Car News
New Grande Punto in UK
The widely acclaimed all-new Fiat Punto, known as Grande Punto in deference to its class-leading overall size, goes on sale in the UK on Saturday 11 February.
‘Insured and partner’ policy could save couples money this Valentine’s Day
Car insurance may not be the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift but, according to Privilege Insurance, by insuring your partner on your own policy you could save enough on your quote to treat them to something special come February 14th.
Kia and Muller make it three out of three on ice
Yvan Muller and the Kia Rio snapped up sufficient points in the final competitive round of the Andros Trophy in the French Alps to make it three out of three championship wins in successive years.
Perfect partners - Citroen and the Design Museum
Heralded as one of the most exciting cars of the New Year, the sublime and elegant Citroen C6 is set to link up with the Design Museum in London as part of a twelve-month relationship with the world famous institution.
A little ‘nip and tuck’ can be good news for residual values
The desire to follow the latest trends in automotive design has long played an important part in the car buying process, but perhaps never more so than now. According to EurotaxGlass’s, simply updating the exterior styling of an existing model can improve its residual value prospects by as much as 15 per cent during the first year of ownership.
Nissan at the Geneva Motor Show 2006
The Geneva Motor Show represents the world premiere of the Nissan Terranaut, a 4x4 vehicle which is intended for explorers and those customers with a spirit of adventure who want to travel to the extreme corners of the globe. While, at the other extreme is the Pivo battery-powered city car, first seen at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2005, which has been designed to serve customers who want freedom and mobility in the busiest of urban environments.
Vanguard Healthcare put £1m+ worth of trust in Volvo
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions, operators of the world’s largest fleet of mobile operating theatres, have bought a Volvo FH12 6x2 double drive tractor unit to transport a new mobile endoscopy/day surgery unit worth in excess of £1m around the UK from their Colchester base in Essex.
Are we raising a new generation of angry drivers?
Parents could be breeding a new generation of "road ragers" by setting a bad example in front of their children.
Volvo reveals first details of its all new S80 saloon
Volvo has released the first details of its all new S80 saloon prior to its world debut¹ at the 76th International Motor Show in Geneva (2-12 March).
Chevrolet introduces 3 years fixed price servicing for just £145
Chevrolet has revitalised its consumer benefits package with the launch of a new Fixed Price Servicing offer; the Chevrolet Plus card and other benefits, all of which replace the free service offer on existing products with immediate effect.
Saab joins BEST European bioethanol project
Cross functional co-operation to help solve the 'chicken and the egg' challenge over use of bioethanol in European markets outside Sweden.
Safety a top priority for fleets? Look no further than Renault
Renault is delighted to see the results of a recent survey by Lex Vehicle Leasing which advises that fleet managers list health and safety issues as their top priority for 2006.
PSA Peugeot Citroën unveils Diesel Hybrid Technology
PSA Peugeot Citroën today unveils two demonstrators featuring a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, the Peugeot 307 and the Citroën C4 Hybride HDi.
Honda at the 76th Geneva salon
The iconic and hugely popular Honda Civic Type R owed its success to an unbeatable combination of high performance and affordability that instantly captured the hearts and minds of driving enthusiasts. At the 76th Geneva Motor Show Honda will be presenting the world debut of the Civic Type R Concept, which forms the basis of its successor.
Nissan Interstars bring a breath of fresh air
Nissan has joined forces with ALD Automotive and Bri-Stor systems to supply Air Products with a unique fleet of vans.