Car News
Toyota patrol vehicles join Highways Agency motorway force
Thirty-two Toyota Land Cruisers are joining what is set to become one of Britain's most visible 4x4 fleets, with more to follow next year. They are part of the biggest shake-up in motorway emergency management since the network began and will have to live up to their reputation for reliability.
World first for Citroen C6
The new Citroen C6 executive saloon has today become the very first car in the world to be awarded a maximum 4 star Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating, as well as a maximum 5 stars for occupant protection, making it arguably the safest car on the road.
Motorists – prepare for the worst winter in years
Thousands of motorists are likely to suffer flat batteries, frozen door locks, split radiators and seized engines. According to weather experts we should expect the most severe winter for years.
Life support from Jaguar – the Armoured XJ Long Wheelbase
Jaguar today announces the introduction of the Armoured XJ Long Wheelbase – its first ever armoured passenger vehicle. This luxury saloon car now has capabilities far and beyond the needs of day to day transportation with added security, without compromising the ability of the car. Advertised prices will start from £199,000 OTR.
Ford scores a double in fleet operators' poll
The Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect have yet again scooped the top awards in their respective classes in the 2005 ACFO (Association of Car Fleet Operators) Fleet Car and Vans of the Year Awards.
Car passengers continue to flout seatbelt laws
Car passengers are ignoring the risk of serious injury by continuing to flout UK car seatbelt laws. One in three passengers still don’t belt up for every trip in the back according to new research from Barclays Insurance Services.
Chevrolet Captiva a compact SUV for Europe
Captiva will be the name of the new Chevrolet Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) due on sale in the summer of 2006. As the S3X concept, the vehicle made its first appearance at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, where it was enthusiastically received by the media and the public alike.
Chevrolet to start production of new diesel engine
In March 2006, production of the new diesel engines for Chevrolet’s European range of vehicles will start at the new powertrain facility of GM Daewoo Auto and Technology in Gunsan, South Korea.
Used car conundrum from Ford and Vauxhall
Consumers looking for a second-hand family car from Ford or Vauxhall are currently facing a very interesting dilemma. According to EurotaxGlass’s, the latest-generation Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra are depreciating at a much slower rate than their siblings in the sector above – the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. When age, specification and mileage are comparable, the smaller car from the same manufacturer will have a used retail price up to £1,500 higher.
Get on the road to Christmas
Christmas gifts for loved ones are not easy to find, year after year. In the coming weeks, high streets and shopping centres will be full of desperate shoppers searching for original and exciting presents.
Suzuki Swift pedestrian protection
GE-Plastics, Automotive has announced that an application featuring its Xenoy resin – a pedestrian protection energy absorber for the 2005 Suzuki Swift "sub-compact" automobile – has been named the first-ever winner in the Safety System category of the 2005 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards program.
Racy women set new world record
Last weekend 62 female motor racers attempted to create a new world record when they competed in the four Formula Woman Novice Races at Pembrey, South Wales – never before have so many women raced in the same motorsports event.
Saab active head restraints awarded top safety ratings
The entire UK-market Saab model range (i.e. all Saab 9-3 and 9-5 models) have been awarded top marks for protection against neck injury, following the latest round of rear-end collision tests conducted by the Thatcham insurance research centre. All models are fitted as standard with Saab’s pioneering anti-whiplash Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), first introduced on the 9-5 range in 1997.
White Knuckle Drive?
For 10 million drivers, the thought of venturing onto a motorway can bring on a cold sweat. One in five women drivers refuse to use the motorway network at all. But help is at hand for these millions of drivers suffering from "Driving Anxiety Disorder," says the RAC Foundation.
Volkswagen reveals first pictures of new Polo Dune
Volkswagen has released the first images of the new Polo Dune, ahead of its UK launch in spring, 2006. The new addition to the Polo range combines the appeal of a 4x4’s appearance, with the agile handling, high quality and compact proportions for which Volkswagen’s supermini is renowned.