JAMES BOND has smashed up a few Aston Martins in his time, but vintage car owners gathered today to celebrate how the spy came to the legendary British brand's rescue.Meeting … More »Aston Martin toasts Bond link
MANY PARENTS do not let their children walk to school because they are fearful about speeding cars, a charity said.Living Streets called on local authorities to … More »Parents 'cautious due to car fear'
MORE THAN three million British drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel in the last year, according to new research.Almost one in 10 (3.4 million) of the UK's … More »One in 10 'fell asleep at the wheel'
ALFA ROMEO has revealed plans for an ultra-limited edition Giulietta inspired by the forthcoming Hollywood movie Fast & Furious 6 (FF6).The Alfa Giulietta 1.4 TB … More »Alfa Romeo unveils ultra-limited Giulietta special
TRAFFIC-LIGHT jumpers and speeding motorists are to be dealt with in special traffic courts in a bid to free up time for more serious cases, the Government has said.About … More »Special traffic courts to be set up
AVERAGE petrol and diesel prices have fallen but the situation remains fragile, according to the AA.The average price of petrol on UK forecourts has fallen from … More »Fuel price falls hide 'warning signs'
THE UK GOVERNMENT is opposing EU moves which would cut carbon emissions from cars and save drivers hundreds of pounds a year in the future, environmental campaigners … More »Government accused on car emissions
WELSH control of the Severn Bridges would see its tolls reduced, First Minister Carwyn Jones has claimed.Mr Jones's Government in Cardiff Bay has long called for … More »Severn toll could be cut
THE GOVERNMENT will not introduce special parking permits for motorists with temporary disabilities as it would prove too costly, Transport Minister Norman Baker … More »'Temporary' blue badge ruled out
THREE IN FIVE motorists think older drivers should be forced to retake the driving test when they reach 66, according to a survey.A majority of 17-24 year olds would … More »Pensioners 'should retake car test'
THE SMALL car, large engine concept is nothing new - think hot hatches if you need reminding. However, with the increasing affordability of diesel power, a high performance … More »Quick, Quick, Slow (Audi A3 2.0 TDI …
THE SMALL car, large engine concept is nothing new - think hot hatches if you need reminding. However, with the increasing affordability of diesel power, a high performance oil-burner in a compact body can be more than enough in the real world for even the keenest of drivers.A case in point is Audi's A3 with the firm's …
CHINA probably isn’t the first place that would spring to mind when choosing a suitable location for the launch of a brand new and very important car. Out in the sticks … More »First Drive: Bentley Flying Spur
CHINA probably isn’t the first place that would spring to mind when choosing a suitable location for the launch of a brand new and very important car. Out in the sticks asphalt roads turn to gravel for no apparent reason, while in cities like Beijing congestion is something that happens all the time. And the driving style …