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Drive better and save money
Drivers can save money and stay safe on the roads with Autoquake.com’s New Year Resolutions. Britain’s largest online used car retailer has lots of advice to make driving in 2010 cheaper and more enjoyable.
Free winter check saves drivers
With Winter firmly upon us, many drivers are bracing themselves for the usual bout of motoring misery as treacherous conditions take hold on our roads and motorways.
Carcraft’s Big Sale
The sales are well underway and recent reports suggest that bargain hunters have been out in force since Boxing Day.
Ethical sales grow 3-fold in decade
Expenditure on ethical goods and services has grown almost three-fold in the past 10 years according to The Co-operative Bank's Ethical Consumerism Report.
Beware of Snowballs, says IAM
Heavy snow is forecast this week across much of the UK with the Met Office issuing a severe weather warning.
Would you confess to a parking bump?
Leaving your car parked while shopping in the New Year sales could be risky as well as expensive, warns What Car?
Beat VAT increase with a used car from Autoquake.com
Car buyers can beat the VAT increase with a used car from Autoquake.com, as January's new tax rate pushes up the price of new cars.
Planning a worry-free winter
With the cold, winter weather already affecting many parts of the country, The Co-operative Insurance is reminding home-owners and motorists to plan ahead and be prepared for the harsh weather conditions.
Rolls-Royce Ghost unveiled in Dubai
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled its new model, Ghost, at the Dubai International Motor Show. Tom Purves, CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said “We are delighted to be showcasing our new model, Ghost, at the Dubai Motor Show.
CD&R to acquire British Car Auctions
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. (“CD&R”) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire BCA from Montagu Private Equity.
Volvo partners with Snowbombing 2010
Volvo Car UK is pleased to announce their partnership with Snowbombing – “the world’s biggest show on snow”, which takes place in the winter sports resort of Mayrhofen, Austria, 5th-10th April 2010.
Fiat extends art exhibition until New Year
An exhibition of leading Italian art, displayed at Fiat’s London flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, has been so successful that it is being extended into the New Year.
Wrecked and stolen cars add to winter claims
Snow and black ice have brought up to 40 per cent more insurance claims than for normal December days - but some display a distinct lack of Christmas goodwill, says AA Insurance.
Volvo offers comprehensive winter check
Following on from the heavy snow fall on Monday 21 December - which turned out to be the AA’s busiest day in 10 years with roadside assistance patrols attending over 20,000 breakdowns - Volvo is urging drivers to get their cars checked to help ensure they are not left stranded by the roadside this winter.
Ultra-efficient Audi A3 TDI
A new, ultra-efficient version of the Audi A3 1.6 TDI - already the most economical premium sector car with the lowest CO2 output - is available to order from this week, extending the compact hatchback’s lead by paring back CO2 output even further to just 99g/km and boosting combined economy to up to 74.3mpg.