Car News
Lazy motorists don’t check tyre pressures
According to the RAC 6% of all motorway road deaths are caused by under-inflated tyres whilst tyre manufacturers estimate that three quarters of all accidents caused by "blowouts" are a result of incorrect tyre pressures.
Ford invention wins major award
Autocar magazine has presented Ford with the "Idea Of The Year Award" for its Easy Fuel Concept, a simple device that prevents drivers from accidentally filling their diesel car with petrol. The award was made to Ford at the annual Autocar awards ceremony held in London on Monday 14th November 2005.
Vauxhall accessory solves parking problems
Reversing in a busy car park is one of the many challenges drivers face today. It is not just about judging distance - there are important safety issues too. What if you have not spotted a child trying to pass behind you as you select reverse gear?
Hyundai earns What Car? used car accolades
The lasting benefits of Hyundai ownership have been brought to the fore in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards for 2005. The results reveal that no other manufacturer can beat Hyundai’s record on the cost and speed of warranty repairs, and that very few can match its impressive reliability record.
Peugeot 607 gets "six" appeal
Awarded the Greenest Executive Car award by "What Car?" and, with standard equipment levels of which buyers of other executive cars can only dream, the Peugeot 607 range has now got added "six" appeal.
Peugeot 807 is now more responsive
Peugeot’s versatile seven-seater 807, the first MPV to score 5 Stars in Euro NCAP, now benefits from the introduction of a new CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol, replacing the VAN (Vehicle Area Network) electronic system to improve responsiveness and provide greater functionality. This new technology was first introduced on the 407 and now features on the 307 and 607.
Vauxhall Antara GTC awarded ‘Concept of the Year’
Vauxhall’s Antara GTC (Gran Turismo Crossover) concept vehicle has already won an award, even though its production version won’t arrive in showrooms until late 2006.
Lexus IS 250 improved ownership costs raise all-round value
True to Lexus’s unmatched attention to detail, the IS makes substantial advances in cost of ownership benefits, setting class-leading standards and making the new car an even stronger proposition than the previous generation model.
ATS Euromaster keeps small and medium businesses moving
Local businesses are being urged to take note of the array of offers and discounts being made available to them by ATS Euromaster.
Renault Clio awarded ‘Car of the Year’
The Renault Clio has been awarded the prestigious accolade of ‘Car Of The Year’ for 2006.
MINI named Car Manufacturer Of The Year
Autocar magazine has named MINI Car Manufacturer Of The Year 2005 at its annual award ceremony held in London on Monday 14th November 2005.
Ascari KZ1 Storms into top five on BBC Top Gear leader board
The Banbury built Ascari KZ1 supercar has recently stormed the BBC Top Gear leader board, blitzing the likes of the Ford GT and SLR Mclaren to claim a top five spot in the league of fastest laps around the Top Gear track.
Isuzu Rodeo scores award hat-trick
The highly-acclaimed Isuzu Rodeo pickup has just scored an award hat-trick thanks to a Japanese panel of judges and two UK magazines.
Hyundai Getz street cool with new special edition
Cool styling usually comes at considerable cost but Hyundai is breaking the mould this autumn with a Special Edition of its top-selling Getz supermini that combines sharp design with an irresistible price tag. The Getz Special Edition is the perfect match for younger drivers who crave a new car, but don’t want to sacrifice their style credibility.
New Mazda MX-5 on sale now
The all-new Mazda MX-5 range offers customers a five-strong model line-up with a choice of three powertrains (1.8i or 2.0i with 5-speed gearbox, 2.0i with 6-speed gearbox), and three equipment levels (Standard, Option Pack and Sport). On display in dealer showrooms since mid October, the third-generation MX-5 officially went on sale from 1 November.