Motoring | Mail Online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/motoring/index.html?ITO=1490 en-gb Copyright 2010 Associated Newspapers Ltd Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:44:37 GMT editorial@dailymailonline.co.uk (Editor) Motoring Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/News_and_Media/Newspapers Motoring | Mail Online http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/furniture/mastHead_1_rss.gif http://www.dailymail.co.uk/motoring/index.html?ITO=1490 Beckham supercar sells on eBay for £70k - with only 100 miles on the clock http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1309170/Beckham-supercar-sells-eBay-70k--100-miles-clock.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/09/06/article-1309170-0B0C2FED000005DC-488_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>A supercar built for football legend David Beckham sold for over £70,000 on eBay yesterday. The TVR Cerbera was presented to the former England captain in 2000. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1309170/Beckham-supercar-sells-eBay-70k--100-miles-clock.html?ITO=1490 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:54:51 GMT Ferrari recalls 'cursed' supercar after FIVE 458 Italias burst into flames http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1308061/Ferrari-recalls-cursed-supercar-FIVE-458-Italias-burst-flames.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/23/article-1305396-0AE302BF000005DC-817_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The recall includes about 50 of the top-of-the-range vehicles in the UK which have been delivered or are with dealerships ready for delivery. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1308061/Ferrari-recalls-cursed-supercar-FIVE-458-Italias-burst-flames.html?ITO=1490 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:51:57 GMT The cowboy clampers are gunning for you http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/article-1309091/The-cowboy-clampers-gunning-you.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/09/04/article-1309091-0B014192000005DC-446_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Drivers have been warned that cowboy clampers will try to hit them hard over the next few months before measures to outlaw them come into force. The Government last month announced a ban on wheel clamping on private land by independent firms. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/article-1309091/The-cowboy-clampers-gunning-you.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:12:09 GMT The Prius gets a purr: Green car is made noisier to protect pedestrians http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1306073/The-Prius-gets-purr-Green-car-noisier-protect-pedestrians.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/25/article-1306073-0AEA4A8A000005DC-578_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Toyota is to begin selling the sound generator for installation in its best-selling Prius car - which runs in near silence on electric power at low speeds. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1306073/The-Prius-gets-purr-Green-car-noisier-protect-pedestrians.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:26:33 GMT Motorway services losing £11million a year as drivers avoid expensive stop-offs http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1308479/Motorway-services-losing-11million-year-drivers-avoid-expensive-stop-offs.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/09/02/article-1308479-003AF42D00000258-471_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Millions of motorists prefer to drive past the stop-offs unless they need to use the toilet or fill up with petrol, research reveals. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1308479/Motorway-services-losing-11million-year-drivers-avoid-expensive-stop-offs.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:25:23 GMT JAMES MARTIN: The 458 Italia is not just the best Ferrari for years - it's the best car in the world http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1306141/JAMES-MARTIN-The-458-Italia-just-best-Ferrari-years--best-car-world.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/09/01/article-1306141-0ACFEB3E000005DC-727_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The 458 is the one I've been waiting for. The perfect Ferrari. When the yellow car rolled into my driveway it was like that moment in coming-of-age films where the boy sees the girl in a shaft of sunlight. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1306141/JAMES-MARTIN-The-458-Italia-just-best-Ferrari-years--best-car-world.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:03:39 GMT A heady Kia royale: Why this new 4x4 is an object of desire http://www.dailymail.co.uk/motoring/article-1305783/A-heady-Kia-royale-Why-new-4x4-object-desire.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/24/article-0-0AD94438000005DC-320_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>What better way to road test a new 4x4 than through the Scottish highlands? The punchy 2-litre diesel of Korean Kia's stylish new Sportage never faltered. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/motoring/article-1305783/A-heady-Kia-royale-Why-new-4x4-object-desire.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:41:24 GMT Drivers facing £250 tax to park at work despite end to 'war on motorists' pledge http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1305362/Drivers-facing-250-tax-park-work-despite-end-war-motorists-pledge.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/23/article-1305362-0AE2D389000005DC-758_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Nottingham City Council will be the first to introduce the 'workforce parking levy', to come into force from 2012, aimed at raising money and cutting congestion. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1305362/Drivers-facing-250-tax-park-work-despite-end-war-motorists-pledge.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:32:51 GMT Spyder-man goes green http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304705/Spyder-man-goes-green.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/20/article-1304705-0ADC90A7000005DC-895_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Porsche's 918 Spyder is the supercar that also wants to save the planet. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304705/Spyder-man-goes-green.html?ITO=1490 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:31:04 GMT Way to go - the latest sat-navs http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1305117/Way--latest-sat-navs.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/22/article-1305117-0ADD0AD8000005DC-31_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>If you think it's scary getting directions from your wife, just wait until Brian Blessed and Darth Vader boom out commands from your sat-nav... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1305117/Way--latest-sat-navs.html?ITO=1490 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:27:41 GMT Has the spark gone out of electric cars? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304123/Has-spark-gone-electric-cars.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/18/article-1304123-0AB5FB5B000005DC-876_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>With petrol prices sky-high and the Government offering inducements to go green, electric cars are being championed as the future of motoring, but their real cost could give us a nasty shock... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304123/Has-spark-gone-electric-cars.html?ITO=1490 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:29:15 GMT iPhone apps: Top gear for motorists http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304128/iPhone-apps-Top-gear-motorists.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/20/article-1304128-0AD5D5A1000005DC-574_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Need to find a petrol station quickly? Or forgotten where you left the car? Don't worry - there's an iPhone app to save the day. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304128/iPhone-apps-Top-gear-motorists.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:01:25 GMT 'Crash for cash' claims soar to record level adding £44 to every driver's insurance premium http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1304960/Crash-cash-claims-soar-record-level-adding-44-drivers-insurance-premium.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/21/article-1304960-0ADDE3C2000005DC-77_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The Insurance Fraud Bureau estimates around 30,000 accidents are staged each year, with each claim averaging around £17,000. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1304960/Crash-cash-claims-soar-record-level-adding-44-drivers-insurance-premium.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:49:58 GMT The human-powered car that can reach speeds of up to 60mph http://www.dailymail.co.uk/motoring/article-1304120/The-human-powered-car-reach-speeds-60mph.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/18/article-1304120-0AD56CA8000005DC-277_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>With all four people cranking, the HumanCar Imagine PS can travel on human power alone, but it also has electric battery power for when there are fewer passengers. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/motoring/article-1304120/The-human-powered-car-reach-speeds-60mph.html?ITO=1490 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:40:22 GMT Asda drops fuel price to 111.9p and vows to keep it down until bank holiday http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1303753/Asda-drops-fuel-price-111-9p-vows-bank-holiday.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/17/article-0-030A4FFA0000044D-683_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Asda is cutting 1p off a litre of petrol, which will now cost no more than 111.9p a litre at its 180 filling stations. Diesel is down 2p to 114.9p a litre. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1303753/Asda-drops-fuel-price-111-9p-vows-bank-holiday.html?ITO=1490 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:01:04 GMT JAMES MARTIN: The Toyota Auris Hybrid is built in Britain and does 700 miles on one tank http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1302172/JAMES-MARTIN-The-Toyota-Auris-Hybrid-built-Britain-does-700-miles-tank.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/11/article-1302172-0AAC6E25000005DC-246_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>After a week-long test this little car did everything they claim it can do. In fact by my reckoning, it did better. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1302172/JAMES-MARTIN-The-Toyota-Auris-Hybrid-built-Britain-does-700-miles-tank.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:00:55 GMT Cars too super to listen to the law as new fashion leads to a parking fine of £4 million pound http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1303036/Cars-super-listen-law-new-fashion-leads-parking-fine-4-million-pound.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/14/article-1303036-0ACB0DEB000005DC-191_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>Taxpayers have been footing the bill for the past three years as foreign supercar drivers have racked up a tab of unpaid parking fines for nearly £4 million. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1303036/Cars-super-listen-law-new-fashion-leads-parking-fine-4-million-pound.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:23:14 GMT JAMES MARTIN: The Maserati GranCabrio is truly the sexiest beast on the road - and it goes like a Trident missile http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1300246/JAMES-MARTIN-The-Maserati-GranCabrio-truly-sexiest-beast-road--goes-like-Trident-missile.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/04/article-1300246-0A998B58000005DC-173_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The GranCabrio uses Maserati's most powerful engine, a naturally aspirated monster producing truckloads of torque even in sixth gear. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1300246/JAMES-MARTIN-The-Maserati-GranCabrio-truly-sexiest-beast-road--goes-like-Trident-missile.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:00:39 GMT 3D Express Coach: The bus that solves traffic jams by letting you drive UNDERNEATH it http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1300359/3D-Express-Coach-The-bus-solves-traffic-jams-letting-drive-UNDERNEATH-it.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/04/article-1300359-0AAEC28A000005DC-50_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The innovative design was proposed by engineering firm Shenzhen Huashi Future Parking Equipment as an answer to the China's overcrowded roads. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1300359/3D-Express-Coach-The-bus-solves-traffic-jams-letting-drive-UNDERNEATH-it.html?ITO=1490 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:02:52 GMT Cleared for take-off: £132,000 flying car given the go-ahead by aviation chiefs http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1292600/Cleared--132-000-flying-car-given-ahead-aviation-chiefs.html?printingPage=true <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/29/article-1290614-0A42259E000005DC-511_87x84.jpg" width="87" height="84" /><br/>The Terrafugia Transition is an extraordinary light aircraft that can fold its wings and drive along any road http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1292600/Cleared--132-000-flying-car-given-ahead-aviation-chiefs.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:05:30 GMT