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Stefanie Gork Ruiz-Herrera at Autosport International 2010

German Ex-Touring Car Driver Stefanie Gork confirmed for Autosport International, held at the NEC Birmingham on 14-17 January 2010.

Barclays: December SMMT car registration figures

Keith Parry, Head of Motor Retail at Barclays, said: "The government's scrappage scheme has been a huge success, drawing people into showrooms and has accounted for almost 300,000 additional vehicles coming onto the market in 2009.

New car registrations up in December

The new car market rose by 38.9% to become the third best December on record and highest since 2005, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Road surfaces deteriorate as a result of the big freeze

Mark Monteiro, Insurance expert at uSwitch.com, comments on the deterioration of road surfaces in the UK as a result of the big freeze and offers advice to motorists: "Motorists are experiencing an extremely bumpy start to 2010.

Shocking amount of repairs carried out by unlicensed bodyshops

Dagenham-based Bodyshop of the Year AJC Wilson Bodyshop is urging drivers who have been...

Beat the snow with a 4x4 bargain from Autoquake

Beat the snow with a 4x4 bargain from Autoquake

Car buyers can defeat the bad weather and save money with a cut-price 4x4 from Autoquake.com. The UK online car retailer has a wide range of off-roaders and SUVs for sale to suit all needs and all budgets.

Ultra Green backs water fuelled cars

A new project that could make water powered vehicles a practical reality took a step forward today as clean technology provider Ultra Green, announced a new deal to provide funding for the Electro Hydrogen Generator (EHG) technology.

Suzuki offers low finance packages

Suzuki offers low finance packages

Suzuki is pleased to start 2010 with some great news on low finance packages and the best deal to date on a new Alto; now available on a PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) scheme for just £95 per month.

UK traffic jams total 2456 miles due to heavy snowfall

UK traffic jams total 2456 miles due to heavy snowfall

Britain experienced the worst snow for years overnight causing traffic chaos across the country this morning.

Barber is go, go, go for 2010 European Drift Championship

Barber is go, go, go for 2010 European Drift Championship

Pete Barber, one of the UK’s most exciting young motorsport talents, has confirmed his place in the 2010 European Drift Championship (EDC).

Don't lose your car to winter thieves

The ABI is warning motorists not to leave their vehicles unattended, with the engine running to defrost and warm up, during the current freezing weather. Thieves are increasing targeting cars left unattended in this way.

Shopping around for cheap fuel could be pointless

Shopping around for the cheapest fuel could be a waste of time, an exclusive Auto Express investigation has revealed.

Autosport International celebrates 20th anniversary

Autosport International, Europe's largest motorsport trade show, will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK, on 14-17 January 2010. German Test Driver Stefanie Gork Ruiz-Herrera is the latest big-name driver confirmed at Autosport International.

Driving in adverse motoring conditions

Commenting on the adverse motoring conditions caused by the 2010 "Big Freeze", Steve Sweeney, head of motor insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Motorists should ready themselves and their vehicles for ice and snow before taking to the roads.

THINK continues global expansion

THINK continues global expansion

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced plans to start production in Elkhart County, Indiana and the launch of the THINK City into the North American market.