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World’s greenest rally car banned for being too fast
It’s a 100 miles per gallon automatic hybrid eco-car, yet it’s been banned from rallying for being too fast!
Renault Fluence Z.E. UK prices announced
After announcing UK pricing for its Kangoo Van Z.E. and Twizy in recent months, Renault’s electric vehicle charge continues in earnest with confirmation of the cost for the first version of the third model in its zero-emission family, Fluence Z.E. – the UK’s most affordable electric car.
Who do you think you are: Jenson Button?
Legend has it that in his racing heyday, whenever Britain’s best loved racing driver encountered the long arm of the law, he was greeted by the phrase: “Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?”
Alvis extends presence at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Alvis Car Company will be using the Goodwood Festival of Speed to reinforce its commitment to the iconic British brand by having three models on its stand all representing examples of the bodywork that can be produced.
Full house for the UK’s F1 teams
Sebastian Vettel’s victory on the streets of Valencia on Sunday maintains UK teams’ dominance of this year’s FIA Formula One World Championship.
Peugeot and EX1 bring electric excitement to Festival of Speed
Peugeot, a sponsor of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, is demonstrating excitement at this year’s event with an advanced electric vehicle concept – the EX1 – that is capable of record-breaking acceleration, and will be running up the 1.16-mile hill climb, in the hands of Stéphane Caillet and prominent motoring journalists during the weekend.
Renault to offer Z.E. range test drives at Company Car in Action
The Company Car in Action show is set for some French flair combined with eco chic when Renault displays an impressive 22-vehicle range at the Millbrook Proving Ground from 28th to 29th June 2011.
Pothole damage costs UK drivers on average £400 a year
A new road sign has been designed by Confused.com, specifically to alert road users to the UK's 2 million potholes.
Pageant of Power takes to the skies
In addition to the adrenalin-fuelled action on the ground, weekend visitors to the 2011 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (15-17 July; cpop.co.uk) will be treated to a sensational air show featuring an eclectic mix of airborne entertainment, including RAF helicopters, stunt pilots, warbirds and wing-walkers.
Top tips if you're taking a car on holiday this summer
With the summer holidays just around the corner, many Britons are planning their annual break, but as they pack their sun cream, swimsuits, passports and hire car documents, there are two vital items many forget.
Jaguar takes lead at Goodwood
The 50th anniversary of the launch of the E-type is set to be celebrated in style with cars from the past present and a little way into the future as Jaguar is honoured as featured marque at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Cars are getting greener
Today’s cars generate 14 per cent of all CO2 emissions in the UK, marginally less than in 2000, despite an increase of 4 million cars on the road according to Energy use and CO2 emissions, the latest motoring facts report from road safety charity the IAM.
Diversity in the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ at the Festival of Speed
As Goodwood opens its doors to over 175,000 spectators in a week’s time at the annual Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show (30 June – 3 July), discerning motoring enthusiasts will be making a beeline to the Cartier Lawn, where the acclaimed celebration of fine automotive design – the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance – has become a ‘must see’ attraction at Goodwood.
E Type extravaganza at Sandown Park
Big and small E-types will come together at Sandown Park Race course on Saturday September 3rd this year, when Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth and Barry Potter Fairs celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-type Jaguar.
In case of emergency keep calm
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from their head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he advises on how to respond to an emergency vehicle.