Car News

Toyota Prius engineered for total economy

With its full hybrid powertrain, the new Toyota Prius is one of the most technically advanced cars on the market. Toyota’s extensive use of sophisticated technology is central not only to Prius’s market-leading environmental performance, but also to reduced running costs that shape the new model’s “total economy” profile.

New C3 Picasso 90th anniversary limited edition

Having created a new brand identity at the start of its 90th Anniversary year, Citroen is celebrating its heritage of ‘Créative Technologie’ with an all new marketing campaign that focuses on the Company’s rich history of design, innovation and technology.

New Ford models at Anansekrom

New Ford models were on display at the cultural festival "Anansekrom" at the Orsett Showground in Grays, Essex, this month.

Honda reappoints AA for first class roadside assistance

Honda (UK) has reappointed the AA to manage its Hondacare Roadside Assistance programme. The new agreement promises customers an all-encompassing package and improved levels of service.

The work of photographer Zoltan Glass

The National Media Museum in Bradford, UK, is currently in the process of raising a photographic treasure. The project, which aims to scan a large proportion of the photographs housed in the Zoltan Glass archive, will systematically catalogue the work of the artist, whose main creative periods came in the 1930s and 1950s, and to make them accessible in digital format.

How green is your car?

The transport sector is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gases and many companies produce rating systems to establish how green a vehicle is. However none offer such a complete, comprehensive system as the WhatGreenCar.com ratings.

Half of UK drivers potentially unfit for the road

Have you ever wondered how you would fare if you re-sat your driving test after years behind the wheel? In a new experiment, Kia Motors UK challenged experienced drivers to retake their test, resulting in a shocking 50% failure rate.

Business rate deferment too little says RMIF

‘Motor retailers will gain little from the Government’s three per cent business rate deferment scheme, when many are facing real-terms increases of up to 30 per cent on their rates, ’ according to Sue Robinson, Director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on a new Government support scheme for business.

Car scrappage price hike schemes

The car scrappage scheme may have revived interest in the new car market, but Which? Car has found that some manufacturers have raised their list prices by as much as 14% meaning buyers are often no better off.

Skoda scrappage orders top 4,500

In less than three months since the government’s vehicle scrappage programme began, Skoda has taken over 4,500 new car orders from customers across the UK.

Fiat targets new audience with driving school deal

Fiat’s recent announcement that it is to supply Britain’s leading driving school with a 14,000 strong fleet of stylish Fiat 500s as part of a four-year deal is in line with the company’s local market strategy, according to managing director Andrew Humberstone.