Car News
Rembrand draws on Toyota quality
Scotland's largest independent timber supplier, Rembrand Timber Ltd of Dundee, has begun replacing its car fleet with Toyota Yaris and Corolla models.
More motorists likely to have a flat battery this winter
According to the RAC more than 17% of all vehicle breakdowns are a result of a flat battery. Meteorologists are predicting that we are in for the most severe winter in over 50 years. More motorists than ever may be left stranded due to a flat battery this winter.
One in ten in the dark this winter
One in ten British motorists will be driving with at least one faulty tyre this winter, with an on-line tyre company highlighting how little motorists know about tyre safety.
Poor sighted Brits causing havoc on nation's roads
Thousands of motorists with poor eyesight are endangering Britain's road users by failing to wear their glasses or contact lenses, according to new research by safe driver champion Privilege Insurance.
Fly- drive motorhome hire service takes off in Spain
Fancy a winter sunshine break in Spain, just for a week, a month or even longer? Perhaps Brits will be house hunting and need transport and accommodation combined for the minimum of fuss in changing locations.
Cadillac launches biggest-ever european marketing campaign
Cadillac & Corvette Europe has announced its biggest-ever marketing campaign to promote the launch of the all-new Cadillac BLS. The multi-phase campaign will culminate with the new premium mid-size Cadillac appearing in showrooms across Europe from spring 2006. In addition to various above-the-line activities, the campaign involves a dedicated Cadillac BLS website and an intensive online banner campaign.
Large luxury cars: a sector in terminal decline?
According to EurotaxGlass’s, the large, prestige-brand luxury car sector is increasingly falling out of favour with new and used cars buyers, resulting in a sharp decline in registrations and high rates of depreciation. This is in stark contrast to most other prestige car sectors that have seen unprecedented growth in registrations coupled with unrivalled stability in their residual values.
Shanghai glowing red to welcome Ferrari
Ferrari’s 15,000 Red Miles Tour, an unprecedented adventure which has seen two 612 Scaglietti travel all over China, is concluding today in Shanghai, in front of Fiat Group's Vice President John Elkann and numerous Ferrari lovers and supporters. To mark the occasion, Shanghai's architectural symbol, the Oriental Pearl Tower, an amazing 468 metre high building, is illuminated in red to celebrate the end of the tour as well as the first year of Ferrari's presence in China.
Computer wizards spellbound by Micra
Computer gremlins in Brighton and London beware! ‘Geeks-on-Wheels’, the mobile computer experts, has just taken delivery of its eighth Nissan Micra. With plans for nationwide expansion, the company’s fleet of Micras could eventually swell to 150.
Pamper your partner with a Vauxhall Christmas gift
If your loved ones are hoping for a turbocharged Christmas, take Santa’s advice. Give the reindeer a rest and tell them to invest in Vauxhall’s hottest ever hatch – the Astra VXR.
Ascari KZ1 up to speed for MPH’05
MPH’05 promises an electrifying mix of supercar exotica, high octane thrills and celebrity excess for motoring fans across the UK. It also promises one of the rarest cars on the planet; the British built Ascari KZ1.
Think bike! – think Peugeot 1007!
With the changing of the clocks and winter drawing ever closer, Peugeot is thinking ahead in terms of safety for both passengers of its innovative new 1007 and other road users.
Company car drivers find their way with Peugeot
Driving on Britain’s roads today can be a stressful experience for the company car driver, especially when they have to contend with longer journeys to unknown destinations through traffic jams, speed cameras, road tolls and congestion charges, which can be compounded by multiple signposting, inclement weather conditions and the incidents that surround them.
Fiat Croma gets Euro NCAP 5-star rating
The new Fiat Croma has just been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) crash safety tests.
Caravans in danger this winter – wrap it up
According to the police around 4,000 caravans are stolen each year – that’s 25% of the number of new caravans sold annually in the UK. Burglary from caravans and vandalism are very common too. And if the criminals don’t bring problems to caravan owners then the British weather will: meteorologists are forecasting that we are in for one of the most severe winters for 50 years.