According to a survey of 150 driving instructors from across the country undertaken by Young Driver, 70% say they still have a waiting list for starting lessons – with 39% of those admitting pupils are in for a long wait…
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November saw the running of the Modern Tyre Service Ulster Rally and although we have brought you a report from the main event we didn’t touch on the national and historic categories that run alongside the International rally. A glitch…
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Automotive NewsBlog
Morgan Motor Company completes first Plus 8 GTR – The most powerful Morgan ever
by Graham December 16, 2021The first Morgan Plus 8 GTR, the most powerful car in the company’s history, has completed build at the company’s factory in Malvern Link, Worcestershire. Finished in striking Yas Marina Blue, the first example is evocative of the original design…
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The UK’s fastest-growing mainstream car brand took the ‘Best Website Redesign’ accolade in the ContentSquare CX Awards, which judges the customer experience element of consumer-facing websites, taking in everything from design to simplicity of use, interactive features, navigability and functionality…
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The new Mazda2 Hybrid goes on sale throughout Europe from spring 2022 and brings self-charging full hybrid powertrain technology to the Mazda model range for the first time. The Mazda2 Hybrid is a self-charging, full hybrid that combines a 1,490cc…
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Honda Racing UK is pleased to confirm its plans for the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season, as Tom Neave steps up into the premier class alongside Glenn Irwin, Ryo Mizuno and Takumi Takahashi, as the Louth-based squad prepares its…
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Motorsport Events
Creighton clinches Junior British Rally Championship title
by Graham December 16, 2021Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver William Creighton secured the prestigious Junior British Rally Championship title after taking second place at last weekend’s Modern Tyres Ulster Rally [20 November]. Creighton, who celebrated his 24th birthday at the event, ensured he had…
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It’s easy to be seduced by EV party tricks, whether it be mind blowing instant torque acceleration, self driving trickery or dashboard gaming. So when I took Hyundai’s all-new ground-up EV the IONIQ 5 to Slemish car park, along with…
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Whether you live in a city like Belfast, Lisburn or Newry, or you’re in a smaller town like Bushmills, Ballyclare or Ballycastle, there are a few steps you can take to find cheaper insurance quotes when you’re insuring a used…
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Saturday 6th November saw the SW Adair Tyres Northern Ireland Sprint Championship paddock assemble for the last time this season as the final round of the year took place at Kirkistown. With rain forecast for mid-morning it was destined to…