/04/2013 09:55:00
Mercedes will be showing a compact premium-class SUV at the Shanghai Motor Show next week.The Concept GLA combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. .
Ford and GM to make new generation of 9 and 10-speed automatic transmissionsPublished: 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.
Nico Rosberg predicts ‘sizzling race’ after being faster than Lewis Hamilton in both F1 practice sessions at Chinese Grand PrixPublished: 12/04/2013 15:35:00
NICO ROSBERG is on a mission to prove he is faster than his 2008 Formula 1 World Champion teammate Lewis Hamilton and today proved he is more than a match for the Briton. Se.
British amputee war heroes set to star in ITV documentary, Dakar Rally: Frontline to Finish LinePublished: 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.
Male drivers twice as likely as women to overtake and speed on rural roads, new research suggestsPublished: 11/04/2013 12:46:00
When Richard and Gill were riding their horses along a rural road on a sunny Tuesday morning, nearly three years ago, they stopped at the side of the road to allow a passing.
Honda replicates ‘rough’ British roads on Japanese test track in effort to ensure cars are robust enough for pothole BritainPublished: 10/04/2013 11:56:00
HONDA is taking extraordinary measures to prepare its new vehicles for Britain's roads – by creating test tracks to replicate the UK's terrible road surfaces, Exaro, the inv.
Used LCV values rise in March, as ‘continued shortage of stock helps to drive demand and keep prices firm’, says British Car AuctionsPublished: 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.
Signs Made Easy - Vehicle graphics and van sign writing industry is ‘strong’ as more people quit jobs to start their own businessesPublished: 03/04/2013 13:56:00
A LEADING vehicle graphics and sign writing business is on the road to greater heights, boosted by the record number of people quitting their day jobs for the self-employed .
BTCC Championship-winning Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden to bounce back from ‘a rough weekend’Published: 02/04/2013 14:34:00
Honda Yuasa Racing stars Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden bounced back from a difficult start to the opening round of the 2013 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship by tak.
Bridge Mill Motors – Cheshire’s leading Aston Martin specialist goes the extra mile to repair and service owners’ carsPublished: 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.
New Range Rover Sport revealed in New York: 'The fastest, most agile, most responsive Land Rover ever'Published: 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.
Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing could destroy Formula One with increasingly ‘unhealthy’ dominancePublished: 26/03/2013 14:30:00
Sebastian Vettel and his team Red Bull are setting a predictable trend of winning races and dominating Saturday afternoons by claiming pole position – too often.But Red Bull.
Pothole Wars: motorists brace for 25 years of worsening weather, potholes and dodging mini-cratersPublished: 26/03/2013 11:35:00
Potholes are destroying the finances of Britain’s hard-working drivers - motorists who are being forced into balancing their finances to pay for car repairs and food for the.
Fuel duty frozen for drivers as automotive industry displays its proposals for transport and roadsPublished: 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.
MOT Test ‘is becoming stricter’ with ‘more reasons to fail’ than ever beforePublished: 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.
One million motorists delay repairing accident damage on their carsPublished: 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.
Smokers lose £400 to £500 when selling used cars and are urged to stop smoking in effort to protect vehicle valuesPublished: 13/03/2013 11:25:00
Stop smoking in cars. That is the message from the British Medical Association and has been for years, with toxins causing respiratory problems for non-smokers.Taxi drivers .
Technology revamped: RAC reveals ‘magic box’ to diagnose faults and prevent breakdownsPublished: 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.
The Apprentice: Increasing number of businesses reliant on young people as National Apprenticeship Week kicks off in stylePublished: 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 .
Electric car technology developing at lightning rate, as researchers work overtime to create revolutionary motorsPublished: 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, .
Car insurance premiums for young drivers could fall by up to 20 per centPublished: 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.
Geneva 2013: Rolls Royce-Wraith RevealedPublished: 05/03/2013
Today we launch the ultimate gentlemen's gran turismo, a car that embodies the spirit of Charles Stewart Rolls, explained an excited Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Rolls Royce-Wraith will be priced at £210,600 in Europe, with prices for the UK.
HOW TO MAKE A RACING TYRE: Goodyear and Dunlop give an exclusive tour of iconic motorsport tyre factoryPublished: 26/02/2013
GOODYEAR AND DUNLOP has given Motortrades Insight a rare and exclusive tour of its motor racing tyre factory in Birmingham, where a 350-strong workforce make tyres for.
Mr Bean forces insurers to pay £910k for smashed up carPublished: 08/02/2013
Known for his passionate love of fast cars, Rowan Atkinson, who crashed his £2m McLaren F1 into a tree two years ago, has made his insurers pay up to fix the car. And while no driver should ever sympathise with profiteering insurers, it provides hope for consume.
Aston Martin One-77 uses heat-resistant composites under bonnet with new cooling technologyPublished: 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.
Honda World Superbike test reveals 'big problems' with electronics and brakesPublished: 24/01/2013
BRITISH World Superbike pair Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam are nervous of what the season ahead holds for them after a difficult test, having taken to the track with this sea.
CRAIG BREEN: I CAN BEAT SEBASTIEN LOEBPublished: 18/01/2013
IRISHMAN Craig Breen has become a factory driver for Peugeot Rally Academy in the European Rally Championship. Craig wrote to Motortrades Insight just before the career-changing news emerged.What got you into motorsport? Why rallying?I began kart racing when I was 8-.
'It's not a car for dandies': Renault to produce exciting new Alpine in 2015Published: 07/01/2013
RENAULT and Caterham are to rival Porsche by launching a stylish and fresh 250bhp model within three years.The Alpine sports car, which will cost less than £50,000, will be .
Car safety innovations have had little impact on reducing whiplash injuriesPublished: 05/01/2013
ONE of world's most prominent orthopaedic surgeons believes car manufacturers have not done enough to reduce whiplash injuries, despite claims having fallen by 24,000 in the.
Revitalised MOT certificate to 'wipe out' clockingPublished: 02/01/2013
DODGY garage dealers who profit from clocking cars may now find it more challenging to hide their malicious act. Later this month, MOT certificates will be required to show the mileage of a vehicle for its current test, along with the mileage recorded on the last t.
Whiplash Willie: insurance companies 'work with solicitors'Published: 14/12/2012
A LEADING surgeon has claimed the rise in whiplash claims is being 'driven by solicitors via insurance companies'. The statement came after it was recently revealed whiplash claims had risen. Solicitors and insurance companies are believed to make deals behind the sce.
'Doctors aren't physios': Physios demand role in assessing whiplash claimantsPublished: 11/12/2012
With whiplash claims on the increase, physiotherapists say they are better placed than doctors to assess accident victims. Currently, whiplash victims normally register thei.
Winter tyres vital for 80 per cent of winter days, despite being slammed as 'expensive'Published: 12/11/2012
A LADY walked along the cobbled streets of Faversham's town centre, with her hair wind-swept and her floral umbrella inside out, her body repeatedly sprayed with water a.
Breakdown industry booming from car - clueless driversPublished: 10/09/2012
WITH the cold weather now an everyday reality, basic car maintenance is important to ensure vehicles are reliable and can run smoothly through even the coldest spells. So why do two thirds of motorists not own basic car maintenance tools? "While cars are becoming .
