Personalised registrations: how much would you pay for a private plate?
It has been revealed that the most expensive private registration plate sold by the DVLA was purchased for £352,000.The number plate in question was “1 D” – perhaps bought in homage to One Direction,...
View ArticleHow Toyota will help solve traffic congestion using a new 'big data' service
Toyota announced today what it calls the 'Big Data Traffic Information Service'. It will use live traffic information from its vehicles on the road to offer a service targeted at local governments and...
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BMW reveals next generation X5 - the lightest and most efficient model yet
BMW has unveiled the next generation X5 ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motorshow in September. The new SUV promises to be lighter and more efficient than previous models and, for the first time in...
View ArticleRussian car dealers perform 'Gaz Gaz Style' in Psy tribute
Really not sure what was going through their heads when they decided to create this video, but a Russian car dealership - what looks to be a branch manager and his staff - have paid homage to Gangnam...
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The outrageously expensive supercars of the Dubai police
When people think of Dubai, extravagance usually springs to mind. The Dubai police cars are no exception. With an Aston Martin One-77 worth £1.18m and a £1m Bugatti Veyron added to the fleet recently,...
View ArticleThe iconic Beetle gets a spherical makeover
The iconic yellow Volkswagen Beetle, known for its curvy shape, has been given a makeover all in the name of art. A 50-year-old Indonesian artist has shaped the 1953 yellow Beetle into a perfect sphere...
View ArticleNew DreamWorks film Turbo features a super-speedy snail – and a Chevrolet cameo
It’s the typical hero story. A snail, suddenly imbued with the power of incredible speed after a freak accident, embarks on a quest to compete in the Indianapolis 500 race. Well OK, it’s not quite...
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The cost of petrol worldwide – why is the UK so expensive?
With the average forecourt in the UK charging £1.36 for a litre of petrol, and with costs apparently rising by the day, it seems we Brits have it tough – and we do, especially when compared to the rest...
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Fiat and iconic refrigerator company Smeg reveal the Fiat 500 fridge
Fiat and the domestic appliance company Smeg have teamed up to create an unusual Fiat 500 style fridge, called the ‘SMEG 500’. The iconic Italian brands first unveiled the design in Paris at the...
View ArticleBritain’s first motorway pub is set to open – but could this encourage drink...
J D Wetherspoon will soon be opening the first motorway pub in Britain, after a successful application to the local council. The pub will be situated at Extra services on the M40 in Beaconsfield,...
View ArticleNew penalties for middle-lane hogs and careless drivers
New proposals to be set out by the government later today will see “middle lane hogs” and tailgaters issued with an on-the-spot fine of £100 and three points on their licence – penalties that will come...
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Research shows Scottish drivers are most likely to hit a lamppost
Car insurance company Admiral has analysed 1.3 million claims for road traffic collisions from the past five years, revealing interesting patterns based around geographical areas of the UK.The most...
View ArticleMotorway driving tips
With the news that the police will soon have the power to issue on-the-spot fines and penalty points to drivers who hog the middle lane on the motorway, we run through a guide to motorway driving, to...
View ArticleCitroen DS3 outperforms other superminis in the 2013 WhatCar? JD Power Survey
JD Power, a global marketing information service company, has compiled owners’ opinions on the best cars to own in the UK, and the DS3 has come out as the respondents’ favourite supermini to own and...
View ArticleMotorway driving tips: 5 ways to avoid fines, accidents and delays
With the news that the police will soon have the power to issue on-the-spot fines and penalty points to drivers who hog the middle lane on the motorway, we run through a guide to motorway driving, to...
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Brand new 2013 Skoda Octavia vRS will be launched in the UK in July
The new Skoda Octavia vRS has taken the Octavia to a new level. Let’s take a look at some of the new features of the 2013 model.Improved performanceThe new Octavia vRS comes equipped with a 2.0 litre...
View ArticleArnold Clark’s Big Giveaway Weekend is back: and you could win a weekend away...
Arnold Clark’s Big Giveaway Weekend kicks off tomorrow, which will offer car hunters great deals on the UK’s leading car models. You will also receive a free 2 year service plan worth up to £400 with...
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BMW to launch system to buy car upgrades while you drive
BMW is set to bring new enhancements to its ConnectedDrive in-car entertainment systems in 2013. The technology will allow drivers to purchase upgrades for their cars while driving (including Music,...
View ArticleArnold Clark has reached the final of the Scottish Accountancy Awards 2013
Alan Howieson, a long-standing member of the accounts division of the Arnold Clark Group, has been shortlisted as a finalist of the Scottish Accountancy Awards for ‘Training Manager of the Year’.On...
View ArticleOnly 22% think they can improve: male drivers more likely to refuse help
According to recent reports by the Telegraph, the AA has offered 2000 free driving lessons to drivers looking to improve their driving skills. The lessons were open to all drivers – but only 22% of...
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