The company continues to outperform the market year on year with sales that have increased from 19.9% in January up to 21.7% in June.

June was also a strong performance month for the Peugeot 5008 and Peugeot 3008 as both cars have sold past expectations and sale projections.  At this point already about 6,500 of the Peugeot 3008 vehicles have been registered within the United Kingdom.

Freshly launched in June was the RCZ Sports Coupe by Peugeot with a great response from both customers and journalists with 1,900 orders already recorded taking up half of the available production models for this year.

Also showing a strong performance during the month of June was the Peugeot 207 with a ten percent growth in sales compared to June of 2009 allowing the car to remain the top selling French made car within the United Kingdom’s top ten.

The year to year success of the French car manufacturer has been a result of strong performances across the market with petrol sales up by 10.3%, retail sales up by 16.4%, diesel sales up by 38%, and fleet sales up by 2.8%.

Adding to the strong sale offers that have helped propel growth is the new ‘Just Add FuelTM’ programme which allows customers to make one payment per month that covers insurance, finance, licence, and warranty over a three year time span.

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An innocent driver named Martin was thrilled when he thought he saw the BBC Top Gear’s, The Stig driving down the M55 as Martin returned home from Blackpool with his wife.

Sure he had seen The Stig, he followed the driver for an additional thirty minutes into the Forton Service Station near Lancaster off the M6 and then asked for a photo with the driver. However, the BBC announced that the mysterious Stig was in fact an imposter and is looking into what occurred.

Martin stated that he had become quite excited as he was just driving along and while on the motorway you never expect to see someone famous.

A spokeswoman for the BBC stated that an enquiry has been launched into the imposter that is pretending to be the Stig and noted that the next Top Gear live tour will not be on the air until November.

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It’s only recently that the world has come to realise just how hard racing drives, especially Formula One drivers have to train for their sport.

Jenson Button’s Triathlons have helped to dispel the myth that drivers simply get into a car and drive while Lewis Hamilton’s sponsorship by Reebok looks set to take training sessions to a new level with ZigTech.

Once the duo had cleared the zig-zagging obstacle course and the cheering crowd quietened down, Reebok explained the technology behind their new ZigTech footwear.

The concept of Reebok ZigTech trainers is inspired by the energy transfer of a slinky. So when running, the power generated from the impact of the heel strike ripples along the zigs of the unique ZigTech sole, chanelling energy throughout the step and propelling the athlete forward at toe-off. The end result is a shoe that provides superior cushioning and energy return to enhance training sessions by allowing the wearer to run further and faster for longer with less fatigue.

“You look at them and think, wow, they’re realy different,” said Lewis, “but they feel great to run in and put an extra spring in your step.”

Reebok is marketing their ZigTech footwear as an ‘energy drink for your feet’ because the unique sole not only propels you forward but also reduces wear and tear by up to 20% on key leg muscles.

The combination of energy return and cushioning reduces the impact and strain on the glutes, shins and hamstrings. So by taking the heavy impact out of running, the leg muscles won’t get as tired and can be exercised in the action of running, which is more rewarding to the athlete instead of absorbing foot impact.

Lewis Hamilton is set to be the poster boy for the UK’s ReeZig Reebok ZigTech marketing campaign. But whether ZigTech trainers will become an efficient athlete’s training aid or a popular teenagers lifestyle trainer remains to be seen.

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The giant red and yellow castle set off at 9am across the lake, making good progress with a combination of paddles and the wind. Escorted by the Italian Police who kept an incredulous eye on proceedings, the Londoners still managed to gate crash an international sailing regatta. After successfully navigating their way through the melee of Lazer class sailing dinghies, the intrepid group came ashore in Riva Del Garda, where astonished tourists formed an unofficial welcoming committee.

Self-appointed group leader and mentor, Chris, was delighted to have made history, commenting: “Great Britain has such a great tradition as a sea fairing nation and we really feel we have played no role at all in adding to this. That said it was possibly the most fun we have ever had and we really never believed this most frivolous of dreams would ever be realised.”

First mate, Dave, added: “When Honda called us to say we had been cast in the final movie we thought they must be joking, and even now it doesn’t seem real. Hopefully after the weekend we can have confirmation from the Italian authorities that this really is the first time this has been done, but I am sure this is just a formality…”

The triumvirate are just one of a number of stories making up the Live Every Litre crowd-sourced documentary film in which members of the public have been nominated by the project’s online community to realise their dream in the new Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe. The journeys which make up the road movie range from the pure fun of the London Schoolboys, to the poignant journey of “Bowman” who will revisit the site he came ashore during the D-Day landings. These stories are being filmed by award winning Swiss Director, Claudio Von Planta, best known for filming the “Long Way Down and “Long Way Round” expeditions with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. The 35 day journey can be followed at liveeverylitre.com, the Facebook Group or by following @liveeverylitre on Twitter.

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The hazard perception test will be the second part of the driving test and the candidate must be able to pass both parts of the test simultaneously.  It was noted that a driver who has taken the test practice or completed formal training will have better hazard skills on the road.

Currently, learner drivers often fail the hazard perception test because they do not know enough about the hazard test itself.  Its role is to help reduce the amount of people who die on the road.  There are a few hazards that drivers need to be aware of such as loose pets, vehicles moving on the road, farmyard animals in the road, horse riders, parked vehicles, weather conditions, and hidden junctions.

A driver needs to be able to face any of these obstacles and still come out ok so that they can continue on their way.  The driving theory test tests this ability by showing 14 hazard video clips on a computer screen and the driver must watch the clips and find each of the hazards that are presented.  Altogether there are 15 clips with one clip showing two hazards.

As soon as a hazard appears the test taker needs to respond by pushing a mouse button that represents reaction on the road such as changing direction or speed.

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1975. Ah what a year (not so for Nixon advisors but hey you can’t please all the people). The Watergate verdicts aside, 1975 was the year we saw Jaws encourage people to stay out of the sea, Margaret Thatcher become the first female leader of the Conservative party and the future face of British football emerge as David Beckham first drew breath.

1975 also marked the birth of another British legend when the Lotus Esprit was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Okay, the earth is still spinning around the sun, but wouldn’t you agree that those things happening in 1975 changed the world a bit? Just a little bit?

We do.

And what we also know now is that 35 years later, something breathtaking will happen once again. Once more in Paris. Once more at the Motor Show.

Perhaps a new Esprit? Perhaps not. Or perhaps even more?

Feel free to guess what we’re up to but ultimately you’re going to have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, it’ll be worth the wait.

All will be revealed on16.45 CET 30th September 2010, at the Paris Motor Show.

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Motorists should be on the lookout for more than just petrol prices however, as they also should look at other benefits that may be available to them when setting their motoring budgets.  For example, some insurance providers offer perks that are worthwhile for a free extra bucks since they save a reasonable chunk of change down the line such as free breakdown cover, reduced price MOTs, and free health checks in the winter.

Some tips offered to cut down the cost of motoring by Thomas include choosing a TPFT policy for cars that are of low value since excesses may cancel out the point of comprehensive cover.

He also stated that most premiums are based on the average amount of miles a driver covers per year so it is very harmful to overestimate your mileage instead keeping in mind that drivers can always adjust their mileage if they start to use it more frequently down the road.

Another helpful tip is to avoid the temptation to add modifications to a car since they are often seen as a safety risk and will increase the overall price of cover.

Finally, if it is within your power to do so, Thomas recommends paying the premium up front, since instalment plans often tack on extra charges.

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First of all, in the last several years over a thousand hidden speed cameras have been put into place across the roadways and police are more frequently performing random breath tests.  The legal alcohol limit in most countries is 50mg for every 100ml of blood, which is almost two times lower than the UK limit.

Second, speed limits change throughout different countries as the speed limit may drop harshly from speeds of 90kmh to 50kmh simply by entering a village and the only marker is the fact that you are now driving within new village limits.  To avoid high fines it is important to be conscious of this fact.

Before leaving it is also important to inform your insurance provider that you will be outside of the company because some insurance companies will not receive any assistance while abroad which it is important to recognize.  Depending on the law of the country, you may have to purchase additional international driver coverage before leaving the UK in order to be in accordance with the law.

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The Earls Court Motor Shows were still the principal arena for the general public to see what was new on the market. Paris. New York, Tokyo, Geneva and Amsterdam were all shows where British cars shone in the battle for exports. Featured cars are Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Daimler, the Rover Gas Turbine, the Ford Zephyr and Zodiac, the Triumph Spitfire, the all new Morris 1100, the Hillman Imp, the MGB, Jensen, the new Vauxhalls and many more. British Motor Shows of the 1960’s continues a nostalgic look back at the years of high expectation after the long years of austerity after the Second World War.

Now available on DVD, this British Motor Shows of the 1960s is jam packed with material containing the following features.

1. Introduction

2. 1960 Earls Court Motor Show

3. 1961 Earls Court Motor Show

4. 1961 Rover Gas Turbine

5. 1962 Earls Court Motor Show

6. 1962 The New Morris 11 and Spitfire

7. 1963 Earls Court Motor Show

8. 1963 The New Hillman Imp

9. 1964 Earls Court Motor Show

10. 1964 James Bond’s DB5

11. 1965 Earls Court and New York Motor Shows

12. 1966 Earls Court Motor Show

13. 1966 Motor Industry Research

14. 1967 Earls Court Motor Show

15. 1968 Earls Court Motor Show

16. 1969 Earls Court Motor Show

BONUS FEATURES

1. 1960,64 and 68 Commercial Motor Shows

2. Tokyo, Geneva and Amsterdam Shows

With a running time of 86 mins, the DVD is available to purchase here or by clicking on the banner below.  There is also another title in their series, covering British Motor Shows of the 1950s – available here.

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As the rain clouds cleared around Sacre Coeur, Agent Lynch strode into the middle of Place de Tertre and immediately became the main attraction. She performed her favourite burlesque routine, inspired by artist Yves Klein and French New Wave cinema to the track ‘Je t’aime’ by Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin. Lynch tantalised the unsuspecting audience with a striptease from her vintage dress right down to her lacy lingerie. Just when the crowd thought they had seen it all, she poured a tin of blue paint all over her naked body before imprinting herself on a white and red satin flag to complete the French tricolore.

Agent Lynch, aka Kate Rawlinson (originally from Newcastle), was one of the first people to apply to star in the Live Every Litre film back in February 2010. After receiving thousands of ratings from the online community, Agent Lynch was selected to be a part of the project by film director, Claudio von Planta. Von Planta explained: “Agent Lynch is fantastic. She has an incredible spirit and we were immediately impressed with her vivacious attitude. The burlesque world is mysterious, glamorous and unknown which was what intrigued me to include her story in the film.”

A paint-splattered Kate said: “To perform my show in the streets of Paris was a dream come true. I was so nervous before I started dancing but once the music kicked in, I forgot my nerves and really started to enjoy it. The crowd were amazing too. I’m so happy I could bring burlesque to the masses – this is my love letter to the French!“

Having taken the Parisian streets by storm, Agent Lynch was then whisked off to her next adventure as part of the Live Every Litre project – an afternoon with Europe’s undisputed Queen of Burlesque, Immodesty Blaize. Recently dubbed ‘The Goddess’, Immodesty imparted her wisdom to Agent Lynch as the two dancers discussed the choreography of Lynch’s new routine.

The final part of Agent Lynch’s journey led her to watch a performance at the Crazy Horse, described by Lynch herself as “the holy grail of the showgirl.” Founded in 1951 by Bernardin, Crazy Horse continues to stage inventive and stylish cabaret under the choreography of Philippe Decoufle.

Embracing her Parisian experience and employing all of Immodesty Blaize’s advice, Agent Lynch will perform another routine on Saturday 5 June in Carnaby Street, London as part of the Summer of Love Festival arranged to celebrate the street‘s 50th anniversary.

Agent Lynch’s story is just one of a number of journeys making up the Live Every Litre crowd-sourced documentary film in which members of the public have been nominated by the project’s online community to realise their dream in the new Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe. The journeys which make up the road movie range from the pure fun of the London Schoolboys, to the poignant journey of “Bowman” who will revisit the site he came ashore during the D-Day landings. These stories are being captured by award winning Swiss Director, Claudio Von Planta, best known for filming the “Long Way Down and “Long Way Round” expeditions with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. The 35 day journey can be followed at www.liveeverylitre.com, the Facebook Group www.facebook.com/LiveEveryLitre or by following @liveeverylitre on Twitter.

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