Car News
Downhill all the way for Ford's new Mobility Ambassador
Paralympian Jane Sowerby has become the newest Ford Mobility ambassador. Jane, who is part of the British Disabled Ski Team, has chosen the Ford S-MAX to help her complete training for the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver next March.
Land Rover's double delight at Auto Express Awards
Two award winning Land Rover models have triumphed once again at the prestigious Auto Express 2009 New Car Awards, with the Freelander 2 winning Best Compact SUV and the Discovery 3 scooping Best Large SUV.
GM announces new Private Label Leasing partnership
General Motors UK Ltd has signed an agreement with ALD Automotive to manage the GM UK Leasing Private Label Leasing operation, including Vauxhall Leasing, Saab Contract Hire and Chevrolet Lease. The agreement is effective from 31 August 2009.
Skoda triumphs at Auto Express Awards
Skoda flourished at the Auto Express awards last night winning both the Driver Power and Best Family Car awards.
Mazda MX-5 Superlight show car
A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.
C3 Picasso Auto Express Supermini MPV of the Year
The C3 Picasso has been named ‘Supermini MPV of the Year’ at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2009. Embodying the best of Citroen’s ‘Créative Technologie’, the innovative ‘Spacebox’ impressed the prestigious magazine’s judging panel with its funky design, all-round practicality, intelligent layout and class-leading space and roominess.
Double win for Jaguar at Auto Express Awards 2009
Jaguar's Design Director, Ian Callum, has won the inaugural 'Person of the Year' award at the Auto Express Awards 2009, while one of his most successful designs to date - the Jaguar XF - has been hailed 'Best Executive Car' for the second year running.
Ford Fiesta Auto Express Car of the Year 2009
The new Ford Fiesta has been selected as the Car of the Year 2009 by leading motoring title, Auto Express. Fiesta also won the Best Supermini award and the Ford S-MAX was judged Best MPV. Ford had a total of seven nominations with Ford Ka, Kuga and two Mondeo models commended.
Damage limitation for MPV carpets
MPV s are increasingly becoming the travel workhorse for larger families, pet lovers or people carrying recreation equipment or other large items.
Simple steps to avoid getting ripped off by cowboy mechanics
Many motorists feel they may have suffered at the hands of rip-off garages – whether that means being overcharged for servicing, receiving a final bill wildly different to the estimate or being distrustful of the shake of the head and intake of breath that can occur when some mechanics peer under the bonnet.
smart pulls rank on bigger private hire cars
Oxford commuters are enjoying a ‘fare deal’ with the arrival of innovative smart private hire cars to the city of the dreaming spires.
Isuzu appoint new dealer in East Yorkshire
Isuzu’s plans to expand its dealer network representation in the East Yorkshire area moved forward this month with the appointment of new dealer, Maple Garage Limited.
Car colours remain constant in changing times
Despite the economic turmoil that has engulfed the globe, it seems that some consumer trends remain doggedly unchanged.
evstores start deliveries of electric MyCar
Deliveries of the electric MyCar have now started in London. After the launch at the British Motor Show in 2008, the car went on sale earlier this year exclusively from evstores in London.
Mondial’s focus on CRM solutions delivers real results
Mondial Assistance in the UK is the third largest roadside assistance provider with over a 17% market share. It is also the 2nd largest provider of manufacturer warranty solutions, with a 26% market share.