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10 essential petrol head experiences in SouthWest Germany
The countdown has started! As the biggest rivalry in motor racing for years revs up, Formula One fans are counting the days to the German Grand Prix at the Hockenheim circuit.
Motorists warned: stay safe, stay behind
As the harvest season gets underway, NFU Mutual, the UK rural insurer, is urging motorists to take extra care on rural roads and resist overtaking farm vehicles to avoid accidents.
Celebrate summer and the HMC 21st Birthday with plenty of fun filled activities
The Heritage Motor Centre is continuing to celebrate its 21st birthday during the summer holidays with a host of family activities based around its new exhibition ‘21 Years, 21 Icons’. Visitors can explore a different icon every week from 20 July – 31 August with automotive themed drop-in activities running from Monday – Thursday.
Thunderbird is go at BCA
A rare 1966 Ford Thunderbird V8 7.0 litre auto coupe will be offered for sale at BCA Blackbushe on Wednesday 16 July 2014.
McLaren GT 650S GT3 unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed
In the grounds of the famous Goodwood Estate, McLaren GT confirmed first details of the McLaren 650S GT3 – the latest generation track-focused racer which will contest GT3 championships across the globe from the 2015 season.
First UK customers prepare for the arrival of Volkswagen XL1
Volkswagen has announced pricing for its record-breaking XL1 model, the world’s most energy efficient production vehicle, which is now available to UK customers at £98,515 (RRP OTR).
Chargemaster installs its 10,000th EV charging point
Chargemaster, UK provider of electric vehicle charging points, has installed its 10,000th public and commercial unit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s five year history.
A serious game to raise children’s awareness of road safety
The "Safety and mobility for all" program has been expanded this year with a new educational section: a serious game for children ages seven to twelve years. It is designed to be played at home with the family as well as in the classroom or in extracurricular activities as part of educational programmes on the themes of road safety and environmental protection.
Mirror, signal... motoring offence!
There are currently nearly 54,000 motorists in the UK who have penalty points on their provisional licence, according to new research from Confused.com.
Eclectic ‘Molino’ Collection going under the hammer
An eclectic private collection of 14 classic cars and six motorcycles, spanning nearly 90 years, will be offered by Silverstone Auctions as part of its Silverstone Classic Sale on July 26th and 27th.
British GT star Tom Onslow-Cole tries his hand at Golf
Ex-BTCC star and current British GT contender Tom Onslow-Cole impressed both spectators and drivers recently by accepting an invitational drive in the Toyo Tires backed Teekay Couplings Production GTi Championship.
Deliberate ‘crash for cash’ road traffic accidents up 51%
Fraudulent ‘slam-ons’ – road traffic accidents deliberately caused in order to claim for whiplash compensation – increased by 51% in 2013, according to claims fraud data from Aviva.
World Cup fans urged to THINK! about getting home safely
England football fans are being asked to consider how they get home after games.
Drive a 503 PS Volkswagen GTI at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Volkswagen is gearing up to join thousands of automotive fans at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed on 26-29 June.
Rare Healey races to Silverstone Auctions
An incredibly rare British sports car will be offered in Silverstone Auctions’ two-day sale at the Silverstone Classic on July 26th and 27th. Fittingly the car is a 1950 Healey Silverstone, one of just 105 ever built.