Car News
New MINI model orders doubled
The new MINI models went on sale in September and already over 1600 orders have been placed for the new MINI One Seven, MINI Cooper Park Lane and MINI Cooper S Checkmate: double the initial sales prediction. The new models offer exclusive specification and additional standard equipment in a cost-effective package.
"Happy Days" to make small screen return
"Sunday, Monday, Happy Days" - The Fonz is back! In fact, many of the stars of 70s television smash hit "Happy Days" will be making a welcome return to the small screen next week in the latest entertaining advert from Citroën.
Wish you had a bigger car for the half-term holidays?
Increasing numbers of women are holidaying alone with their children, or with like-minded friends and their children, because work commitments and the fixed dates of the school holidays, often mean that holidays have to be taken at times that are more expensive than the rest of the year. Many of these holidays are taken in the UK and research in family tourism also shows that an increasing numbers of holidays involve people from different households, such as grandparents.
52-plated word of caution
Nearly half a million motorists have moved out of the comfort zone of manufacturer protection during the past month, leaving themselves vulnerable to unforeseen repair costs.
Vauxhall offers drivers winter peace of mind
Now is the time of year to be running an eye over your car’s key functions to make sure the vehicle is in good shape to cope with another winter’s motoring, especially if you own an older model.
Mazda Sassou concept woos youngsters
Sassou, the new concept car from Mazda unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show is a vehicle aimed at the Play Station generation while featuring Mazda's latest new engine technology to keep emissions low.
Specialised cars could succumb to higher rates of depreciation
Ten years ago new cars could be easily defined by size and function and there was an obvious distinction between mass market and premium brands.
Mazda RX-8 holds 40 international speed records
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) has announced that Mazda RX-8’s attempt to set 40 international speed and endurance records at Papenburg, Germany last October has been confirmed. These records can now be added to the list of 37 Mazda RX-8 international vehicle awards and nine RENESIS rotary engine accolades that include four International Engine of the Year awards in 2003 and 2004.
Dodge Ram available from UK Chrysler dealers
Chrysler dealers in the UK will start official imports of the Dodge Ram pick-up truck in October.
Saga supports crackdown on uninsured driving
Saga welcomes the change in law announced by the government, which will increase the chances of catching and punishing uninsured drivers. Uninsured drivers place an unfair burden on those over 50 as younger drivers are almost 30 times more likely to be convicted of uninsured driving.
Suzuki at the Tokyo Motor Show 2005
Suzuki will be showing as usual a number of exciting concept vehicles at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show which runs from 19 October until 6 November. They include the P.X., the Ionis, the LC and Mom’s Personal Wagon.
Speed Awareness Courses
Today the RAC Foundation welcomed ACPO’s announcement to offer speed awareness courses across England and Wales. The Foundation has been campaigned for national speed awareness courses with national guidelines for three years.
Drivers must act now to avoid danger of October roads
October is the wettest month of the year and one in 10 motorist are risking their lives by driving with inadequate tyre tread, says road safety organisation, RoadSafe1, who is calling on motorists to ‘tread safely’ during the dangerous Autumn period.
Motorists urged to shop around to buck the trend of rising insurance premiums
The cost of insuring your car could be increasing rapidly unless you take a few simple steps to ensure you continue to get the best deal, according to the latest market findings from the Sainsbury’s Car Insurance Index.
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