Car News
Charges not the answer to reducing car journeys
As green issues begin to dominate the public agenda, only six in ten (59%) motorists would be prepared to give up their cars for just a part of one day a week in order to help reduce greenhouse gases according to new research published by swiftcover.com. This leaves 13.2 million drivers that wouldn’t give up their car to help the environment.
Bond fans choose Citroen 2CV as favourite
A Citroen 2CV plays the leading role in the greatest James Bond chase sequence of all time, a survey revealed today.
Toyota Hilux has the x-tra factor
These days the onset of autumn is defined as much by the start of another season of The X Factor on television as by the prevalence of any mists or feelings of mellow fruitfulness. This year Toyota is following the popular trend by presenting a new star model of its own for the nation to enjoy, but without the chore of having to phone in any votes.
Road car to race winning car the Owen Developments way
Oxfordshire based Owen Developments are renowned for their innovative development of turbocharger and high performance engine technologies.
Hackett announces sponsorship of the official Beaujolais Run 2006
Hackett London will be involved for the first time ever in The Official Beaujolais Run. The Hackett Beaujolais Run is being held between 14-16 November 2006, to benefit two very worthwhile charitable causes; the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
Renault launches Megane GT Range
Having firmly established its Renaultsport models as some of the finest hot hatches around, Renault has now applied some of their unique performance and styling DNA to its Mégane hatchback models with the launch of a new GT range, to fit between the regular and Renaultsport versions.
Skates on for Citroen’s new C4 models
With increasing numbers of UK car buyers taking the C4 to their hearts, Citroen is introducing an automatic gearbox to the diesel range for the first time, while buyers can get up to £600 worth of extra gear, at no extra cost, with the special edition C4 Cool.
Range refinements finesse Peugeot 407 further
The distinctive and popular 407 builds further on its highly-specificied sector advantage with an improved level of standard equipment. The four trim levels now give customers for both the Saloon and SW a wider choice of petrol or diesel engines.
Peugeot 107 ‘urban lite’ model joins line-up
Peugeot is introducing a new 107 entry-model called ‘Urban Lite’ providing a safe, economical and value-for-money city car, with high-quality trim. Prices for the ‘Urban Lite’ model start from £6,895 (£7,245 for 5dr), and will be in Peugeot dealer showrooms from November.
Nissan to grow business in Indonesia
Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) has confirmed its growth strategy in the Indonesian automotive market, fuelled by new product and local investment. The announcement was made as Nissan President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, visited Indonesia.
Hyundai opens new European headquarters
Hyundai has opened its new European headquarters in Offenbach, near Frankfurt, Germany, the next step in the company’s strategy to become one of the top automotive brands in Europe. The new headquarters will contain Hyundai’s European sales, marketing and aftersales divisions.
Mitsubishi builds Electric Vehicle - "i MiEV"
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has built a new research vehicle, the Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV) for a next-generation EV development project. The electric vehicle (EV) will be used for joint research programmes with power companies that have been working on the promotion of EVs. The power companies will conduct field tests, gather data and evaluate the commercial viability of the vehicle. MMC will provide power companies with EVs and analyse field test data collected by them.
Tips on how to buy a car online
Who would have thought that buying a car you’ve never seen from a seller you’ve never met would ever take off? Well it certainly has thanks to the internet, and now more and more of us are purchasing our new cars online. But, how do you pick a winner and not a banger? The following tips from Desperateseller.co.uk the UK’s premier car selling and buying website will show you what you should do when shopping for a car online.
Tips on how to sell a car online
With a little attention to detail and some elbow grease, you can save thousands of pounds by selling your car online. The following tips from Desperateseller.co.uk the UK’s premier car selling and buying website will show you how.
Wyndhams fills new Ford Galaxy with stars
Chauffeur service to the 'stars', Wyndhams Cars, has become the first company to order the new-generation Ford Galaxy for its fleet. Twenty-four silver Galaxy seven-seater MPVs have been delivered to their west London base.