Car News
Peugeot launches Trade Parts Club
Peugeot will launch its Trade Parts Club through its Trade Association Dealers in January 2006 to support parts sales in to the independent motor trader market worth around £200 million.
Car Sales Execs feel pain in the wallet
Falls in commission have cut average pay for car salespeople in the wake of falling new car sales and dealer profits. But the skills shortage has seen technicians command an average 5.6% pay rise, while apprentice numbers are rising.
Roll up in an icon
Does the thought of turning up to that party in a sporty Mercedes convertible similar to the one owned by Kate Moss sound appealing? How about arriving at a special event in the stylish Ferrari Dino, or even cruising about town in an Alfa Romeo Spider, the star of the 1967 film ‘The Graduate’? Such special cars really stand out from the crowd and you could have access to all three and many more courtesy of Parc Ferme Experience.
Guard your assets this winter with Vauxhall Protection Pack
Messy carpets, muddy boots, dirty doorsills – it all adds up to a pretty typical picture of winter motoring. So anything that can help to keep your car in good condition must be worth considering, and Vauxhall has come up with a Car Protection Pack that does just that.
Ascari Selects Race Mode
Ascari is pleased to announce they are going back to the race track. Together with Damax, the Northamptonshire based motorsport engineers, Ascari is looking to compete in this year’s FIA GT3 European Series, going head to head with the likes of Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Maserati.
Nissan X-Trail – there’s nothing better
For the second year running, the Nissan X-TRAIL has been awarded “best compact 4x4” in the What Car? Car of the Year 2006 Awards, beating off competition from the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage.
New thesis shows the danger of inattentive drivers
Research has long been carried out at Volvo into how drivers are affected by inattentiveness and systems are being developed which actively make drivers keep their eyes on the road. Now, a thesis on this subject has been prepared by Trent Victor, project manager at Volvo Technology and a researcher at Uppsala University in Sweden.
Mature motorists buy the TV cars of their dreams
The over 50s are taking their lead from their TV heroes when it comes to choosing their cars, according to research by Saga Motor Insurance. Analysis of its motor insurance book has shown that the over 50s have plenty of style and taste when it comes to choosing their dream car.
It’s not only cats who have nine lives, but drivers too…
If only drivers could predict when they are about to be involved in a car accident, then they could try to avoid them and minimise the stress in their lives.
Skoda records a double victory at the What Car Awards 2006
The Skoda Octavia has scored a remarkable double victory by scooping a pair of What Car? awards – widely regarded as the Oscars of the motor industry. The magazine awarded its Small Family Car honour to the Octavia Ambiente 1.6 FSI for the second year running, and bestowed the prestigious Hot Hatch award on the scorching new Octavia vRS.
Renault Clio wins coveted Best Supermini at the 2006 What Car? Awards
Not content with winning European Car of the Year 2006 and every single group road test the media has conducted Renault’s New Clio remains the car to beat after scooping the prestigious Best Supermini at the 2006 What Car? Awards confirming its entrance at the top-of-the-class.
Kia gears up for company car sales drive
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has invested more than £5 million in a new programme to provide each of its 155 dealerships with a demonstration fleet to meet the demand from the business and corporate sectors in 2006.
Volvo Truck Nation launches online shopping
Volvo Truck Nation, the exclusive club for truck operators, drivers and enthusiasts, operated by Volvo Truck and Bus, has launched an online shopping service for its members, all available through its own website volvotrucknation.co.uk.
Free fleet service plan for the all new Volvo C70
The all new Volvo C70 coupe/convertible, due to arrive in showrooms from 18 March, will be available to fleet customers with a free three year/60,000 mile service plan.
Stunning Leon body kit wows the crowds at Autosport Show
SEAT bewitched crowds of show-goers at Autosport International last week, by previewing a dramatic factory-approved styling kit for the new Leon. Available from next month through the SEAT Dealer network, the aerodynamic styling kit adds even more drama and excitement to the eye-catching Leon shape.