Car News
Ford Fiesta joins AA Driving School Fleet
Ford’s position as Britain’s top choice for learner-drivers has been underlined with the announcement of a major new vehicle supply deal with the AA Driving School.
Fiat 500 takes major business award
The Fiat 500 continues to scoop top industry honours, after taking the City Car title for the second consecutive year in the 2010 BusinessCar Awards.
Toyota accelerator pedal recall in Europe
There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.
Nissan Sunderland plant to re-launch 3rd shift
Nissan is to launch a temporary third production shift at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland in response to continuing high demand for the award-winning Qashqai.
Scorpion unleash VW Golf Gti Mk 5 exhaust system
Exhaust maestros Scorpion have released their latest system onto the market; the ever popular VW Golf Gti 5. With the perennial hot-hatch always at the top of modders’ hit-lists, the Midlands based manufacturer should find plenty of takers for this exceptionally well-made system.
New Scorpion Alfa Romeo 147 GTA exhaust system
Respected exhaust manufacturer Scorpion Exhausts has created a superb new system for the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6. The system has been designed in partnership with tuning specialists Yates and Bloomfield, to their exacting requirements. After years of trialling and development in Europe, the system has finally come to the UK.
Honda Insight hybrid even more affordable
Honda's Insight has reaffirmed its status as the most affordable hybrid car on the market with a brand new PCP offer. Customers can now get behind the wheel of the Insight SE for just £199 per month.
Peugeot 308 CC gets six appeal
The Peugeot 308 CC now has extra six appeal with the introduction of a new 1.6 litre 156 bhp Euro 5 THP turbo-charged petrol engine and a new 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Mercedes-Benz lowers the cost of buying child safety seats
Mercedes-Benz is introducing a drive to increase the safety of young passengers travelling in its cars with an exclusive voucher scheme to significantly lower the cost of buying child safety seats.
King of scrappage takes on the bangers
As the best selling car under the scrappage scheme, Hyundai’s i10 has been responsible for the destruction of 20,000 ‘bangers’. James Baggott, the editor of Car Dealer Magazine, decided to see if the scrap cars could take their revenge.
Mondial enters electric car market with Mitsubishi
Mondial Assistance has been chosen by Mitsubishi Motors UK to support the launch of the award-winning i MiEV, its fully electric city car.
Volkswagen Golf named BusinessCar of the Year 2010
The Volkswagen Golf has received the highest honour at this year’s BusinessCar Awards claiming the title of BusinessCar of the Year 2010.
VW Golf is Business Car of the Year
The latest Volkswagen Golf has been voted Business Car of the Year by the readers of BusinessCar magazine.
Nissan remains UK’s largest car producer
Nissan Sunderland Plant has been recognised as the UK’s largest car producer for the 12th year running.
Mazda6 facelift to be unveiled at Geneva Show
A new facelift version of the popular Mazda6 will make its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March.