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Win a Lotus Exige Driving Experience at Silverstone

By Ben Pulman Competitions 24 February 2009 09:00 CAR Magazine has teamed up with Silverstone, the home of British Motor Racing, to give one lucky reader the chance to win a sensational Lotus Exige Driving Experience at the famous Northamptonshire circuit. Click here to enter our competition. With its rich history and heritage, Silverstone was the ideal location to gather 13 hot hatch icons (including the new Focus RS) for the cover story of the new redesigned April 2009 issue of CAR Magazine.

Discovery Velocity TV channel to launch Oct. 4

The Discovery Network is launching a new channel--Discovery Velocity--aimed at upscale car guys and girls. It will replace HD Theater on your cable or satellite system. The initial lineup features more than 140 hours of original shows.

Puzzling Parking Signs 'Confuse' Motorists

A NEW survey has revealed that parking signs confuse motorists, to the point that it can lead to drivers being penalised for their unintended transgressions. The poll, conducted by car insurance company Churchill, found that of those fined, clamped or who had their vehicle towed away in the last two years, 22% said they were unable to understand the parking restrictions in that area. Also, 41% of the 2,001 people polled said parking signs in their area were confusing, while 33% avoided parking in their local town or city centre for this very reason In addition, the puzzling signs led to 9% avoiding parking around their own residential area.