Motoring Features

4 December 2009

Are You A Trifle Too Tipsy To Drive

Motorists could unwittingly put themselves over the drink-drive limit this Christmas by consuming a single alcoholic drink whilst indulging in festive treats containing alcohol - such as a mince pie ...
20 November 2009

Kia's New Advanced GDI Engine

Kia has taken a significant step foward by developing its own Gasoline Direct Injection engine based on the new Theta II family of units that will power the next generation of ...
7 November 2009

Peugeots Electric Solution To Motoring

Peugeot have unveiled their innovative new concept.With its BB1 concept, Peugeot has created a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility. The BB1 concept is ...
29 October 2009

Healey Endurance Car world record challenge

Stone, Staffordshire, 22 October 2009 - Vehicle telematics company Masternaut Three X is assisting the Healey Endurance Car team in its attempt to beat the world record 132.8 mph average ...
23 September 2009

Lack Of Respect Gets Motorists All Revved Up

RAC research reveals most frustrating driving habitsBeing cut up by other motorists, seeing drivers talking on their mobile phone, and being followed too closely are the three biggest motoring bugbears ...
8 September 2009

Flight Risk For Boozy Brits

When you fly out to a holiday destination, do you enjoy a drink on the plane, do you know how much you have drunk, and do you know if you ...
29 July 2009

Know Your Motoring Law

Did you know that you could be prosecuted for failure to wear sunglasses when driving in some situations? Or that you could be successfully convicted of careless driving by glugging ...
5 June 2009

Motoring Down Memory Lane - The 80's

As DCI Gene Hunt prepares to fire up his infamous Audi Quattro for the last time for the foreseeable future, his desire to skip the light fandango has inspired the ...
26 May 2009

Mini Celebrates It's 50th

Small nippy, and not a little quirky, launched in 1959 and enjoying a resurgence thanks to a revival in 2001 the 60's icon is now more popular than ever,Britain's Mini ...

13 March 2009

Puzzle With the Captiva

When The Credit Crunches, We CrossThe pen is proving mightier than the control pad as new research out today reveals credit-crunched Brits are favouring the humble crossword over modern games.  ...

12 September 2008

Motorhoming - The New Wave Of Holidaying

Motorhomes have been becoming more car-like for years. But the trend has gone even further this year, as everyone will discover at the industry’s autumn showcase, the Caravan and Motorhome ...

29 July 2008

VW Phaeton Review

Volkswagen is not exactly a manufacturer renowned for producing luxurious cars. Now do not get me wrong, I am a great fan of VW and respect thier cars for their ...

28 July 2008

The British Motor Show 2008

The British International Motor Show 2008, sponsored by Zurich Connect, is finally here. The show features 23 global debuts and more than 50 models making their first European or UK ...

19 July 2008

Excitement This Summer

Suzuki (GB) PLC and Walt Disney Studios have created a unique partnership to celebrate fun and excitement for the release of Disney Pixar’s latest animated blockbuster WALL-E.Written and directed by ...

11 July 2008

Return Of The Car Boot Sales

Car Boot Fairs Enjoy Surge In Popularity Brits Set To Make An Epic £2.2 Billion This Summer The nationwide tightening of purse strings has resulted in more Brits than ever choosing ...

10 July 2008

Ten Top Reasons To Visit The 2008 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

The 2008 Festival of Speed will get underway this weekend (11-13 July) with around 150,000 excited motor sport enthusiasts coming to see their favourite star cars and drivers in action. ...

7 July 2008

Brooklands Motoring Festival – The Double Twelve

The inaugural Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve, which took place over 28/29 June, was a resounding success with almost 15,000 visitors attending over the weekend.The Brooklands Double Twelve, first ...

3 July 2008

Is Your Custom Conversion All Show And No Go?

RAC Inspections Warns Car Buyers to Look Beyond the Bling Whether it’s low-riders, hot rods, street rods, eye catching body kits or custom-flipped paint work, car modifications are a rising phenomenon ...

11 June 2008

Virtual Driving Gives Teens The Wrong Skills For Real Roads

Lightening reactions aren’t enough - proper observation is key, says expertThousands of teenagers will be taking to the roads for the first time this summer with the wrong set of ...

16 May 2008

Insurance - Are You Covered

According to a recent report, thousands of motorists are at risk of losing out on insurance payouts because they don’t read the small print. We look at what to check ...

19 April 2008

One In Six Have Been Road Rage Victims

And nearly 300,000 have had cars damaged in road rage incidents.More than 7.4 million motorists have been involved in confrontations with other drivers with younger drivers the most likely to ...

6 April 2008

Buying A Car - Getting It Right

Supermini, estate, hatchback or MPV? With thousands of cars to choose from, buying the wrong one can be a costly mistake. Read this essential guide to find the right car ...

23 February 2008

Car-sharing Camera Trials

A new generation of road camera which can count how many people are in a car is to undergo trials for the first time. The new camera's will initially be ...

15 February 2008

The British International Motor Show Music Festival Line Up Announced

23 July to 3 August 2008, ExCeL LondonLondon, Thursday 14th February, The British International Motor Show today announce the first set of artists scheduled to appear in its Music Festival ...