Car News
The all-new BMW X5
The BMW X5 defined a new segment of the car market when it first appeared in 1999. It was the first SUV-type vehicle to offer a genuinely sporty car-like drive. BMW coined the phrase Sports Activity Vehicle to define its dynamic attributes over its rivals’ utilitarian construction. Year-on-year record sales since its launch in the UK are evidence of its appeal to customers and it set a new standard for the competition.
Alfa Romeo forges partnership with HR Owen
Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, and prestigious retail group, HR Owen, have just announced the opening of a new Alfa Romeo dealership in London.
RoadPilot warns of uncertainty over local speed limits
RoadPilot, the company that developed the UK’s first speed camera location device, has voiced concerns over Government proposals to review speed limits on A and B roads. The company warns that any localised changes to speed limits will need to be accompanied by significant additional investment in roadside signage in order to ensure large numbers of motorists do not find themselves falling unwittingly outside the law.
Top ten tips for greener driving
Co-operative Insurance (CIS), has put together its top ten tips for greener driving.
Mazda’s big birthday bash
Car sales are mushrooming like magic for Dartford-based Mazda UK as it celebrated its fifth anniversary at the weekend.
All-new Astravan hits the road
Vauxhall’s longest established van has just got better, with an all-new fifth generation about to go on sale. Designed with the driver in mind, New Astravan is the light commercial vehicle that’s just as good on the road as it is with a load!
MPH ’06 – tickets on sale now
High performance car fans are certain to race to www.mphshow.co.uk this week to bag front row tickets for Jeremy Clarkson’s latest auto fest, MPH ’06 – powered by Shell Optimax – and the chance to witness a £1 million show packed with automotive exotica such as the Pagani Zonda, the Ultima GTR720, Saleen S7 and Radical SR8 in action.
Dirty Pretty Things back campaign to Make Roads Safe
A tragic car crash on July 1st in which three teenage girls died returning from a Dirty Pretty Things gig has inspired the band to support the Make Roads Safe campaign with a concert in London in September. The campaign is coordinated by the FIA Foundation and RAC Foundation.
More “green today” from Citroen
As part of its ‘green today’ thinking, Citroen is now running its UK Head Office based diesel cars and vans, including all those used by the Press, on environmentally friendlier 30% bio-diesel.
Recycling company Bywaters puts Toyota Prius in the mix
One of London’s biggest recycling companies is the latest addition to what is becoming a mass movement in the capital to adopt Toyota’s hybrid technology.
No business like Honda show business
No doubt you’ve already heard about the success of the British International Motor Show in July – attendance to the event was up 23 per cent on 2004, 420,000 people coming through the doors of ExCeL.
Sporty S-MAX leads Ford's summer sales charge
Ford's newest people carrier is taking the market by storm – and is already one of the UK's favourite MPVs after just two months on sale.
Private buyers pick Vectra!
With its stylish new look and improved driving dynamics, the Vauxhall Vectra has stormed to the top of its class among Britain’s private motorists.
Helen hungry for success in World Championships
Fiat sponsored Irish national canoe team member, Helen Barnes, is this weekend competing against 400 contestants at the World Slalom Canoe Championships in Prague.
Peugeot 207 proves a big hit at the London Motor Show
The British International Motor Show at ExCeL proved a huge hit with visitors keen to know more about Peugeot’s latest models – especially the new 207 which naturally dominated interest. Thousands of genuine customer enquiries were received covering the extensive range of new cars available and these are now being processed through the Peugeot dealer network.