Volkswagen confirms five-door up! for production

VW has already shown its three-door up! supermini to UK motoring journalists ahead of the car arriving in showrooms in March, but the German company has now confirmed that the five-door variant will go into production later this year.

Hyundai confirms full details of new i30 models

Hyundai has today announced full pricing and specification for its exciting New Generation five-door i30 hatchback, due for launch in the UK on 12 March.

Renault releases details of new Scénic range

Only a few days after announcing UK pricing and specification for its New Twingo, Renault has just released the same details for its Scénic 2012 range, as part of its revised model line-up from 1st February.

New EU tyre labelling on its way

November 2012 will see the introduction of a standardised EU tyre label. The goal of the label is to promote low emissions and better road safety, with information focusing on three key criteria: fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise.

Rural roads important to new drivers says IAM

The IAM (formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists) is renewing its call on the government to make driving on rural A-roads a mandatory part of the driving test.

Loeb gets 2012 off to a winning start

WRC: The 80th Rallye Monte-Carlo saw victory going to Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena, their sixth win in the Principality. The eight-time World Champions also picked up the three bonus points awarded to the winner of the 'Power Stage'.

Infiniti & Red Bull bring F1 to Milton Keynes

Tens of thousands of Formula One fans were treated to an unforgettable display of inspired performance at the weekend, as Infiniti and Red Bull Racing took to the streets with an exclusive live demonstration.

Loeb is most successful FIA World Champion

The ‘Sebs’ are ganging up on Michael Schumacher. Not so long ago the German driver’s seven world championship titles, 91 race victories, 76 fastest laps, 68 pole positions plus 13 victories in one season all seemed invincible… but not any more.

Neal wins 2011 BTCC Drivers' title

BTCC: Matt Neal has won the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship after coming out on top against his team-mate Gordon Shedden in a nail-biting final race of the season at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire.

BTCC set for five-way showdown

An unprecedented five drivers – Matt Neal, Jason Plato, Gordon Shedden, Mat Jackson and James Nash – will all go into the Dunlop MSA BTCC’s nail-biting final round at Silverstone in Northamptonshire on 15-16 October still able to be crowned Champion.