Car News
Touareg claims Bicsa Security Award for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the Touareg, Volkswagen’s luxury 4x4, has claimed one of the top awards at the British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA), which are presented today by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire.
Sun shines on Ford sales
Ford is out in front on 2006 car sales by miles – leading the market by more than 18,000 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Peugeot 407 secures double honours win at British Insurance Car Security Awards
Peugeot’s stylish 407 has secured a double win – awarded the ‘Best Family Car’ (for the second year running) and ‘Best Performance Car’ at the British Insurance Car Security Awards (BISCA), hosted at Thatcham – the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre.
Caterham goes superlight with CSR260
In a perfect example of automotive alchemy, Caterham Cars is set to deliver all the driving excitement associated with its stripped-out Superlight versions to the range-topping Caterham CSR260 model, to create the brand new Caterham CSR260 Superlight.
Is this the summer of Grey Van Man?
‘White van man’ is fast turning into ‘grey van man’ as drought orders and hosepipe bans begin to bite, it was claimed today.
Citroen – part of an ‘exclusive’ club
No one likes a smug driver, but many Citroen C3 and C4 owners have an extra reason to be self-satisfied this week with the news that their cars have topped the charts in the 2006 British Insurance Car Security Awards.
Rush hour? that’ll be 30 minutes stationary then
Britain’s rush hour motorist is spending up to half the journey at a standstill, it was claimed today.
Spread the word and win a butler for the day
According to Privilege Insurance’s long-running advertising campaign, ‘you don’t have to be posh to be privileged’ – but customers can now win exclusive experiences by recommending the benefits of the insurer’s price guarantee to friends and family.
UK drug driving problem is one of the worst in Europe
As the number of people driving under the influence of illegal drugs in the UK reaches critical levels, leading motor insurer MORE TH>N is pushing for the speedy introduction of roadside drugs screening devices similar to those being used successfully in other countries, including Germany, Switzerland and Australia.
Audi FSI advantage now also for V8 A6 and A8
Four Audi A6 and A8 models reap the performance and economy benefits of the latest Audi V8 engine with advanced FSI direct petrol injection technology from this week. Priced from £44,475, the new A6 4.2 FSI quattro Saloon and Avant variants are available to order now, as are the standard and long wheel base A8 4.2 FSI quattros, priced from £58,305 OTR. Deliveries of all models to UK customers are due to commence in July.
Audi fights for Le Mans victory with TDI Power
After 20,000 miles of testing and approximately 1,500 hours on the engine dynamometers, things are set to get serious. Audi fights for overall victory in the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours (17-18 June) aiming to become the first car manufacturer to win the legendary race with a diesel-powered sportscar.
Renault launch Scénic Dynamique S
The Renault Scénic, the car which created the compact MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) sector ten years ago, continues to ride high in the UK sales charts, so to ensure that it stays that way, a new special edition has been created, based on the best-selling, mid-range Dynamique model, called Dynamique S and priced from £16,620. Making the latest addition to the high-selling Scénic range even more appealing is the £1,200 cashback that these new models attract if ordered by 30th June 2006, making prices start from as little as £15,420.
New Ford S-MAX and Galaxy debut at Mobility Roadshow
The new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy seven-seaters will be the leading attractions at the Mobility Roadshow 2006, the world’s largest outdoor mobility event for disabled and elderly people, their carers and families.
First victory and perfect 1-2 finish for Ferrari GB in Spain
Ferrari GB took the chequered flag for the first time this season with a perfect first and second place in the Spanish sunshine as the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli moved to Valencia (2,3,4 June).
Stars in a reasonably priced used car!
The stars of the hit motoring programme Used Car Roadshow will be travelling around the country in both style and economy thanks to one of the North’s famous family dealership. The Eddie Wright Car Supermarket in Scunthorpe has lent Penny Mallory and Jason Dawe a Ford Mondeo Estate for the duration of the filming of the second series.