November 9, 2009
Have you been in a “crash for cash” accident?
Not all car crashes are really accidents
Drivers are being warned about a rise in ‘crash for cash’ accidents.
Criminals are believed to make £350 million per year from the scams by tricking drivers into crashing into them, then making an insurance claim.
Have you been a victim of one of these scams? Keep reading →
November 3, 2009
See you at the crossroads
A new “X-crossing” has just opened in Oxford Circus, London.
Road traffic stops in all directions to allow pedestrians to cross in eight directions – straight ahead and diagonally.
November 3, 2009
What’s your favourite car of the year?
The judges have whittled down the Car of the Year nominees to a shortlist of just seven.
Much like the X Factor, there was been a lot of talent on display and no doubt those that have been sent home will be disappointed not to still be in the competition.
October 30, 2009
Coolest film cars – your vote
Transformers
We’ve just run video of a 101-year old driver who decided that his life had a large V8-powered Chevrolet-shaped hole in it…
So said centenarian popped into his local Chevy dealer and laid down the readies to drive out in a brand new Transformers spec Chevrolet Camaro – complete with a 400bhp V8 engine.
October 30, 2009
VW Scirocco R or Ford Focus RS?
Volkswagen has just announced prices for its range-topping Scirocco R model with the hot hatch costing from £26,945.
This makes it £50 cheaper than the Ford Focus RS. Keep reading →
October 30, 2009
Help me Honda
Adrian and his Honda Insight
You don’t have to be a fan of Strictly Come Dancing to know it takes two to tango and when it comes to Green motoring the driver is at least as important as the car. Keep reading →
October 30, 2009
Auto Trader galleries…what do you want to see?
Girls on cars, animals in cars, matt black cars – they’re all galleries that we’ve featured on Auto Trader over the past few weeks.
We love putting them together, and you love looking at ‘em. Keep reading →
October 29, 2009
Would you spend £616,000 on a rare Mercedes?
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster
We’ve just been to the annual Automobiles of London auction in Battersea’s cool Evolution Centre.
And quite frankly, came back astonished.
Sure, this year’s auction was a more sombre affair, which didn’t feature a £2.5 million McLaren or an F1 puppet-masters’ ‘garage sale’ – but the metal on display did not disappoint.
October 29, 2009
Volvo XC60: the vampire’s car of choice
To all the teenage girls out there – it’s time you persuaded your parents to buy a Volvo XC60.
Because the Swedish SUV is the car of choice for Robert ‘bloody’ Pattinson’s Twilight character Edward. Keep reading →
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