Car News

The ultimate in online car insurance convenience

Clear, concise and quick: The people behind quotea.co.uk, the online arm of leading insurance intermediary The A&A Group Ltd, have been listening to what customers have to say and have re- launched a new and improved version of the site that users will find even easier to use.

New BMW M6 sells out

With 2005 likely to be their fifth record year in succession for passenger car sales in the UK and with your two most desirable models, the M5 Saloon and new M6 Coupe, already sold out for 2006, BMW (UK) Ltd should feel pleased with their performance, especially as overall the UK new car market is shrinking.

Monster miles for micro car

A smart fortwo has notched up a staggering 339,600 miles: more than 13 times around the equator.

The "Monster" Nissan Navara

Nissan today revealed a dynamic line-up of vehicles, ranging from modified production vehicles and futuristic concept models to NISMO race trucks, at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The craziest of the bunch was the "Rockn" Navara.

Car dealers struggle in weak October new car market

The October new car market fell by 18,369 units, marking the tenth decline in registrations this year.

Keeping a grip on safety

More than two million motorists in the UK are risking the lives of their families by never checking their tyre pressures or tread according to the RAC Foundation.

One-in-three motorists still use handheld mobiles

Millions of motorists are flouting driving laws and putting themselves and others in danger, a whatcar.com survey has found.

Volvo unveils hot new concepts

Volvo Cars of North America, (VCNA) has revealed two exciting new concept cars at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, continuing a trend established in recent years.

Get ready for winter

Preparation and a little patience will help you get through this winter in one piece says specialist non standard insurance intermediary Hyperformance. And that includes adjusting your driving style to suit the cold, wet and dark days and nights.

Hyundai on drive for growth in UK and wider Europe

Hyundai is committed to growth in the UK and wider Europe. And following the acquisition of the UK sales and distribution operation earlier this year, it is now cementing its plans for future growth with three key announcements.

Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 offers 3

Nissan’s recently launched Pathfinder teams MPV versatility with SUV ability and at a price that undercuts its rivals, a formula that added up with 4x4 magazine which voted it Best Medium Sized 4x4. Now Nissan has introduced three offers to help make potential buyers’ finances add up, too.

You’ve hit a car – there’s no one around – will you be a "road runner?"

A survey of 1,300 motorists from leading direct motor insurer, Cornhill Direct, found that 1-in-2 motorists who damaged an unattended vehicle would drive away without trying to leave their details if they thought they could get away with it - people the insurer calls "Road Runners".