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Winter tyres in 2013: to buy or not to buy?Published: 31/10/2013 11:51:00
It’s that time of year again when tyre manufacturers push motorists to buy their latest generation of ‘winter tyres’. But it’s an added expense on motorists whose pockets are already being emptied by hefty car prices, taxes, fuel prices and ongoing maintenance costs. .
Senna's race suit and Fangio's road car: 'most exciting' auction to see lots go for six figuresPublished: 31/10/2013 11:15:00
Fangio's personal road car.Silverstone Auctions has now closed the catalogue for its final auction of 2013 Classic Motor Show. The sale is set to be its biggest ever with ov.
As Autumn kicks in, what should motorists do and how should we prepare for the slippery conditions?Published: 29/10/2013 12:36:00
St Jude’s Storm has caused chaos for millions of motorists and commuters travelling to work by car or train. Storms with winds of up to 99mph have destroyed thousands o.
Rare chassis no. 40 Jaguar E-Type discovered in Le Mans barn expected to fetch six figures at auctionPublished: 18/10/2013 09:58:00
An early Jaguar E-Type found in a garage near Le Mans and an XK120 found in an Essex lock-up are to go under the hammer at COYS Spirit of Motoring AuctionOne of the most imp.
INTERVIEW: car designer Stephen Harper sheds light on the problems facing the automotive industryPublished: 14/10/2013 11:36:00
- The Dacia Duster is the 'automotive equivalent of a washing machine'.Above: The MG Icon, the car which Stephen Harper oversaw the design of while working for SAIC.What is .
Historic racers limber up at Rockingham ahead of annual Goodwood Revival meetingPublished: 02/10/2013 15:31:00
A MOUTH-WATERING selection of historic racers were put through their paces at Rockingham, ahead of the annual Goodwood Revival meeting, as part of the Northamptonshire circu.
TyreSafe launches inaugural road safety awards for manufacturers, retailers, garages and councilsPublished: 19/09/2013 10:27:00
Automotive and road safety professionals including tyre manufacturers, retailers, emergency services, councils and many others are being encouraged to submit their entry int.
Lexus launches luxury and inspiring brand centre where people can 'learn about exciting new design'Published: 23/08/2013 12:01:00
The doors are all set to open at Intersect by Lexus on August 30, a luxury brand experience space said to celebrate ''the best in design, art, fashion, culture, film, music .
Car dealerships need to 'be active' in finding 'newly qualified youngsters' to help reduce youth unemploymentPublished: 21/08/2013 12:16:00
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI), is urging the retail motor sector to capitalise on the opportunity of increased new car sales with a greater commit.
Millions of young drivers clueless about engine oilPublished: 21/08/2013 11:55:00
New research has revealed that as many as 21.8 million motorists in the UK do not know that their engine oil expires. A new study by Kwik Fit has found that a whopping two thirds 65 per cent of drivers do not know that oil deteriorates over time – particularly concern.
Ten million motorists have driven without an MOT, new survey revealsPublished: 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.
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.
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 .
Nissan reveals 188mph ZEOD RC electric racing car to be raced at 2014 Le Mans 24 HoursPublished: 24/06/2013 15:39:00
Nissan has unveiled the groundbreaking, innovative ZEOD RC - the world''s fastest electric racing car that will reach speeds of more than 300km/hr with electric technology a.
British motorhome manufacturers ‘putting up stiff resistance’ to European imports, says Holdsworth Motorhomes founderPublished: 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.
Investing in Classic Cars: the view from the world’s leading classic Jaguar restoration specialistPublished: 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.
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 .
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.
Green Army: The tactical truck that can achieve 72 per cent better fuel economy for our troopsPublished: 23/05/2013 21:30:00
Armies across the world could soon be going green, after an analysis of a defense vehicle project has 'proven' techniques for reducing fuel consumption, according to Ricardo.
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.
Lazy London drivers most likely to suffer 'avoidable' MOT failuresPublished: 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.
Toyota, Nissan and Honda recall 152,000 UK cars as airbag defect could ‘propel metal fragments’ to ‘cause injury to drivers’ Published: 11/04/2013 22:42:00
A GLOBAL recall from Japan’s four largest car manufacturers has sparked fury among safety-conscious motorists, with Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda set to assess and re.
Honda Video Preview for round two of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, SpainPublished: 11/04/2013 21:30:00
After an intense week of testing, Pata Honda riders Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam discuss their preparations as they look ahead to this weekend''s races at the Motorland Arag.
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.
DVB AUTOMOTIVE - Chris Tarrant, Ian Wright and a Ferrari F40: Life looks good for garage ownerPublished: 26/03/2013 09:41:00
FROM repairing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host Chris Tarrant's family car to Ian Wright's Jaguar XKR, David Brown has grown his young business into an astoundin.
Tim Offen Motors - Internet could bring new hope to struggling business, explains Northamptonshire garage ownerPublished: 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.
Grand Prix Weekend in Malaysia kicks off with Fernando Alonso declaring: ‘This weekend is a real test for Ferrari’Published: 22/03/2013 05:33:00
When Fernando Alonso drove his Ferrari to victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix last year, little did he know that he would have a Lotus and a Mercedes to contend with, making.
VOSA reveal it is cracking down on dodgy MOT test garages as fuel duty freeze is announcedPublished: 20/03/2013 18:32:00
Alan Wilson, Head of Testing Schemes Management at VOSA, spoke to Danny Hewitt on how the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency enforces the MOT test standards.“We are funded.
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.
MOT test of the future to focus on tackling harmful Nitrous Oxide and Diesel Particulate Matter emissionsPublished: 19/03/2013 14:12:00
The governmental organisation responsible for issuing certificates has revealed how there will be stricter rules on exhaust emissions and new equipment over the next few yea.
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 .
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.
Eco-friendly McLaren P1 engine to have astonishing 903bhpPublished: 20/02/2013
THE McLaren P1 will have the combined force of two highly-efficient powerplants, offering the optimum mix of superb throttle response, day-to-day drivability and top speed.A mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and a highly effective electric motor.
Consumers urged to do research to avoid 'villain' car dealersPublished: 12/02/2013
DRIVERS are being warned they must conduct their own vehicle history checks before buying from independent garages, according to vehicle information experts."Too many people are buying cars at face value, leaving them vulnerable to attack from unscrupulous sellers, inclu.
MINI specialists set to benefit from increased online exposurePublished: 22/01/2013
TO CELEBRATE the momentous achievement by MINI in winning the gruelling and highly competitive Dakar Rally for the second consecutive year, leading automotive directory Motortrades.co.uk announced it has launched a new category for MINI specialists.It aims to promote.
'Road Trip': OAP gang-of-four to drive around world in The Ultimate ChallengePublished: 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.
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.
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 .
