Motoring News

For the bangers of Havana, it's the end of the road

Friday, 30 September 2011

Simon Calder: Cuba's rusting cars are part of the city's tourist appeal. But their days may be numbered.

Bikers hit the road to protest at new law

Monday, 26 September 2011

Several thousand motorcyclists were joined by four MPs for go-slow protests on major roads across Britain yesterday, in a rally against EU legislation they claim threatens their hobby.

China deal boosts GM's green technology drive

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

General Motors is hoping to accelerate away from its Western rivals in China with a new deal to develop electric vehicles in the world's largest car market.

Hydrogen filling station is opened

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Car giant Honda opened the UK's first public hydrogen filling station today in a move aimed at boosting the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Video: The car worth £3 million

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

A model of the world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano, has been encrusted in gold, silver and jewels and is now worth £3 million.

Drivers 'not gaining from oil drop'

Friday, 16 September 2011

Hard-pressed motorists have seen little or no benefit from the recent fall in crude oil prices, the AA said today.

Jaguar unveils C-X16 coupé concept at Frankfurt

Friday, 16 September 2011

Jaguar has used the occasion of the Frankfurt motor show to unveil a new coupé concept, code-named C-X16, designed to slot into the range beneath the XK.

New Auto Trader Index points to falling used car prices

Friday, 9 September 2011

A new quarterly index published by Auto Trader will track changes in advertised used car prices. The first Auto Trader Index results suggest that second-hand car values in the UK are softening as the economy remains weak and customers switch to smaller, more fuel-efficient models.

Rise in car-cover costs prompts OFT investigation

Friday, 9 September 2011

The Office of Fair Trading has launched an investigation into car insurance costs, which climbed as much as 40 per cent in 12 months.

Brakes put on car insurers' trade in crash victim details

Friday, 9 September 2011

Unscrupulous claims-management firms are to be banned from selling information about people injured in accidents.

Saab seeks new road to stability

Thursday, 8 September 2011

The Swedish car maker Saab has filed for bankruptcy protection in a self-managed reconstruction process.

Hyundai previews new i30 for Frankfurt

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Hyundai has shown the first pictures of its new Golf-sized i30 which will be seen in public for the first time at next week's Frankfurt motor show. The original i30 and its close sister the Kia cee'd were instrumental in improving the standing of the main Korean manufacturers in western markets, so it's important for Hyundai to get the new model right.

UK car sales post increase for first time in 14 months

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Consumers are being lured by cheap financing deals and extras such as three years' free servicing, while green issues have pushed them towards smaller cars

New car sales rose by over 7% last month

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

New car sales rose by over 7% last month, the first increase since the summer of last year, new figures showed today.

Honda orders safety recall for cars

Monday, 5 September 2011

Car maker Honda is recalling nearly a million vehicles worldwide to fix electric windows and computer systems.

Land Rover hints at 2015 Defender

Friday, 2 September 2011

How do you replace a car that has been a success for more than sixty years? Land Rover thinks it may finally have the answer, in the form of a new concept, codenamed DC100, to be shown at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show.

Ford system will let parents set children's top speed

Friday, 2 September 2011

Teenage drivers will have their speed controlled by their parents under a new hi-tech system introduced by Ford.

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Radical redesign for Land Rover faces rough ride

Thursday, 1 September 2011

Tom Peck: New Defender to be based on concept vehicle called the DC100.

Cash-strapped motorists cut corners on car expenditure

Monday, 29 August 2011

The recession has forced motorists to hang on to their old cars for longer and drive more economically to reduce their bills, according to a survey by Halfords, the car maintenance and bicycle specialist.

More than 10,000 drivers escape ban despite full points

Sunday, 28 August 2011

Brian Brady: Motorists plead hardship to stay on the road after reaching maximum 12 penalties on licence.

Roadworks wound up for Bank Holiday

Monday, 22 August 2011

Motorists will benefit from the suspension, or completion, of a number of roadworks over the bank holiday weekend, it was announced today.

Councils told to charge utility firms for roadworks

Monday, 22 August 2011

Second attempt in a decade to make the utilities think twice before they cause rush-hour traffic queues.

MOT regime may be relaxed despite safety warnings

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Brian Brady: Critics say proposals to reduce car checks could lead to more than 6,000 deaths and injuries a year.

Lookers will be looking to buy

Thursday, 18 August 2011

The car dealership Lookers is set for an acquisition spree after a review of the business concluded that its best way forward was to expand rather than split up its car retail and parts businesses.

Ducati could be on the fast track to a float

Monday, 15 August 2011

Ducati, one of the most famous names in motorbikes, and indeed one of the most famous brands in the world, may soon be up for sale, according to reports at the weekend.