Car News

Avis introduces radical new approach to corporate car rental

Avis has introduced a range of ground breaking initiatives which transform the clarity and speed of its corporate rental and business travel offering.

First Ivecos for Sims Worldwide Logistics

Stockport-based Sims Worldwide Logistics, a member of the Pall-Ex network, has added three Ivecos to its predominantly Mercedes-Benz fleet of commercial vehicles.

Are you sitting comfortably?

Almost half of all British drivers (48%) are suffering from a painful new medical condition experts are calling Repetitive Driving Injury (RDI), caused by poor driving posture.

The Sound and the Fury?

Noisy cars or motorbikes are the second most irritating neighbourhood noise, according to the RAC Foundation, calling for more considerate motoring to mark Noise Action Week.

New Magentis adds to Kia's fleet firepower

Kia plans an aggressive fleet marketing policy with the all-new Magentis as it seeks to build on the 59% rise achieved in its fleet sales during 2005.

Lamborghini doubles UK dealership representation

Italian super sports car manufacturer Lamborghini will double its UK representation with the opening of two new dealerships in Birmingham and Edinburgh. Both operated by Sytner Group Ltd., Lamborghini Birmingham and Lamborghini Edinburgh will join existing dealerships in London and Manchester managed by H.R. Owen plc. A further service centre is based in High Wycombe.

New version of Porsche Cayman sports coupé unveiled

Following the successful market launch of the Cayman S in autumn 2005, Porsche is introducing the Cayman, a new version of the mid-engined sports coupé that will go on sale in the UK in the summer. Based on the Boxster series, the two-seater is powered by a six-cylinder horizontally-opposed ‘boxer’ engine with an engine-capacity of 2.7 litres and developing an output of 245 bhp (180 kW).

Car drivers dupe themselves into feeling safest at the wheel

Despite government statistics showing otherwise, car drivers feel safest behind the wheel than on other modes of transport – but admit to being terrified when a passenger, finds new research.

Tesco bridges insurance gap with new Value range of cover

From Wednesday 24 May comprehensive motor cover becomes more accessible for the millions of drivers who currently feel it is unaffordable with the launch of Tesco Value Car Insurance - fully comprehensive cover at 12 percent less than the company’s standard product.

More Th>n first insurer to launch eco-car discount

Hybrid car drivers can now benefit from a discount off their motor insurance in a new move by MORE TH>N designed to reward environmentally-friendly driving. The leading motor insurer has announced that it will reduce premiums for existing hybrid customers and offer a discount to new customers with hybrid vehicles.

Harry Potter is number one pedestrian pal

Kids in Britain want to ask Harry to ditch the broomstick and walk with them to school, according to new research.

The new Lexus GS 450h

The new Lexus GS 450h introduces hybrid power to the premium executive saloon market, a car that delivers exceptional performance to rival its conventional V8 competition, together with fuel economy and low emissions levels that yield equally powerful cost of ownership benefits.