http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/ Banbury Cake /cars/motoringnews/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:41 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:41 +0000 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.banburycake.co.uk/resources/images/999278/?type=rsslogo http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/ http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5068024.Heavy_metal/?ref=rss It is more than a decade since BMW weaved its not inconsiderable sports car magic over a whacking great 4x4 and unveiled the X5. The aim was simple – produce a formidable 4x4 with the driving dynamics of BMW’s forte, the sports tourer. The success of the formula is reflected in the number of sharp-handling rivals that now line up against the German beast. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:03:37 +0000 cfea8e3d56478ab54fe616305ab02aa4 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5067946.Eco_plans_boost_car_firms/?ref=rss The motor industry has been given a double boost with news of huge investments by two of the UK's biggest carmakers, safeguarding thousands of jobs. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:37:23 +0000 bc74b7d4f82d35c8086ce5a1b920ab64 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5065243.Lower_drink_drive_limit_supported/?ref=rss More than 70% of motorists would support a lowering of the legal drink-drive limit, according to a new survey. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:39:56 +0000 eaec6239d73334185a0037bca60a200a http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5064062.Mint_condition/?ref=rss Volkswagen's new Polo was not designed as a flamboyantly styled, head-turning troublemaker. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:52:58 +0000 73f243b4e250192ffd23dbcb7539d304 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5064026.Fuel_prices__heading_for_record_high_/?ref=rss Petrol prices will reach record levels this year, according to research by the AA. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:28:51 +0000 8ce7d4d7449ad2600282948a7530b1d1 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5064016.Hamilton_to_rally_McLaren_troops/?ref=rss Lewis Hamilton will head into the McLaren factory in Woking and again demand the kind of effort that sparked the team's about turn last season. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:22:15 +0000 51b50ec190c5141a4125887ed66cb8f1 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5062937.Hamilton___McLaren_not_far_off_pace_/?ref=rss Lewis Hamilton believes McLaren are just a step away from competing for grand prix wins this season. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:07:25 +0000 576f742b671a29020426e44d3de61dd4 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5060695.Alonso_wins_on_Ferrari_debut/?ref=rss Fernando Alonso led a Ferrari one-two on his debut for the team as the Maranello marque made a stunning start to the new Formula One season. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:09:08 +0000 adf982c943e773ec4d80b269e6401743 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5060279.Vettel_claims_pole_in_Bahrain/?ref=rss Germany's Sebastian Vettel, last year's Formula One championship runner-up, claimed pole position for Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:52:28 +0000 469346d772aee46643e75cfa1cf1c364 http://www.banburycake.co.uk/cars/motoringnews/5059874.Schumacher_in_running_for_winning_return/?ref=rss Michael Schumacher's claim he is not in the running for victory on his comeback in Bahrain on Sunday appears to hold little water. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:54:35 +0000 71057c2242cd0b7254bfb0cd74009bb6