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Family-friendly MPVs for under £10k at Carsite
Versatile, spacious and practical – when it comes to transporting the whole family around in comfort and safety, the MPV is champion.
Hyundai names its Frankfurt star - the ix35
Hyundai will strengthen its position as one of the leading brands in the European crossover sector when it presents an all-new addition to the brand’s line-up at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The ix35 joins the C-segment to replace the successful Tucson.
Autoglym Clay Kit makes perfection possible
Car care perfectionists can now achieve the ultimate showroom finish on their vehicle’s paintwork using Autoglym’s latest innovation – the ‘Surface Detailing Clay Kit’.
The Peugeot RCZ – A dynamic new chapter
The launch of the Peugeot RCZ will mark the start of a dynamic new chapter in the history of Peugeot. This stunning coupé has been designed to be a special vehicle within the Peugeot range, aimed directly at customers who see their cars as a source of driving enjoyment as well as daily transport.
Drivers sacrifice beer for cars
British drivers would sacrifice going to the pub, having take-aways and eating out rather than give up their cars, research by car insurer swiftcover.com reveals. In fact a third of drivers (36%) would run their cars on recycled chip oil to cut their motoring costs.
Beware of cars with ‘too good to be true’ price tag
With the launch of the new ‘59' plate fast approaching, there may be a surge in interest in car buying across the UK - particularly second-hand cars. According to new research from esure car insurance, three fifths (59 per cent) of Brits are looking to buy a used rather than new vehicle for their next car purchase.
Parking rules and charges ‘not fine’, says Which?
Which? is calling for an end to unfair charges and unclear signs in the private parking industry, which is unregulated.
Motorists blame in-car temperature for in-car domestic
Some 6.7 million (20%) British motorists had a heated row with their partner while driving in the last 12 months, according to research from Kwik-Fit.
Central and Eastern European car market stalls in 2009
JATO Dynamics, the world’s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, has observed a significant contraction in Central and Eastern European new car markets, in the first half of 2009.
Mondial’s 17 year Mitsubishi partnership continues
Mondial Assistance in the UK has renewed its contract with Mitsubishi Motors for another three years, as it continues to be the motor manufacturer’s preferred roadside assistance provider.
Uniquely spacious Kia Venga to debut at Frankfurt
Kia’s stylish and uniquely spacious new premium B-segment contender will be named ‘Venga’ when it goes on sale across Europe later this year and in the UK early in 2010.
Spice up your Vauxhall Corsa this summer
Vauxhall is offering owners of the 3-door Corsa model the chance to spice up their lives with a fantastic deal on VXR accessories.
Sporty Si introduced on Civic 5-door
A high-spec new variant of the Honda Civic 5-door goes on sale from September, giving the popular British-built hatchback even sportier looks.
Walk through a Formula 1 car engine
An innovative exhibit designed and built by Manchester-based company EDM – allowing visitors to quite literally walk through a Formula 1 racing car engine – was officially opened on Saturday at the legendary Nurburgring motor-racing circuit in Germany.
81% of newly registered cars in Germany with ESP
In 2008, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Germany equipped with the ESP electronic stability program rose by two percentage points to 81 percent.