Car Market
Mapping the country's charging points
The locations of charging points for plug-in vehicles are to be systematically mapped across the country to make it easier for motorists to go electric, Transport Minister Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today.
Top Gear Live comes to town
Top Gear Live rolls into town this week, bringing with it its thrilling indoor track, hotly-anticipated live action arena and mouth-watering exhibition.
Audi A1 e-trons make all the right connections in Munich
Audi has just flicked the switch on twenty examples of the electric A1 e-tron, bringing the remarkable 148mpg* premium subcompacts to life on the streets of Munich as part of an extensive pilot trial and data capture exercise.
Downton Abbey star to appear at Classic Motor Show
One of the stars of ITV’s hugely popular costume drama Downton Abbey is to appear at the Footman James Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC this weekend (11-13 November).
Prius Plug-in Hybrid a first-time winner in RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid has wasted no time in demonstrating its fuel-frugal character, carrying off a class win in the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge on 5 November.
Motorists downsize as petrol prices rise
New figures reveal that the cost of a tank of petrol could hit £100 by 2015, putting further pressure on UK households.
Golf Blue-e-Motion proves its mettle in RAC Future Car Challenge
A pre-production Golf Blue-e-Motion electric vehicle has won its class in the RAC Future Car Challenge for the second time, using the least energy to cover a 57-mile route from Brighton’s Madeira Drive to Pall Mall in the heart of London.
The death of the driving test
New shocking research by Confused.com has unveiled that 13 per cent of people know someone who is driving on roads without a driving licence, identifying a menace on today's roads, the driver that hasn't taken their driving test.
Citroen’s lowest CO2 emitting diesel model: C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream
Citroen has announced the introduction of its most CO2 efficient conventionally powered model to date - the new C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+.
Land Rover in Action exhibition week
This November will see an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Land Rover's six Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partners; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Born Free Foundation, Biosphere Expeditions, China Exploration & Research Society (CERS), Earthwatch Institute and Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Ice driving tips
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week, he is advising on driving on ice.
Volkswagen adds another green award to its trophy cabinet
The Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion has added a further environmental award to its trophy cabinet, having been named Green Vehicle of the Year at the 2011 ACFO Fleet Awards.
Plans to cut MOT red tape for classic car owners
Classic cars and motorbikes could be exempted from the MoT test under proposals published for consultation today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.
How to avoid buying a stolen car
Most people would like to think that they can spot a dodgy deal, but fraudsters are getting ever more sophisticated. From online ticket scams to street con artists, it feels like you need to be constantly on your guard.
Drag racing action on the track at Top Gear Live
Top Gear Live will be hosting an enviable mix of motoring madness, as Generation Drag Racing comes to Birmingham’s NEC and London ExCeL next month.