Car News
The award winning new Alfa Spider is here
Mangoletsi, the UK’s largest and longest-established Alfa Romeo dealership is pleased to announce that the stylish new Alfa Spider convertible has recently arrived at its Knutsford, Cheshire showroom, and is already proving a hit. The new Alfa Spider is available for immediate ordering and delivery, as well as for test drives.
Drivers hit by soaring car-parking costs
Parking charges in the UK have soared in the past six years, with an average increase of 25 per cent across the country, according to Direct Line Car Insurance.
The new MINI One, Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper D
From April 2007, a new MINI One and the first ever MINI Cooper D joined the second-generation MINI line-up, five months after the launch of the new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S models.
First UK Captiva order for local Busy Lizzie
Local couple, Terry and Margaret Ward have become the first people in the UK to place an order for the new Captiva SUV from Chevrolet retailer Perrys of Rotherham.
Saab wins 2007 Used Car Scheme
Saab’s Approved Used Car Scheme has been named the best in Britain by weekly magazine Auto Express. Saab’s scheme came top in the prestigious Auto Express Used Car Honours 2007, thanks to the added features it offers to buyers, over and above what rival car manufacturers offer.
Chrysler Sebring to launch in June
The elegant Chrysler Sebring is an evolution of the 2003 Chrysler Airflite concept car, and will offer surprisingly good value for money as well as striking looks when it launches in the UK in June.
Sports car manufacturer attempts to drive 1000 green miles
A Breckland based sports car manufacturer will attempt to drive from Norwich to Monaco on one tank of bio-diesel fuel in an incredible motoring first.
Motorists ignore use of hands-free kits
Motorists are still risking using their mobile phone whilst at the wheel of a vehicle, despite the increased penalties which came into force nearly two months ago. The new law now sees drivers facing a minimum £60 fine and three penalty points.
Birmingham taxi drivers kept on the road
Black cab drivers in Birmingham are spending less time off the road thanks to a new service offered by a city taxi dealer.
Nissan double at used car honours
Nissan has picked up awards for the 350Z coupe and the highly acclaimed X-TRAIL at the Auto Express Used Car Honours. X-TRAIL picked up its third consecutive award for Best Recreational 4x4 and the 350Z was judged best in the Coupe category for the second successive time.
Ford Focus wins top honour at Auto Express Used Car Awards
Ford took the top award at the Auto Express Used Car Honours 2007 by securing best used car with the Ford Focus.
Renault launches Clio Renaultsport 197 F1 Team R27
The Clio Renaultsport 197 is already being hailed by many as the undisputed small hot hatch class benchmark, but Renault’s performance arm has already sought to move the game onto the next level with the launch of the eagerly-anticipated Clio Renaultsport F1 Team R27. This new limited edition is also the first Clio Renaultsport 197 to feature the new Cup Chassis, which will become optional on the standard model later in 2007.
Search out your dream car with Auction View
The average price of a used car in the UK is £6,278, but why settle for average? British Car Auctions has a special online product, Auction View, that allows anyone to search for the car of their dreams from the 10,000 or so consigned for sale at BCA at any one time.
Spring offers from Proton Cars
Buying a new five door city car or five door hatchback has never been easier with great deals on both the Proton Savvy and the GEN-2 this spring.
If you’re missing ‘Life on Mars’ already drive a great 70’s car
The second – and final – series of BBC TV’s ‘Life on Mars’ came to a thrilling conclusion this week. But for those who lived through the ‘70’s and want to carry on reminiscing, a visit to a British Car Auction (BCA) classic car auction could be the answer.