Motoring Articles and Features

What to buy: Cars for all the family19/12/2011 16:46:07

We've come up with some suggestions for the best cars on the market for different family members, courtesy of our resident expert.

Land Rover and Eastnor - a testing association14/12/2011 14:09:03

History, heritage, invention and engineering innovation - a 50-year partnership between the world's best 4x4-maker and the world's best offroad testing facility.

Ssangyong CEO: ‘3,000 sales in 2012’

28/11/2011 10:36:39

We talk to Ssangyong UK's CEO, Paul Williams on the manufacturer's aims and targets for 2012.

Benefit-In-Kind tax – a guide

22/11/2011 09:17:24

Ever wondered what Benefit-In-Kind tax actually is and how it's calculated? Here's our guide explaining what's what with BIK.

Motor Codes interview: Should part-worn tyres be sold?

04/11/2011 11:53:04

We talk to government- and industry-backed outfit Motor Codes on the dangers of part-worn tyres and its stance on garages that sell used tyres.

FAQ: Tyre safety, buying and labelling

01/11/2011 15:48:19

Winter tyres, bald tyres, run-flat tyres, eco tyres - and now tyre labelling. Buying a set of rubber for your car may be hard work, but we can give you a head start with our tyre buying and safety guide.

MG and the future: Doug Wallace Q&A

27/10/2011 10:33:41

With sales up, more new models to come, new concepts on the drawing board and a return to motorsport, Chinese-owned MG is bullish about the future.

Morgan stands alone in 'age of conformity'

25/10/2011 16:26:31

Think classic British car-maker Morgan is stuck in the past? Think again. We interview the managing director, Charles Morgan, about the British brand and its future.

Part-worn tyres - a guide

14/10/2011 16:52:08

Part-worn tyres may be an appealing choice due to their low cost, but choosing used tyres isn't just a poor safety choice - it's a poor economic choice.

Top ten best family saloons 2011

14/10/2011 16:29:51

The family saloon is a familiar sight on UK roads - we look over the best ten examples on the roads and highlight their strengths and weaknesses.

Run-flat tyres - a guide

14/10/2011 16:17:59

Noisy, fuel-guzzling, uncomfortable? Not any more - run-flat tyres are indistinguishable from normal rubber these days, until you get a puncture.

Winter tyres: the debate

30/09/2011 14:35:10

Its winter which can only mean one thing: winter tyres and the annual discussion of their use, whether they should be compulsory and whether they're just a money spinner.

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Run-flat tyres - a guide - 14/10/2011 16:17:59
- Noisy, fuel-guzzling, uncomfortable? Not any more - run-flat tyres are indistinguishable from normal rubber these days, until you get a puncture.
Winter tyres: the debate - 30/09/2011 14:35:10
- Its winter which can only mean one thing: winter tyres and the annual discussion of their use, whether they should be compulsory and whether they're just a money spinner.
Are hydrogen cars any closer? - 21/09/2011 16:50:57
- Hydrogen has long been touted as the alt-fuel most likely to provide the long-term solution to dwindling fossil fuel supplies. But when will they finally arrive?
V-Cars and write-offs - 21/09/2011 16:33:39
- If you're looking to buy a used car it's a good idea to find out which cars are safe to be on the road. We explain V cars and different write-off categories.
Driving with diabetes - FAQ - 21/09/2011 13:41:24
- We’ve compiled a guide to driving and diabetes in the UK in light of changing laws and stricter EU directives.
Advice on driving whilst pregnant - 19/09/2011 17:01:46
- We offer some straightforward advice on driving whilst pregnant in the UK.
Tyres aren’t just black and round - 16/09/2011 17:01:33
- “Tyres aren’t just black and round pieces of rubber”. It’s an obvious message that was repeated time after time at a recent experience event, organised by Continental Tyres.
Safety technology: what the future holds - 16/09/2011 13:38:19
- We've already looked at the biggest advancements in safety so it's only right that we look at what's going to come in later down the line, courtesy of Volvo.
Apps in cars: Streaming music - 13/09/2011 11:51:59
- CDs are being phased out and digital music players are becoming more popular. But what about streaming music in your car? We take a look at what's in the pipeline.
Greatest advances in car safety technology - 07/09/2011 15:54:41
- We look at some of the best pieces of safety technology on the market today.
Top ten best small cars 2011 - 26/08/2011 09:57:20
- A small car can be an object of desire. But in these days of economic uncertainty, crowded roads, urban driving, environmental concern and crippling fuel costs the supermini comes into its own.
What is an MOT? - 25/08/2011 16:26:51
- Calls for MPs to abandon recent MOT proposals have been stepped up after a recent consumer survey uncovered worrying variations in standard and repeated oversights from acting garages.
Top Ten sub-100g/km combustion cars - 22/08/2011 14:17:54
- Despite a focus on electric vehicles and hybrids, petrol and diesel engines can be efficient too. We've compiled a top ten list.
Are biofuels history? - 17/08/2011 16:02:34
- Biofuels were touted as the next alternative fuel however they have been overtaken by electric cars. We take a look why.