Car News
Add sparkle to your car this Christmas
With the MET Office suggesting that the current winter will be colder than normal, Armor All – the world’s number one in car care - is encouraging Britain’s motorists to clean up their act now and not neglect their cars this winter.
Warranty loophole acts against the buyer
Customers that buy new Subaru models from Motorpoint will have their first 12 months warranty package honoured by the company in the event of a legitimate claim.
Citroen introduces new ready to run relay glass carrier
Citroen’s innovative Ready to Run range of specialist, ready bodied vehicles has just been expanded with the launch of a state-of-the-art, Supertrucks converted Relay 1800 glass carrying van, very competitively priced at just £13,995 + VAT + delivery.
Driving in extreme weather conditions three top tips
You've got a spade, a blanket, a pair of wellies, a torch and a flask of hot drink and you're ready for anything Mother Nature can throw at you.
Maybach 57 S – dynamic performance at the highest level
With the new model 57 S, Maybach offers a high-end luxury saloon whose performance and dynamic handling need fear no comparison with a sports car. Particularly discerning motoring enthusiasts who wish to drive their Maybach themselves seek the perfect blend of luxurious comfort and sporty handling. The latter is provided by an improved Mercedes-AMG six-litre V12 biturbo engine with 45 kW/62 hp more output than the Maybach 57, as well as a tauter suspension configuration. This combination makes the Maybach 57 S high-end luxury saloon the ideal car for owner-drivers who expect the very latest high-performance technology, and the perfection typical of the Maybach brand. With an acceleration from standstill to 62 mph in only five seconds, the new Maybach 57 S impressively demonstrates its outstanding performance potential.
Honda spreads happiness with powerboat
The Car After-Sales department of Honda (UK) is sponsoring a racing powerboat to compete in the 2006 Formula 4-Stroke Series – with Honda staff at the controls!
Mercedes-Benz honoured with two Top Gear Awards
Following a year in which the company has introduced or upgraded nearly its entire product range, two new Mercedes-Benz models have been presented with awards by BBC Top Gear Magazine.
Hyundai provides Tucson 4x4 for champion mountaineer
As a world-conquering mountaineer, Alan Hinkes depends on the finest quality equipment to ensure a safe route to the summit. So when it comes to navigating the open road, it’s in complete keeping with his go-anywhere spirit and true grit achievement that he is now behind the wheel of a Hyundai Tucson 4x4.
Record number of new cars to be launched in 2006
More than 120 all-new car ranges will be launched in the UK in 2006, according to EurotaxGlass’s – almost double the previous record tally of 66 during 2005. The area that will see the biggest growth in choice will be SUVs, with 25 new ranges. A further 32 will join the sportscar, coupe and convertible segments. While the launch frenzy will improve choice for buyers, it could ultimately spell bad news for the residual values of some models.
University launches first psychometric driver risk assessment
Cranfield University and driver training specialists, Peak Performance, have combined to launch an online driver risk assessment developed specifically for company car and emergency services drivers based on psychometric principles.
'Driver Alert': another world 1st safety innovation from Volvo
Volvo has released details of another safety innovation – Driver Alert – which aims to reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
Nissan X-Trail takes new directions
Nissan’s multi award winning X-TRAIL takes a new direction from January 2006. Three different directions in fact. The SE model is now available with a package of features designed to make a family journey as happy as possible. And the best selling Sport version bows out to be replaced by the Columbia, produced in association with the American sportswear company, while the SVE and T-spec models are merged into a new Aventura variant. All are available with a new Euro IV version of Nissan’s popular dCi engine. Yet despite extra equipment, prices remain the same.
Citroen’s new C-Airplay concept car
Citroen is set to surprise the world and premiere its brand new, funky-looking two-seater concept car, the C-AirPlay, at this year’s Bologna Motor Show (1-11 December).
Renault and Barnardo’s celebrate partnership with car prize giveaway
A lucky couple are the recipients of a brand new car thanks to a UK lottery competition held by Barnardo’s, the UK’s leading children’s charity, who are Renault UK’s headline charity.
The perfect Christmas gift for any budding Fernando
The glamorous world of F1 can be in your living room this Christmas with the perfect gift for any devoted F1 fanatic with a wide range of 2005 FIA World Constructors’ Champions’, Renault F1 Team, merchandise available from your nearest Renault dealer.