Car News
World first Aston Martin driving Brits enter challenging territory
The pace is hotting up for adventurous Brits Richard Meredith and Phil Colley as they attempt a 10,000-mile world-first drive behind the wheel of a factory-prepared Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Skoda scoops coveted dealer award
Skoda has been named the ‘Car Franchise of the Year’ by a panel of industry experts at the Motor Trader awards.
Call for Government action to stop young driver deaths welcomed by Brake
Calls by Parliament’s influential Transport Select Committee for Government action to stop the horrific young driver death toll have today been welcomed by national road safety charity Brake.
Tesco takes advantage of fuel saving and CO2 reducing technology
The company that revived the famous Connaught marque and the team behind the Type-D hybrid sports coupe - a car designed from the outset to leave a very low carbon footprint, which will commence series production later this year in South Wales
Kia to unveil Schreyer Sports Coupe Concept at Frankfurt show
Kia Motors is to unveil a dramatic 2+2 sports coupe concept – the work of Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer – at the IAA in Frankfurt on Tuesday 11 September.
Safe taxi campaign gathers pace
A national campaign to stamp out bogus taxi drivers is having an increasing impact around the country.
Nissan pledges 5m yen to assist victims of Niigataken Chuetsu-Oki earthquake
Nissan has pledged 5 million yen to help disaster relief efforts in the Niigata area following the 16 July earthquake. 3 million yen will be donated immediately to Central Community Chest of Japan, to support on-the-ground volunteer activities.
Mazda CX-7: The new sports crossover model
Mazda is certain that the new Mazda CX-7 sports crossover vehicle will create a niche within a niche, bringing its ‘Zoom-Zoom’ sports car attitude to the traditional SUV sector.
DSA at Mobility Road Show
The world's largest outdoor mobility event is taking place this year at Kemble Airfield, near Cirencester, when Driving Standards Agency staff will join around 200 organisations in the Mobility Road Show.
Motorists warned to steer clear of unsafe used tyres traded on eBay
eBay shoppers looking for a bargain are being warned to steer clear of second-hand tyres being sold on the site, after independent testing revealed that half of the used tyres listed on eBay are too dangerous for use and if fitted to a car could put lives at risk.
Tesco launches online used car checker
Tesco Personal Finance is offering motorists the opportunity to check the status of a used car online before buying, for half the price of other providers.
Over a quarter of caravans uninsured
The summer holidays are here and millions of Brits will be off on their holidays over the next five weeks.
Automotive industry improves poor late payment record
As the number of days UK businesses take to pay their bills reaches its highest point on record, the automotive industry reveals a more positive picture.
Toyota: First motor race win with a hybrid car
Toyota made history last weekend by winning the Tokashi 24-Hour Race with its Supra HV-R hybrid race car. It is the first time ever that a Hybrid race car has won a competition.
RMIF publishes EU aircon rules guide
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has published a guidebook to help businesses deal with new EU/UK regulations that prevent technicians without proven qualifications from working on in-car air conditioning systems.