Video: Ken Block hits Russia
Filed under: Latest News YouTube The legendary 'Hoonigan' has been up to his old, rubber-burning tricks again but this time he's causing motoring-based mayhem in snowy Russia. A new video starring the...
View ArticleBBC's Barely Legal Drivers investigated by police
Filed under: Latest News BBC/YouTube They are rude, abusive and often using mobile phones - no, we are not talking about hooded youths on the bus but the stars (if you can call them that) of the BBC's...
View ArticleFirst drive: Nissan LEAF
Filed under: First Drive, Latest News, Green Nissan It's the new, second generation of Nissan's all-electric hatchback. Plenty has changed. With EVs it's all about the range and Nissan say this new...
View ArticlePocket rocket shootout: Suzuki Swift Sport vs. Twingo Renaultsport
Filed under: Latest News, Road Tests Jon Reay Seekers of cut-price motoring thrills will usually harp on about the "good ol' days" when the car market was flooded with feisty hot hatches that didn't...
View ArticleCitroen unveils luxurious Wild Rubis concept
Filed under: Latest News Citroen The current trend among automotive manufacturers is to have a cute, reliable SUV in the showroom and Citroen looks set to be the latest company to do just that....
View ArticleRoad test: Vauxhall Cascada
Filed under: Vauxhall, Road Tests Vauxhall Vauxhall have been missing a drop-top in their range ever since the pretty, but unimaginative Astra TwinTop disappeared from showrooms in 2011. Now they're...
View ArticleHas Mark Webber signed for Porsche and sportscars?
Filed under: Latest News No sooner had the Chinese Grand Prix finished than Twitter was abuzz that Red Bull driver Mark Webber had signed a sportscar deal with Porsche from 2014. The F1 driver had just...
View Article'On fire' McNish powers Audi to Silverstone 6 Hours Victory
Filed under: Latest News One hour and 20 minutes before the end of the 6 Hours of Silverstone, Audi's Allan McNish set the fastest lap of the race just before he overtook his team-mate Benoit Treluyer...
View ArticleSmart ForTwo Cityflame special edition announced
Filed under: Latest News Mercedes-Benz UK Obviously not convinced that the diminutive Smart car already attracts enough attention on the road, its maker Mercedes-Benz has launched a bright yellow...
View ArticleTroubled Little Chef restaurant chain up for sale
Filed under: Latest News Press Association Little Chef, the iconic roadside cafe chain, has been but up for sale by owners R Capital. Brought out of administration by the firm in 2007, the sale is...
View ArticleBritish family rescued after following sat-nav into river
Filed under: Latest News A British family of twelve has been rescued by Italian police after following sat-nav directions into a river while on holiday. Michael Sullivan, accompanied by his wife Tania...
View ArticleJaguar: We need a BMW 1 Series rival
Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar needs to launch smaller compact cars and saloons if it's to become a true rival to the holy trinity of German brands. At least that's the view of the manufacturer's head of...
View ArticleDVLA makes £10m selling driver details
Filed under: Latest News Flickr/Ashley Coates The Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency is making money by selling driver details on to parking enforcement agencies. The organisation made more than £10...
View ArticleBugatti Veyron reclaims top speed crown
Filed under: Latest News Bugatti The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which was unceremoniously stripped of its record for being the world's fastest production car, has had its honour restored. The £2.1...
View ArticleFemale car ownership on the rise
Filed under: Latest News David Cheskin/PA The female of the species has been busy purchasing cars according to official statistics recently released by the government. Women drivers have pushed car...
View ArticleBenefit claimant who owned five 4x4 vehicles is banned from driving
Filed under: Latest News SWNS A benefit claimant who owned an array of big-engined 4x4s has been banned from driving after being caught for a string of motoring offences. Police stopped Peter Owens, 43...
View ArticlePopularity of off-roaders continues to rise
Filed under: Latest News Lexus Often derided for being anti-social and environmentally unfriendly, 4x4s have enjoyed something of a resurgence in popularity on the second hand market, according to...
View ArticleSir Stirling Moss says women don't have the mental strength for Formula 1
Filed under: Latest News Clive Gee/PA Motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss has landed himself slap bang in the middle of a sexism row after saying he thought women weren't up to the task of...
View ArticleRolls-Royce creates bespoke pink Ghost for Chris Evans charity fundraiser
Filed under: Latest News Rolls-Royce It may lack the machine guns and oil slick dispenser but in every other respect, this bright pink creation from Rolls-Royce is a faithful modern interpretation of...
View ArticleJoe Hart NOT disabled bay abuser
Filed under: Latest News Press Association Footballers often get a dressing down in the press for their driving behaviour - perhaps deservedly, with three Manchester City stars banned from driving in...
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