Car News
Lexus LS 600h delivers high standards
In creating the LS 600h, Lexus set out to create a car that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety and efficiency. Combining these qualities usually demands a degree of compromise, for example, more power means higher fuel consumption, but thanks to the innovative engineering and advanced hybrid power technology deployed by Lexus, the LS 600h defines new standards in the luxury segment.
RAC members love to chat
RAC has launched an online forum on its website allowing members to discuss motoring issues, including all manner of topics from classic car events to shopping around for the best price for a tune up!
Subaru Impreza wins two Towcar Awards
Better known for its outstanding performance and roadholding, Subaru’s iconic Impreza has won two class categories in The Caravan Club’s ‘Towcar Of The Year 2007’ awards.
Volvo FM’s on multi-drop grocery deliveries with A F Blakemore
Twelve new FM-400 4x2 tractor units have entered service with West Midlands Retail Distribution specialist A F Blakemore on the firm’s SPAR grocery contract. Plated for 28 tonne GCW operation, the new FM’s join the Willenhall-based company’s 200 vehicle fleet on multi-drop deliveries to 800 stores in an area which stretches from Aberystwyth in the west to Humberside in the east by way of the Home Counties in the south.
Trevor goes travelling thanks to Nissan
Trevor Couch of Scunthorpe is able to go on the holiday of his dreams thanks to Nissan as he has won £5000 worth of Thomas Cook holiday vouchers. Nissan ran a competition that allowed anyone who requested a quote from Nissan insurance the chance to be entered into a free prize draw. Mr Couch is able to spend the vouchers however and whenever he wishes.
Kia cee’d to have best-in-Europe warranty
The all-new Kia family of cee’d models will be backed by the ‘best’ new vehicle guarantee ever offered, by any manufacturer, on cars marketed in the UK and Europe with every Kia cee’d benefiting from a seven-year / 150,000 kilometre new car warranty.
Mitsubishi Motors at the Paris Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled its renewed 4x4 line-up at the 2006 Paris Motor Show with the European debut of the all-new Outlander SUV and revised Shogun.
Ford Galaxy gets top score for safety: Euro NCAP awards five stars
The new Ford Galaxy has achieved a class-leading five-star rating under the Euro NCAP crash test protocol. Together with Focus and the recently tested S-MAX, Ford now offers three vehicles with the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP. The Galaxy's five-star result was almost identical to that of its sister vehicle, the S-MAX, despite being tested in right-hand-drive configuration.
How to stop ‘speed bumps’ killing your vehicle
Love them or hate them – speed bumps are damaging vehicles across the country. More than 30% of vehicles that fail their annual MOT do so because of damage to their suspension.
Jaguar XKR Coupe, XK Convertible and XJR at the Paris Motor Show
Jaguar is to showcase its top achieving new XKR Coupe, XK Convertible and XJR Portfolio at the Paris Motor Show 2006 on 28 September, following strong performances from all three during the key September sales month.
Environment Agency signs up as bio-fuel Ford customer
The Environment Agency has become the sixth organisation to include a Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) on its fleet. The leading public body for improving the environment took delivery of the Ford bio-ethanol car at the agency's Bridgwater offices, Somerset.
Volvo wins awards at The Caravan Club Towcar Competition
Volvo’s extensive experience of designing and developing cars suitable for drivers that tow has been recognised in the results of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2007 Competition.
Vauxhall Movano Combi - seriously big and seriously practical!
The Vauxhall Movano has always been the perfect van for seriously big loads, and now it can carry a seriously big crew as well!
Mazda6 Estate scoops yet another award
The Mazda6 Estate has proved its towing ability for the third consecutive year at the Towcar of the Year Awards 2007. Awarded for its practicality and excellent towing ability the judges said: “The Mazda6 gets on with the job.” The results of the Competition were announced at The Caravan Club’s annual awards ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London.
Hertz offers ‘Green Collection’ choice to customers
Hertz has now made it easy for customers to choose and drive their most environmentally friendly and fuel efficient vehicles, with the launch of the Hertz Green Collection, available from 1st October 2006.