Motoring News

How did motorists do in the budget?
The cost of motoring has risen after today's Budget and will continue to increase through the year and into 2011.

Ford unveils all-new Focus
This is the all-new Focus, the first of a new generation of Ford cars that will sell around the world. Where the company once made highly different versions of a given model for sale on different continents, the newcomer will be a true global car.

Lower Insurance for young drivers
Reduced rates of cover available for those passing the IAM's advanced test.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists is rolling out its special, reduced insurance for younger drivers.

60mph on Motorways
Drivers could face permanent 60mph limits on up to 250 miles of the UK motorway network.

Fuel price hit record highs
Petrol prices have just - in some parts of the UK - hit an all-time record. Pump prices at motorway services and on major A-roads have risen to as much as £1.22 per litre (£5.55 per gallon).

BMW's X5 Gets a new look
BMW’s X5 is to get a new look, new engines and a more generous specification this summer. Each of three new engines will be up on power but will also go further per gallon. They will also emit lower levels of carbon dioxide.

Audi to launch it's smallest car yet
Audi is poised to launch its smallest car yet. As with other Audis, the lower the number the more compact the vehicle, so the newcomer will be badged A1.