Car News
Scrappage scheme affecting young car buyers
The success of the government’s scrappage scheme could see young drivers struggling to get a foot on the ‘motoring ladder’, warns used car expert, Carsite.co.uk.
Battery electric Focus meets stars in The Jay Leno Show
Ford has teamed up with “The Jay Leno Show” in the United States to provide an all-new battery electric version of the Ford Focus ST five-door for celebrities to drive in the programme's regular "Green Car Challenge" segment.
Britain's ten worst car parking spaces
Ever needed a can opener to get out of a space, or three people to guide you safely out of a tight spot? Aviva, the UK's largest insurer, has asked the public to nominate their worst car parking space, with the top ten being announced today.
KTM tests 2010 X-Bow racer in full GT4 spec
KTM successfully tested several new racing developments on its X-BOW GT4 over the final weekend of the 2009 British GT championship (19-20 September).
Maserati at Goodwood Revival 2009
Maserati GB was once again present as sponsor of the 11th edition of the Goodwood Revival meeting, which welcomed over 100,000 spectators over the course of the weekend.
Mazda leads the way in cutting emissions
Mazda is one of Europe’s leading brands in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars, says a recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment. The report is based on the EU car CO2 monitoring mechanism database for 2008.
Sutton takes Porsche Carrera Cup double at Rockingham
James Sutton made it four wins in a row during rounds 17 and 18 of the 2009 Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Rockingham over the weekend (19/20 September 2009).
Jazz gives Fiesta a run for its money
Small runabouts have always been perennial favourites for car buyers looking for an economic and practical choice, however, the tightening of purse strings across the nation has seen city cars and superminis dominate the market.
Construction go-ahead for intelligent transport centre
It has been announced that approval has been given for construction to start on innovITS – ADVANCE, a new UK centre for the development of intelligent transport innovations.
Audi stays on course for title in the DTM
Audi extended its leading position in the DTM at Barcelona (Spain) with a commanding one-two-three victory.
VX Racing in thick of title fight after Rockingham
VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi remains in the thick of the Drivers’ Championship title hunt after the penultimate round of the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Rockingham Motor Speedway.
Teenage car ownership higher than ever
Brits are getting their first car at a younger age than ever before, a new AA Insurance study has found.
Honda employees to cycle final Tour of Britain stage
Forty Honda employees, friends and families will cycle the final stage of the Tour of Britain in London this Saturday (19 September), all raising vital funds for The Prostate Cancer Charity, the Tour's official charity.
Tough times ahead for car buyers
What Car? is supporting the car industry’s call for an extension to the car scrappage scheme as car buyers face sizeable price increases over the coming months.
Downsizing families fuel upsurge in sale of cars
Figures recently released by the UK’s leading car buyer reveal that cash-strapped families are fuelling an increase in the sales of used vehicles.