
The Government has urged motorists to fill with fuel now or risk being immobile over the Easter weekend.The advice – not explicit, but implied when a Downing Street spokesman said drivers should take “prudent” steps to ensure they have enough fuel – has raised fears of a run on fuel stations over the next few days.The Government spokesman encouraged people to consider a “contingency” plan if fuel tanker drivers go on strike.


Well, not quite, but Maserati has taken the growing “lifestyle” range of activities to another level. As well as offering the now-familiar driving courses taking place at an Italian racing circuit. Maserati is offering holidays built around the courses. The package includes a day at the circuit and a road test in the Tuscan countryside, combined with a sightseeing tour of Florence and a visit to Italian artisans’ boutiques.
Is this the start of the revolution? The first major Chinese model is about to go on sale over here – the Great Wall Steed, a pick-up will become Britain’s cheapest double cab pick-up at £13,998 (ex-VAT), which is certainly an attractive price, at around £3,000 less than competitors.
The face lifted Citroen C1 goes on sale in the UK on April 2. List prices start at £7,995, but there is a £1,000 Reward incentive on the car, bringing the starting price down to £6,995.
