Car News
Warning on taxi divergence
Taxis are becoming less recognisable as the choice of vehicle for use as a cab becomes more diverse, according to a leading taxi safety campaign.
Momentum continues without Russia
Mitsubishi Motors Europe (MME) continues to build up on its sales momentum with an increase of 8% over the first six months of CY 2007 compared to the same period of CY 2006 (118,389 sales vs. 109,488 in CY2006, excluding Russia).
British holidaymakers rediscovering their own backyard
Despite the slow start to the British summer, the domination of low-cost airlines and discount packaged foreign holidays, over 30 million Britons will take at least one holiday in the UK this year according to latest research from Kwik-Fit.
Weather hampers VX Racing’s championship advantage
VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi scored one crucial podium in the rain-drenched rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Donington Park, while team-mate Tom Chilton scored points in race three with seventh place overall.
Die hard drivers are still wedded to their cars
We are just as car dependent today as we were in the early 1990s according to a new research by the RAC Foundation.
Drive away this July in a Citroen C2 Airplay+ for just £99 a month
Specifically designed to help younger drivers get their foot on the motoring ladder, Citroen has just introduced a fiercely attractive, £99 a month finance deal on the fun and funky C2 Airplay+, equipped with a latest generation iPod nano.
Hatfields Wakefield named Best UK Car Dealer
The team at Hatfields Jaguar Wakefield is celebrating after the site was named ‘Franchised Dealership of the Year’ at the prestigious Motor Trader Industry Awards on 11 July 2007, putting Hatfields ahead of all other carmaker-approved dealers across the UK.
Highways Agency launches DVD to encourage safer driving
The Highways Agency has launched a new DVD to encourage drivers to leave a safe distance between vehicles.
Allan McNish - Mid-Ohio race preview
Allan McNish heads for the latest round of the American Le Mans Series in Mid-Ohio on Saturday (21 July) expecting outright success is out of reach in his diesel-powered Audi.
John drives off 1,000th cab
Proud cabbie John Clarke is over the moon with his new London taxi – the 1,000th TX4 sold by dealership Mann & Overton London.
Qashqai wins Best Car Advertising campaign
Nissan’s Urbanproof advert for the new QASHQAI compact crossover picked up the award for Best Car Advertising campaign at the Motor Trader Industry awards held last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Mitsubishi introduces low-cost servicing
Mitsubishi is delighted to announce its innovative Mitsubishi Service Plan (MSP). The new discount service package is being offered to all customers buying a new car from July.
Johnny and Jeep together in their natural habitat
TV wildlife expert Johnny Kingdom has teamed up with Jeep to promote their latest 4x4 model.
SMART repairs sell cars quicker and for more money
Company fleets and private motorists are being strongly urged to invest in reconditioning before selling their used cars. Not only will it ensure they stand a much better chance of selling it first time, but they will see up to 150% net return on their investment according to the Manheim subsidiary Dent Wizard.
Off road bike Bill dies - great news say Motorcycle Retailers
‘The collapse of the Off Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill is a victory for common sense,’ according to Mike Owen, head of the Motorcycle Retailers Association,’ (MRA), a part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).