Car News
Jaguar XJ travels more than 1,000 miles on one tank of fuel
A Jaguar XJ saloon has travelled the length of the UK on just one tank of fuel – and then went on to top 1,000 miles in total.
Exclusive Bentley Continental GTC preview
Guests at this year’s London Salon Privé will witness the unveiling of the stunning new Bentley Continental GTC as it makes one of its very first public appearances at the exclusive West London event.
Devaney gets Mondello Carrera Cup chance
Irish A1 GP star Michael Devaney will be the guest driver for the Mondello Park rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB on 22/23 April. The Dubliner will be taking part in his first ever sports car races around the twisting County Kildare circuit, and will be competing against fellow Irishman and reigning Carrera Cup champion Damien Faulkner.
Ireland’s Mondello Park next for Porsche Carrera Cup GB
After a fantastic start to the new Porsche Carrera Cup GB season at Brands Hatch, the challenging Mondello Park circuit in Ireland is the next stop for the teams and drivers over the weekend of 22/23 April.
New, high specification Ready to Run Citroen Relay car transporter
A new, high specification, beavertail car transporter joins the Citroen Ready to Run range with the launch of the new KFS converted Relay car transporter. This all-new, two axle 3.5 tonne gvw car transporter offers significant operational benefits, including payloads approaching 1700kg and 4.77m deck length.
New Buckstone Luton van joins the Citroen ready to run range
Citroen’s unique and expanding Ready to Run range of competitively priced and award winning ready-bodied vehicles now includes an exceptionally well-specified Relay-based Luton van. Built by Buckstone Motor Bodies Ltd, the Relay Ready to Run Luton van features an exceptional range of standard equipment, including an audible/visual rear parking sensor system, Eurodoor, colour impregnated, wide slat shutter, anodised aluminium exterior framework, full width rear step/under-run bumper and five rows of tie rails.
Citroen, "Ready, Willing & Able" at the C.V. show
"Ready, Willing and Able" is Citroen’s theme for its stand (no.4421 in Hall 4) at the Commercial Vehicle Show (Birmingham NEC, April 25 – 27), highlighting the fact that its comprehensive range of competitively priced commercials are ready, willing and able to meet the rigorous demands of today’s hard-working business and professional van operators.
Good things come in small packages
Binz UK has now added a three door, two-seater hearse to its line of Mercedes-Benz based hearse and limousine range. Though designed primarily to meet the requirements of funeral directors in Ireland, where it is more usual for the family to wish to bear, the vehicle has also found favour with some of the smaller UK firms. Despite its lack of bearer seats in the back the new hearse is no poor relation to Binz’s existing extended-wheelbase five door hearse.
M&S Car Insurance ‘best buy’ in latest Which? report
M&S Car Insurance has come out as ‘best of the best buys’ in the April issue of Which?
Sainsbury’s Bank reveals a fall in car insurance premiums
The Sainsbury’s Bank Car Insurance Index which looks at premiums in a six month period reveals that between August 2005 and January 2006, the average car insurance premium fell slightly from £470.17 to £462.15. However, depending on your age and where you live, premiums may vary more dramatically.
Survey suggests Brits make dangerous drivers abroad
Over half of Brits (59%) have driven or been driven abroad in Europe, whether on holiday or business, without making the necessary preparations for doing so, according to a survey from Saga Motor Insurance.
Citroen C4 – 2006 World Car Design of the Year
Citroen’s popular C4 has been voted 2006 World Car Design of the Year, at the New York International Auto Show, in acknowledgement of the way it has helped to push the established boundaries of innovation and style.
Chevrolet gives away £1 million in the ultimate value challenge
Chevrolet are so confident that their vehicles offer the very best value for money on the market that they are challenging new car buyers across the UK to take part in a £1 million give away.
More power for the world’s most successful luxury SUV
Since launch in 2003, the RX 300 has proved a strong performer in the petrol-powered premium SUV segment, frequently topping the UK sales charts in its class. The introduction of the new RX 350 provides even stronger performance, with greater fuel economy and lower emissions, to further strengthen the model’s market position.
Multi-marque trial results in Iveco Stralis order for Meachers
Meachers Transport & Warehousing has taken delivery of its first five Iveco Stralis Active Space tractor units, following a comprehensive testing programme involving vehicles from seven manufacturers.