Experts are warning that removing a car’s diesel particulate filter (DPF) is not only illegal, it’s also a waste of money.
Removing DPF: illegal and costly say experts
Mercedes-Benz launches Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand
Mercedes-Benz has revealed it is bringing back the Maybach brand – this time as a formal top-line sub-brand called Mercedes-Maybach.
Fiat 500 not powerful enough for hills says BBC’s Watchdog
BBC’s Watchdog programme slammed Fiat last night, over allegations that its 1.2-litre 500 city car “can barely get to the tip of a hill.”
The Queen opens Jaguar Land Rover’s £500m engine factory
The Queen has opened Jaguar Land Rover’s new £500 million engine plant in the West Midlands.
Motorcycle ABS ‘prevents 1 in 4 casualties’

Motorcycle ABS anti-lock brakes are now fitted to a third of all motorbikes made in Europe, with component supplier Bosch revealing this market share has risen 600% over the past six years.
Government plans to double cycling by 2025
The Department for Transport has revealed a new strategy that aims to double cycling by 2025 and make it, alongside walking, the natural choice for short journeys – no matter who you are.
Saab owner Nevs to go into administration
Nevs, the company that was set up to revive the bankrupt Saab brand, has itself applied to go into voluntary administration to ‘create more time for negotiations’ and delay threatened action from unpaid suppliers.
80mph now default UK motorway speed limit
Nearly half of cars, motorbikes and vans broke the 70mph UK motorway speed limit in 2013, according to official Department for Transport statistics.
Special Jaguar Land Rovers to be built on former Peugeot site
The new Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations HQ is to be located on the site of Peugeot’s former Ryton production plant in Coventry, which closed in 2007.
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is world’s fastest 4dr
The 707hp Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is, courtesy of a 204mph top speed, the world’s fastest and most powerful four-door saloon in the world – and the planet’s only four-door muscle car.



