Car News

Vauxhall’s Autosock Snow Socks
For those looking for something less bulky and awkward than snow chains to deal with the expected winter weather, Vauxhall retailers are once again offering their customers Autosock Snow Socks, tyre covers to get you out of a slippery situation in snowy and icy conditions.

Chevrolet Spark EV is pure, electric fun
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, introduced today ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show, packs smart performance and connectivity technologies into an affordable five-door urban mini car designed to make the trip as electrifying as the destination. It will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives.

High performance Kia pro_cee’d GT set for 2013 launch
The first glimpse of the Kia pro_cee’d GT reveals a hot hatch perfectly aligned with Kia’s sportiness and “fun to drive” positioning.

All-new Mazda6 petrol cars to have company driver appeal
Low mileage, budget-conscious company car drivers are forecasted to be attracted to the all-new petrol-engined Mazda6 featuring breakthrough SKYACTIV technology.

Seat Young Driver course has positive effect on accident rates
The pioneering SEAT Young Driver programme is proving to have a positive effect on accident rates among its participants.

New Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Prices and specifications released
The full specification and pricing for the new generation seven-seat GL-Class has been released ahead of starting production in January 2013, with two models announced – the GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport and, for the first time, the GL 63 AMG.

Chevrolet's bowtie cuts a dash!
Always the height of sartorial elegance and with an undeniable air of prestige, the bowtie is 'back' in fashion circles.

New look upgraded Mazda MX-5 on sale from 1 December
Mazda has revised the line-up for its iconic MX-5 sportscar by introducing upgraded models with a fresh face, new pedestrian-friendly bonnet, satellite navigation system, side airbags, climate control air-conditioning and an even more rewarding driving experience.

Avoid seasonal slip ups with Audi winter wheel and tyre packages
As the prospect of more potentially perilous winter weather looms, even Audi drivers safeguarded by quattro all-wheel-drive should seriously consider reaping the major benefits offered by the latest Audi approved winter wheels and tyres.

New Honda CR-V achieves strong residual values
Just as the new British built Honda CR-V arrives in UK showrooms, industry experts at CAP Monitor have announced strong residual value predictions for this fourth generation model, a testament to its appealing style, innovation and attractive levels of equipment.

Record visitor numbers for Ferrari Museum in Maranello
In recent weeks, the Ferrari Museum in Maranello has been welcoming record numbers of visitors, thanks to a special Sergio Pininfarina exhibition and an upgraded Formula 1 and racing section.

Bentley Continental GT Convertible wins Auto Trophy 2012
The Bentley Continental GT Convertible has received the prestigious Auto Trophy award for “Imported Convertibles over 30,000 euros" as voted for by readers of “Auto Zeitung” magazine. Over 100 000 readers participated in this year’s survey.

New Ford Fiesta debuts MyKey in Britain
Britain’s best-selling new Ford Fiesta will be the first car in the UK to feature Ford’s MyKey technology, which enables parents to place restrictions on younger drivers to promote safer driving.

First fleet deal for Honda’s all-new Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
With its class-leading combination of emissions, refinement and power, Honda’s eagerly anticipated 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine was always going to prove popular with the company car sector.

Warranty Direct names Lancer most reliable car
The Mitsubishi Lancer has been revealed as the most reliable car of the last 15 years, according to automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct.