Car News
Green business as usual
Honda will continue to build and sell cleaner cars in the UK, despite the Government’s announcement yesterday that it will not implement a low carbon car grants scheme.
4WD and diesel power complete SX4 range
The introduction of two new Suzuki SX4 derivatives this month completes the line-up of a 5-door hatchback range that blends elements of both sporty compacts and lightweight SUVs to create a distinctive compact car alternative.
Make roads safe
A "third world war" is taking place without guns or bombs but with just as dire consequences, according to the RAC Foundation. More people are being killed in this war every year than have died in recent global conflicts. This war takes place every year and the casualties are mounting. Most of the third world war is waged in the third world. This war is taking place on the roads.
UK motorists undeterred by high octane price tag
Petrol will have to nearly double in price from today’s average 95.6p per litre for motorists to even start to consider dumping their car for alternative modes of transport.
Ascari Heads for Tinsel town, via Cannes
With the company’s all conquering KZ1 supercar all set to star in the big budget remake of the 70’s crime caper, the Persuaders, the team from Ascari made the journey from their Banbury HQ to the southern shores of France to dazzle visitors to this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Worldwide Prius sales top 500,000 mark
Toyota has announced that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, have passed the half-million mark, with 504,700 units having been sold by the end of April this year.
Nissan drivers take Note
Nissan’s new NOTE family hatchback is proving to be another success story for the company with sales running 12% ahead of expectation. It’s also proving to be a hit with existing Nissan owners with more than half of NOTE sales going to loyal fans of the brand. And Nissan is looking to attract some more of them with its latest NOTE offer: three years 0% finance and 20% deposit.
Ever thought of buying a classic car but were put off by the cost of storage and upkeep?
A lot of car enthusiasts like the idea of having a classic motor for popping down to the pub at the weekend or perhaps the occasional special week in the West Country. But some are put off by the potential cost of keeping it warm, dry, taxed, insured and regularly serviced, so it is ‘on the button’ when required. Everybody’s heard how exotic, under-used machines can fight back with flat batteries, seized clutches and brakes – or worse!
Volvo C70 wins British Insurance Car Security Award
The all-new Volvo C70 coupe/convertible¹ has won the Convertible/Roadster category of the British Insurance Car Security Awards 2006.
Plantforce adds Volvo FL and ultra-versatile FM to fleet
Leeds-based plant haulier Plantforce has added a brace of versatile Volvo rigids in the guise of a beavertail bodied 6x2 rear-steer FL and a Globetrotter cabbed FM-420 8x4 to the company’s fleet of four specialist trucks. Both feature heavy-duty and very detailed specifications, put together by Plantforce Director Keith Walker and Volvo Dealer Crossroads Truck and Bus, who supplied both vehicles.
Lyons and Tigers released at Goodwood
Nissan will be showing off in many ways at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (7-9 July) from a race winning 350Z never seen before in Europe to a couple of new, speed themed concept cars making their international debuts. The company will also be making a bid for the title of fastest vehicle at the Festival … with a Nissan Primera.
Fogarty Honda to headline H&H motorcycle and bicycle sale
Currently heading up H&H’s dedicated motorcycle and bicycle sale at the National Motorcycle Museum on June 24/25, is an ex-Carl Fogarty Honda RC30, with provenance confirmed by Honda (UK) Ltd.
Cool idea from Peugeot as temperatures continue to rise
As temperatures continue to soar, how many snacks will be wasted by drivers on the move because they have become unpalatable? Who wants to drink a lukewarm coke, eat a dried up sandwich, fight with the wrapper on a sticky sweet or risk getting covered in melted chocolate?
Peugeot premiere advanced HDI 170 diesel engine in 407
Peugeot, always at the forefront of diesel technology, is strengthening its position with the arrival of an exceptional new diesel engine to compete in the medium segment.
Happy Campers
Caravanning is one of our most popular holiday choices. Millions of Britons will soon head off around the UK or across the Channel, towing their holiday accommodation behind them; some for the very first time. Assistance pioneer and motor breakdown specialist Europ Assistance and The Camping and Caravanning Club, have compiled some top tips for safer first-time caravanning at home and overseas.