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Keeping the pressure on caravan and motorhome safety

Keeping the pressure on caravan and motorhome safety

After one of the longest and coldest winters in recent memory, the UK’s 650,000 touring caravan and motorhome owners are being reminded about the importance of checking their vehicle’s tyres before hitting the roads this spring.

Four non-boat European debuts for the Palma International Boat Show

Four non-boat European debuts for the Palma International Boat Show

Four companies are going to try their best to steal a slice of the limelight from the...

Ford and Schaeffler demonstrate eWheelDrive project

Ford and Schaeffler demonstrate eWheelDrive project

Ford and Schaeffler have demonstrated the Fiesta-based eWheelDrive car, a driveable research vehicle that could lead to improvements in urban mobility and parking by making possible smaller, more agile cars.

Enzo’s favourite Ferrari for sale

Enzo’s favourite Ferrari for sale

A 1964 Ferrari 330GT Series 1, once described by Enzo Ferrari himself as his favourite model, will be one of the star lots being offered by Silverstone Auctions at its next sale on 17th May.

Vauxhall Ampera gets affordable new ownership package

Vauxhall Ampera gets affordable new ownership package

Vauxhall is to cover the majority of running costs for Ampera customers with a new ownership package for its ground-breaking extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV).

The invisible cyclist: one in five cyclists unseen by motorists

The invisible cyclist: one in five cyclists unseen by motorists

A new study from Direct Line Car Insurance proves it is safer to be a jaywalker than a cyclist.

Truckmania set to be larger than life at Beaulieu

Truckmania set to be larger than life at Beaulieu

On Sunday 26th and Monday 27th of the May Bank Holiday weekend, Truckmania will be unleashed at Beaulieu as this exciting new event welcomes a swarm of truck-sized displays, demonstrations and activities into the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

UK motorists not quite ready to embrace the future of electric cars

The Government may be putting forward vast funding in support of electric cars, but it seems that UK motorists are not yet ready to embrace the new technology, according to research commissioned by online car finance specialist Car Loan 4U.

New opportunities for Plugged-in Midlands

Cenex, UK Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies – has announced an extension to the Plugged-in Midlands scheme, offering a package of grant funding opportunities for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle charging infrastructure which will run until 31st March 2014.

Ampera lays the foundations for Eric Wright Group’s fleet

Ampera lays the foundations for Eric Wright Group’s fleet

One of the UK’s leading construction, civil engineering, property development and facilities management companies, the Eric Wright Group, has taken on a Vauxhall Ampera in a four-year test case that could influence the future of its fleet.

Aston Martin Works to host Bonhams auction in Heritage Showroom

Aston Martin Works to host Bonhams auction in Heritage Showroom

The newly completed Heritage Showroom at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell will play host next month to an important sale of Aston Martin and Lagonda cars, which celebrates 100 years of the marque.

Price of fuel still tops list of concerns for motorists

Price of fuel still tops list of concerns for motorists

Despite several leading supermarkets dropping fuel prices at the pumps, new research from leading vehicle remarketing company BCA, highlights that fuel costs remain a major concern for motorists.

Step back to a bygone era at the ‘Classic & Vintage Commercial Show’

Step back to a bygone era at the ‘Classic & Vintage Commercial Show’

Visitors can step back to a bygone era when the Heritage Motor Centre hosts the sixth ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ in conjunction with Kelsey Publishing and their new “Classic Truck” magazine.

Unique Maserati has many silver linings

Unique Maserati has many silver linings

Take one already amazing sports car and put it in the hands of motorsport specialists Carrosserie Saurer in Switzerland and the end result is a truly exceptional example of automotive styling and engineering.

Nissan LEAF makes British cheesemaker carbon neutral

Nissan LEAF makes British cheesemaker carbon neutral

A cheesemaker's quest to turn his business totally carbon neutral has been made possible by Nissan. Deliveries of Winterdale cheese to customers including Fortnum & Mason, The Goring and Biddenden Vineyard, are now being made using a 100% electric Nissan LEAF, finally making the cheese fully sustainable.