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More driver assistance systems needed as standard, new research revealsPublished: 08/08/2013 13:23:00
New research has shown that while UK motorists are aware of the benefits of driver assistance systems, many of them are not fitted on most cars, but they would be of interes.
Richard Burden MP on 'Driving Success' - the new vision for the UK's motor industryPublished: 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.
Caterham’s new Seven to be powered by Suzuki’s 660cc turbocharged enginePublished: 05/08/2013 14:40:00
Caterham Cars’ soon-to-be-released, all-new entry-level Seven will be powered by a 660cc, three-cylinder turbocharged engine manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation – the s.
Pepe Reina set to splash out on new Ferrari or Lamborghini after shock loan move to NapoliPublished: 30/07/2013 15:07:00
Liverpool legend Pepe Reina could be set to splash out on a brand new top-of-the-range Ferrari or Lamborghini, after his shock loan move to Napoli. The Spanish internat.
1965 Aston Martin DB5 exceeds estimate to fetch £374,000 at Silverstone auctionPublished: 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 .
Manchester City’s Fernandinho and James Bond’s Lotus Esprit ‘Submarine Car’ from RM AuctionsPublished: 25/07/2013 13:01:00
Don Griffin © 2013 courtesy of RM Auctions.Fernandinho is Manchester City’s most expensive signing this season – and the club’s second most expensive player in history with .
Swansea City’s Lionel Messi: Wilfried Bony and the Vencer Sarthe Dutch supercar Published: 25/07/2013 12:06:00
Wilfried Bony scored 37 goals in 36 appearances for Vitesse last season. And now he is coming to Wales ready to take the English Premier League by storm, hoping to help Mich.
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.
Putting restrictions on young drivers can make them safer, says RAC FoundationPublished: 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.
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.
Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard could add £2.6m Icona Vulcano hybrid supercar to his motoring collectionPublished: 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 .
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.
Taylor Swift, The MINI Convertible And The Audi RS 7 Sportback: The Cars The Music Star Should Be DrivingPublished: 20/06/2013 08:18:00
In the first of a series of blog posts about stars and their cars, Taylor Swift gets a brief automotive analysis. Having driven – or been driven around – in a stylish A.
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.
Radical RXC smashes lap record at 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power by 6.6 secondsPublished: 17/06/2013 16:13:00
Radical’s RXC has set a remarkable new lap record at the three-day 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, which finished yesterday. Driven by professional racing driver Ro.
Father’s Day Gifts: The Four Best Budget Classic Cars to hire for a Happy DadPublished: 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.
Aston Martin DB5 could sell for £325,000 at Silverstone Auctions - boosted by classic car demand in marque's centenary yearPublished: 07/06/2013 12:37:00
Silverstone Auctions has secured a stunning 1965 Aston Martin DB5 for the Silverstone Classic Sale on 27th July. Considered by many to be one of the world’s most famous and .
The Fastest Skoda Octavia ever – fuel-efficient vRS with a top speed of 154mphPublished: 05/06/2013 11:15:00
The curtain rises for the fastest production Octavia ever: the new ŠKODA Octavia vRS celebrates its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on the 10th of July. T.
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.
Caterham Seven: A new, more affordable, entry-level model to celebrate 40th anniversaryPublished: 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.
205mph Aston Martin V12 Vantage S pictures revealed, wowing sports car fans with seven-speed gearboxPublished: 29/05/2013 10:08:00
Aston Martin is taking sports car performance to extremes with the announcement of the new V12 Vantage S.The new car replaces the outgoing V12 Vantage in markets around the .
Kimi Raikkonen Quotes: All the F1 race quotes from the start of the 2012 Formula 1 grand prix seasonPublished: 24/05/2013 02:18:00
Kimi Raikkonen (7th) – Australian GP 2012“It feels like I’ve never been away. Yesterday we made some mistakes which cost us quite badly so it could easily have been better i.
BMW i3 and BMW i8 UK dealers revealed, as interest in ultra-modern city cars remains ‘extremely high’Published: 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.
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.
Honda partner with McLaren to supply Formula 1 engine and energy recovery system from 2015Published: 16/05/2013 10:47:00
Honda has announced its decision to participate in Formula One from 2015 in partnership with McLaren.Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of th.
Formula 1 star of the future Alex Lynn one step closer to achieving childhood motor racing dreamPublished: 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.
Kimi Raikkonen shoots to 2nd in Vettel’s Formula 1 Bahrain GP win as Lewis Hamilton and Paul di Resta bring home the points againPublished: 22/04/2013 15:42:00
When Nico Rosberg shot to the second pole position of his career at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, he thought he could steal the show once again.But it was right from .
New Volvo FMX set to revolutionise truck driving with ‘major technological steering innovation’Published: 17/04/2013 14:12:00
The new Volvo FMX is easier to drive, at the same time as several innovations boost its efficiency and off-road capability for FMX models with a single steered front axle. T.
Jaguar F-Type designer Ian Callum: ‘It’s deliberately very simple’ Published: 15/04/2013 13:34:00
With order books opening on Saturday, you won't hear anyone at Jaguar refer to the new F-TYPE as the spiritual successor to the legendary E-type. The fact that its name is o.
Michael van der Mark scores 2nd as he bids to win Supersport World Championship in his debut seasonPublished: 15/04/2013 11:15:00
Michael van der Mark is 20-years-old, yet in only his second race of the Supersport World Championship motorbike racing season, he has scored another podium.He is no two poi.
Jenson Button: ‘I don’t think we’ll be fighting at the front at the Chinese GP this weekend, but we’ll definitely be fighting someone’Published: 12/04/2013 15:41:00
AFTER the first two practice sessions of the Chinese Grand Prix, McLaren’s Jenson Button looks well-placed to finish in the points. He was the sixth fastest driver in both s.
Hyundai reveal E4U futuristic concept for combating chaos of inner-city congestionPublished: 12/04/2013 12:00:00
HYUNDAI has revealed ‘unique concepts’ as it predicts how transport in large cities will look in the coming decades. Engineers from the South Korean car manufacturer created.
Jason Plato ‘over the moon after taking two wins’ at BTCC opener but is determined to better racingPublished: 02/04/2013 15:42:00
With the sun shining over Kent, the spotlight was on Brands Hatch this Easter weekend.It was crowd favourite Jason Plato who took only four laps to hit the front of the firs.
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 becomes sixth most successful Formula One racing driver of all time, as controversy over Malaysia win continuesPublished: 26/03/2013 16:33:00
The podium at the Malaysian Grand Prix was arguably the glummest and perhaps the most embarrassing since Michael Schumacher’s controversial win in Austria in 2002.It has dra.
Young drivers to face night curfew as government proposes radical overhaul to driver trainingPublished: 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.
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.
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 .
Jules Bianchi 'the best' Formula One rookie as Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Gutierrez, Giedo van der Garde and Max Chilton prepare for debutsPublished: 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.
1978 24 Hours of Le Mans winners to return with Alpine LMP2 in hope to recreate historyPublished: 08/03/2013 15:45:00
ALPINE is to compete in the 2013 European Le Mans Series endurance racing championship, it has been revealed today.The newly formed Société des Automobiles Alpine Caterham w.
Q & A with leading classic car specialist Peter WallmanPublished: 28/02/2013
He's one of the world's leading car specialists and is especially knowledgeable on cars from the '50s and '60s. He previously spent nearly two decades in the international advertising industry, based out of New York, London and Milan. It was in Milan that he gained experie.
New component factory to strengthen UK's automotive intellectual propertyPublished: 18/02/2013
AN advanced manufacturing initiative for the automotive industry was launched today by Business Secretary Vince Cable.With a £21.8m investment from the £125m Advanced Manufa.
Caterham's most powerful new engine and Seven to target performance-hungry fanaticsPublished: 06/02/2013
BRITISH sports car manufacturer Caterham announced today they will be launching their most powerful pan-European Seven ever.The homologated model has not been named but will.
A romantic road trip for your special Valentine: Top five last-minute destinationsPublished: 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. .
Seatbelts not worn by millions 30 years after compulsory laws were introducedPublished: 31/01/2013
MILLIONS of drivers continue to risk their lives and those of their passengers - 30 years after wearing seatbelts became mandatory in the UK."We must not become complacent o.
DAKAR RALLY: MINI Countryman wins and dominates top fourPublished: 21/01/2013
IN a repeat of last year's success, French duo Stephane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret have won the Dakar Rally 2013, with MINI dominating three of the top four places."This is a magnificent triumph and I would like to offer our congratulations on behalf of Mi.
Taxi, courier and truck drivers 'unbelievably dangerous behind the wheel'Published: 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.
Industry leaders set to gather at Europe's largest motorsports and engineering trade showPublished: 08/01/2013
THE WORLD'S motoring industry leaders will gather under one roof to show off their latest innovations and products this week.In what had been described as Europe's largest d.
'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 .
Used car market to be undermined by discounted new cars in 2013Published: 06/01/2013
CAR EXPERTS have warned that trade values for used vehicles will 'almost certainly' be undermined by the on-going pre-registered brand new cars available from main dealerships.As manufacturers continue to drive more cars into the British market, with the UK's automotive .
Fuel campaigners relieved after fears three pence duty rise would cost 35,000 people their jobsPublished: 03/01/2013
LAST month, campaigners for lower fuel prices made their views clear to the government that the three pence per litre fuel duty rise planned for January would cause signific.
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.
60 seconds with DJ Chris EvansPublished: 02/11/2012
KNOWN for hit TV shows including The Big Breakfast and TFI Friday, father-of-three Radio Two DJ Chris Evans is an astute entrepreneur, attracted to car auctions like a moth is to light. He's addicted to fast cars, especially classic Ferraris. And with a fortune in .
Classic car industry in 2012 ends on highPublished: 01/11/2012
THE CLASSIC and rare car industry shows no sign of slowing down, after Motortrades Insight witnessed three models sell for over $1m at Britain's most prestigious car auction.It brings the total worldwide number of cars sold by RM Auctions since 2002 for a minimum of seven .
Personal breathalysers could be made compulsory in Britain, but leading safety charity fears abuse of systemPublished: 14/08/2012
THERE is overwhelming support for the UK to replicate France by introducing compulsory self-breathalyser tests, a new survey has revealed. Earlier this year, our clas.
