Car News
New fleet service programme from Peugeot saves time and money
Peugeot helps fleets reduce costs, with the launch of the new Peugeot Fleet Service National Pricing Programme.
Avis Sponsors KLM Open with first ever "Longest Drive" Car Competition
Avis Europe is joining forces with its partner KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to become a sponsor of the KLM Open Golf tournament. The tournament is being held at the Kennemer Golf and Country Club, the links course near Zandvoort, between 10 and 13 August.
WhizzGo expansion with Citroen - now in Southampton!
WhizzGo, the leading national operator of car club schemes, is expanding its all-Citroen fleet to approaching 200 cars – and as part of its continuing programme of setting up new urban car clubs, the company has just begun operations in Southampton.
Ricardo power JCB Dieselmax through 200mph
The 200mph barrier has been broken by the JCB DIESELMAX in UK testing for an attempt on the land speed record for diesel-powered vehicles on the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA in August. During two weeks of testing at RAF Wittering, Peterborough, the diesel-powered JCB car achieved a top speed of 201mph and seven runs over 180mph.
Taking your 15-Year Old Car on Holiday?
Many owners of older cars fear their vehicle’s age will make it impossible to buy continental breakdown cover. Not so, says Europ Assistance, which provides cover at home and abroad to hundreds of thousands of drivers each year.
Masterfit offers simple solution to summer car maintenance
A 10 minute Car Care Clinic providing car and van owners with a series of checks on important functions such as coolant, engine oil and brake fluid levels while you wait is now available from participating Vauxhall MasterFit Centres throughout the UK.
The fourth International Historic Motorsport Show 2007
Europe's premier winter show for historic motorsport is back, at the same venue – Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry – but with a new date: 23-25 March 2007.
Summer Driving is not for Multi-Tasking
Every year more than 3,000 women drivers are killed or seriously injured on the roads. evecars.com, eve Magazine's motoring website for women, is urging female drivers to think before they take to the roads for their summer breaks. The carefree holiday should start when the car is safely parked and keys tucked away.
Spend a day with a new Peugeot 207
Buying a car is possibly the second biggest purchase an individual will make.
Honda’s ‘While-U-Wait’ emissions offset promise
Honda has pledged to offset the CO2 emissions of Civic Hybrid customers until they take delivery of their new car.
Comma launches D-Tox for diesel engines
The ‘Dyno Rod’ for your engine has arrived for the 5 million plus diesel cars on Britain’s roads.
The new Audi S3
Dynamism, sportiness and sophistication – the Audi A3 holds an outstanding position in the premium compact class. Now its top-of-the-range version is ready to go, the new Audi S3 boasting 265PS and quattro permanent four-wheel drive. With its sparkling performance it pursues the ideal of pure driving pleasure coupled simultaneously with excellent everyday practicality – like all Audi S models.
More pink, pounds off
September normally means the beginning of the end of summer. But Nissan is keeping the sunshine feeling going by adding a touch of colour with the return of the Micra C+C Pink. And to further brighten the mood, Nissan is offering a host of cash savings for the simplified Micra range including £1000 off the flagship Sport SR.
Trailblazers Business Award for female motoring club
Newcomer FOXY Lady Drivers Club is the runner up in the 2006 Trailblazers Business Awards, a prestigious competition to celebrate entrepreneurship, organised by The Daily Telegraph and life assistance group CPP.
Janspeed’s new Bentley GT stainless steel exhaust system
Salisbury based performance engineering company Janspeed is delighted to unveil a performance exhaust for the 551bhp Bentley GT sports coupe. Despite being capable of 198mph in standard form, Janspeed’s customers have demanded a more overtly sporty exhaust note from the Bentley’s W12 motor, so the Wiltshire firm was happy to oblige.