VAUXHALL has given select journalists a sneak preview of the first of a range of engines that the firm hopes will put it back among the best in class.Vauxhall’s … More »Preview: New Vauxhall 1.6-litre SIDI engine
LEARNER drivers are to be taught cycle awareness under plans announced today by the UK's two biggest driving schools.AA Driving School and BSM have committed to … More »Learner drivers get help on bikes
MORE THAN half of UK motorists do not carry out any form of tyre maintenance, according to a recent survey.Of the 1,176 participants in the survey commissioned by … More »Tyre safety 'ignored by drivers'
THE APTLY-NAMED Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey.And another Skoda model - the Yeti - was second in the list compiled … More »Skoda Superb voted 'most satisfying car'
ALFA ROMEO has announced a special edition version of the big-selling Giulietta hatchback.The Collezione will come in three classic Alfa colours, each with a contrasting … More »Special edition Alfa Giulietta revealed
A LEADING driving school has shrugged off calls for learner drivers to be subject to a minimum learning period.RED Driving School has publicly disagreed with remarks … More »Driving school rebuffs calls for minimum learning period
MOTOR company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.The recall affects 133,869 Nissan Micras made between December … More »Nissan issues Micra safety recall
LOWER prices at the pumps have pushed up petrol sales, according to latest figures.UK motorists bought 1.51 billion litres of petrol in April - a big rise on the … More »Lower prices push fuel sales up
VAUXHALL has entered a completely standard Astra VXR in the 2013 MSA Hillclimb Leaders Championship and is already surprising some more specialised machinery.Driven … More »Astra VXR turns track winner
TOYOTA and Lexus have bookended a list of the top 10 most valuable automotive brands.In the eighth BrandZ report since its 2006 pilot, Toyota has been named the … More »Toyota crowned 'most valuable automotive brand'
ENGINES – Volvo can’t compete with the likes of Ford in terms of engine choice, but the V50’s modest selection ensures there should be something for all tastes. It’s … More »Small But Perfectly Formed (Volvo V50 …
ENGINES – Volvo can’t compete with the likes of Ford in terms of engine choice, but the V50’s modest selection ensures there should be something for all tastes. It’s worth noting that the small capacity motors – petrol and diesel – are deceptively good. During the latter part of the car’s life, the introduction of Volvo’s …
BEING left of the main field sometimes has its advantages. While BMW, Mercedes and Audi play safe with their respective designs, Lexus has increasingly chosen to offer … More »First Drive: Lexus IS 300h Luxury
BEING left of the main field sometimes has its advantages. While BMW, Mercedes and Audi play safe with their respective designs, Lexus has increasingly chosen to offer a more radical choice when it comes to looks and general aesthetics.This is most apparent with the Japanese car maker’s latest, third generation IS. Pitched …