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How to beat unfair motoring charges
Legal guide published to help drivers know their rights 21 September 2007 20:44 GMT TweetFed up of footballers and TV presenters getting some slimy lawyer to make those stubborn motoring offences disappear? Well now you too can get away with it thanks to a new book.
The Fight a Motoring Ticket kit from Lawpack reckons it can... -
Drivers unsure of what to do after an accident
Highway Code lost on most motorists 17 September 2007 23:02 GMT TweetMore than half of Britain’s drivers are unaware of exactly what they should do in the event of a serious road accident.
Six out of ten drivers knew roughly what to do in the event of an emergency – but more than 80% were unaware of the eight-point... -
New book celebrates bizarre car accessories
Some of the more interesting ways to personalise your motor 17 September 2007 20:51 GMT TweetA new book has gone on sale devoted to quirky car accessories.
Nodding Dogs & Vinyl Roofs by Stephen Vokins, and published by car specialist Haynes, contains details about items such as exhaust flamethrowers, tiger tails, bolt-on fins, windscreen... -
Rally hero McRae dies
Chopper crash claims life of driving hero 16 September 2007 16:41 GMT TweetFormer world rally champion Colin McRae has been killed when a helicopter he was piloting crashed in Scotland. Three other people on board the aircraft owned by McRae, including his 5-year-old son and another boy, also died when it came down in a wooded...
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Drivers "must be taught to be greener"
Call for state-sponsored lessons in eco-motoring 16 September 2007 16:27 GMT TweetNew driving techniques must be taught to motorists to combat carbon emissions from their vehicles, a report suggests.
A report by the Commission for Integrated Transport also suggests new rules to ensure drivers can only buy the most fuel-efficient... -
The world's fastest limo
A 23ft long Ferrari ... classy 12 September 2007 20:34 GMT TweetHow’s this for classy? The ideal way to get to any hen party or underage disco, this is the world’s fastest limo.
The quite extraordinary black Ferrari 360 Modena carbon fibre stretch limousine will be unveiled at the European Limousine and... -
VW unveils tiny concept car
Rear-engined motoring to make a comeback? 11 September 2007 21:46 GMT TweetIt looks as though Volkswagen could be planning to bring back a rear-engined city car after it unveiled the daftly named up! concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Based on a brand new platform and drivetrain, and measuring only 3.45m, the... -
One in five lie to their car insurers
Motorists fib to cut insurance costs? Surely not 11 September 2007 21:28 GMT TweetA fifth of motorists say they have withheld information from their car insurance company for fear of pushing up their premiums.
One on five drivers said they would not inform their insurer if they received a motoring conviction or points... -
Young drivers face a year of lessons
Yet more driving licence changes on the way? 10 September 2007 21:18 GMT TweetYoung motorists may be forced to learn for more than a year before they can pick up their driving licence if new proposals are introduced.
The BBC reports that police and motoring chiefs have met in Perth, Scotland, in order to convene over... -
New driver information system for M25
Journey times now displayed on electronic signs 7 September 2007 23:13 GMT TweetDrivers on the M25 can now see real-time information on how long their journey will take on electronic roadside signs as a new service is rolled out across England.
This new service follows a trial in the West Midlands and South West which... -
Jeep Cherokee arriving in 2008
Iconic 4x4 gets hit with an uglier stick 5 September 2007 21:20 GMT TweetOld dogs never die, and that’s no truer than with the Jeep Cherokee.
The all-new, and even uglier, daddy of US 4x4s will be unleashed in 2008 and will be seen for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show next week.
Chrysler... -
Ford brings new crossover SUV to Europe
Kuga "4x4" soft roader on the way 5 September 2007 20:50 GMT TweetThis is the Kuga, Ford's new crossover SUV, which will be offered with a "soft" four-wheel drive and cost from around £20,000.
It's set to rival the Toyota RAV 4, the forthcoming VW Tiguan and the Nissan Qashqai when it goes on sale next... -
Hyundai debuts two new concepts
Velostar and i-Blue set to stun Frankfurt 4 September 2007 21:15 GMT TweetWith the Frankfurt Motor Show round the corner, concept season is in full swing – and Hyundai will be showing two new designs from their resident boffins.
The i-Blue fuel cell electric vehicle is a hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept... -
Citroen shows of C-Cactus concept car
C-Cactus points to more eco-friendly motoring 3 September 2007 21:34 GMT TweetCitroën’s big concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which kicks off next week, is this – the bizarrely named C-Cactus.
At once cute and deranged, the C-Cactus is eco-friendly (natch) and packed with technology. A diesel hybrid engine... -
Clarkson's Cossie for sale
Top Gear presenter's old car for sale on Auto Trader 31 August 2007 21:30 GMT TweetA car once owned by Jeremy Clarkson is for sale on Auto Trader.
Described by the Top Gear presenter as "one of my all-time favourite cars" and "the ultimate hot hatch", the 1993 Cossie packs some serious punch with its turbocharged 2.0-litre... -
Fiat 500 smallest car to achieve 5-star safety
Cute and incredibly safe 30 August 2007 21:34 GMT TweetThe impossibly cute new Fiat 500 has become the first ever car of its size to achieve top marks for accident safety.
The Euro NCAP five-star crash safety rating, which looks at all aspects of driver and passenger protection, is reserved for... -
Audi reveals the latest A4
It's really different from the last one - honestly 30 August 2007 9:57 GMT TweetThis is the all new Audi A4. Not looking a whole lot different from the last one, it has been completely redesigned we're assured, with a longer wheelbase and new suspension and steering.
Depending on engine, there will be the option of either... -
New car demand soars
Rates rises haven't dented sales, says AA 28 August 2007 20:07 GMT TweetDemand for new registration cars has risen by almost a quarter in the last year despite interest rate hikes, according to new research from AA Personal Loans.
The Deals on Wheels reports also show that motorists have not been put off brand... -
Jaguar XF launched
Pricing announced for new mid-size saloon 28 August 2007 20:02 GMT TweetThe new Jaguar XF will cost from £33,900 in the UK, it was revealed today. Buyers of Jaguar’s XF will also enjoy class-leading residual values in addition to owning a very well-equipped vehicle with a driving experience that matches the excitement of...
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Petrol stations on the decline
Cull makes it harder to fill up 24 August 2007 10:16 GMT TweetThere are now fewer petrol filling stations in the UK than almost a century ago, thanks to a surge in closures this year.
150 forecourts have already closed this year, according to figures released by oil industry body Catalist. There are... -
147 gets sportier
Alfa Romeo Jr grows up 23 August 2007 21:04 GMT TweetAlfa Romeo is releasing a limited number of stunning special edition Alfa 147 Sport and Sport Q2 models in the UK.
The new Alfa 147 Sport features a number of enhancements to the Alfa’s exterior styling. New 17in five-spoke wheels add poise,... -
Ford's new supermini?
Concept unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show 23 August 2007 20:52 GMT TweetTake a look at what could be the next Ford supermini.
Squint a bit and ignore the over-the-top grille, and this concept looks more likely than most to get the green light in the next few years, with its aesthetics fitting well with the Mondeo... -
Cayman special edition on the way
Sleek, black and only 777 will be made 19 August 2007 20:47 GMT TweetBlack is back with the Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1, a limited-edition special series of which only 777 will be made.
The centre console, fascia and door trims are finished in gloss black while the three-spoke steering wheel, gear lever,... -
New Aston DBS unveiled
British sports thoroughbred to hit 191mph 17 August 2007 22:22 GMT TweetAston Martin has unveiled one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year – and here are a few pics.
The DBS is a 6.0-litre V12 powered, race-bred, two-seater that looks astonishing and is laden with technology. The hand-built V12 pumps... -
Sneak peak at new Laguna
Renault release their own spy pics 17 August 2007 22:07 GMT TweetRenault has bizarrely released its own spy-style pictures of the new Laguna.
Ahead of the car’s official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the pictures show the latest upper-medium segment being tested in extreme conditions – snow and mountains....
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