BRITISH motorists spend twice as much time maintaining their cars as they do their relationships, according to research carried out on behalf of Shell.Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but it seems there's a different kind of love in the air this year.Results from a poll of British drivers reveals nearly five million drivers (12.6% of the driving population) spend up to two hours per week … More »Brits 'lavish more love on cars more than on relationships'
FEW PEOPLE are aware of the Europe-wide tourist emergency number of 112, with some Britons believing it is a brand of perfume, it has been revealed.Just 14% of Britons … More »Few aware of EU emergency number
COUNTY hall officials are planning to submit a "robust case" calling on the Government to hand over some of its proposed £10-a-day charge on foreign lorry drivers.Kent … More »Council demands share of lorry tax
FAMILIES are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs, according to a survey.Thirty years ago, it was mainly fathers who … More »Mums 'drive bigger cars than dads'
AFTER sales of the saloon and hatchbacks reached a million in the recent past, Chevrolet is to introduce an estate version of its stylish Cruze model.With close … More »Cruze Station Wagon now available
SEAT’S executive saloon range has been revised for 2012, with the Exeo gaining new front end styling including bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights … More »Exeo revised for 2012
THE THIRD generation of Mitsubishi’s Outlander crossover will be fully unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it has been announced.The model, the details of which are … More »Next Mitsubishi Outlander revealed
A police officer has been injured trying to stop an elderly man driving the wrong way down a busy stretch of motorway.West Midlands Police said the officer was struck … More »Officer injured by wrong-way driver
UP TO 3in (8cm) of snow could fall in parts of the UK as the big freeze continues.Forecasters have warned of dangerous conditions on the nation's roads caused by … More »Snow to settle over wide area
A MOTORCYCLE insurance company has launched an official online petition asking the Government to make it compulsory for all learner drivers to answer at least one … More »Petition launched to change theory test
MORE FIRMS have announced the creation of new apprenticeships, including thousands at banks and car giant Nissan.Sunderland-based Nissan announced 25 new apprenticeships … More »UK industries to create new apprenticeships
ENGINES – The Panda’s modest dimensions accommodate a small selection of equally modest petrol and diesel engines. For many the former will be fine, delivering a punchy … More »This Panda’s A Rare Treat (Fiat Panda …
ENGINES – The Panda’s modest dimensions accommodate a small selection of equally modest petrol and diesel engines. For many the former will be fine, delivering a punchy yet refined performance. Diesel is for those who will rack up the miles - an unlikely feat in what will really be a town car for many.EXTERIOR – The Panda’s …
TRADITIONALLY Porsche purists have overlooked the firm’s 911 Cabriolet model as, in their eyes, it never offered the same level of performance as the tin-top version. … More »First Drive: Porsche 911 Carrera S …
TRADITIONALLY Porsche purists have overlooked the firm’s 911 Cabriolet model as, in their eyes, it never offered the same level of performance as the tin-top version. It was, for some, a car to be seen in rather than one you drove hard for the hell of it.This latest model, the 991 in Porsche parlance, promises to be a different …