Drink Driving worse in Summer

A recent survey showed that half the UK's estimated 32 million motorist admit consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel.

Avoid speeding fines - Drive like a Woman

Philip’s 2007 atlases reveal that 80% of people fined for speeding are men

iLane - handsfree emails in the car

ON – July 24, 2006 – Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics and automotive safety devices, announces the latest addition to its telematics line: iLane™, the "world’s first hands-free and eyes-free email solution for in-vehicle use."

Stop for a Latte - Citroen's new C3 Pluriel

Citroën has served up a hot and tasty new special edition for the summer in the shape of the C3 Pluriel Latte, which introduces a classy new body colour and leather upholstery as well as air conditioning as standard.

Fiat Panda swims the Channel

At around 10.15am on Friday, (21 July), a special breed of nautical Panda slipped into the sea at Folkestone, Kent, not merely with the idea of enjoying a refreshing swim, but with the specific intention of reaching the French coast and then driving all the way home to Italy!

Subaru announces prices for the Tribeca

Subaru dealers are now taking orders for their new premium SUV – the US-built B9 Tribeca which arrives in showrooms in November priced from £28,995 on-the-road.

Parking Problems

Adequate and affordable parking for motorists visiting shops is essential to the vitality of the retail sector, according to the RAC Foundation in response to a report on "Sustainable transport choices and the retail sector" published by the Commission for Integrated Transport today (19).

Kia Sorrento - The best just got better

The revised version of Kia's multi-award-winning flagship 4x4, the Sorento, today makes its first UK appearance at the British International Motor Show at ExCeL in London.

Ford unveils Their Coolest Car yet

Ford today celebrates the success of the Ford Focus – the UK's most popular car – with the unveiling of a unique new model sure to melt the hearts of show goers.

New low prices for the G-Wiz

GoinGreen, the award-winning retailer of the Reva G-Wiz electric car, announces the arrival of the new increased performance G-Wiz AC.

Drive in Summer Nights with renault

A sleek, elegant convertible perfect for summer motoring combined with watching a classic movie for free sounds too good to be true but Renault’s Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is making it a reality with the Mégane Summer Movies Festival. Renault is celebrating summer in conjunction with Channel 4, with a Festival reviving an iconic favourite entertainment past-time of days gone by, the drive-in movie, by showing a selection of ten classic movies such as Pulp Fiction, Moulin Rouge and American Beauty, at four spectacular venues across the UK. What better way to spend a summer evening than watching the big screen from the comfort of your own car, listening to the sound directly on your radio!

Driving a fashion statement

Summer is the season for posing – but you can forget designer labels, expensive sunglasses and tiny celeb-style dogs to boost your street cred, it’s a car to be seen in most of us are after.

Driven to Distraction?

Not so many years ago, motorists had little to draw their attention away from the road ahead beyond a handful of buttons and switches for the lights, heater and radio. Today they are faced with a battery of controls for increasingly sophisticated infotainment options, from making and receiving phone calls and text messages, to satellite navigation instructions and multimedia entertainment selection. The challenge facing vehicle manufacturers is to ensure all these functions can be operated simply and safely by creating effective HMI (human-machine interface) designs.

New Buell Ulysses Adventure Sportbike

Ready to take You even further

Avoid the charge the Zenn way

Drivers put Skill first

Drivers in London and the South East recognise driver ability as the key safety factor in any car journey, according to a poll* conducted by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists), published as the Motor Show returns to London after almost 30 years.

Sun Shines on the EOS

Today marks the official launch date of the Eos, Volkswagen’s new coupé/cabriolet. Customers, over 1000 of whom have already ordered the car since prices were revealed in February, can now put the roof down, drive the car out of the showroom and enjoy their new cars.

Move over for Bikers

The joys of motorcycling - including more predictable journey times - have encouraged a recent revival in biking, especially in urban areas.

Smart Goes Electric

The iconic smart fortwo will be available as an electric version, it was announced today. The UK has been selected to run a market trial for the introduction of a fully electric version of the popular two-seater car.

Seat Boss puts the brand to the test

SEAT UK’s new Director, Peter Wyhinny, has taken the hands-on approach to the extreme – by testing a fully race-prepared Leon touring car on one of the UK’s fastest circuits.

No St Swithins day fear for Peugeot CC owners

St Swithin’s day, if it does rain

For forty days it will remain

St Swithin’s day, if it be fair

For forty days t‘will rain no more

Citroen's Great Brits to join top models at Motor Show

Citroën has revealed further details on its exciting line-up for the British International Motor Show (open to the public: July 20-30, ExCeL, London). Two of the Marque’s top British designers will be making a special appearance on press day alongside the concept cars they created, while the Company will also be unveiling two new special editions.

More heat to the streets from Buell

Ultra-distinctive, original styling combined with highly innovative technology are the trademark characteristics of every motorcycle Erik Buell puts his name to. And this summer Buell and team turn up the heat with a special version of their ground-breaking 984cc V-twin powered urban warrior – the Lightning CityX.

London Cabs in demand

An evergreen star of TV and film has made a resurgent start to 2006 by starring in a host of adverts and shows.