Car News
First-ever Volvo trucks ‘cut the mustard’ for Coleman & Co
West Midlands-based Coleman & Company, a specialised demolition and recycling company, have taken delivery of five new B-Ride High Volvo FM12 eight-wheelers to work from their six-acre urban quarry site at Shady Lane in Great Barr, Birmingham.
Mercedes-Benz unveils its latest model prices
Mercedes-Benz is starting 2006 with a flurry of new model price announcements, option packs and the introduction of traffic jam-busting TMC technology into its range.
Reliably the best supermini buys
Superminis remain the most popular new models accounting for 1 in 3 new cars sold - but which are the most reliable used bargains?
New Skoda Roomster to debut at Geneva Motorshow
Skoda Auto presents the first official pictures of the new Skoda Roomster, the brand’s fourth model line. Not only does the Roomster represent Skoda’s move into a new market segment, but also a new development stage as the century-old brand starts on its next hundred years.
Kia Picanto is best value car in the UK
Savvy Kia owners prove they know a thing or two when it comes to buying cars as research shows that no car in the UK offers better value than the Kia Picanto.
The new BMW Z4 Coupé
BMW UK has announced final specification and pricing of the forthcoming BMW Z4 3.0si Coupé and the new BMW Z4 M Coupé. The new Z4 Coupé is due to start production at BMW’s manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA in April 2006 with customer deliveries starting in August 2006.
Avis diesel rental fleet increases by 7% since January 05
Avis Rent A Car has seen the diesel penetration of its 18,500 strong rental fleet increase over the past 12 months.
Lex survey sees safety remain at the top of the fleet priority list
Health and safety issues are by far the most important facing company fleet managers over the next 12 months according to a new survey by Lex Vehicle Leasing.
Mobile phone users risk brain tumour
Radiation from mobile phones can affect the brain. Now a product has been developed to allow mobile phone users to be totally hands free, anywhere, anytime. The ‘Rossini chat2u’ Brain-Saver can be used for use in-car, around the office, at home or out walking.
The perfect partner for those little escapades
Peugeot has fitted its 90 bhp HDi turbo diesel engine into the Partner Combi Escapade, and deleted the Totem and Quiksilver models.
Back to front for Loeb in Monte Carlo
World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb grabbed a courageous second place in the snow and ice of the Monte Carlo Rally this weekend after incurring a five minute penalty at the end of day one for failing to finish the stage.
RAC Foundation welcomes launch of "Drive Green Drive Safely"
The RAC Foundation believes that attitudes to car buying are changing, following a motorist survey conducted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Wheelchair user wins specially converted Renault Kangoo
Paul Smith, a wheelchair user from Coleshill near Birmingham, received a great 35th birthday present last month when his mother won a specially adapted, wheelchair accessible Renault Kangoo in Gowrings Mobility’s ‘Seize the Day’ competition.
New for 2006 SEAT Ibiza turns up the heat
SEAT has released the first images of the new 2006 Ibiza, which benefits from enhancements to its styling, trim and model line-up. The revisions are intended to make an already dynamically-styled supermini even more sporty and desirable, while also bringing it into line with the new generation of SEAT models: the Leon, Altea and Toledo.
Drive Green, Drive Safely
Nearly a third of drivers have not worn a seatbelt while in a moving car at some time in the last year. That's a key finding in a survey carried out by motor industry body SMMT for the launch of a new guide to responsible motoring called Drive Green, Drive Safely.