Motoring

2 June 2014

Rear end shunts increase despite anti-collision technology

Despite new preventative tech, crashes increase over three years New safety technology has failed to halt the rise in rear-end crashes on the road, according to new research by Accident Exchange. Rear-end ...
30 May 2014

In Pursuit Of Elegance - From Fountains To Ferraris

The 2014 Concours Of Elegance At Hampton Court Palace Is The Ultimate Motoring Garden Party The 2014 Concours of Elegance being held in the Grand Fountain Gardens at Hampton Court Palace ...
29 May 2014

Jaguar partners with Team Sky and Pinarello

Jaguar has deepened its partnership with Team Sky, one of the world’s leading professional road cycling teams, and built a new relationship with Pinarello, the highly regarded Italian bike manufacturer, ...
29 May 2014

Auto Vivendi - Affordable Luxury Motoring

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster – no problem sirFerrari 458 Spider – certainly sirMcLaren 12C Coupe – of course sirAston Martin Rapide – naturally sirFerrari California – immediately sirJaguar F Type Roadster ...
21 May 2014

Over 10 Million* Motorists Have 'Limited Or Non Existent Car Maintenance Skill'

A poll of UK drivers, compiled by Auto Trader - the UK’s number one digital motoring marketplace - has revealed that over 1 in 3 (37%) Brits lack the basic ...
30 April 2014

Car insurance price increase for unemployed

Although the cost of car insurance is generally falling, some drivers are faring less well than others. The latest analysis from MoneySuperMarket reveals those out of a job are paying ...
7 March 2014

Lindsey Baker talks taking on the male-dominated motor industry

Lindsey Baker Lindsey Baker is being hailed the Karen Brady of the second hand car industry, and hopes to revoltionise just how we buy and sell second hand cars in the ...

20 February 2014

Top 5 Tips To Minimise Car Costs

New research by CarTakeBack.com has found that Brits who own cars 5 years and older spend an average of £6,407 purchasing their cars and spend almost an additional £1,000 a ...
4 February 2014

The Volvo XC60 2014 A Woman's View

The Volvo XC60 is a great family car, with its spacious interior that's versatile and appealing easy motorway handling and shed loads of safety features. Volvo XC60 was great fun to ...

2 February 2014

The New Volvo XC70

Well what can I say I really enjoyed driving this car, its great,   I can honestly say this is the first time I have been sorry to hand the keys ...

15 January 2014

Volkswagen Dune Concept

In the deep cold of the Michigan winter Volkswagens Beetle Dune concept may seem out of place but with a little imagination and you will see it offers a hint ...

7 January 2014

New Vauxhall Astra GTC Ecotec

Astra GTC at 200PS is now most powerful non-VXR model in Astra range The latest Vauxhall Astra GTC now comes with a powerful new 1.6-litre direct injection petrol engine, priced from ...
6 January 2014

Ford Fiesta 1.0 ecoBoost Best Female Car 2013

November 2013 a group of journalist were invited over to Cologne to visit the fiesta factory to see how this super car is made. The award was presented to the COO ...
12 December 2013

Average family clocks up 413 miles over Christmas

With just two weeks to go until Christmas, Brits across the UK will be preparing for the season of good will. New research released today has revealed that the average ...
28 November 2013

Five winter driving hazards

The winter months are here and as drivers we feel safe in our cars with the heating on full blast, but changes to the weather present serious dangers where vision ...
21 August 2013

Driving in flip flops is more dangerous than heels

Women are putting themselves at risk when they step into their car wearing flip flops.  A third of motorists wear the flimsy footwear behind the wheel and confessions by drivers indicate ...
15 August 2013

Brits demand theory and practical driving skills taught in schools

Auto Trader's Owners' Guide has revealed that 77% of motorists want theory and practical driving skills taught in schools. They feel there is a need for improved education and awareness ...
2 August 2013

Would you consider giving up your car?

We’re always being warned about global warming, climate change and a rise in air pollution in major cities, but how far would you go to save our planet? Rising petrol costs ...
19 July 2013

Limited Edition Renault Red Null Racing RB8

Only 30 of the cars celebrating Renault and Red Bull Racing’s third Formula 1 Constructors’ world title available in the UK New flagship hot hatch inspired by Red Bull Racing’s Formula ...

18 July 2013

Cars Fit For Royalty

As we eagerly await the arrival of the royal baby, Auto Trader, the UK’s number one digital marketplace to buy and sell new and used cars has compiled a collection ...
8 July 2013

Peugeot 2008 Crossover

The Peugeot 2008 is the latest mini-SUV, and a rival to cars such as the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. It's based on the Peugeot 208 supermini and uses the same ...

2 July 2013

52% of all road users still don't trust Sat Navs

In our latest survey www.femalefirst.co.uk/polls we asked our visitors what they thought about their Sat Navs. The survey concluded that 52% of the respondents had little faith in the robot voiced ...
14 May 2013

Better with age? Or is it time to retire the oil gauge?

Auto trader have revealed the results of a recent poll that showed that 73% were concerned when driving behind an older driver. As well as 3 out 5 Brits believing that ...
12 April 2013

Tips on how to drive safely in a busy city

Driving on the open road can be one of the most exhilarating ways to travel. Yet take your car to a built up area - with its traffic, congestion and potential ...