Car News

'Easy Fuel' concept launched to avoid expensive refueling mistakes

Over 150,000 people a year put the wrong fuel into their vehicle and the figure is rising rapidly as diesel sales increase.

Mazda owners to benefit from Digital Service Record system

Lost or stolen service "log" books will no longer be a major headache for owners of new-generation Mazdas with the introduction of the pioneering and innovative, internet-based Digital Service Record system.

Volkswagen Golf R32 pricing and spec confirmed

Volkswagen has confirmed pricing and specification for the most powerful production Golf to date, the new R32.

Mitsubishi L200 ready for polar emergencies

It is now a year since the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) purchased a Mitsubishi L200 to operate as an emergency Fire Tender at its Rothera Research Station in the Antarctic, and the organisation is delighted to report that the pick-up has run faultlessly throughout its 12 months of service.

MPH ‘05 show heads for Birmingham NEC

Organisers behind the hugely successful and totally unique motoring spectacle have announced they are to bring MPH ‘05 to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre for the very first time, as well as London’s Earls Court this November.

Pierluigi Collina stars in Vectra and Signum TV campaign

The man who awarded the penalty that took England to victory against Argentina in the 2002 FIFA World Cup is set to take a different kind of control in the run up to the next championship, as the distinctive face of Vauxhall’s New Vectra and New Signum.

Fancy a Ferrari for Christmas

For many people the idea of owning or even driving a Ferrari is something that seems inconceivable. However, finding a super car under the tree this Christmas does not have to be a fantasy. It doesn’t have to be a Ferrari either, perhaps a Jaguar or Mercedes, maybe even a Porsche, or why not all four of them.

Subaru Forester in towcar award hat-trick

Reigning ‘Compact 4x4’ Towcar champion – the Subaru Forester – has again scooped a coveted prize – this time in new-look 2.5 litre XT guise.

British drivers demand new road signs

Half of British drivers think there are too many signs adorning our road sides and nearly a third (27%) say they can’t read them because they are too confusing, according to research from Virgin Money Car Insurance.

Honda F1 flies in Jenson Button

Honda turned up the heat in the corporate market this week, bringing the glamour and thrills of Formula 1 direct to its fleet customers in the form of a flying visit from B•A•R Honda star, Jenson Button.

Experience a Mazda RX-8 at Thruxton racetrack

Mazda Motors UK Ltd has reached an agreement with Thruxton racetrack to supply 10 Mazda RX-8 sports coupés, all of which will be used for adrenaline-fuelled driving days attended by members of the public.

In car black boxes could lead to misuse

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced yesterday that they are considering fitting black boxes in cars to determine the causes of accidents. They are also investigating ways to use these devices to externally control vehicle speeds by physically preventing them breaking speed limits or automatically issuing tickets if they do so.