Car News
Build Your Own’ first from Warranty Direct
Motorists can now be really picky when it comes to buying an extended warranty for their car.
Kia’s baby grows up
Kia’s baby of the range, the Picanto has matured into the SE+ and comes with a 1.1-litre engine, leather upholstery, chrome grille and five seats but keeps its childlike price tag of just £7,595.
Peugeot adds Verve to the 206 SW range
The 206 SW has always been a popular choice for customers looking for the appeal of a super mini, but with greater luggage carrying capacity.
Have yourself a Merry ‘Peugeot’ Christmas
It’s Christmas morning, the snow should be falling, the turkey should be roasting in the oven and the sound of carols fill the air. Perfect - especially if Peugeot has helped with the present buying, too!
Renault Grand Scenic to turn rivals green with envy
In July this year, Renault’s seven-seat Grand Scénic dCi 106 Euro IV was hailed by an independent MSN Cars study as the "UK’s greenest car", due to the meagre 20.57 grams of carbon dioxide which it emits per kilometre for each of its passengers. Today, with global warming continuing to be hot news, it comes as no surprise that Renault UK has chosen to exhibit the car at the Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Conference being held at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, 10-11 November 2005.
Ice is nice this winter
In preparation of the fast approaching winter months, Avon Tyres have launched Ice Touring, a brand new winter tyre range.
New Supercop wants speed cameras hidden
Britain’s most senior traffic policeman, Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes would like to see all speed cameras completely hidden and made mobile.
No Tax, MOT…..Clamped
The RAC Foundation gave a cautious welcome to the Lord Chancellor’s plans to take some motoring offences outside the court system and to use wheel clamping to target some untaxed vehicles.
Watch Out – There’s a kid about
Britain is closing the gap on our European neighbours when it comes to keeping children safe on the roads, but more can be done, according to the RAC Foundation and children's charity 4Children. The two organisations have joined forces to support Road Safety Week 2005.
Reading your owner's manual could save your life
This week, 7-13 November, is Road Safety Week and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called for car owners to take the time to read their owner's manual. The advice comes following an SMMT survey which showed that motorists continue to take risks because they don't fully understand the safety systems in their cars.
Darling sees new uninsured crackdown in action
Tough new enforcement action to crackdown on uninsured drivers has been unveiled by Transport Secretary Alistair Darling.
New Volvo C70 Coupe/Convertible prices announced
Just in case anyone is considering ordering a new soft top rival from Saab, BMW or Audi, Volvo has released the official prices and specifications for its all new, four-seater C70, with retractable hard top, that transforms from a stylish coupe to a desirable convertible in under 30 seconds.
Camera re-structure only scratches the surface, says drivers' group
The restructure of the speed camera regime still leaves core issues of road safety unaddressed, said the Association of British Drivers today.
350Z and Murano contract hire rates announced
On the back of strong residual values, Nissan has announced some highly competitive contract hire rates for business users on both the 350Z and Murano.
Lexus is 250 introduces world’s first dual-chamber airbag
Airbags have been a leading safety feature of every Lexus model launched since the original LS400 made its debut in 1989. Technology, engineering and design have been constantly refined since then to deliver ever more efficient and effective operation, with the new Lexus IS 250 making the latest major advance in occupant protection with the world’s first dual-chamber passenger airbag.