Car News
Lex delivers 1,000th Messing Van conversion to Network Rail
Network Rail has taken delivery of its 1,000th Messing Van conversion – a Transit van which is kitted out to make rail repair workers lives a little more comfortable.
Used car pricing differs by up to 14% across the UK
A comprehensive new study by EurotaxGlass’s of almost 200,000 used cars offered for sale throughout the UK via Auto Trader has found that the average asking price of a second-hand car is the highest in the South East of England, at £10,400 – 14 per cent more than in the North East, the area with the lowest recorded regional average, at £8,900.
Citroen Airplay+ special editions
Citroen is strengthening the appeal of its exciting supermini range this February with a new collection of great value C1, C2 and C3 Airplay+ special editions, designed to provide more music, more colour and more kit for younger buyers.
Vehicle rescue organisations unite in quest to stay ahead of the future
Massive advances in new car technology, in many cases, more complex than a fighter aircraft, have prompted the launch of a unified initiative from the biggest roadside assistance organisations to ensure their patrols remain at the cutting edge of technical expertise for the benefit of millions of motorists.
Ford starts 2007 with surging sales
Ford has kicked off 2007 with increased car and commercial vehicle volumes, continuing the market leading performance of 2006 which made the blue oval number one car brand for 30 consecutive years.
500 ‘R’ ready for hot Civic
Over 500 people have already placed orders for the new Civic Type R – more than ten per cent of Honda’s annual sales target for the hot hatch.
4x4s and MPVs ARE safer for drivers and passengers
A quick glance through TRL's report on roadside safety barriers and 4x4s and MPVs shows a very different picture to that painted in many of today's press reports.
Car Design of the Year Award
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Motorpoint launches new competitive vehicle finance programme
Motorpoint, the multi-brand car supermarket with one of the biggest choices of cars and commercial vehicles in the UK, has launched the new-look competitive Boomerang vehicle finance programme, replacing the 3x3 finance package.
Major car donation to Uxbridge College Business School
Inchcape plc, the world’s leading automotive retail group, recently donated a transporter full of cars to Uxbridge College Business School. The cars will be used by the school’s Automotive students to help increase their practical knowledge and experience.
Lexus Derby official opening
Inchcape Lexus’s recently opened prestigious new eight-car showroom in Derby marked its official opening with a customer evening at which senior executives from both Lexus and Inchcape were present.
Caterham: 270bhp per tonne for a shade over £17k
Caterham’s legendary Seven family is boosted next month (February) with the arrival of the brand-new 150 bhp Ford Sigma to deliver a rasping 270bhp per tonne for just £17,495.
Brits consider themselves savvy shoppers
New research has revealed that although 86% of British consumers consider themselves savvy shoppers, realistically very few know the value of the items they buy: a startling 90% of the public admitted that they did not know the price of a tin of baked beans.
Honda commits to hybrid future with new concept
Honda will display its continued commitment to hybrid car technology with the unveiling of a hybrid sports car at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and an increase in the supply of Civic Hybrids to the UK.
Stars of rallying, racing and motorcycling at Race Retro
Michele Mouton, one of the most successful and best-known female rally drivers of all time, will be opening Race Retro, the International Historic Motorsport Show, on Saturday 24th March 2007 – and will then drive her famous 1985 Pikes Peak Hillclimb-winning 500bhp Audi S1 Sport Quattro on the rally demonstration stage.