Car News
Avoid fines and dangers of changing a flat tyre while driving in Europe
If you are driving abroad this summer make sure you are legal to travel before leaving home. Something as simple as driving without a GB sticker can result in an immediate on-the-spot fine in most European countries.
Vauxhall moves to make Britain banger-free
It’s an all too common sight on British roads – the so-called banger, emitting choking exhaust fumes into the atmosphere. Everyone would like to get these older, more polluting cars off the streets, but owners of these cars will often tell you they just can’t afford anything better.
Parker’s Car Price Guide: June trends, best buys and great deals
The UK’s appetite for diesel cars continues to increase, with oil-burning models taking a 39% share of April new car registrations. It is predicted to take a 40% share of the market during the year.
European medium car market under pressure from niche segments
JATO Dynamics, provider of automotive data and intelligence has reported that the upper medium car market is continuing its steady decline while niche family car segments continue to grow strongly across Europe’s ‘big 5’ markets of Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK.
Scared cyclists are staying off the road
Research launched today reveals the extent of the cycling fear factor in the UK with two thirds of drivers admitting they never get out of the car and cycle on roads because they fear traffic.
Auto-history.tv full download service now available
Another 30+ revealing motoring archive films have been added to the auto-history.tv web site and almost all the films on the site, now nearing 550, can be downloaded 24 hours a day, for a small charge.
Make sure in-car child seats are properly fitted
In-car child seats must be properly fitted if they are to provide full protection for their occupants, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Transformers still the name of the game
Children of the 80s will remember Transformers, the vehicles that turned into robots.
Peugeot launches 107 Urban Move special edition
The Peugeot 107 is already a sales success, and its customer appeal is set to continue with the launch of a new 107 special edition model – the 107 Urban Move. The new 107 Urban Move represents excellent value, is priced at £7,995 and combines more features than the £550 difference to the popular Urban model it is derived from.
Peugeot 207 SW – The final 207 model
The final silhouette in the Peugeot 207 range will be launched in the UK in July 2007 – the Peugeot 207 SW.
BMW Hydrogen 7 takes to the streets
Driving from Brighton to London in the world’s first hydrogen-powered emissions-free luxury saloon car.
Saab helps drive for cleaner heir
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has given Saab BioPower the green light, getting behind the wheel of the UK’s first eco-friendly convertible. Well known for his interest in the environment, Prince Charles had a number of questions for Jonathan Nash, the Managing Director of Saab Great Britain, at a meeting which preceded the London to Brighton eco-car rally which will take place tomorrow, on World Environment Day.
MOMO maestro makes it three Clio Cup wins out of three
Steffan Hodgetts showed no signs of race rust following a month-long break in Clio Cup action, dazzling the crowds at Croft to deliver a third race victory in a row, a result which leaves him top of the championship standings.
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Aston Martin completes successful test day
All six Aston Martin DBR9s have completed a successful test day prior to this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which gets underway in just under a fortnight’s time.