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First production Triumph TR5 roadster to be sold by Classic Motor Cars (CMC) – yours for £79,500. The right hand drive 1967 TR5 will be on display at the Classic & Sports Car show at Alexandra Palace (Oct 30 – Nov 1). One of only 1,100 produced, it was manufactured …

Eight out of 10 company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, according to a new survey. In total, 81% of company car drivers admitted to regularly breaking the 70mph speed limit, compared to 69% of private motorists. However, the research for RAC Business, found that 90% still considered themselves …

Nine out of 10 motorists say they are confused by road signs, according to an alarming new survey. The research, which was commissioned by car finance expert, Zuto, also reveals that a third of UK drivers are unable to recognise the national speed limit and more than 40% confused by …

One in three drivers have been involved in an unreported incident with another car during the winter months –  18% more than those who have been involved in this during British Summer Time. The survey by dash cams retailer, LaptopsDirect.co.uk, quizzed 1,000 motorists on their experiences of driving during Greenwich Mean …

Six fantastic cars and two days of thrilling driving with amazing Andalucia, Spain, acting as the backdrop. Yes, this can only mean Continental Tyres’ Black Chili Driving Experience. The event allows the tyre giant to showcase its ultra high performance tyres, all made using a special “Black Chili” compound. The …

Peugeot launches the new 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport with a splash! Watch what happened… Yes, the 308 GTi goes on sale in the UK on November 5, so Peugeot came up with a unique car vs boat challenge. Staged at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, one of …

There’s more to Kia than its unrivalled seven-year warranty scheme – and the all-new Sorento is positive proof. Somewhere between an SUV and a people carrier, it offers the best of both worlds – topping an increasingly impressive range. The first thing that strikes you about the Sorento is its …

Tomorrow’s drivers will lead the charge for electric cars, according to new research. Some 81% of 14-year-olds plan to make their first car purchase – in just over a decade from now – an electric one. The survey by the joint industry/government funded Go Ultra Low campaign predictsed that EVs …

James May, Kate Humble and Ant Anstead are getting into gear to present Building Cars Live on BBC2 – October 20 & 21. The trio will broadcast live from behind the scenes at one of the biggest and busiest car factories in the country: – the BMW Group MINI plant …

The number of motorists now using dash cams to record their journeys on UK roads has more than doubled in the last year to 2.9 million. New research by RAC Shop has revealed that almost a quarter (24%) think that having a dash cam installed would improve their driving. In …