Car News
Motorists missing out on almost £100 million of insurance discounts
UK motorists are missing out on insurance discounts worth almost £100m a year by not parking in their garage, according to research from Saga Motor Insurance.
Toyota Corolla Compressor: supercharged superstar
Available only in strictly limited numbers, the Corolla Compressor uses the same 1,794cc VVTL-i four-cylinder engine as the T Sport, but with a supercharger added to boost output from 189 to 215bhp (217 DIN hp) and technical adjustments to meet Euro IV emissions standards. That helps knock one-and-a-half seconds off the car’s 0-62mph acceleration time, down to 6.9 seconds, and adds 3mph to the top speed, now 143mph.
New Mazda MX-5: mastering Germany’s Nürburgring
Mazda developers fine-tuned the new Mazda MX-5’s chassis systems at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, pushing components like brakes, tyres and dampers to their limits. The 21 km long "green hell" with 73 curves, which hosted the Formula 1 German Grand Prix until 1976, challenges chassis and suspension like no other circuit in the world.
Daylight saving
The end of British Summer Time on 30 October heralds the beginning of the most dangerous time of year on UK roads. Last November was among the worst months in 2004 for road accidents involving 3,320 pedestrians of whom 1,137 were children.
Active safety systems could save lives
Many car owners only look at crashworthiness scores when selecting a car and seldom look to see what life saving active safety features are available. What do phrases like active and passive safety really mean – how do they work and cut accidents, particular in winter driving conditions?
The gremlins that thwart MG Rover
Owners of some of the last MG Rover’s built in the UK have suffered from a raft of mechanical niggles and gremlins according to a new study from independent automotive warranty provider, Warranty Direct.
Jaguar wins the diesel category at Scottish Car of the Year Awards
The new Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel picked up the award of Diesel Car of the Year at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2005, held at the St Andrews Bay Hotel, on Friday 21 October.
Seven Decades of Motorsport
Europe’s premier winter show for historic motorsport is back, with a whole host of fresh attractions for 2006. The Third International Historic Motorsport Show at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry (24-26 February 2006), promises live action, combined with the spectacle of 450 displays throughout the venue’s four main halls – capturing the thrills and nostalgia of 70 years of motorsport.
Renault Modus named 2005 Scottish Small Car of the Year
The Renault Modus has been named ‘Small Car of the Year’ at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2005, presented by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.
Mitsubishi announce plans for 2006 Evolution Challenge
Having enjoyed five years of success with the ANCRO administered National Gravel Championship, Mitsubishi decided to take the Evolution Challenge to the BRC in 2006, following the announcement that WRC cars would be no longer be allowed to participate and therefore hand the competitive advantage to Class N4 machines.
Peugeot strengthens its dealer network fleet sales support
Peugeot is strengthening its dealer network fleet sales support, with the launch of a dedicated, centrally based, business sales centre. The business sales centre will provide bespoke support to all Peugeot dealerships throughout the UK (317 in total), to help them maximise sales opportunities to local businesses (small fleets operating up to 70 vehicles).
Range Rover Sport claims Scottish SUV of the year accolade
The Range Rover Sport has been crowned the Scottish SUV of the Year for 2005. The title, given by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) was awarded to the Range Rover Sport over some of the toughest competitors in the sector, such as the Volkswagen Touareg and Mercedes ML.
Citroen – shaping up for a great autumn
With the clocks about to ‘fall’ back, Citroen is ‘springing’ forward with a series of upgrades across its range, including interior and exterior enhancements on most of its models, the fitting of a Diesel Particulate Filter System on the popular Xsara Picasso for the very first time, and the introduction of a whole host of Euro IV compliant engines.
Kia is top of the P.O.P.S
Kia beat off the competition to pick up Gold at this year’s Point of Purchase (P.O.P) Awards for their lively and fun point of sale dealer merchandise - based on Kia’s animated cartoon family.
Motorists advised to check quality of car insurance cover
Sainsbury’s Bank is advising motorists to check the quality of cover provided by their insurance policies, as they may have inadequate protection.