Car News

Hendy showcases Honda CR-Z in Portsmouth
Hendy Honda combined two wheels with four in Portsmouth this week as part of its support of the Halford Tour Series.

Mazda MX-5 rated ‘Best Sports Car’ in JD Power Survey
The world’s best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, has added another accolade to its many awards by earning the title of ‘Best Sports car’ in the highly-regarded 2010 JD Power vehicle ownership satisfaction survey.

Kia cee’d makes stunning debut in 2010 JD Power Survey
The Kia cee’d achieved a stunning debut result of 4th overall in the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS), with a score of 83.8 per cent, finishing just behind luxury vehicles from Lexus and Jaguar.

Peugeot 308 Millesim celebrates Peugeot’s 200th anniversary
Peugeot celebrates its 200th anniversary with the launch of a range of special edition 308 models called Millesim 200.

LUXGEN unveils SUV
Taiwan’s first passenger automobile brand LUXGEN is steaming ahead with the launch of its second model the LUXGEN7 SUV.

Europe’s first volume production hybrid built in Britain
Toyota’s decision to build its new Auris Hybrid in Britain is a tremendous vote of confidence both in its UK operations and in British car manufacturing. Being given the opportunity to produce the first volume hybrid vehicle to be made in Europe is a source of great pride for all Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) employees.

dexos2 GM’s own brand quality engine oil
Vauxhall has announced the launch of dexos2, General Motors’ own brand of high quality engine oil. Boasting improved engine cleaning properties, better protection against the build up of harmful deposits and compatible with petrol, diesel and alternatively fuelled engines, dexos2 is a complete engine lubricant product.

Ford Econo Check targets lower fuel bills
Ford's new Econo Check service will help its customers reduce fuel bills by up to 25 per cent.
John Barnes explains ‘football scrappage’
The World Cup is fast approaching and chances are your children will be eager to get in on the footballing action. If you are thinking about splashing out on a new ball as yours have seen better days then hold tight, as there is a much better way to bag yourself a shiny new football and help others in the process.

Jaguar marks 75th anniversary with return to Le Mans
Jaguar returns to the starting grid at Le Mans on June 12, as the stunning XKR GT2 sports car lines up alongside the world’s leading endurance racers for the classic 24-hour event.

Vauxhall retailers offer Thule roof attachments
With summer holidays looming large on the horizon, vivid memories flood back of cramped family car journeys where passenger comfort plays second fiddle to accommodating all that ‘vital’ luggage.

High scores for Honda in JD Power Survey
Honda has secured second place overall in the JD Power Survey once again, scoring highly across all four categories - vehicle quality and reliability, vehicle appeal, service satisfaction and ownership costs.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The safest compact ever
Alfa Romeo Giulietta has been awarded the prestigious Euro NCAP five-star rating and an overall score of 87/100: an impressive result that makes it the safest compact ever.

Lexus celebrates a decade at the top
It is good to know that in life there are some things that don’t change. And that’s certainly true of the way Lexus cars impress their owners more than any other brand.

Aygo and Yaris highest ranked for satisfaction
Toyota has reinforced its position as one of Britain’s top manufacturers when it comes to making cars that are big on quality, owner appeal and value for money.