Both motorists and independent petrol stations are likely to continue suffering the effects of an unstable political environment in the Middle East and doubts about the future of the Coryton refinery, according to the chairman of RMI Petrol. Brian Madderson, whose group represents almost 6,000 independent retailers across the UK, says that while owners of […]
The latest government figures have revealed that a gallon of unleaded petrol has reached a record high of almost 125p in recent weeks – and that is without taking the increase in VAT into account. A coalition which promised to treat motorists better than its predecessor seems to, so far, be failing in its attempts […]
The Records were well and truly tumbling at the weekend’s Race Retro and Classic Car Sale. Silverstone Auctions managed to achieve a fantastic sales rate, and successfully sold over 74% of the 77 vehicle lots that were on offer, as well as a host of automobillia items, making a premium inclusive total of £1.75 million, […]
After its triumph in the Dubai 24, Optimum Motorsport are thrilled to announce that it has returned to the UK. The winning car is to be displayed in all its battle scarred glory on Monday the 5th March at the Silverstone hosted Ginetta Media day. This is a once only chance to view the GT4 […]
If you possess a car that is too long or too wide to fit in the several parking bays over the narrow streets of the boroughs like Wyre in Lancashire or Chiswick in West London, expect to pay hefty fines of over £100. These parking bays are being placed in very narrow streets in order […]
Syed Manzoor, a Pakistani national seeking political asylum in Britain, was arrested on October 4 by the traffic police of Manchester with the wrong charge of possessing a fake provisional license, only because a coloured photo of Manzoor was printed on it. Photocard licenses issued before 2007 do not have coloured photos, but after 2007, […]
In the motoring world, cars are available in all shapes and sizes. From the standard mini to the luxurious sport models, car manufacturers overwhelm drivers with choice when it comes to upgrading their motor. One model type which has always remained popular is the saloon. Known as a sedan over in the United States, these […]
The specialist provider of car insurance for young drivers, Young Marmalade, have said that they welcome the decision from the Department of Transport not to ban new or young drivers from car sharing or driving at nights. Various driving organisations have been campaigning for a total ban on car sharing and night driving amongst […]
Five of Britain’s most talented young designers have been shortlisted to compete in the finals of the Alfa Romeo Young Designer Award at this year’s 20th annual St Andrews Charity Fashion Show. The chosen candidates, whose collections have already been photographed in picturesque settings on the outskirts of St Andrews, will now present their creations […]
Last year, 170,000 people just couldn’t wait until they got there to make a call or send a text, causing traffic accidents and showing an absolute disregard for the safety of others, just because the call was too important to miss. This is the fifth most common road crime and, according to law enforcement numbers. […]