As the summer weather continues, many people will be driving their cars in attire which they do not usually wear. Now, drivers wearing flip-flops can face a £5,000 fine and nine penalty points. As the temperatures ascend in Birmingham, residents may wear a string vest and a pair of swimming shorts. Others, meanwhile, may wear flip-flops for […]
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FIVEFOLD TRIUMPH IN 500TH DTM RACE: AUDI IS MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION EARLY
To the DTM title with TFSI power at an accelerated pace: Audi secured an early win of the manufacturers’ championship in the popular touring car racing series at the Lausitzring and is thus the first champion in the new turbo era. Four races before the end of the season, the […]
BRING YOUR NON-MOTORCYCLING MATE TO MOTORCYCLE LIVE 2019 FOR FREE
The UK’s biggest motorcycle show, Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure, is offering motorcyclists the opportunity to get their non-motorcycling mate into the show for FREE* – or get two tickets for half price, depending on how you split it! Taking place at The NEC, Birmingham, between 16-24 November, Motorcycle Live […]
BEAULIEU’S FIRST SIMPLY MERCEDES EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
Beaulieu’s first Simply Mercedes exceeded all expectations with as many as 424 luxury cars making a magnificent line-up in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. A total of 845 rally participants enjoyed the luxury saloons, limousines, glamorous sports cars and rugged utility vehicles from the classy 1950s up to the latest models, in […]
EQ POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME ALSO FOR A- AND B-CLASS
Stuttgart. Plug-in hybrids are an important milestone on the road to zero-emissions driving. Mercedes‑Benz Cars is pushing ahead with the development of its plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label. With the A 250 e (combined fuel consumption 1.5-1.4 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 kWh/100 […]
LOTUS BLOSSOMS AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK
The all-new Lotus Evija hypercar has made its public debut at the world-renowned Monterey Car Week, which drew to a close at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. Evija received plaudits from across the automotive world at Car Week, from the likes of high profile collector Jay Leno, social […]
SUMMER FINANCE OFFERS FROM FREE2MOVE LEASE
With the August Bank Holiday approaching, Free2Move Lease has arranged even more tempting three-year business leasing deals. The latest offers also include a wide range of Vauxhall models from the Viva to the Vivaro Life with a choice of petrol and diesel power options. For customers looking for maintenance, this […]
Volkswagen Offers Luxury-Level Alloy Wheel Centre Caps
Dynamic centre caps keep Volkswagen roundel level at all times Suitable for most Volkswagen alloy wheels, new and older Deluxe items add a touch of super-luxury to compatible models Milton Keynes – a touch of the super-luxury segment has arrived in the Volkswagen world, with the introduction of alloy […]
More than 1.5 million UK Households could switch to an electric car Today without Compromise
25,000 households’ car use researched by What Car? Sweet-spots of short journeys and off-street parking identified 66% of households with an EV and petrol/diesel car prefer electric car To find the best new car deals, visit: www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals Electric car ownership is the right choice for at least 1.5 million UK […]
ASTON MARTIN TARGETS WEC TITLE CHALLENGE IN FIA WEC
Aston Martin Racing is aiming high as it returns to the FIA World Endurance Championship at Silverstone (GB), the competitive home of the luxury sportscar brand, on 31 August, with an optimised version of its Vantage GTE, a strengthened driver line-up and an eye-catching new livery. Coming off the back […]