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Take on World Champ Wolfie in a darts challenge at Truckfest
BDO World Darts Champion Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adams is challenging truckers and visitors to Truckfest Peterborough to a game of arrows when the legendary family event returns to the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May.
New car list price rises ‘slipped in alongside vat rise’, reports CAP
New car list prices were raised by two thirds of motor manufacturers in January, additionally to the increases caused by introduction of the 20% VAT rate.
Beauty is only skin deep
It’s easy to be dazzled by a shiny exterior or top end in-car gadgets when used car shopping, but these could prove to be costly distractions, vehicle information expert HPI warns used car buyers.
Mitsubishi announces lineup for 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Mitsubishi will give the global premiere of the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small (show model), a concept car based on the features of "compact", "affordability", and "high fuel efficiency" at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 1 through March 13 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 3).
STP hunts for UK spanner stars
From simple servicing to mammoth modifying, the passion for tinkering, tweaking and tuning car engines has been a major part of motoring since cars first took to the road.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries
Mitsubishi has announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries.
Skoda introduces 2011 rally car and driver at Autosport Show
Andreas Mikkelsen, glamorously assisted by television presenter Zöe Salmon, unveiled the Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000 that he’ll drive in this year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge at the Autosport International Show on Thursday 13 January – and then flew to the south of France for the Rallye Monte Carlo recce, the last step in preparation for the 100th anniversary running of this iconic event.
Correct wheel alignment could reduce fuel costs
Research by Micheldever/Protyre, UK independent wholesaler and retailer of tyres, has indicated that tyre/wheel misalignment could cost UK motorists up to £100 million in additional fuel costs alone.
Lexus sporting concepts at Tokyo Auto Salon
The world’s largest custom car show celebrated the sporting side of Lexus at the weekend with five tuned and modified cars on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Interest soars for 2011 Protyre BARC Championship
As many as 20 cars could take to the start grid for the opening rounds of the one-make single-seater series when the season gets underway at Donington Park on 23rd/24th April – marking the first time a grid of 20 cars has been fielded since 2008.
Toyota stars at Tokyo Auto Salon
Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Vehicle platooning - new way of travelling on motorways
Platooning may be the new way of travelling on motorways in as little as ten years time – and the EU-financed SARTRE project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden.
NAIAS first public show day brings 87,000 car and truck enthusiasts
With 55 vehicle debuts and overwhelming positive global coverage, the public continued the positive momentum of the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Attendance for the first public day, Saturday, Jan. 15, was 86,622. This represents an increase over 2010's first NAIAS public day by nearly 3.5 percent.
Abarth commits to UK series in 2011
Abarth is presenting its sporting activities for the 2011 season at the Autosport International Racing Car Show in Birmingham this week (13-16 January). The coming season will be marked by the continued involvement of the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse in the Abarth 500 GB Trophy.
Elektromotive powers EV launches at Brussels Motor Show
Brighton-based Elektromotive, the world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, will be showcasing its latest technology alongside a host of new EVs at the Brussels Motor Show (15 to 23 January).