Car News
Tigra Exclusiv Red edition
With spring just around the corner, every driver dreams of catching some rays in a stylish and dynamic drop top. Now there is a way to get the most Exclusiv roadster on the street at a surprisingly affordable price.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-door diesel model
Customers opting for a diesel powered Suzuki Grand Vitara have until now been restricted in their choice to the larger 5-door bodystyle, but a new 3-door model joins the range from April, priced at a competitive £14,999 on-the-road.
Dirty budget attacks clean Euro IV cars
The ABD today castigated Gordon Brown for his Budget in which he announced that road tax on so-called 'gas-guzzlers' would nearly double to £400 for clean but large engined Euro IV cars by April 2008, and petrol tax would rise by nearly 6p/litre (26p/gallon) over the next three years.
Corsa VXR styling kit
Vauxhall’s highly acclaimed new Corsa hatchback looks great from any angle, but now thousands of customers who rushed out to buy one soon after launch can add extra flair and excitement inspired by the manufacturer’s VXR racing team.
VX Racing completes two-day test in Albacete
On Tuesday, VX Racing completed a two-day test program at the Spanish circuit of Albacete.
Brown presents golden opportunity for fleets to save while going green
Vehicle fleet managers have a golden opportunity to make significant cost savings and demonstrate their green credentials, according to EurotaxGlass’s, following Gordon Brown’s announcement of changes to rates of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion set to preview at Eden Project
Visitors to an innovative new car show at the Eden Project in Cornwall will be treated to a sneak preview of the new Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion, due to go on sale in the UK this summer.
Caparo T1 to ‘debut in action’ at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The much heralded Caparo T1 will make its first public appearance as a running car at the 15th Goodwood Festival of Speed. The T1 will be one of the star attractions at this world famous UK event, which will be held over the weekend of 22-24 June 2007.
Caparo T1 gets a brand new and more powerful engine
After 12 months of highly secretive development, the Caparo T1, which looks and performs like a Formula One car, will be launched in the summer with a new and more powerful engine than previously mooted. The higher specification is reflected in a launch price for the T1 of £180,000 plus taxes.
Reminder: Not all 4x4s are the same
The most significant changes to Vehicle Excise Duty, announced in the Government’s Budget today, will not affect the Honda CR-V – one of the cleanest and most fuel efficient 4x4s on the market.
No budge in budget
Managing Director of Saab Great Britain Limited, Jonathan Nash, has responded to the Budget announcement by again urging the government to do more to encourage the development of the UK biofuels industry through customer incentives.
Kia Sedona keeps award youngsters on the move
Building futures and changing lives is at the heart of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme in Northern Ireland where social exclusion and division has long put obstacles in the way of allowing youngsters to develop their full potential.
Brown gives green signal for cleaner motoring
The RAC Foundation described the intention to reform Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) as a "green light for cleaner motoring" and stated that motorists will be relieved that any increase in fuel has been deferred as there is still uncertainty about world prices.
Green posturing drives up tax burden for families
Chancellor Gordon Brown moved to out-green the Tories and boost government coffers by sending road tax for higher emitting cars through the roof. SMMT estimates a bonanza of £44.5m for number 11 Downing Street over the next two years through changes to vehicle excise duty (VED) that will raise the annual charge for band G cars by 90 per cent. That means all new cars emitting more than 225 g/km CO2, half of which are not 4x4s.
Comma launches free online store locator
Motorists are now able to find their favourite car care products from Comma quickly and easily, with the launch of a new ‘Where to Buy’ facility on the company’s website, commaoil.com.