Car News
Ferrari apprenticeships - the best of the best!
Ferrari has welcomed six apprentices into the elite ranks of the official factory trained Ferrari technicians working in the UK. The modern apprenticeship programme was launched to develop Britain’s finest technicians who will work on the world’s most prestigious sports cars.
Drivers urged to prepare for cold winter
As the cold weather draws in across the UK, and the coldest winter for ten years is predicted, insuresupermarket.com would urge drivers to make sure they have adequate motor breakdown cover.
The new BMW 320si Saloon
Hot on the heels of Team BMW UK’s Andy Priaulx claiming the FIA World Touring Car Championship, BMW has announced details of a limited-edition version of BMW’s 2006 World Touring Car – the new BMW 320si Saloon.
Nissan Navara voted ‘Best Pick-Up’
The Nissan Navara has been voted "Best Pick-Up" in the 2005 What Van? Awards, beating off stiff competition from the Toyota Hilux and eight-times winner Mitsubishi L200.
Corsas go into hiding...on your desktop
The Vauxhall Corsa puts the fun back into driving….and it also puts it back into your Friday afternoon, when all the work is done and you’re frantically trying to look busy in front of your boss.
Honda Civic wins motor Trend 2006 Car of the Year award
The all-new Honda Civic earned Motor Trend magazine’s prestigious 2006 Car of the Year award, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The award extends to the entire Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe line-up including the environmentally responsible Civic Hybrid and high-performance Civic Si models.
Astra wins ACFO car of the year award
The Vauxhall Astra has chalked up its fourth fleet awards success of the year by claiming the honour of 2005 Car of the Year from the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO).
Cold snap no problem for 4x4 drivers
The Met Office is forecasting snow showers for most parts of the UK this weekend. However, the nation's 4x4 drivers shouldn't need to change their weekend plans.
Ford 4-Trac concept points to stylish future for Ford trucks
Ford Motor Company today staged the world premiere of a stunning concept pick-up truck at the Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. The concept, dubbed 4-Trac, is a dynamic package that brings together Ford’s "tough truck" DNA with ideas that explore practical functionality, lifestyle and sporty uses for Ford pick-up trucks of the future.
What Van? readers vote Ford Transit best van
The Ford Transit has won another accolade – the 2005 readers award for What Van? magazine and its online website.
Wide eyed and legless
Almost half of all pedestrians killed in road crashes between 10 pm and 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays are more than twice over the drink drive limit according to a new Government figures released by the RAC Foundation on the day that the new licensing regime comes into force.
What Car? uncovers showroom sexism
Women are charged an average of £534 more than men to buy the same car, undercover research by What Car? reveals.
Renault keeps flyer Sean in the fast lane
Sean Lamont, one of the rising stars of International rugby, is keeping the adrenalin pumping off the pitch thanks to Renaultsport.
Polar Promise
Although the average British motorist may not be well advised to take a Sunday afternoon drive to the North Pole, car care people, Comma guarantee their award winning Xstream Screenwash would be up for the challenge.
Volvo seats get top scores in whiplash tests
Once again, Volvo has achieved top scores in the latest, 2006 model year new car whiplash ratings by the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham¹ which conducted the tests on behalf of the International Insurance Whiplash Prevention Group (IIWPG).