Car News

Britain’s favourite biking routes revealed

It’s official. Motorbike fans across the country have voted Scotland’s Glen Coe and the A82 as Britain’s favourite scenic biking route in a survey of over 1,500 bikers recently conducted by DVLA Personalised Registrations.

Heritage offers new special services for British classic car enthusiasts

British Motor Heritage Limited, of Witney, Oxfordshire, makers and suppliers of bodyshells and many other parts for popular British classic cars, is introducing a new range of services for classic enthusiasts.

New logo debuts on Fiat Bravo

In recent months, the Fiat brand has implemented a new strategy, which is underlined by the many new products that have been presented, and which will soon be joined by the new Fiat Bravo.

Fiat Bravo: beauty and substance

On 29 January 2007, the new Fiat Bravo will be presented to the international media in Rome, going on sale throughout mainland Europe during the following weeks. It will become available in the UK next summer.

Another first for Mercedes-Benz

Today, DaimlerChrysler Group opens its biggest-ever brand experience centre site, adjacent to the world’s oldest purpose built racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey.

Peugeot 4007 – a new driving experience

Peugeot is entering into the 4x4 SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) market with a new model that is 4.64 metres long and fitted with one of its accomplished HDi diesel engines, with DPFS (Diesel Particulate Filter System).

Citroen C-Crosser adds an extra dimension

Citroen has announced first details of its exciting new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), that is set to add an extra dimension to the French manufacturer’s range when it goes on sale in Europe from summer 2007. The versatile Citroen C-Crosser boasts four-wheel drive capability, exceptional levels of space and comfort, as well as an advanced, fuel efficient HDi diesel engine equipped with environmentally-friendly Diesel Particulate Filter System.

End of British summer time could spell disaster on roads

Zurich Insurance advises motorists to take care as the car insurer reveals that drivers are 20 per cent more likely to have a motor accident after the clocks go back and the nights draw in.

Motorpoint challenges supermarket second hand car prices

Motorpoint, the car supermarket group, has challenged the myth that cars bought from a supermarket will fetch lower prices on the second hand market. Traditional wisdom suggests that new cars imported from Europe and sold at car supermarkets are of a different specification to UK sourced models and are, therefore, worth less.

Corvette Racing and Team Cadillac season finales

While Corvette Racing capped Corvette's 50th anniversary in international motor racing with victories in the American Le Mans Series manufacturers’, drivers’ and teams’ championships, Team Cadillac scored a podium finish in the final round of the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT, to claim 3rd place in the manufacturers’ final standings. Both season finales took place at Laguna Seca Raceway in California on October 21 and 22 respectively.

A star is reborn

Nissan’s latest Primastar range gets a fresh look, even more convenience features, and most significantly a range of engines that not only enhance driveability, but are Euro 4 compliant too. The 2007 Model Year enhancements maintain the Primastar’s position as one of the most attractive mid-sized panel van and minibus ranges on the market.