Car News
Action to safeguard children on driveways and in cars
Cutting the number of children killed or injured when they are struck by vehicles on driveways is the aim of new research launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Kia to share in joint focus on green growth
Kia will bring a raft of “green” vehicles to Europe as part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group’s commitment to develop environmental technology.
Nissan readies its electric vehicle platform
Nissan has previewed its electric vehicle EV platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Classic cars shipped from Majorcan Rally to Beaulieu
Fans of Top Gear will be able to see the classic cars featured in Sunday’s programme (July 26th) at the new World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu in the New Forest, from this Friday. (July 31)
Drink drive message hits harder with women
Research by women's car insurance specialist, Diamond has revealed the anti-drink and drive message has got through to most women motorists, but has failed to get through to quite as many men.
Car thieves target top end motors
Top-end cars are at increasing risk of theft as thieves opt for the higher value gains from targeting more expensive vehicles, new data from car insurer LV= has shown.
First Fiat used car centre in UK opens with celebration party
The first showroom in the UK designed exclusively for the sale of used Fiat cars has just opened with a VIP champagne reception and charity night.
Maserati at Salon Privé Ladies’ Day
For the second year running Maserati GB hosted a very special day for their lady clients yesterday at London’s most exclusive Club: the Hurlingham.
Z cars are go with Nissan Race Academy offer
Taking its inspiration from the GT-R supercar, but costing from £26,900, Nissan's recently launched 370Z offers an unrivalled blend of power, poise and practicality but with an accessible price tag.
The UK's most reliable car accord-ing to Which?
Honda's new Accord has been named as the UK's most reliable car in this year's Which? car survey, it was announced today. The car achieved a reliability score of 99%, one of the highest scores ever achieved; closely followed by the new Honda Jazz in second place with a score of 98%.
RMIF advises on swine flu precautions
Motor sector businesses should make sure that they have measures in place to deal with the impact of swine flu, according to the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Audi drivers look forward to Oschersleben
Only two weeks after the Dutch DTM round in the dunes of Zandvoort the most popular international touring car racing series returns to Germany – or putting it more precisely, to East Germany: The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben will play host to the fifth round of the 2009 DTM season on August 2.
VX Racing set for Snetterton
The HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship makes a welcome return to the track next weekend after its seven week summer break. The series arrives at the Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk for the sixth race weekend of the season, kicking off the second half of the 2009 calendar.
Heikki Kovalainen gives the Inside Track on Hungary
In this exclusive interview, McLaren Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen gives his pre-race thoughts just hours before Sunday’s Budapest race.
Honda Accord in tune with UK motorists
The UK's most reliable car is the Honda Accord, which has scored an outstanding 99% in the 2009 Which? Car survey.