Driving theory test is officially harder now

Driving theory test is ...

Filed under: Consumer The driving theory test is the first step to being allowed to drive a car on your own on the road. It’s a big thing to take and it’s just been made a little harder . The Driving Standards Agency used to make passing rather easy , as all the possible...
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4: First drive

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4: F...

Filed under: First Drive First came the electric car, then came the petrol hybrid. After this came the range-extender electric hybrid and now Peugeot has given us the latest hybrid car flavour – the world’s first diesel hybrid. Anyway, Peugeot’s rival to the Vauxhall...
Video: Street sleeper Toyota will blow you away

Video: Street sleeper T...

Filed under: Comment This Toyota Corolla is not much to look at. In fact, the completely standard body is a bit rough around the edges and though it can be appreciated as a rare classic, most people wouldn’t take a second glance at it. Except this particular Corolla is hiding a...
Ecovelocity announces new, larger venue for 2012

Ecovelocity announces n...

Filed under: Latest News Organisers have announced that the Ecovelocity motor show , the first show of its kind in the UK dedicated to eco vehicles will run for a second year. EcoVelocity will move from its inaugural location at Battersea Power Station to the ExCeL centre in London and...
Qatar Motor Show: Brand new Bentley Convertible uncloaked

Qatar Motor Show: Brand...

Filed under: Latest News Bentley will be showing the all-new Continental GTC at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show. The drop-top sibling to last year’s hard top GT will be seen on January 25th when the show opens. Initially it’ll be powered by the brilliant 575bhp 6.0-litre W12 engine...
£16m auction sees Ferrari ‘batmobile’ fetch a fortune

£16m auction sees Ferr...

Filed under: Classic cars An auction in Arizona has seen a stunning 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Scaglietti Coupé sell for $1,815,000 (£1.1m). The Ferrari, whose stunning rear ‘wings’ make it look like it was created for Batman himself , is one of only 34 410...
How bad will 2012 be for the car industry?

How bad will 2012 be fo...

Filed under: Comment Just how bad will 2012 be for the UK car industry? And will the UK slip back into recession? They’re two big questions on everyone’s lips – but getting definitive answers is tough. The car industry plays a vital part in UK PLC so its fortunes in...
Toyota launches iQ custom programme

Toyota launches iQ cust...

Filed under: Latest News Toyota has launched a customisation programme for its itty bitty iQ city car. The distinctive city car looks pretty cool as it is, but Toyota is now offering a number of options to spruce up your ride. The idea isn’t new – MINI’s been doing it...
In-car mobile phone blocker on sale

In-car mobile phone blo...

Filed under: Accessories Dialing and driving is both illegal and rather stupid. Making a quick call involves taking your eyes off the road and fiddling with your phone – not a good idea if you’re, say, doing 70mph on a rainy M11. Scosche, an American company, has released a...
Hiriko folding car could be coming to a city near you

Hiriko folding car coul...

Filed under: Latest News Tomorrow (January 24) will be a rather special day for the European Commission as President Jose Manuel Barroso launches the Hiriko electric car. The Hiriko is being promoted as a model of European social innovation and is expected to revolutionise city...

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