Car News

Auto Zeitung readers vote Jaguar first in quality survey

Leading German motoring magazine Auto Zeitung has published its 2006 Quality Report and Jaguar has come out on top over strong competition from European and Japanese luxury car makers. More than 30,000 readers took part in the survey where they rated 33 brands overall for reliability, product quality and service.

From 80p to £800 there is a slot car for every pocket

There could be a fortune stashed in your loft in the shape of old slot cars. Slot cars, like those made by Scalextric, have been a popular toy and hobby for 50 years and just as with full size cars old ones have become rare and valuable, many now worth hundreds if not thousands of pounds to collectors.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe: open for everything

In the UK, Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe customers will have a choice of three powertrains (1.8i or 2.0i with 5-speed gearbox, 2.0i Sport with 6-speed gearbox), and a range of individual options and accessories to personalise their car. Prices for the exciting new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe range will start from £18,210 (on the road). This represents a modest premium of £1,200 over the soft top model, as both climate control air conditioning and the Option Pack are standardised on the 1.8i and 2.0i Roadster Coupe models.

The sky’s the limit as Seat teams up with the Red Devils

The sky really is the limit for SEAT UK, as it teams up with the Parachute Regiment Freefall Team ‘The Red Devils’ – the British Army’s official parachute display team.

Tom Chilton top of the BTCC times at Brands Hatch

VX Racing’s Tom Chilton was leading the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship drivers again this afternoon, but his race pace was not up to the 21-year-old’s usual standard around home circuit, Brands Hatch.

Knight Rider's 'KITT still sets the nation's heart racing

It may be twenty years since it last graced our screens, but Knight Rider's KITT has been voted the nation's favourite fictional car, in a poll conducted by Lloyds TSB Insurance.

Kia Rio in J.D. Power’s top 30 environmentally friendly vehicles

Kia’s commitment to the environment and its constant desire to improve the efficiency of its models has paid dividends with two of its cars amongst J.D. Power’s (US) top-30 environmentally friendly vehicles.

Ford Focus price and specification changes

The 2007 model year Ford Focus and Focus C-MAX now offers customers even better value for money, with specification enhancements and reduced prices on many models.

Manheim helps take nuisance old cars off the road

Manheim Auctions has offered its services as a key partner in an innovative scheme to take nuisance old cars off the road in Avon & Somerset.

Honda announces new Civic Type R

The hotly-anticipated Honda Civic Type R goes on sale in March 2007, and it’s been well worth the wait.

DVLA’s dynamic duo

For the very first time, DVLA Personalised Registrations is giving a number of UK bikers the opportunity to interact with the agency by test driving its new dynamic desktop software showcasing Britain’s top 12 bike vista locations, ahead of official release at this year’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC.

Launch of the Lexus Junior Rugby Festival 2006

Thousands of school-age rugby players are being given the chance to develop their sporting skills in a nationwide competition, sponsored by Lexus. The Lexus Junior Rugby Festival will bring together clubs from across the country in a series of regional tournaments, leading to a national final.