Car News
Time running out for scrappage savers
Motors.co.uk, one of the leading used car websites in the UK is calling for motorists to take advantage of the Government’s scrappage scheme before it’s too late.
Alfa MiTo DNA is in your jeans
Conceived to celebrate the unique genealogy passed from the breathtaking Alfa 8C Competizione supercar to the head-turning Alfa MiTo, the Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, paired up with TV’s fashion expert, Louise Roe, to challenge two up-and-coming fashion designers to create a line of women’s jeans that would be as cool and desirable as the Alfa MiTo and, and at the same time, raise money for charity.
Lexus LF-Ch at Frankfurt Motor Show
Lexus will unveil the LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept at the forthcoming 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is joined on the Lexus stand by the world debut of the updated LS model range and revised versions of GS, IS and IS F.
North West leader lights way with Trafford Centre location
Despite the bleak economic climate, a leading UK business whose roots started in the North West continues to go from strength to strength.
Renault launches Fluence
Renault is to enhance its range in autumn 2009 with the launch of a new saloon: Fluence. Designed with the aim of standing out as the most attractive car of its class, Fluence has several features that will set it apart from rivals: beneath its strong, sporting exterior, Fluence features a comfortable cabin and a wealth of useful technological aids.
New Volvo C70
At its launch in early 2006, the Volvo C70 broke new ground as the world's first four seater convertible with a retractable hard top. More than three years on, the new Volvo C70 coupe/convertible is set to break new ground with a refreshed design to give the car a new look, roof up or down.
Number of Brits planning to buy a car falls
The latest findings from the Sainsbury's Finance Car Buying Index, which tracks the number of people planning to purchase a car on a six-monthly basis, indicates that the number of people planning to buy a car is at its lowest level since the bank first launched the index in March 2003.
Fuel efficiency prompts car buyers to downsize
As sales of the mini segment trebled in July, new research from uSwitch.com reveals that further fuel could be added to this trend when new the new plates hit the forecourt next week.
Rodeo round-up heads east for Wild West weekend
New Isuzu dealer, Hockmeyer Motors Ltd, will be treating past, present and future customers to a day to remember whilst celebrating its open day on Saturday, September 5th with some Wild West wackiness.
Audi unveils new models at Frankfurt Motor Show
Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the supercharged S5 Sportback, the extremely low-emission A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro, and the highly efficient A3 1.2 TFSI.
Thousands sign petition to stop fuel duty increase
The nation’s motorists are being priced off the road says Used Car Expert, the car buyers advice magazine.
Free fuel vouchers with Michelin tyres
Fuel will always be a large part of a vehicle’s running costs and even more so now fuel prices are starting to creep back up. To help with this Michelin is offering £40 in fuel vouchers to customers buying a set of four of its car, van or 4x4 tyres.
Audi arrives at Brands Hatch with an advantage
At Brands Hatch, the 2009 DTM begins its final spurt. Just four more races are left to show whether Audi will have achieved its big aim of the season: The brand with the four rings aims to be the first automobile manufacturer in the DTM, which has been held since 1984, to win the champion’s title for a third consecutive year.
BCA hits the beach for BEN
Staff at BCA really rolled up their sleeves, not to mention their trousers to wade in and support the 'Hit the Beach with BEN - National BEN Week' campaign.
Mr Bean to make ‘live’ world debut at Goodwood Revival
Mr Bean – one of the world’s most popular comedy character creations over the last 20 years – will be making his first ever live public appearance at the 2009 Goodwood Revival, from 18-20 September.