The pandemic left many 17-year-olds relying on their parents for driving tuition but, when surveyed by Young Driver, 89 per cent of driving instructors say this has meant collecting a few bad habits along the way. Despite this, 98 per cent of the 150 instructors questioned still felt extra experience […]
Motoring
The Maserati Ghibli: A powerful car named after a powerful wind celebrates 55 years
Maserati is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Ghibli. On 3 November 1966, the Maserati Ghibli made its debut on the world stage, at the Ghia stand at the Turin Motor Show. A new interpretation of the concept of a gran turismo car, the two-seater coupé was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The name […]
Motorpoint opens for business in Manchester
Motorpoint is opening for business in Manchester this week. The UK’s leading independent car retailer has been busy transforming the former Mercedes garage on Ashton Old Road in the city in recent months, as part of its ongoing nationwide expansion programme. Motorpoint, which has a network of stores throughout England, […]
Not at home to receive a parcel? Your Ford could be the drop-off location
As many return to the workplace, the likelihood of missing crucial deliveries increases. Even those at home may prefer not to interrupt a conference call or other activity to answer the door. With the boom in online shopping, and the resulting challenge for logistics companies to create more efficient and […]
High-flying caravan in the skies over London celebrates boom in staycations and caravanning
A high-flying caravan gave surprised tourists and Londoners a new perspective on caravanning as it was slowly craned into the sky above St Paul’s Cathedral and placed on the rooftop terrace at One New Change. It is the centrepiece of a pop-up City campsite to celebrate the boom in staycations […]
Time for change as new drink-drive related deaths plateau for ninth consecutive year
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for new initiatives from the Government to drive down the number of drink-drive related deaths on UK roads. This follows figures released from the Department for Transport confirming yet another year of stagnation in annual drink-drive statistics, highlighting nine years of zero progress. Final estimates […]
Audi is creating a universal digital customer experience
Audi is creating an ecosystem for electric and autonomous driving. With new physical and digital offerings, the premium brand will enrich the customer experience and meet the growing needs and demands for the mobility of the future. Digitalization offers an opportunity to rethink the automobile and for that reason, it […]
Motorists urged to check tyres before setting off this bank holiday
Motorists are being encouraged to check their vehicles before setting off this August Bank Holiday. Only one in six drivers remembered to check their tyres before setting off on a long journey, according to research commissioned by National Highways (formely Highways England). Yet one in five motorway breakdowns are caused by worn or incorrectly […]
Pricing and specification announced for new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon and Estate
Prices start from £38,785 OTR for entry-level C 200 Sport Saloon, while the C 200 Sport Estate starts from £40,420 OTR Choice of four efficient engines available from launch: C 200; C 300 (Saloon only); C 220 d and C 300 d Every C-Class engine now features 48V mild hybrid […]
The New Audi RS 3: Unmatched Sportiness Suitable for Everyday Use
From 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, up to 180mph top speed, RS Torque Splitter and specific RS driving modes – the new Audi RS 3 offers driving dynamics of the highest calibre and the best numbers in its segment. Equipped with a 400PS five-cylinder engine, the high-performance unit delivers rapid acceleration with […]