AN ASTON Martin convertible that was once owned by Prince Charles has sold for almost £240,000. The 1994 Virage Volante attracted plenty of interest when it went under the hammer last week. An Aston Martin convertible owned by Prince Charles for just under £240,000 The classy motor was leased to the Prince of Wales by the British automaker when it
BRITISH drivers could almost halve how much they spend on car insurance by sorting their policy three weeks before it ends. Motorists who wait until the day they need to get a new policy typically pay hundreds more than necessary, a new study has found. The cheapest time to sort your policy is 20 to 26 days before it starts Alamy A recent investigation
WHETHER you’re an experienced driver or getting behind the wheel for the first time, feeling safe is a top priority. So before selecting the latest model, it’s important to do some research on which motors will offer you with the best protection. Some of the safest new cars of 2019 When a new car hits the market, it undergoes rigorous testing by safety
A RARE Aston Martin that was one of only nine ever produced has sold for a £2.4million at auction. The 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight has been kept in perfect condition after being owned by a late mechanic for 54 years. The 1961 Aston Martin DB$ was one of only nine ever produced ©Bonhams The blue two-door attracted plenty of interest when it
SINGING along to the latest Christmas number one is a much-loved past time by millions of Brits when behind the wheel. But some of the most popular hits could be putting you at risk on the road, according to a new study. Listening to songs with a high beat per minute encourages motorists to speed and drive more erratically Getty - Contributor A recent
FERRARI bosses say they are “flattered” by Lewis Hamilton’s interest in joining the team in 2021. At a select meeting at their Maranello HQ on Wednesday, SunSPORT was invited to join Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri and F1 team principal, Mattia Binotto, for some open and honest discussions on last season and the future for the Italian team. Ferrari bosses
UK ROADS will be flooded with holiday traffic as early as next week as millions of families attempt to beat the congestion. More than 17million cars are expected to clog the road next Thursday (December 19) and Friday (December 20) as Christmas journeys combine with commuter traffic. More than 17 million cars are expected to be on the road on December
IT’S December. You’re busy. So I’ll write the last sentence first. It’s a Golf. It’s brilliant. Of course it is. Now have a quick look at the pictures and turn to Mystic Meg. Got time to dig a little deeper? Lovely. Then sit down, take five and read on. Volkswagen sells one every 40 seconds, 35squillion since 1974, making it Europe’s bestselling car
THE Ford Ranger Raptor is motoring’s biggest contradiction. It is the pick-up truck that looks sensational but sadly fails to do the things you would expect – like carry big loads for starters. The anti-climax of the engine spoilt every trip in the Raptor Despite being the size of a house, the Raptor can only hold 620kg in the back, which is nearly
THE professions most likely to have a record of dangerous driving have been revealed. And priests are some of the worst offenders on UK roads, according to a new study. Priests are among some of the most dangerous drivers according to a recent study Getty - Contributor A recent breakdown by MoneySupermarket has revealed priests are amongst the most
BEN STOKES will have to overcome a number of historical trends to win Sports Personality of the Year – with Lewis Hamilton statistically the favourite. New research by bwin has analysed how the 47 previous awards panned out – taking into account winners’ age, gender, sport and birthplace. Hamilton and Stokes are among the six nominees in 2019 The results
BEN STOKES will have to overcome a number of historical trends to win Sports Personality of the Year – with Lewis Hamilton statistically the favourite. New research by bwin has analysed how the 47 previous awards panned out – taking into account winners’ age, gender, sport and birthplace. Hamilton and Stokes are among the six nominees in 2019 The results
BRITS who charge their friends for a lift this Christmas risk being hit with hefty fines and even invalidating their insurance. Councils across the UK have warned drivers that offering people lifts in exchange for money is against the law. Getty - Contributor Drivers risk being hit with a £2,500 fine if caught charging friends for a lift[/caption]
A RECKLESS motorbike rider has taken his life into his own hands after standing on his seat while speeding along a busy London motorway. Shocking footage shows the anonymous motorist climb onto his motorbike seat as he heads west on the M40 just outside of London. An idiot motorbike rider is caught standing on his seat while driving on a London motorway
BRITISH motorists could find themselves reaching deep into their pockets if they fail to keep their car clean. Vehicles with dirt, ice or snow covering their headlights, indicators or reflectors could cost their owner a fine of up to £1,000. Drivers must clean snow, ice and dirt way from the headlights before they set off on any journey Alamy Various