Car News
Wait nearly over as Skoda’s new Fabia hits showrooms
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for! Skoda’s New Fabia will be on sale from the 17th May, with seven engines, three trim levels and lots of ‘lovely stuff’ to tempt British buyers.
Cigarette smell in the car puts off buyers
English smokers will soon be joining those in Wales and Scotland in not being able to light up in a public place. But before smokers consider sitting in their car and lighting up instead, they should think about the impact this will have on the vehicle’s resale value.
Aston Martin prices reach new heights at Bonhams 2007 sale
All things Aston Martin were in huge demand on Saturday (12 May 2007) at Bonhams’ eighth annual Aston Martin sale at the Works Service facility in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. The sale realised over £2.3-million with 94% of all lots selling.
Government gives bioethanol a boost
Secretary of State for the Environment, David Miliband, paid a visit to Teeside on Friday as work began on a new £250 million bioethanol production plant.
UK’s congestion hotspots revealed
The nation’s worst congestion hotspot is the southern end of the M1, according to a new report launched this week by Trafficmaster and the RAC Foundation.
Flex in the city: the new Agila
Small is beautiful; especially for drivers who live, work or play in the city. But while the ideal urban runaround needs to be compact in order to slot into the urban landscape, a tiny interior might put the squeeze on your social life.
Renault launches its 'Renault eco²' line of vehicles
Renault introduces its new 'Renault eco²' appellation which is intended to inform customers about its commitment to offering ecological, economical vehicles as part of its contribution to safeguarding the environment.
Harnessing the power of the Internet to sell historic vehicles
Owners looking to sell their cherished historic vehicle have immediate, no-cost access to millions of potential buyers across the world through the ‘virtual showroom’ provided by classiccarsforsale.co.uk.
Adore Alfas? Longing for a Lotus? Pining for a Porsche?
One clear sign of spring is the return to our roads of classic cars, emerging from a winter spent hibernating in garages and barns across the country. Such a sight often inspires enthusiasts to think of buying their own classic, but tracking down the perfect car, whether a restoration project or something in tip-top condition, isn’t always easy.
BMW Hydrogen 7
Direct from the factory – BMW UK takes delivery of its first fleet of the world’s first hydrogen-powered emissions-free luxury saloon cars.
Taxi’s home town hosts trade showcase
The record-breaking latest incarnation of the famous London taxi will take pride of place at a trade show in the city where it is made.
Clark aims for the hat-trick in Sardinia
British driver Barry Clark (24) is aiming to defend his championship lead by going for a hat-trick of wins on Rally d’Italia Sardegna next weekend (17-20 May). The Aberdeen driver and Carlisle co-driver, Scott Martin (25), won the two opening rounds of the Fiesta SportingTrophy International (FSTi) in the snow of Rally Norway and the gravel of Rally de Portugal.
Power tool drag racing craze hits UK
Are you Michael Schumacher with a power tool? Now is your chance to find out. The second Silverline Power Tool Drag Race is open to all – DIY enthusiasts, builders, boffins, engineering students, hardware retailers, families, children, mums and dads. Everybody!
Road casualty improvement is no accident
Investment in car, van and truck safety has helped drive down road casualties. Latest statistics from the DfT reveal improvement in all areas particularly a year-on-year reduction in pedestrian casualties, seven per cent down to 31,020 and child casualties down 10 per cent to 10,140.
The J.D. Power of Dreams
For the second year running Honda has achieved second place overall in the J.D. Power Survey, scoring highly across all four categories - vehicle quality and reliability, vehicle appeal, service satisfaction and ownership costs.