Energy Harvester generates electricity from inside tyres
Technology could remove the need for batteries in automotive applications A new technology that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor...
Choose your ‘new’ Alvis
Warwickshire-based car manufacturer The Alvis Car Company is extending its range of road-legal pre-and post-War continuation cars, using key components such as chassis that have been stored for over fifty years. Remaining firmly faithful to Alvis’ original spirit and...
Map of the Car Design World according to Select Car Leasing
2019 is a special year for motoring milestones as several iconic cars celebrate their birthdays. The original Mini, for example turns 60 this year, and Mazda MX5 (the bestselling two-seater sports car in history) has also now been on our roads for 30 years. Indeed...
Don’t park your car in Romford says MoneySupermarket
MoneySuperMarket, the UK’s leading price comparison site, reveals which postcodes across the UK are the most and least likely to be susceptible to car theft. MoneySuperMarket analysed 5.9 million car insurance quotes between May 2018 and May 2019 to identify the areas...
Toyota at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019
Toyota’s finest race, rally and road-going cars will add to the sound and spectacle of the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week (4 to 7 July). The annual celebration of motoring and motorsport, which attracts thousands of international fans to the historic Goodwood...
Your Chance to Buy Elizabeth Taylor’s Rolls Royce
Elizabeth Taylor's 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II will be up for sale through Guernsey's Auction at the Pierre Hotel on August 6th, 2019. This is the very location where the iconic star lived with her husband Eddie Fisher. The Green Goddess, as she lovingly referred...
Italian Job in Cinemas on Father’s Day
HANG ON A MINUTE LADS, I'VE GOT A GREAT IDEA.... THE ITALIAN JOB RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN TO MARK ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Park Circus is delighted to announce that 1969 comedy caper classic The Italian Job will return to cinemas across the UK and elsewhere this Father's...
British car buying habits explained by Ford Dealer Motorparks
According to Google’s ‘Car Purchasing Process UK’ report, 71% of the UK adult population are car owners, with nearly half (47%) of vehicles purchased within the last two years. Britain is very much an upgradable nation – whether it is our phones, laptops and clothing...
American take on popular European cars from Select Car Leasing
Europe and America's historical ties run deep; with alliances including everything from conflict to trade and even fashion. But the Atlantic represents a huge chasm in attitudes when it comes to cars with some of Europe's most successful vehicles of the past decade...
CITROËN HELPS SMOOTH OVER UK POTHOLES WITH AUSTIN HEALEY
With UK temperatures having hit a seven-year low last year, it is no surprise that drivers are two-and-a-half times more likely to suffer a pothole-related breakdown or damage1, than they were in the past. Citroën UK enlisted the help of its New C5 Aircross SUV Brand...
Chasing Perfect – An Interview with Frank Stephenson
A stunning new feature-length documentary, Chasing Perfect, reveals the untold story of Frank Stephenson, the man behind some of the world’s most iconic car designs. Responsible for the shape of the MINI, Fiat 500, Ferrari FXX, McLaren P1 and more, Stephenson reveals...
CitNOW deliver one million videos for car customers every month
The number of personalised videos sent to customers by car dealers and garages has topped a million a month for the first time. Over the last five years, the automotive industry has seen the use of video increase hugely, with UK-based provider CitNOW leading the way...
The Car Years on ITV4
We have been looking forward to this for ages and finally it can be revealed. The Car Years is a new classic car show will be gracing TV screens, sponsored by Footman James - one of the UK’s leading specialist vehicle insurance brokers. A fresh take on the classic car...
New ET Preview Makes Debut at Auto Shanghai 2019
NIO offered the first glimpse of its all new Sedan product line with the ET Preview and exhibited its entire NIO Power service solution, along with its 220 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor electric drivetrain. It also announced the extension of the “One Click for...
Game of Thrones inspired DROGO D110 from Arkonik
With the final season of Games of Thrones starting this weekend, Arkonik have named their latest build in honour of their favourite character. Drogo, Khal of Khals may be gone, but he is certainly not forgotten! This Defender will shortly cross the sea to conquer the...
Electric Classics from Ireland
Electrifi is to invest €50 million over the next 3 years, developing a range of high-performance electric cars in Co. Wicklow, becoming the first company to manufacture cars in Ireland in almost 40 years. Manufacturing has already begun in the Electrifi’s sister plant...
AMT Emissions Calculator reveals true car CO2 levels
Car leasing specialist AMT has created a new tool to help drivers assess how much carbon dioxide their cars actually produce based on their specific driving habits. It comes as London implements its ULEZ (ultra-low emission zone) this month, while other cities look to...
Guess the Alloy Wheel
Do you reckon you could spot a Lamborghini from a Maserati? Or, a Bugatti from a Ferrari? What if you could only see the cars alloy…. While it’s in motion? WhoCanFixMyCar.com has released an interactive game for our car obsessed nation which features a...
Subaru is the most reliable car says motoreasy
SUBARU has topped a new list of the most reliable cars on UK roads, proving by far the least likely to break down. The Japanese purveyors of the Impreza, Forester, Outback and BRZ trounced the competition - with nearest rival Honda proving almost four times...
Bangers and Cash on UK TV
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/322740240" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/322740240">Bangers & Cash Trail...
