Olympic triathletes Jonny and Alistair Brownlee have gone head-to-head in a trio of Jaguar XF challenges. They reignited their rivalry in a triathlon with a difference – behind the wheel of a Jaguar XF and XF Sportbrake, to showcase the dynamic performance, increased load space and parking technology of both …
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Britain’s most popular first car revealed
Ford cars top the league when it comes to favourite first cars from 1950 to the present day, according new research. The humble Ford Fiesta and Ford Escort are the most popular first cars in Britain over the past 67 years, with the Morris Minor, Mini and Nissan Micra among …
Read More »Don’t be a crash test dummy
Co-op Insurance has created dramatic crash test video to highlight the effects of failing to wear seatbelts. According to road safety charity Brake, one of the most common behaviours among young drivers is not wearing seatbelts. Co-op research reveals that two fifths (41%) of drivers aged 17-24 have been involved …
Read More »Unique Ferrari collection auctioned for £12.8m
A single-owner collection of 13 of the most iconic road-going Ferraris has been auctioned by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week for a total of $16.5m (£12.8m). Representing more than 50 years of Ferrari history, the cars were offered almost entirely without reserve. The ‘Ferrari Performance Collection’ was headlined by …
Read More »Everything you need to know about car finance
Buying a car on finance is one of the easiest ways to get on the road and even premium brands such Audi and BMW suddenly become more affordable. However, car finance is also a minefield, so you should always be clued up before you walk into the dealership. Here is …
Read More »Aston Martin sells for record-breaking £17.5m
An Aston Martin raced by Sir Stirling Moss has become most valuable British car ever sold at auction. The legendary 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 (chassis 1) went under the hammer for $22,550,000 at RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale in California. The previous record for a British car was set at the …
Read More »BAC Mono mania on the Isle of Man
An army of 12 blisteringly-fast BAC Mono cars recently took to the roads of the Isle of Man. Offering some of the best driving in the world, Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) teamed up with the government to show valued customers exactly what the stunning island and BAC Mono cars have …
Read More »Negative vibes for driverless cars
Motorists are struggling to see the benefits of autonomous vehicles, according to a new study. In the research for Continental Tyres, the top six issues brought up by drivers were negative. When asked about what benefits will be delivered, the second most popular response was ‘none’ as more than a …
Read More »Hyundai offers glimpse of a hydrogen future
Hyundai has given a sneak preview of its next generation fuel cell vehicle, well ahead of the hydrogen-powered SUV’s official launch in early 2018. The near-production-ready version of the yet-to-be-named model was exhibited at a special preview event held in Seoul. FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) are zero-emission vehicles, emitting …
Read More »Are you Type R?
Honda has launched an adrenaline-pumped video campaign to promote the launch of the awesome new Civic Type R. Featuring an inspiring montage of adventure-style clips mixed with footage of the new Honda Civic Type R navigating the Nürburgring, the new film asks the viewer a series of questions, leading to …
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