Car News
Ford Iosis concept car to be unveiled at Frankfurt
Ford will unveil a head-turning new concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, to express its design strategy for the next generation of European road cars.
VX racing endures Knockhill circuit
VX Racing came one race closer to the milestone of 100 race wins with Yvan Muller taking victory in the first race of the three-race Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship programme at Knockhill today. The win was, however, a personal milestone for Muller, as he took his first-ever win at the Scottish circuit in eight years of racing at the picturesque track. The weekend started well for the team with Colin Turkington setting the pace with the fastest qualifying lap to take pole position for the first race.
High speed Renault festival
More motorsport fans will now be able to watch the high-octane action at Donington Park next month, when the World Series by Renault (WSR) arrives for a free two-day extravaganza.
Va va voom for sensible saloons
The myth that British motorists would want a Ferrari rather than a Volvo has been disproved by new research from Alliance & Leicester Personal Loans, which reveals that over half (59%) of all motorists prefer a sensible, economical motor over a speedy sports car.
Cost of running a car doubles
The cost of running a car has doubled in the past ten years. Sainsbury’s Bank estimates that the average annual cost of motoring, excluding any interest repayments on loans taken out to purchase cars, is now around £2,053.
Vauxhall reinvents the wheel for new Vectra
It’s a sound which every driver dreads….. Just as you are trying to park neatly or squeeze past traffic on a tight urban street there is a sickening graunch as your expensive alloys meet the kerbstone.
Lexus to show GS 450h at Frankfurt
The centrepiece of Lexus’s stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be the hybrid power GS 450h. The high performance prestige saloon will be making its European show debut, ahead of going on sale next year.
New Toyota Yaris and Rav4 at Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Motor Show will see Toyota take the wraps off two of its most important cars in Europe, the all new Yaris and RAV4.
Daihatsu Hijet safety-related recall
Daihatsu is recalling over 15,000 Hijet LCVs for a safety-related inspection and possible repair.
Suzuki drivers set for asphalt debut
Suzuki drivers Guy Wilks and P-G Andersson are ready to give the all-new Swift Super 1600 its asphalt debut, after taking the ceremonial start of Rally Deutschland, round six of the Junior World Rally Championship.
New Jaguar XK introduction
Jaguar is proud to announce a new era in its sports car lineage – the all-new XK. Like all great Jaguar sports cars, the focus of the all-new XK is firmly on the future, while acknowledging the marque’s rich history. It heralds a new era for Jaguar in terms of both design and engineering, and it is the most technically advanced Jaguar ever built.
Peugeot stars at Frankfurt motor show
The Peugeot exhibition stand at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show covers a floor space of almost 3000 square metres and will give visitors the chance to reflect on a glorious past, wonder at the present and take a glimpse of the future of Peugeot.
Nationwide's car insurance price promise turns all the lights to green
With half a million 55 plate cars racing off the forecourts in September, Nationwide has an unbeatable insurance offer for drivers. If customers find cheaper, like for like insurance than a Nationwide policy the Society will refund double the difference.
Free sat-nav for high-value Isuzu Rodeo special edition
The Isuzu Rodeo is making life even easier with the free offer of satellite navigation on the special edition Denver Max SE.
Renault Kangoo gets a mid-life makeover
Since its most recent revision in 2003, over 7,000 Kangoos have been sold in the UK, making it one of the most popular utility vehicles in the country. Now, to build on its continued appeal, Renault has revised the car in several key areas with enhanced specification, new options and a range of new Euro IV emissions compliant engines to ensure the new Kangoo 2006 offers even more practicality and value for money than the model it replaces. The new range is on sale now with prices between £9,725 and £11,825.