Car News

Manheim urges appraisal vigilance to spot flood damaged part-exchanges

Manheim is reminding dealers, trading in the areas of the UK ravaged by floods, to be extra cautious when taking in part-exchanges over the next few months, as they may have serious water damage.

Nissan reveals new “pop-up engine hood” safety technology

Nissan has developed an innovative “pop-up engine hood” to help reduce head impact injuries in the event of a pedestrian collision. The new safety feature will debut on the new Skyline coupe, set for release this autumn in Japan.

London taxi gives TV firm the star treatment

A television and film company in the Far East has bought a new London taxi to ferry around cast and crew members in style.

What is the RMIF, and how can it help motorists?

Buying a motor vehicle is one of the most important purchases that a person makes.

Fiat Grande Punto T-Jet - another gear

Fiat’s comprehensive Grande Punto range has just expanded further with the arrival of the storming new 1.4 T-Jet 120 Sporting.

Goodwood introduces first Ladies Day

Elegant and smartly-dressed ladies visiting this year’s Goodwood Revival on Saturday 1 September stand a good chance of taking home flowers and bottles of champagne – traditionally the reserve of victorious racing drivers – as Goodwood introduces motor sport’s first, and only, Ladies Day.

Mitsubishi hits double top with BCA

Mitsubishi continues to record some exceptional results in the used car market in partnership with BCA. The most recent sale, staged at BCA’s Measham auction centre in July, marked the used debuts of New Shogun and New Outlander.

Hyundai introduces Santa FR Limited

The highly acclaimed Hyundai Santa Fe range is joined in the showroom this August by a limited edition model, Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, offering £900-£1,100 worth of additional equipment over the usual CDX model.

Volkswagen premieres eight new models at Frankfurt

Volkswagen will present its widest product range of all time at the International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt (13th to 23rd September). Europe's no. 1 will be presenting over fifty models on view in Hall 3.0 – eight of them world premieres.

50 cars, 50 winners, 12 months of test driving

Arthur Wright from Wolverhampton is the first of 50 lucky winners to receive a cee’d test drive for 12 months. On Tuesday 31 July at Brindley Kia, Wolverhampton he will be handed the keys to a brand new cee’d.

Unseasonal rainfall putting added pressure on tyres

With rainfall reaching record levels in some parts of the UK, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is calling on motorists to take added care, and to spend time checking their tyres before driving. Many roads are still experiencing high levels of standing water, with more rainfall scheduled, therefore presenting added dangers to drivers.