Car News
Honda is the most reliable car maker in the UK
Honda has been rated the UK's most reliable manufacturer in the latest What Car? and Warranty Direct reliability study for an unprecedented sixth year in a row.
Volkswagen brings BlueMotion to EcoVelocity 2011
Visitors to EcoVelocity, the low-carbon motor show being held at Battersea Power Station, London from 8-11 September, will be encouraged by Volkswagen to ‘Think Blue’, as they get up close and personal with some of the company’s latest BlueMotion products, both on the stand and on the track.
Vauxhall helps reduce avoidable insurance write-offs
Every year, thousands of vehicles classified as category C or D after an accident are written off by insurance companies because their repair is deemed too expensive relative to the vehicle’s market value.
Hyundai opens first one-stop training academy in the UK
The Hyundai Academy – the first in the UK – was yesterday opened by the President of Hyundai Motor Europe, Chang Kyun Han in High Wycombe.
Peugeot launches the ‘107 experience’ on YouTube
A special YouTube channel youtube.com/107experience will broadcast the personalised videos: the user will be able to watch the videos with their name in it, their uploaded picture, as well as their friends’ Facebook comments.
Maserati GranCabrio Sport goes on sale
Maserati GB is delighted to confirm pricing for the new Maserati GranCabrio Sport at £102,615 on the road. The first right-hand drive vehicles will reach UK clients in October 2011.
Brightening the lives of the UK’s deserving children
Following last year’s inaugural event at Silverstone Circuit, Ferrari North Europe once again joined forces with the British Racing Drivers’ Club and Silverstone Circuit to give some of the nation’s most deserving young people a very special experience.
Ford doubles Nectar reward points in August
Ford customers will have another chance to boost their Nectar points balance in August thanks to the latest double-points offer which returns for MOTs, servicing and non-warranty repairs at participating Ford dealers during the month of August.
Rolls-Royce welcomes PistonHeads Sunday Service
The Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood in West Sussex was the venue for the third annual PistonHeads Sunday Service on Sunday 24th July.
Mazda Black Limited Edition MX-5 and Mazda2
Inspired by the highly successful 275bhp Mazda MX-5 GT race car competing in the 2011 Britcar Production GTN Championship, Mazda has introduced two new ‘Black Limited Edition’ models – a Mazda MX-5 Sport Black and a Mazda2 Black – bringing a darker edge to Mazda’s model range.
Eventer William Fox-Pitt collects new Jeep Grand Cherokee
He’s used to horse power, but now the UK’s top three-day-event rider William Fox-Pitt is discovering what 237 of them feel like – after taking delivery of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
First image of next generation Honda CR-V concept
Honda has released an image of the new CR-V Concept, providing the first official glimpse of styling direction. The all-new, fourth-generation CR-V is set to go on sale in the United States by the end of 2011, and in Europe in Autumn 2012.
Toyota and EDF electric vehicle demo posts positive results
Interim findings from Toyota and EDF Energy’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving.
Citroen signs up for EcoVelocity
Citroen was the first major car brand to sign up to appear at this year’s EcoVelocity motor show on September 8-11.
Low emissions guides make light work of choosing a Volkswagen
Volkswagen Fleet Services has launched two new CO2 emissions price lists, making it simple and quick for a fleet manager or driver to find a car that suits their needs.