SIR DAVID PLASTOW: 1932-2019
26th June 2019
Sir David Plastow, former chairman of Rolls-Royce Motors and instrumental in returning the car division to health after the collapse of the parent company in 1971, passed away on June 5 at the age of 87.
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CLASSIC CAR POLL WINNER REVEALED
26th June 2019
We’ve been asking you over the past few weeks what your favourite classic car is; we can now reveal that the winner was of course the...
JIM CLARK MUSEUM TO OPEN ITS DOORS
26th June 2019
A new museum dedicated to a motorsport icon will open in Scotland next month. The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns will replace the existing Jim Clark Memorial Room following a £1.6m revamp, and will feature a wealth of memorabilia dedicated to the legendary Scottish driver.
REPORT REVEALS ALARMING ACCIDENT INSIGHT
25th June 2019
Halfords recently posted its latest roadworthiness report, which examines UK roads in 2019 with regards to accidents and breakdowns. Alarmingly, its findings suggest that 70% of accidents happen due to driver error.
FRANCE TO RECONSIDER CONTROVERSIAL SPEED LIMIT
25th June 2019
British drivers may be able to breathe a little easier while touring in France, with the news that French départements may soon be able to revert to a 90kph speed limit on secondary roads. This reverses a decision by the government to set a controversial lower default limit of 80kph across France last summer.
BLOWING HOT AND COLD – TURBO POWER
24th June 2019
Charting the rise and fall... and rise again of the turbo car.
ACOUSTIC CAMERAS PROPOSED – NOISE NOT ALOUD
24th June 2019
New cameras are currently being tested that can detect if your car is too noisy. The Department for Transport is trailing the ‘acoustic cameras’ over the next seven months in several locations – and they could ultimately lead to fines for owners of loud vehicles if the technology is developed.
NORMAN DEWIS 1920-2019
24th June 2019
Looking back on the life and career of Norman Dewis, a Jaguar legend.
SUBARU DURING THE RALLY YEARS
21st June 2019
Twenty years ago, rally driver Richard Burns joined Subaru, setting up the building blocks towards his 2001 World Rally Championship triumph that helped Subaru obtain a new performance car image.
CHART TOPPER: FORD FIESTA MK3 AT 30
21st June 2019
It was with the all-new third generation that the Fiesta began a sales dominance it still enjoys today. We chart the progress of Ford’s supermini against its rivals.