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Marisa Wayne to compete in the 2011 Mac 4x4
The Mac 4x4 is a long-distance, annual, four-wheel drive navigational endurance event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support that has taken place every March since 2002.
Seat Eco-nomics makes green motoring add up
As the successful UK scrappage scheme fades into memory SEAT is launching an innovative new retail offer that lets buyers who missed out save not once, but twice.
Unique price-drop car auction offers over £1m in savings
The UK’s first price-drop car auction has launched, and it’s already bringing an average saving of £930 to car-buying Brits. Over 1,000 retail-standard vehicles are available now on the UK Car Exchange website at ukcarexchange.com, and the price of every car drops automatically every day.
Citroen sets standard with BCA
Citroen UK achieved a record result in a special Live Online Closed Sale at BCA Measham on 8th April.
Renault and EA exclusive agreement with Sims 3
Renault and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ ERTS) have announced a multi-year agreement that will enable players of The Sims 3 PC/Mac to integrate Renault’s forthcoming range of electric vehicles into one of the world’s most successful entertainment franchises across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Fiesta outpaces Golf in race to European sales recovery
The Ford Fiesta has become Europe’s best-selling car, beating the Volkswagen Golf into second place in both March 2010 and year-to-date sales, according to latest figures from JATO Dynamics.
Greatest ever Alfa Romeo International Rally Milan 26-27 June
To mark Alfa Romeo’s Centenary celebrations, the Italian Alfa Romeo Register (RIAR) is organising a great international rally for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts worldwide.
Seat celebrates What Car? Driving School deal
Hard on the heels of its impressive 500-car fleet deal with British Gas SEAT is today celebrating another headline-grabbing agreement. The Spanish brand has secured an exclusive two-year contract to supply Ibizas to the newly-launched What Car? Driving School.
Kids cost parent taxi-drivers dear, says AA
Mums & Dads are clocking up 2,000 miles per year taxi-ing their kids on the school run and to after-school and weekend activities, AA Financial Services has found.
Toyota maintains industry leadership on average CO2 emissions
Toyota continues to lead the motor industry in the UK in bringing down average CO2 emissions across its entire model range.
CO2 output falls – But can the progress last?
There are now three manufacturers below the EU target of 130 g/km of CO2, which has been set for 2012. Toyota (124.55 g/km), Fiat (124.61 g/km) and Mini (129.98 g/km) are in the vanguard of the move to reduce CO2, while Hyundai is closing in on the target with a figure of 131.02 g/km.
Spring into summer with a free Ford makeover
Ford vehicles older than three years are invited to compete for a free makeover.
Romantic Road Rage causes nearly 2.5 million accidents
After hitting a tree in the aftermath of a fight with his wife, Tiger Woods may be the most famous victim, but he's far from alone.
Motorists drive to the moon and back (again and again and again)
The total number of miles driven by UK motorists each year would take them to the moon and back over half a million times according to new research.
Renault Fluence ZE and Kangoo ZE - Finalised designs revealed
Renault has unveiled the finalised designs of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Van Z.E., while customers wishing to be among the first to run on electrical power can pre-reserve their vehicle at renault-ze.com.