United Kingdom
The AMG Project One May be Built Near Mercedes F1 Factory
It could be built in Brackley, UK.
Driverless Cars Approved for Testing by UK
Expect to see driverless cars roaming the streets of the United Kingdom this year.
Toyota Teases Mysterious RND Concept
Toyota has teased a shadowy concept vehicle called the RND. Almost nothing is known about the car at this point but we should be able to share a lot more on January 26 when it’s revealed in the United Kingdom.
UK to Ban Smoking in Cars With Children on Board
Smoking in cars with children present will soon be illegal in the United Kingdom.
Alfa Romeo 4C U.S. Pricing Hinted
The Alfa Romeo 4C will be priced from £45,000 in the United Kingdom, the Italian automaker has announced, giving a clue as to what it will cost in the US.
Jaguar Land Rover Developing Advanced Electric Powertrains
Hybrid technology isn’t just a Japanese specialty anymore, everyone is jumping on the electric bandwagon from the Detroit three to German automakers. Even the British are investing in cutting-edge batteries and motors.
Aston Martin Heritage Showroom Opens in UK
British automaker Aston Martin has opened its Heritage Showroom at its historic Newport Pagnell site in the U.K.
Manchester United and Chevrolet Forge Advertising Partnership
General Motors’ advertising strategy made headlines several times already this year, but the latest revelation just might be the strangest yet.
UK Looking to Integrate Cameras to Prevent Uninsured Drivers from Gassing Up
You may think America has its fair share of uninsured motorists on the road, but out in the United Kingdom one out of every 25 drivers do not carry insurance. That equates to an astonishing 1.4-million people that law enforcement has had a tough time cracking down on. The UK government has decided to step…
Geely To Begin UK Sales In 2012
Geely will make their first foray into the notoriously tough British market in 2012, hoping to emulate the success of Korean brands like Hyundai. While Geely already helps produce the iconic London taxis, the company will face an uphill battle regarding the vehicle’s perceived quality. Their first UK offering, the EC7 compact car, will cost 10,000 GBP…
Jaguar Land Rover To Build Engine Plant In India
Both facilities have been conceived so that Jaguar Land Rover can replace, as quickly as possible the four-cylinder gasoline and turbo diesel engines it currently sources from Ford Motor Company, which have proven to be relatively expensive.
Britain’s Royal Mail Celebrates Jaguar E-Type 50th Birthday with Commemorative Stamps
Now, as part of the car’s birthday celebrations, the Royal Mail service in Britain, is a special sheet of commemorative stamps.
EU Wants To Ban Petrol And Diesel Vehicles From City Centers, UK Disagrees
Recently, the E.U. (European Union) announced plans to ban petrol and diesel powered vehicles from city centers by 2050 in the interest to improve air quality, while also reducing dependence on fossil fueled vehicles. However, U.K. (United Kingdom) is not on board with this idea. U.K’s Transport minister Norman Baker says these choices should be…
Fuel Saving Tips from Where They Need them Most: Gas Nears $10 a Gallon in the U.K.
Although some European countries are taking more drastic measures to save fuel consumption, notably Spain, which reduced it’s national speed limit recently; the IAM maintains the best option is to be light with your right foot.
Suzuki Kizashi To Be Sold In The United Kingdom
The Suzuki Kizashi may have enjoyed critical acclaim (and rightly so) but it’s sales figures have never been stellar. Suzuki is planning to sell the Kizashi in the UK later in 2011, and while Suzuki only plans on selling 500 units, it’s difficult to imagine the car being anything more than a low-volume curiosity. With…
Noble M600 Finally Revealed as a 650-HP British Exotic
The Noble M600 has been a long time coming. So long in fact that one might think the car has already been on sale for years. However, the final production version has just been unveiled by Noble and the first customer units should be delivered by April 2011. The specs look incredible. The M600 weighs…
British Drivers Face Winter Tire Shortage, Rising Insurance Premiums Upon Install
Motorists in the UK are being hit with a one-two punch, after a shortage of winter tires left drivers scrambling to find appropriate tires for the chilly conditions. Strong demand for winter tires due to last winter’s heavy snowfall has led to a shortage of snow tires. Even with a 400 percent increase in deliveries…
Boys Naturally Drawn to Cars From Early On
“Boys and their cars.” You’ve may have heard the following statement muttered between groups of women knowingly. But a recent study by researchers at City University in the United Kingdom suggests it’s just something they naturally gravitate towards from the moment they can crawl. For this study, the researchers gathered a group of boys and…
