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Motorists on a charge as nights draw in

Motorists on a charge as nights draw in

Motorists are being urged to take advantage of a free battery check at their local ATS Euromaster centre, in readiness for the onset of late autumn and winter.

MPH Show steers clear of Yamaha Pantryboy Supreme

In the run up to this year’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live, a poll has exposed the Yamaha Pantryboy Supreme as the daftest named vehicle on the planet.

RoSPA’s summer time campaign continues as clocks goes back

The heightened danger faced by pedestrians when the clocks go back must be taken more seriously, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Motorists put safety at risk as clocks go back

As the clocks go back this Sunday, new research from specialist insurer RIAS has revealed that nearly 8 million UK motorists are putting their safety at risk by not taking vehicle safety precautions during the darker winter months.

Extended scrappage scheme goes live

From today (October 22) the new terms of the Government's scrappage scheme come into force providing an extra boost to the car industry and consumers.

Never a better time to buy a classic car

Enthusiasts in the market for a classic are spoiled for choice at this year’s Classic Motor Show, with a host of internationally-renowned dealers bringing along a range of exciting cars of all types and ages, and all looking for new owners.

Automotive exotica at Classic Motor Show

Automotive exotica at Classic Motor Show

There’s nothing like a touch of automotive exotica to get a car enthusiast’s pulse racing, and this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13-15 November, is promising a wide selection of cars par-excellence.

Time to stroke Janspeed’s racing snake

Time to stroke Janspeed’s racing snake

Supercar fans can have a special treat this Saturday (October 24) courtesy of the Janspeed-sponsored Dodge Viper.

F1 Bugatti for Jenson Button

F1 Bugatti for Jenson Button

The world’s most expensive Bugatti Veyron, complete with F1 number plate, will be a star attraction at this year’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at London’s Earls Court between 5-8 November.

October Half Term holiday congestion warnings

As the autumn half term break approaches, Trafficmaster predicts that Friday 23rd October 2009 – the traditional “Black Friday” seen at the start of the autumn half term break in England and Wales - is expected to be one of the worst days on the roads for congestion this year.

Don’t miss Footman James’ beauty and the beast

Don’t miss Footman James’ beauty and the beast

With less than four weeks to go, Classic Motor Show sponsor, Footman James is preparing to stop the crowds in their tracks with a jaw-dropping stand display and the opportunity to win top prizes in their very own Price Right Challenge.

Leasing sector eyes greener cars

The push for greener cars is working the latest research shows, with a staggering 65 per cent saying that they intend to lease a car which emits less than 160g/km of CO2.

Would you pass your driving test again?

With the UK driving test in the process of being overhauled and improved, Which? Car asked five drivers to re-sit the test. Three of them failed.

Drivers dicing with danger due to everyday stress

Many of Britain's drivers are compromising their safety and that of other road users by taking a drive to clear their heads from stressful situations, according to new research.

Elektromotive and smart collaborate on EV trial

Elektromotive and smart collaborate on EV trial

The world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) recharging solutions, Elektromotive, has been selected as one of the UK companies trialling the smart electric drive.