Car News

Accelerator sense: A light right foot

Fuel consumption and the environmental benefits of advanced driving techniques go hand in hand. Key to both is "acceleration sense". One question you might ask yourself is: "What is the delay time between you lifting off the accelerator and applying the brake?"

Skoda links up with police to help promote Crimestoppers service

Car giant Skoda has teamed up with Crimestoppers Scotland in a bid to drive down crime in the Highlands.

Safety in numbers (of safety features!)

As the second ‘Safer Roads Day’ campaign, which encourages motorists to take extra special care on the roads for 24 hours, shifts into top gear on Monday 1 May, Peugeot’s 1007 continues to stamp its position as the safest small car on the road.

Peugeot 206 Van recognised as the Best Light Van

The Peugeot 206 van has been awarded the prestigious Best Light Van Award 2006 by Professional Van & Light Truck Magazine.

SBD team to advise DfT on eCall in the UK

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract to SBD Ltd to carry out a study looking at the case for the UK development of eCall.

Rick Wakeman drives off Cadillac / Sparks Roadshow

Rick Wakeman, the world renowned keyboard player both as a member of the rock band YES and as a solo artist, drives off the Cadillac/SPARKS Roadshow from the London Golf Show at ExCel. Cadillac, in association with the charity SPARKS, is embarking on a nationwide tour to launch its new midsize executive saloon the BLS.

Volkswagen opens new Nottingham training facility

Volkswagen Group UK has opened a new training facility in Nottingham in partnership with Carter & Carter Group plc, the UK’s leading provider of government-funded apprenticeship learning and adult technical training to the automotive industry.

Lamborghini Gallardo protagonist in Mission Impossible III

How do you get three Hollywood stars into a two-seater Lamborghini? Mission: Impossible?

‘Off the shelf’ insurance may not always be cheapest option

Pile ‘em high; sell ‘em cheap may be the successful mantra for supermarkets when it comes to food, but consumers know that every offer is limited by time and availability. And the same can be true for some of their other, non-food items.

The art of Citroen at Beaulieu National Motor Museum

A fascinating look into the world of Citroen has arrived at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum. Officially opened by Lord Montagu on 27 April, the exhibition includes an extensive collection of Citroen cars through almost 90 years of the Marque and car enthusiasts are invited to head down to Beaulieu to see the Citroen tribute for themselves.

New Ford Transit and Tourneo Connect

Ford's highly successful Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect have undergone extensive changes as part of Ford's new commercial vehicle line-up being launched this year.

Ford Fiesta SportVan combines performance with style

A new model of the Fiesta Van will go on sale in Britain by the end of this year. With sporty hot-hatch looks, sparkling road performance and impressive load carrying capacity, the Fiesta SportVan is ideal for customers who require a stylish van for their business.