Car News
What Car? reveals safety needn’t cost a fortune
As the Office of National Statistics releases the latest information on Road Casualties this morning, and with October traditionally marking a steep increase in accident and road casualty rates, What Car? has come up with a list of gadgets that can improve safety for under £100.
Mitsubishi Outlander to debut at Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has released the first images of the new Outlander which will make its world premier at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show on October 19.
Mitsubishi Concept-X to debut at Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has released the first images of the new Concept-X which will make its world premier at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show on October 19.
New crackdown on the menace of uninsured driving
New measures to crack down on the menace of uninsured drivers were announced today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Ladyman.
Five million cars vandalised each year
Six in 10 (63 per cent) motorists have had the misfortune of having their vehicle defaced at some time with one in seven car owners experiencing car vandalism in the past 12 months.
No more need motorists fear reversing
A recent survey found that 28% of motorists admitted to being unsure of distances when reversing. Fifteen percent of the motorists questioned said they were very uncomfortable about reversing. Eleven percent said they had been involved in a reversing collision in the last two years.
Motoreasy launches flexible packages
Motoreasy has launched new flexible alternatives to its popular all-in-one car maintenance and protection product with an introductory 10% discount on its full product range. The offer is available until October 31st 2005.
Porsche Carrera Cup final at Brands Hatch
The 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup GB will conclude on the challenging Grand Prix circuit at Brands Hatch over the weekend (1/2 October). The biggest grid of the season will line up at the Kent track, with third place in the championship and the team championship still to be decided.
The final Honda Civic Type R rolls off the production line
This week saw the last of Honda's legendary and hugely successful Civic Type R's coming off the Swindon production line, the last of more than 35,000 built there.
New Mitsubishi L200 pick-up unveiled
Mitsubishi have unveiled the new L200 pick-up. Over the past seven years, rivals have tried and failed to oust Mitsubishi’s L200 pick-up from its market leading position. The brand’s best-selling iconic pick-up has been a big hit with both business and leisure customers and has secured its place as the undisputed king of the segment with a massive 48% retail market share (August YTD).
Volkswagen Phaeton plays supporting role
The Volkswagen Phaeton is to continue its supporting role in one of the major successes of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2005. ‘A Mobile Thriller’ takes to the streets of the UK as it embarks on a tour of several major cities following its festival success.
Brits set to spend £50 billion on cars in the next six months
Latest findings from the Sainsbury’s Bank Car Buying Index, indicates that there is a sharp rise in the number of people planning to buy a car. According to the research, 7.3 million people intend to buy a car between October 2005 and March 2006, a massive rise from six months ago when the previous Index, which covered the period February to July 2005, indicated just 5.4 million people were intending to buy a car. Given this increase, £58.5 billion could be spent on purchasing cars within the next six months, £17.46 billion more than the findings from the previous index.
Sorry! really is the hardest word say UK motorists
Not saying sorry after an accident costs UK motorists at least £28 million a year, reveals Norwich Union’s new ‘Sorry! Report’.
Ferrari offer clients a world of elite opportunities
Ferrari ownership is about much more than extreme performance and enjoying the world’s most exclusive sports cars – it’s a passion inspired by one great man: Enzo Ferrari. His life was dedicated to the freedom, beauty and exhilaration of the sports car, producing fabled designs of engineering excellence and unsurpassed style for both the road and track.
Ascari KZ1 on public display
Back by popular demand at the Heritage Motor Centre is the stunning Ascari KZ1, which was a real hit with visitors at Father's Day Supercar Sunday earlier this year. The Oxfordshire manufacturers have kindly agreed to loan the car for display in the museum for the next few months.