Car News

Suzuki - 100 years of innovation from looms to fuel cells
Suzuki; a global company that continues to grow in reputation, popularity and success celebrates its centenary this October.

Citroen C5 - Colour sat nav standard on VTR+
Already one of the best equipped cars in its class, Citroen’s C5 now delivers even more ‘Créative Technologie’ with the VTR+, the most popular model in the range, thanks to the introduction of a new colour satellite navigation system as standard equipment.

Successful weekend of racing for Abarth at Brands Hatch
Thousands of motorsport fans were treated to a spectacular weekend of racing as the Abarth 500 European series came to the UK.

Further jobs boost for Sunderland Plant
Nissan’s Sunderland Plant is recruiting an additional 100 manufacturing staff to meet continued strong demand arising from pan-European scrappage schemes.

Ferrari announces free roadside assistance service
Ferrari is pleased to announce the launch of the new “With You” roadside assistance service to be provided free of charge to owners of all Prancing Horse cars built since 1947 and not covered by either existing factory or POWER warranties.
Keep warranty relationships sweet
Despite tentative news of a reviving economy, many used car owners are still reported to be cutting down on costs by carrying out their own vehicle service, maintenance and repairs or turning to independent garages rather than manufacturer approved dealer networks.

Volvo is on the case in "Midsomer Murders"
Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID’s leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.

Chevrolet WTCC car captured in art form
It wasn’t only the exhaust pipes that were popping and banging at the British round of the World Touring Car Championship, after artist Ian Cook brought his own ‘Popbang Auto Art’ touch to the event at Brands Hatch.
Taking the fight to organised car crime
A police intelligence unit dedicated to fighting organised vehicle crime such as cloning cars' identities has received £300,000 to continue its work, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.

Toyota Prius receives WhatGreenCar of the Year award
With almost two weeks to go until its on sale date, the new generation Toyota Prius has already scooped its first award, winning the title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009.

Skoda free VAT offer extended
Skoda has extended the VAT-free offer to include all Octavia, Fabia and Roomster models. The offer will apply to customers who place their order from 20 July 2009 and whose vehicle is purchased from participating Skoda retailers, delivered and registered before 31 December 2009.

Subaru offers more performance per pound
For a limited period only, Subaru (UK) Ltd is offering you the chance to get even more performance per pound thanks to some incredible finance deals on its Impreza turbo range.

Jeep T-Rex around the UK
Jeep has teamed up with the UK’s top charity fundraiser, Lloyd Scott MBE, for his most ambitious charity project to date – a Monster walk with a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Audi cuts CO2 yet again with new A3 1.6 TDI
Success will smell even sweeter in the Audi A3 from this month as the consistent class best seller slashes emissions even further with the help of an all new 1.6-litre common rail TDI engine combining an outstandingly low CO2 output of 109g/km with the potential to cover close to 69mpg.
Don’t let criminals cash in on car scams
With fresh headlines hitting the news on used car buyers in Scotland falling foul of fraudsters selling on stolen cars, leading vehicle information expert HPI is warning buyers to be on their guard.