Motoring News

19 July 2013 at 10:20

This year's Silverstone Classic Sale is billed as the "biggest one ever".Silverstone Auctions managing director Nick Whale said the auction "has it all", with vehicles "ranging from stunning road cars with estimated six-figure sums, to cars whose fascinating histories outshine their performance, through to race cars driven by some of the world's best racers".Anyone taking to their jour...

19 July 2013 at 10:20

Hyundai is to supply five of its ix35 Fuel Cell cars to kick-start a project to boost the use and infrastructure of hydrogen transport across London. The Korean car manufacturer is supplying the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project and joins other companies involved in fuel cell technology to roll out a hydrogen network in the capital and the south east of England. LHNE is supported...

19 July 2013 at 08:14

As schools around the country break up for the summer, million of families will be getting in cars to head for ports, airports and British holiday destinations.The hot weather has seen a 10% increase in traffic and drivers are being urged to carefully plan their route to avoid bottlenecks and tailbacks.The Highways Agency suggests making journeys outside peak travel times if possible, and makin...

19 July 2013 at 08:14

Motorway service stations are pricing families out of food and drink, according to an MP.Labour's Ann Clwyd claims better regulation is needed to ensure those using motorways are not paying astronomical amounts for refreshments.High fuel prices are also an issue at service stations, with drivers having no option but to fill up their tanks in order to avoid a breakdown further along th...

19 July 2013 at 08:14

Britain's car factories rolled 1.1% more units off the production lines in the first half of the year than they did in the same period of 2012, industry figures reveal. According to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data a total of 764,390 cars were made in the six-month period, with growth up 4.6% in the second quarter of the year and 10.4% in the month of June. Four out of fiv...

18 July 2013 at 08:58

One of the most iconic vehicles on children's TV is expected to make at least £25,000 when it comes up for auction this month.The company started by author Enid Blyton used the original red and yellow Noddy Car, complete with 'parp parp' horn and NOD 513 number plate, for promotional purposes. It has been owned by a further three people and is a fully working vehicle, with just 4,553 miles on t...

18 July 2013 at 08:58

Motorists may face twice as many delays on Britain's roads in 30 years, it has been predicted.The Department for Transport (DfT) projections show that even a modest population growth and soaring petrol costs would not reduce the amount of time drivers face in queues by 2040.The number of cars on the road is expected to rise by 10 million to around 38 million, according to predictions. If that r...

18 July 2013 at 07:50

Police have released an audio recording of a 999 call from a learner driver asking for "emergency" police help during a row with his instructor.You can hear the two-minute call, made just after 8am last Thursday (July 11), by visiting http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/latest-news/press-release.asp?ID=4943 . West Midlands Police has released it to spotlight the importance of usi...

18 July 2013 at 07:50

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has offered advice to drivers on how to stay safe by keeping their tyres in good condition.There were 3,852 tyre-related incidents on England's motorways from April to June, an average of 1,284 a month.Drivers have been told they can monitor the condition of their tyres by taking note of how their vehicle is performing. Having the right tyres will impro...

18 July 2013 at 07:50

Record sales have allowed Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to create over 100 new positions.Half-year sales figures indicate Rolls-Royce is on course to make it four successive years of record sales in 2013. It has recently expanded its manufacturing plant and launched its latest model, the Wraith.A lot of the new jobs will see people working at Rolls-Royce's headquarters at Goodwood, with approximately ...