Car News
OFT approves Bosch Car Service code of practice
Bosch has announced its Bosch Car Service (BCS) network of independent garages is the first organisation in the motor vehicle mechanical repair and service sector to successfully secure approval for its consumer code of practice, under the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.
Zafira joins the elite
Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range luxury variant of the Zafira to further strengthen its position as the leader in its market segment. Loaded with standard equipment and offering great value for money with on-the-road prices starting at only £18,950, the new Elite is at Vauxhall retailers now.
VX Racing leads all the way to Donington Park
VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi has a point to prove this weekend as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship arrives at Donington Park.
Thatcham Quality Accreditation assists Fleet Managers
Thatcham this week launches a new criterion within Thatcham Quality Accreditation (TQA) specifically for Fleet Management systems. The new criterion “TQA Criteria for Telemetry -Fleet Management Systems” has been developed to provide 2 levels of recognition.
Thatcham form Repair Industry Welding Action Group
Crash repair experts Thatcham have taken the initiative once again in proposing the formation of a Repair Industry Welding Action Group (RIWAG) to address key welding related issues in modern vehicle repair.
Parker’s Car Price Guide: July trends, best buys and great deals
One of the success stories the last 18 months or so - but selling too few to appear in the top 10 - has been the Chrysler 300C. This big American saloon (and estate) has bold styling, it’s roomy and represents good value.
Power tool racers are revved up
The first dedicated Silverline Power Tool Drag Race is attracting huge interest. Already sweeping across America, power tool drag racing requires competitors to take a hand-held power tool, turn it into a mean machine and race it down a 75ft track.
Reckless young drivers put lives in danger on rural roads
Young motorists who are poorly prepared for driving on rural roads are putting lives in danger, suggests new research from Autoglass.
Porsche Carrera Cup second half starts at Donington Park
The next eight weeks will be the critical period in the battle for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB as the second half of the season starts at Donington Park (Leicestershire) this weekend (14/15 July). With eight of the remaining 10 races to run by the first weekend of September, the title contenders know that they are entering the deciding period in the season.
Call for alcohol locks to control drink driving
The continuing failure of expensive drink driving campaigns and the limited number of traffic police patrols breathalysing motorists has led to road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) to call for all new cars to be fitted with alcohol locks that mean a driver who has been drinking will not be able to start his or her vehicle.
Chevrolet launches stylish Captiva accessories
Hot on the heels of the Chevrolet Captiva launch this month comes a range of accessories designed to help owners stamp their own personality on this exciting new SUV.
Mondeo's Titanium appeal
Unique 17-inch alloy wheels, brushed metal interior trim detailing, high-tech Ford Convers+ instrument cluster with colour display and sports-style front seats wrapped in modern New York cloth trim are just some of the highlights of Ford's newly-announced Mondeo Titanium.
Kids hail success of Legoland trip
LTI Vehicles, makers of the famous London taxis, donated £1,500 to help give 200 underprivileged youngsters a day out at a world-famous theme park.
Mansell rolls back the years in F1 car at Silverstone
Three-times British Grand Prix winner, Nigel Mansell rolled back the years on Friday at Silverstone Circuit when he put on a dramatic display within the BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park in the BMW Sauber F1 Team car.
Chevrolet supports Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team
It’s not every day you can see Chevrolet vehicles star in stunt displays but thanks to their association with the Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team – The Flying Gunners, that’s exactly what visitors to shows across the UK have in store this summer.