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Formula 3 star Alex Lynn is the next Jenson Button with smooth driving style and the desire to become Formula 1 World Champion
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 of the FIA European Formu. 
DVLA made £10.4m last year selling drivers’ personal details to ‘crooks’ who use ‘violent and threatening behaviour’
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 onto parking and clamping fi. 
Honda partner with McLaren to supply Formula 1 engine and energy recovery system from 2015
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 the power unit, including t. 
Road Safety Red Squirrel Tufty Fluffytail to be honoured in exhibition as he celebrates 60th birthday
Sixty years since he was created, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ retired road safety squirrel Tufty Fluffytail will feature in an exhibition exploring international state-related. 
McLaren P1 Video shows British supercar being driven in extreme conditions: from road to ice
With only a few months remaining until the first deliveries will be made to just 375 customers, the development programme for the McLaren P1 continues to accelerate as it nears its end. This extensi. 
Road Safety Insight: Councillors deem potholes as ‘annoying, common and uncontrollable’
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 Advanced Motorists (IAM). 
Van Finance in the Spotlight: Volkswagen
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 som. Business Profile // Featured Entry
Tim Offen Motors - Internet could bring new hope to struggling business, explains Northamptonshire garage owner.
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 f. Read Full Profile >>
Motorsport // News, Features, Events & Interviews
Formula 1 News>> BMW set for return to Formula 1 after Bernie Ecclestone says it would
>> Kimi Raikkonen glum and grumpy after closing lead for F1 championship
>> In Pictures (with Mercedes GP): Formula 1 stars Lewis Hamilton and Nic
>> Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton set for epic battle to win F1 race for
>> Pastor Maldonado: Pirelli tyre compound choice will ‘be a big factor’
Rally News
>> Sébastien Ogier wins ‘unbelievable’ Portuguese Rally as Andreas Mikkel
>> Volkswagen likely to win championship in debut year with Andreas Mikke
>> Porsche 911 to celebrate winning history with speedy demonstrations at
>> Sebastien Ogier has a ‘fantastic feeling’ after winning Rally of Mexic
>> The Porsche 911 at 50: 'Iconic sports car' celebrated for its 'classic
Motorcycle Racing News
>> Michael van der Mark scores 2nd as he bids to win Supersport World Cha
>> Honda Video Preview for round two of the 2013 World Superbike Champion
>> VIDEO PREVIEW: Honda riders speak on coming weekend, as Honda-powered
>> Ireland's Laverty wins first Superbike World Championship race of seas
>> Hot motorcycle talent Michael van der Mark finishes on podium in his d
Editor's Blog // Latest Entry
Shanghai Motor Show: electric cars and plug-in hybrids are not the future, but will remain a niche market.
While China may be attempting to impress the world with its lush international motor show in Shanghai, boasting new models from an array of Far Eastern manufacturers, it most certainly cannot boast . Read Entry >>
Top Stories // This Week
HGV drivers given extra pair of eyes to safeguard cyclists in blind spots.
A NEW life-saving product installed on HGVs should be incorporated by haulage, transport and freight companies and could help to prevent dozens of cyclists’ deaths every year.Of the 122 cyclists who... 
Energy efficient 48 volt LC Super Hybrid makes world debut as technology demonstrator.
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 technology demonstrator at th... 
Car Dealer News: Confidence for independent car dealers at an all-time low in tough climate.
Confidence among independent used car dealers is continuing to slide, according to the used car valuation experts, CAP Automotive.One of the problems they face is increasing difficulty in sourcing t... 
Fast and Furious 6: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson sign bonnets on limited edition Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
To celebrate the Alfa Giulietta featuring in the latest Fast & Furious 6 film, Alfa Romeo are producing six Alfa Giulietta 1.4 TB FF6 Limited Editions featuring the award winning 170 bhp MultiAi... 
Wales’ Ford plant in Bridgend boosted with multi-million pound investment to produce new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine.
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. EcoBoost technology deli... 
Coventry University's budding car designers set to showcase models at Coventry Degree Show.
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 School of Art and Design as ... 
Jaguar Land Rover awards UK suppliers with £1.5 billion in contracts for Jaguar F-Type.
The first Jaguar F-TYPE customer cars have left Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility. The all-new sports car has resulted in contracts worth £2.8 billion being placed with... 
DVLA Personalised Registrations to stage special auction at Morgan Motor Company’s Malvern factory.
DVLA Personalised Registrations are getting ready to transform a corner of one of the world’s most iconic car factories into an auction room, ensuring registered bidders will be able to enjoy a trul... 
Swansea City acquires ten Infiniti Q50 models as Angel Rangel, Jonathan de Guzman, Pablo Hernandez, Chico Flores, M.
The Infiniti Centre in London’s Piccadilly received a special visit from Barclays Premier League Club Swansea City FC to see the all new Q50. And they were so impressed with the new car they im... 
New Mercedes SLS AMG GT Coupe and SLS AMD Black Series Coupe ‘to be the fastest and most powerful Mercedes producti.
Ahead of orders opening in July 2013, the new UK line up for the SLS AMG has been unveiled, with two models – the new SLS AMG GT Coupé and the mighty SLS AMG Black Series Coupé – boasting significan... 
Techno-car in space saving revolution: Compact Ford Fiesta breaks new barriers.
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 research car: The Ford Fiesta ...
Upcoming Features //MAY 2013
- >> Air Conditioning: As the simmering heat of the summer spreads across Britain, what does the future hold for air conditioning units in cars?
- >> Car Restoration as an Investment: How popular is it becoming to purchase classic cars, restore them and sell them on?
- >> Vehicle Diagnostics: What future technology and equipment could we see in vehicle diagnostics kits?
- >> Summer Season: Motorhomes. Are Britons using more disposable income to buy motorhomes?
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