http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/ Get all the latest Motoring news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:45:31 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.lads-stash.com/_furniture/gfx/logos/ladsstash.png http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/ Seat is breaking the mould, once again, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of its remarkable new concept car: the IBE. The world debut of this compact sports coupé brings stunning design and great driving fun into the age of electric mobility. http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Seat_IBE_Concept-1880.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Seat_IBE_Concept-1880.html Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:30:15 +0000 Motoring All New Kia Sportage - with a new bodyshell, new engines and fresh, bold styling that introduces a new kind of dynamic aesthetics, the latest Kia Sportage is an urban-friendly compact SUV for today's families - consuming less fuel and emitting less CO2. Longer, wider and lower than the previous model - by 90 mm, 15 mm and 60 mm respectively - the a... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Kia_Sportage_the_allnew_urbanfriendly_compact_SUV-1879.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Kia_Sportage_the_allnew_urbanfriendly_compact_SUV-1879.html Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:41:31 +0000 Motoring Auto maker Kia continues to establish itself the worlds leading manufacturer announces the launch of the next generation MagentisThe next generation Kia Magentis will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show on Friday 2 April 2010. A fresh design from the ground up, Kia's all-new version of its popular mid-size saloon ... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Kia_Magentis-1878.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Kia_Magentis-1878.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:09:41 +0000 Motoring Celebrity Big Brother star launches search for 2010 Bennetts BabesNicola T today launched a nationwide search for the 2010 Bennetts Babes by donning her leathers and getting in front of the camera for the first time since leaving the Big Brother house. The annual competition, run by the UK’s number one for bike insurance*, sees the nation&rsq... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorbikes/Bennett_Babes-1877.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorbikes/Bennett_Babes-1877.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:28:57 +0000 Motoring Designed with lightweight and recycled materials, as well as hexagonal solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel to power extra lighting or climate control systems, the Kia "Ray" boasts a range of up to 746 miles."It is important to imagine early in the design process what people will want in the future from a green perspective. People want to r... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Motoring_News-1876.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Motoring_News-1876.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:43:26 +0000 Motoring As Britain starts to thaw out from the deep freeze, thousands of motorists will be returning to claim vehicles that they were forced to abandon in the dangerous, icy conditions. Thousands more will be faced with restarting vehicles that have spent many days covered in snow and ice.Research from leading oil brand Castrol has found that around a sixt... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorsafety/Tips_To_Thaw_Your_Car_This_Winter-1875.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorsafety/Tips_To_Thaw_Your_Car_This_Winter-1875.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:55:46 +0000 Motoring According to Sands, Stillbirth & neonatal death charity, 17 babies die shortly after birth in the UK. And that happens every day. The common causes include low birth weight (under 2500g) and different maternal disorders such as diabetes and hypothyroidism. However, another significant reason for fetal deaths – car accidents - is not direc... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Car_manufacturers_team_up_with_scientists_to_protect_pregnant_women-1874.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Car_manufacturers_team_up_with_scientists_to_protect_pregnant_women-1874.html Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:30:00 +0000 Motoring It is looking more and more likely that some of us will be having a white Christmas, and if you are Father Christmas, travelling everywhere by sleigh it’s not too much of a problem.However it is much tougher for those who are braving the roads on four wheels. A few flakes of the white stuff often brings chaos as many of us are not fully prepa... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/How_To_Stay_Safe_Driving_In_The_Snow-1873.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/How_To_Stay_Safe_Driving_In_The_Snow-1873.html Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:54:39 +0000 Motoring Motorists could unwittingly put themselves over the drink-drive limit this Christmas by consuming a single alcoholic drink whilst indulging in festive treats containing alcohol - such as a mince pie or Christmas pudding.More than two thirds (70 per cent) of motorists questioned in a survey commissioned by esure car insurance(1) said that they are l... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Motoring_Feature-1872.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Motoring_Feature-1872.html Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:05:00 +0000 Motoring Kia has taken a significant step foward by developing its own Gasoline Direct Injection engine based on the new Theta II family of units that will power the next generation of Kia vehicles.Developed as part of the Hyundai-Kia Motor Group commitment to reducing harmful emissions the GDI engine puts the Kia brand at the cutting edge of engine de... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Motoring-1871.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Motoring-1871.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:52 +0000 Motoring A new world-beating engine, more equipment and a stylish new look - all at a lower price. The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe looks too good to be true.But buyers looking for a big, practical family car can stop pinching themselves, as Hyundai has confirmed the amazing news that its 2010 Santa Fe will actually be cheaper than the car it replaces, despite a r... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Motor_Review_New_Hyundai_Santa_Fe-1870.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Motor_Review_New_Hyundai_Santa_Fe-1870.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:06:52 +0000 Motoring The Mercedes-Benz E-class is the saloon that fills the niche between the top of the range S-class and the base C-class..Mercedes have re-invented its mid-size E-class range for 2010, and not with just a styling refresh; but the design indeed has evolved, and it’s q stand out change after two generations of the same old in a reshaped bodyline.... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Mercedes_E_Class_Review-1869.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Mercedes_E_Class_Review-1869.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:25:40 +0000 Motoring Following this week’s launch of the used car economy label developed by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and launched by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan,, vehicle information provider HPI has updated its own CO2 certificate which comes free alongside its HPI Check.   The HPI CO2 certificate is available to private buyers no... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Motoring_Buying_A_Green_Car-1868.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Motoring_Buying_A_Green_Car-1868.html Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:15:38 +0000 Motoring Peugeot have unveiled their innovative new concept.With its BB1 concept, Peugeot has created a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility. The BB1 concept is the first ever full electric vehicle that can seat up to four adults in a space of just 2.5m.This compact vehicle is a fusion between car and scooter, whilst offeri... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Peugeots_Electric_Solution-1867.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Peugeots_Electric_Solution-1867.html Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:42:59 +0000 Motoring The requirements for a successful full sized multipurpose vehicle MPV aren't exactly rocket science.First requirement space, plenty of it, easy handling as it is usually a children's mode of transport and up to six at a time then top quality safety features are a must.Add in practicality, reliability and fuel economy and hey presto the perfect MPV.... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Motoring_review_The_Chrysler_Grand_Voyager-1866.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Motoring_review_The_Chrysler_Grand_Voyager-1866.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:32:04 +0000 Motoring Stone, Staffordshire, 22 October 2009 - Vehicle telematics company Masternaut Three X is assisting the Healey Endurance Car team in its attempt to beat the world record 132.8 mph average for 1000 km driven in 24 hours set at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in 1954.   The car will be equipped with a Masternaut Mobile Collection Unit to trac... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Healet_Endurance_Challenge-1865.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorfeatures/Healet_Endurance_Challenge-1865.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:31 +0000 Motoring No sex please, we’re British.. but if you’ve got reclining seats and decent suspension, you’re on. That’s the message from amorous Brits who are shaking off their stuffy reputations and getting it on in their cars.Car sex was once the reserve of horny teenagers and dogging enthusiasts, but it’s now a mainstream activit... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/sex_on_wheels-1864.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/sex_on_wheels-1864.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:32:56 +0000 Motoring It is not unusual to see higher mileage cars entered for sale at auction, but the Ford Mondeo Estate in silver recently offered and sold by British Car Auctions (BCA) was an exceptional example.The 2004-registered car had covered over half a million miles in the last five years - equivalent to a trip to the moon and back (238,000 miles each way), p... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Motoring_news-1863.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Motoring_news-1863.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:58:30 +0100 Motoring Motoring news - Authorities report that an Italian man took reckless driving to new heights in 11 minutes of highway madness in eastern Switzerland.The Police said they first spotted the 47-year-old driver as he sped his jeep past an unmarked police car at 100 miles per hour during a rainstorm Sunday. Driving dangerously close to other cars on the ... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Motoring_news-1862.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motornews/Motoring_news-1862.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:56:01 +0100 Motoring Until somebody invents a viable solar powered car or one that runs on fresh air the immediate future of the motor industry will bea constant battle to improve the efficiency and limit the damage on the environment. The boffins will beaver away behind the showroom facades improving the next generation clean propulsion technologies, In the meantime m... http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Review_Focus_ECOnetic-1861.html http://www.lads-stash.com/motoring/motorreviews/Review_Focus_ECOnetic-1861.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:40:38 +0100 Motoring