Car News
Fuel saving technology comes to BMW 3 Series
BMW’s biggest selling model range will now come equipped with a raft of EfficientDynamics fuel saving and emissions cutting measures in a move that also harmonises engine line-up across all 3 Series body styles.
Brown dawn - Chance for a new start for business says RMIF
‘Businesses in the retail motor sector will wish to see a stable economy and competent government, so Gordon Brown’s decade at the Treasury does at least mean he has some experience in this area,’ said Alec Murray, non-executive chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation
Peugeot 308 – Insight into a new model
Peugeot’s first vehicle of the “8” generation, the Peugeot 308 five door hatchback will be launched in the UK in September.
NAC MG receives worldwide interest in new dealer network
In the run-up to the commercial launch of the new MG TF 2-seater sportscar, NAC MG (UK) has received an overwhelming response to their request for applications to become an MG franchised dealer.
Car dealer helps Jaguar enthusiasts leap into the record books
Over 200 Jaguar cars gathered at Attingham Park in Shrewsbury on Sunday 24 June to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest parade of Jaguar cars.
Adventurous mum wins with Nissan Film Festival
London-based Sarah Ryan visited the Vue cinema in Fulham Broadway as part of the Nissan Adventure Film Festival and her intrepid spirit has seen her drive away in a top of the range Nissan Pathfinder Aventura worth £30,000.
Giovanardi outright BTCC leader
VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi has been awarded one extra championship point, meaning the Italian is now leading the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Drivers Championship outright.
Summer driving tyre tips from TyreSafe
Almost a quarter of all cars and vans on the roads in the UK have at least one defective or badly worn tyre and according to TyreSafe - the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation - in need of replacement.
Owners of Japanese and Korean import vehicles – new parts delivered in 48 hours
Sales of Japanese and Korean imported vehicles, also known as grey imports, have surged in recent years. Parts to service and repair these imported vehicles can be expensive with some spares proving difficult to obtain because they need to be specially ordered from Asia.
Kia backs Amir Khan’s new community gym
Kia is backing Amir Khan’s new community gym as the Olympic Silver medallist gears up to challenge for the WBO lightweight world championship.
Type R goes down under
Australia has given us lager, soap operas and Kylie Minogue. But be prepared for the sound of ‘crikey’, ‘what a beaut’, and ‘strewth’ as Britain sends one of its most celebrated cars Down Under: the Civic Type R.
Hodgetts returns four more
Stefan Hodgett’s unrelenting assault on the Renaultsport Elf Clio Cup continued on Sunday at Oulton Park, as yet again he blitzed to pole position, fastest lap and race victory in his MOMO Team Clio.
National Vans get a face lift!
National Van Rental is giving its 5000 strong fleet of vans a face lift. Over the next few months the fleet will be transformed through the addition of dynamic and eye-catching new green decals building on the existing National brand to create a more contemporary look and feel.
Ignite your engine but not your lighter
A meeting over a cigarette is to become a thing of the past, because on Sunday (01 July), the Health Act comes into force in England. This means that smoking in the workplace will become illegal, but what many people also forget, is that this extends to a ban on lighting up in company cars or commercial vehicles with more than one occupant.
Happy Birthday Warranty Direct!
Independent automotive warranty provider, Warranty Direct, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week.