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Jaguar to unveil C-X17 concept study at Frankfurt Motor ShowPublished: 03/09/2013 09:47:00
The Jaguar C-X17 has been created as a design study to introduce Jaguar’s new, highly-advanced, modular aluminium architecture.The concept illustrates the diversity of vehicles that could be produced using this architecture, which underpins the innovative future of the Jag.
Stylish New Land Cruiser will have better handling, Toyota claimsPublished: 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.
George Clooney and Sandra Bullock arrive at Venice film festival in Maserati QuattroportePublished: 29/08/2013 11:28:00
Yesterday evening saw the highly anticipated inauguration ceremony of the 70th Venice International Film Festival. For an event of such calibre, world renowned internat.
Only half of motorists realise cost of labour is covered by warrantyPublished: 21/08/2013 12:03:00
A survey of 2,000 British car owners has revealed that almost half of motorists mistakenly think their extended warranty cover doesn’t include the labour costs involved to c.
Gibraltar: the view from Miss Gibraltar and the people on border queues, smashed cars and Spanish suppression as tensions escalatePublished: 20/08/2013 10:48:00
Motortrades Insight has exclusively published the views of the people of Gibraltar on the British territory’s relations with Spain, speaking out on the sheer amount of car v.
Fixed penalty fines rise should be £500 to £1,000 to punish motorists for ‘deadly consequences of bad driving’, road charity claimsPublished: 16/08/2013 12:32:00
From today police can stop drivers and issue a ticket on the spot for risky driving such as tailgating or poor lane discipline. Drivers who commit the most serious ‘car.
Flash for Cash: the insurance scam costing drivers £392millionPublished: 16/08/2013 12:18:00
It is the latest dirty tactic used by criminal gangs to net tens of thousands of pounds, while often risking causing death or injury to the victim. ‘Flash for cash’, as it has been dubbed, is allowing criminal gangs to make money by making false personal injury claim.
Young drivers plagued by inexperience, overconfidence and peer pressure, motorists claimPublished: 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.
Motorists urged to have eye tests every two years to prevent accidents and save hundreds of livesPublished: 06/08/2013 00:49:00
A new campaign has called on all drivers to sharpen up their act by getting their eyesight tested every two years to ensure their vision meets legal standards and they aren'.
Tottenham Must Reinvest £105m Gareth Bale Cash In New Players, Teddy Sheringham ClaimsPublished: 05/08/2013 15:20:00
Gareth Bale.Arguably the best British playmaker in football right now, Gareth Bale has been critical to Tottenham Hotspur’s success in the last few seasons, having helped ro.
Red Bull Pro Nationals: Honda celebrate podium success at Kent’s Canada HeightsPublished: 05/08/2013 14:21:00
The Honda team is celebrating today following a successful weekend at Canada Heights, Kent for the fifth round of the Red Bull Pro Nationals, which saw Nico Aubin and Brad A.
Car Insurance: Price is still the number one factor, says surveyPublished: 02/08/2013 02:36:00
Price is still overwhelmingly the most important factor when it comes to choosing motor insurance, according to a recent poll.Two thirds – 67 per cent – of people put price above trust, ease of contacting staff, a courtesy car, legal protection and breakdown cover.The last.
Government Sets Out Radical Plans To Shake Up Apprenticeship FundingPublished: 26/07/2013 14:20:00
Employers could be funded directly to purchase the Apprenticeship training they want as part of proposals which will put businesses in the driving seat, Business Secretary V.
Employers must allow employees to sleep for longer as driver fatigue is linked to one in five road accidents, RoSPA Head claimsPublished: 23/07/2013 23:31:00
It’s Monday morning. You’ve had a lovely weekend and a late Sunday dinner, having stayed awake to watch The White Queen followed by a romantic comedy. Before you know it, yo.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: AA President Edmund King says ‘car insurance should come down’Published: 19/07/2013 09:59:00
Car insurance has may have reduced by 9.8 per cent from last year to an average price of £736, but the costs are still extraordinarily high and for young people, the figure .
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.
Dramatic sculpture unveiled at Goodwood to celebrate fifty years of the Porsche 911Published: 12/07/2013 12:25:00
For five decades, the Porsche 911 has been at the heart of the Porsche brand, and this weekend the iconic sports coupe takes centre stage at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, .
Liverpool’s Glen Johnson goes green with new Vauxhall Ampera to take him to AnfieldPublished: 03/07/2013 16:08:00
England international Glen Johnson is the latest footballer to take delivery of a state-of-the-art Vauxhall Ampera extended range electric vehicle.A defender with 49 interna.
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.
Murphy Prototypes ‘robbed’ of winning LMP2 class at Le Mans after ‘electrical gremlins’ plague teamPublished: 25/06/2013 00:58:00
Despite a hugely impressive display of pace and consistency for the vast majority of the race, electrical gremlins in the first hour of the 24 Hours of Le Mans robbed the Mu.
McLaren’s Le Mans heritage to be showcased at Goodwood Festival of SpeedPublished: 19/06/2013 14:56:00
As teams and drivers prepare for this weekend’s running of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, McLaren has confirmed that the 1995 race-winning McLaren F1 GTR will take to the G.
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.
Romania's Dacia Duster named Best Budget 4x4 for towing caravans Published: 14/06/2013 12:52:00
Budget car maker Dacia striked gold at the Towcar Awards last night, after its flagship Duster was named Best Budget 4x4 at the ceremony At The Sculpture Gallery in Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, judges described the ‘shockingly affordable multi-award winner’ as “a lot o.
Ford wins prestigious International Engine of the Year accolade for second consecutive year with its EcoBoost technologyPublished: 06/06/2013 11:10:00
Ford’s ultra-fuel efficient and spirited 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, designed and engineered in the UK, has been named 2013 International Engine of the Year, marking t.
Ferrari awarded Engine of the Year for best performing engine over 4.0-litres – 6.3-litre V12 becomes largest engine ever to win accoladePublished: 06/06/2013 10:45:00
For the third year running a Ferrari engine has triumphed in the prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards, this time with the company’s naturally-aspirated 6.3-li.
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.
Lamborghini set to celebrate 50th anniversary at 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of PowerPublished: 28/05/2013 19:07:00
Lamborghini is to celebrate its 50th anniversary – ‘100 years of innovation in half the time’ – at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power.From June 14 to 16 visitors will be.
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 .
Toyota becomes world's most valuable automotive brand, while Audi have the fastest growing brand value - BrandZ Top 100Published: 22/05/2013 12:54:00
Toyota reclaimed the top spot as the most valuable automotive brand in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 published today.Toyota’s brand value increased by .
How to claim for whiplash injury: real-life story of an honest individual who nearly made a whiplash claim - Part TwoPublished: 21/05/2013 15:27:00
Many whiplash claimants are painted by insurance companies as being the ones behind the rise in car insurance premiums – costing drivers an additional £118 annually accordin.
How to claim for whiplash injury: real-life story of an honest individual who nearly made a whiplash claim - Part OnePublished: 21/05/2013 14:22:00
Many whiplash claimants are painted by insurance companies as being the ones behind the rise in car insurance premiums – costing drivers an additional £118 annually accordin.
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.
Whiplash and car insurance: Britain is not the whiplash capital of the world, claims leading solicitorPublished: 21/05/2013 11:37:00
BRITAIN is not the whiplash capital of the world, according to Dominic Graham, a solicitor at Nesbit Law Group, which specialises in personal injury claims resulting from ro.
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.
Clocked hatchbacks worth up to 47 per cent more, CAP reveals, as fraudsters cash in on profitable sales from carsPublished: 03/05/2013 14:56:00
Used car fraudsters use ‘clocking’ – illegitimately adjusting a vehicle’s mileage – to make a swift profit from unsuspecting buyers, including dealers and their customers.&n.
Road Safety Insight: Councillors deem potholes as ‘annoying, common and uncontrollable’Published: 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.
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.
Motorcyclists urged to wear good earplugs to prevent hearing loss, as new hearing protectors launchedPublished: 23/04/2013 10:41:00
A British company with two decades of experience of designing custom-fit earplugs has launched Auritech Biker Hearing Protectors – what it describes as ‘the most advanced he.
Nissan Note’s Safety Shield: the first mini MPV with technology that adds an extra eye to the driving experiencePublished: 16/04/2013 13:50:00
With the average person having a field of vision of around 120-degrees, drivers of the new Nissan Note are set to triple their vision with the aid of micro-cameras that surr.
Companies are discriminating against young van drivers and young fleet managers, Nissan claimsPublished: 10/04/2013 15:04:00
NISSAN says companies ‘will have to start recruiting young blood to replace an ageing workforce’, with more than one third of van drivers over 45-years-old.Just three per ce.
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.
Formula 1 film 'Rush' trailer depicts debauchery of James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth), women and Niki Lauda Published: 09/04/2013 15:56:00
The first trailer for Ron Howard's Formula One film 'Rush' has been released - a tale of rivalry between two drivers and the sexual antics of a promiscuous James Hunt.Starri.
Cyclists slam ‘small’ £40m investment to make road junctions safer across the UKPublished: 05/04/2013 11:09:00
Cyclists across England are set to ‘benefit’ from safer roads thanks to a £40m boost to improve dangerous routes and junctions, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced.
Drivers ‘will not be declined car insurance’ if they fail to disclose information to insurers under new Consumer Insurance ActPublished: 04/04/2013 17:26:00
Drivers taking out new insurance products will be given ‘added peace of mind that their claims will not be declined’ if they unknowingly fail to tell insurers everything abo.
Sebastien Loeb wins with McLaren on GT Series debutPublished: 03/04/2013 15:02:00
Sebastien Loeb claimed victory at the opening round of the FIA European GT season in Nogaro. The nine-time WRC world champion, racing one of two 12C GT3s being campaigned by the French-based team, has chosen to share driving duties with the young Portuguese driver Alvaro P.
Jason Plato and Matt Neal top the podium in Kent as British Touring Car Championship kicks off with Easter spectacular at Brands HatchPublished: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lewis Hamilton laughs off Q1 crash as he slams Australian Grand Prix organisers for slapping slippery black paint over white road markingsPublished: 16/03/2013 13:17:00
As the rain-hit Australian Grand Prix qualifying was postponed until Sunday, Lewis Hamilton has slammed it as 'dangerous'. He, along with several other drivers, was cri.
Scotland's drivers worst hit by suspension failures, as councils fail to keep roads Pothole-FreePublished: 14/03/2013 13:20:00
SCOTLAND has the six worst maintained counties for road maintenance, resulting in drivers having to shell out thousands of pounds to repair damaged suspension.With the.
Lewis Hamilton aims to mimic his 2007 debut third-place finish, claiming ‘I love the Australian Grand Prix’Published: 13/03/2013 16:40:00
LEWIS HAMILTON will be happy to finish third on his debut for the Mercedes Formula One team this Sunday in a sweltering Melbourne. While many parts of the UK are hit with sn.
Whiplash claims: medical experts and specialist doctors could assess whiplash injuries under new proposals Published: 13/03/2013 14:54:00
MEDICAL EXPERTS, or doctors and physiotherapists in Plain English, are to take the lead in assessing whiplash injuries, if proposals from the Association of British Insurers.
Vauxhall Cascada and Adam ready to rock GenevaPublished: 28/02/2013
VAUXHALL is to make four world premieres at next month's Geneva Motor Show including the full-size, four-seat convertible, the Cascada, the Adam Rocks and R2 concepts and the super-efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Zafira Tourer. Priced from £23,995 on-the-r.
VIDEO PREVIEW: Honda riders speak on coming weekend, as Honda-powered RAF Reserves Racing aim to win Superstock 1000 ChampionshipPublished: 28/02/2013
SUNDAY marks the start of this season's World Superbike Championship, with Honda revealing a preview of Round 1 in Australia.From the Phillip Island circuit, Pata Team Honda.
The Porsche 911 at 50: 'Iconic sports car' celebrated for its 'classic yet unique lines'Published: 08/02/2013
Over the coming year, Porsche is sending a classic 1967 911 on a tour across five continents and will appear in places including Pebble Beach, California, China, Goodwood in.
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.
Engine oil for 'more discerning driver' increases power by up to five per centPublished: 31/01/2013
AFTER winning motorsport's Oscar-equivalent accolade for innovation, Millers Oils' David McCann has spoken of the challenges faced in creating a new product and the future o.
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership names its champions at annual awardsPublished: 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.
Lotus pulls the sheet off the E21 the first 2013 Formula One car to be revealedPublished: 29/01/2013
LOTUS last night was the first Formula One team to unveil their new machine for the season ahead. Looking rather similar to last year's Abu Dhabi-winning car, which h.
Snow and ice result in £318m in lost productivityPublished: 28/01/2013
NEW research has discovered the snow and icy conditions of last week resulted in millions of drivers staying off the road, after being warned by weather experts and police that the conditions were too dangerous.It is thought one in five drivers were afraid of ending up in .
Pothole Britain is a 'third world road network' with second - class asphaltPublished: 28/01/2013
MOTORISTS are being warned to brace themselves for months of misery after councils across the country close off lanes to repair the damage caused by the snow and ice.With a .
Irish council approves drink drivingPublished: 24/01/2013
IT'S a major step back to the stone ages. That is the view of thousands of Irish residents who now fear for the safety of their children after a council voted to allow drink driving.Road safety chiefs in the Republic of Ireland have slammed the councillors for their 'unthi.
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.
Nissan Leaf made more affordablePublished: 23/01/2013
A GLOBAL effort to make electric cars more affordable has led to Nissan reducing the price of its all-electric LEAF by £2,500.The car - aimed at drivers in Japan, Europe and the United States - could be driven away for £23,490, with Nissan claiming the new discount is on t.
Electric cars becoming more affordable after Nissan announce price drop for LEAFPublished: 23/01/2013
A GLOBAL effort to make electric cars more affordable has led to Nissan reducing the price of its all-electric LEAF by £2,500.The car - aimed at drivers in Japan, Europe and.
Brits are the kings and queens of road romance, survey revealsPublished: 06/01/2013
CARS are an expensive item, with money-conscious Brits wanting to get every ounce of value from their vehicles.So it should come as little surprise that half of the UK's male driving population claim to have had sex in a car, while 52 per cent of Welsh men boast to be more.
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.
NCAP advises drivers to opt for safety and avoid three-star Dacia LodgyPublished: 05/01/2013
AS CHRISTMAS and the New Year fast approach, families are looking for a fresh start, with many seeking new cars to safely transport their loved ones.And while many new vehic.
Raising speed limit for HGVs could spell a bloody end for hundreds more BritonsPublished: 05/01/2013
THE newly appointed road safety minister Stephen Hammond has been slammed for bowing down to clever industry lobbying after it emerged HGVs over 7.5 tonnes could be allowed .
Skipping red lights for emergency services should be made legal, motorists claimPublished: 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.
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.
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.
Driver training to radically change after age of technology 'overloads' driversPublished: 08/10/2012
DRIVERS are being 'overloaded' with new technology and the situation could get worse unless driver training incorporates using new technology in cars.That is the view of Kev.
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 .
