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Men twice as likely as women to crash car due to distractions
Men are twice as likely to be distracted by kissing or reading a newspaper while driving a car than women, new research has shown.
Jaguar to celebrate at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb
The world’s most beautiful car at the world’s most beautiful racetrack. Jaguar’s E Type to celebrate its 50th anniversary at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb.
Croft Circuit revved up for four-wheel action
Croft Circuit, near Darlington, is already gearing itself up for its second motor sport event of 2011 which will be organised by Darlington & District Motor Club on Easter Weekend (Sat-Sun 23-24 April).
Season curtain-raiser just a week away for Formula Renault BARC
Donington Park National Circuit in the East Midlands will play host to the season opening event of the increasingly high profile Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship next weekend, 23rd/24th April, as the battle to succeed history making 2010 champion Alice Powell gets fully underway.
Santander fuels growth of used-car supermarket
Used-car supermarket Tyneside Autoparc is investing in and growing its business after securing a £1.6 million financing deal from Santander Corporate Banking.
Halfords is adding value to classic cars
Your car won’t start without out it, but for Classic Car Motorists filling up at the petrol station doesn’t just damage your wallet. Rising ethanol content in unleaded fuel corrodes vintage vehicles. Exclusively available from Halfords, Miller Oils new range of fuel additives is the perfect solution.
Over 200 car models exempt from London’s Congestion Charge
Motorists who need to drive in to central London but who would prefer not to pay the £12 per day congestion charge now have a choice of over 200 eco-friendly cars which qualify for a 100% discount from charge under the Greener Vehicle Discount scheme.
Avoid Easter roadside misery with pre-travel tyre checks
With motoring organisations predicting that this Easter break will be one of the busiest on the roads for several years, drivers are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting off to avoid any roadside misery and unnecessary additional expense.
Highway Code celebrates 80 years on the road
The first edition was published on 14 April 1931 in a bid to cut down on the number of accidents taking place on Britain's roads. Despite the fact there were just 2.3 million motor vehicles at the time, over 7,000 people were killed in road accidents that year.
Touring car action comes to Donington Park this weekend
This weekend will see the fast paced, high action Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship roll into Donington Park, for round two of the 2011 series.
Bristol gears up for city centre motor show
Bristol’s city centre streets will be transformed into a unique ‘showroom’ from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 May, as the Bristol Motor Show brings some of the UK’s best known car dealers to the heart of the weekend.
Super Saturday two at BCA Belle Vue
Lex Autolease and Black Horse offered 366 convertibles sports and prestige cars at BCA Belle Vue on Saturday 9th April, and over 92% of the entry sold, some 335 vehicles generating a turnover of £3.9 million pounds.
Caravan tyre check vital this Easter to stay safe on the road
A high proportion of the 2 million or so caravan owners will be taking to the road for the first time this year over the Easter period and many owners will not carry out basic safety checks to ensure a trouble free break says Protyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre dealer network.
Heritage Motor Centre hosts 6 events in one day
The Heritage Motor Centre is to host six exciting and unique events in one day to celebrate the start of the classic motoring season! The Gaydon Spring Classic, Cream Tea Run, Eastern European Rally, 2 Stroke Rally, Boot for Ben Car Boot and Heart of England Auto Jumble all take place on Sunday 8 May.
Shelley Pearson to race at Santa Pod’s Autotrader Easter Thunderball
Shelley Pearson, the UK’s fastest female racer, has confirmed that she will be attending Santa Pod’s popular Autotrader Easter Thunderball between the 22nd and 25th of April. Not in an exhibition capacity this time however, but as a fully fledged racer!