Automotive

Recent statistics show that the sale of new cars is currently plummeting, leading the motor industry to seek help in the budget. New vehicle registrations are down 4.6% and there was a 12.2% decline in new car sales when compared to last October. This is now the seventh consecutive month that this has happened, with the political climate, economic situation and the Government’s clean air plans thought to be the main reasons. Air Pollution Air pollution has become a major...

The incredible new Audi A8 is the German manufacturer’s new flagship saloon and a vehicle that the industry has been desperately eagerly awaiting for some time. It is Audi’s most hi-tech automobile to date and one of the most advanced in the world, so it is certainly a car that will pique the interest of most motorists. Early Previews It was back in London in late August that people got one of their first looks at the new A8 and...

The iconic Aston Martin which Sir Paul McCartney owned at the height of The Beatles’ success is set to sell for a staggering £1.5 MILLION. McCartney was just 22 when he bought the Aston Martin DB5 in 1964. He was part of the biggest pop group the world had ever seen and had just finished filming A Hard Day's Night. Paul McCartney’s old Aston Martin which he owned at the height of The Beatles’ success is set to sell for...

Brits are forking out hundreds of pounds on car repairs every year – but most have NO IDEA what they were for. The average owner has forked out £342 on garage bills over the last 12 months, with more than one in ten paying up to £1,000. Despite paying for these car repairs, over 60 per cent didn’t understand what the work was for, one in five didn’t even ask what was wrong and almost half said they completely trusted...

Petrol and diesel vehicles are to be banned from a city centre in what is believed to be the world's first Zero Emissions Zone. The new zone in Oxford City Centre will see all petrol and diesel taxis, cars and buses excluded from six central streets from 2020. The area will then be expanded in 2025 and 2030 to encompass the entire city centre, and finally in 2035 HGVs will be banned from the same zone - making it what...

Heavy rain, backseat drivers and spiders or bugs in the car are among the most common motoring distractions, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study also found debris on the road, children squabbling in the back and dashboard warning lights lead to drivers taking their eyes off the road. Following the Sat Nav, adjusting the Sat Nav or changing radio stations also made the list as did eating food or consuming drinks whilst steering the vehicle. David...

Driving could become a rare luxury for a large portion of Britain’s motorists, according to a recent survey by the RAC. The slow growth in earning in the UK over the past 12 months, coupled with the cost of running a vehicle has put motorists under financial pressure. Just under half (46%) of respondents to the RAC’s 2017 Report on Motoring survey say driving could become a rare luxury if the costs of owning a car increase. The figure is...

Race car driver Enzo Ferrari coined the term ‘garagistas’ to describe small backyard garages that challenged greater constructions like his own brand of car. These included Cooper and Lotus. Many smaller garages build cars to suit and the classic Q-plate ‘kit car’ is the ultimate big boy’s toy. Whether it’s you undertaking a sole car-building exercise alone, or you are working from a smaller garage, this one could be the answer. Auto Parts Pro is an online website for many car parts....

According to the Office for National Statistics, vehicle-related theft is at its lowest level since the 1980s. That doesn’t mean it’s gone entirely. The statistics also point out that there are certain demographics—namely renters, people with children, and those living in urban areas—who are still far more likely than others to be victims of car theft. Those who fall into these categories should do all they can to protect themselves and their cars. Here are just some of the steps...