Car News
MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit
The launch of the new MINI in 2001 set a new standard in the small car market for handling and driving enjoyment. Over the next four years rumours came and went regarding the arrival of a lightweight, high-performance MINI.
Golf Punk
This weekend sees golfer and car enthusiast Ian Poulter defend his Volvo Masters crown, on the Costa del Sol, where Sarah Drane caught up with him.
Volvo on call – advanced telematics to aid safety and security
‘Volvo On Call’ is an optional communications package available across the Volvo range¹ that includes valuable personal safety and security features to Volvo customers in need of assistance, 24 hours a day, almost anywhere in the UK. Whether involved in an accident, vehicle breakdown or theft, Volvo On Call uses the latest telematics technology to ensure help is always close at hand and immediately dispatched.
Faster, cleaner and smoother – new 1.8 Zafira arrives in showrooms
There’s now even greater choice in the stylish New Zafira line-up, following the introduction of Vauxhall’s all-new technically advanced 1.8-litre ECOTEC engine.
Volvo cuts danger of blind spots with BLIS
Volvo is first to offer car drivers a high-tech solution to help avoid the risk of accidents caused by blind spots with its new safety system - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System).
Active safety is a mystery to most
Most people are not familiar with the latest safety technologies fitted to new cars, according to the results of an SMMT survey.
Mitsubishi launches special edition L200 Trojan
To commemorate the success of its renowned L200 pick-up Mitsubishi Motors UK has introduced the Trojan special edition. Priced at £13,999 CVOTR this highly equipped model goes on sale from 1st November with the remit to provide customers with class leading value and exceptional specification.
Volkswagen reveals the California
With a rich heritage in recreational vehicles, Volkswagen has announced the new Caravelle-based California, which is now available.
Dark danger
The number of people killed on Great Britain ’s roads has seen a dramatic rise between October and November for the second year running.
Danger on roads as clocks go back
While most of Britain will be enjoying an extra hour in bed as the clocks go back this weekend (30 October), the country's drivers could face heightened dangers on the roads.
Subaru launches police sales assault
Symmetrical all-wheel drive specialist, Subaru, has launched a serious assault on the police car market targeting both unmarked and high-visibility liveried use.
Don’t crack in the cold RAC Auto Windscreens warns motorists
Credit cards, CDs, pen knives and even a fish slice are just some of the items 56% of Britain’s motorists have admitted to using to clear ice from their windscreens, according to an RAC Auto Windscreens’ winter vision survey.
Prince offered cleaner drive
Honda (UK) has offered Prince Charles a Civic Hybrid to help his newly announced fight against global warming.
Nissan Murano makes its entrance into entertainment
Nissan has come up with a couple of new accessories designed to accentuate the Murano’s head-turning exterior and calming ambience: chrome side-steps which illuminate the ground for the grandest entrance and an integrated, rear DVD system with infrared headphones for the ultimate in entertainment.
Chrysler group goes for UK growth
Speaking at this week’s UK press launch for the new Austrian built Chrysler 300C E sector executive saloon, Simon Elliott, the UK managing director said, Chrysler Group are looking to sell around 32,000 vehicles in the UK by the end of 2007 with each of the three brands accounting for one third of the Group’s UK sales.