Car News
Honda’s family friendly FR-V bows out
Honda will say goodbye to the FR-V this summer, with the last car due to roll off the production line at the Suzuka plant in Japan this August.
Yaris TR now with added alloy-appeal
Toyota has made some seasonal nips and tucks to its Yaris range to make it an even more appealing prospect for customers.
Enhanced Scrappage Programme offers from Mazda
To mark the second half of 2009, Mazda has significantly enhanced its range of ‘Scrappage Programme’ offers which now present extra savings ranging from a total of £2,000 minimum up to £6,000 maximum on some models – for customers trading-in a 10-year-old car.
6th Gear launches TeenTrackAttack
For youngsters aspiring to become the next Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton, and for whom Sunday evening means being glued to TV’s Top Gear, the opportunity to stop dreaming and get driving has arrived.
Cruze ship arrives in docks
The biggest ever delivery of brand new Chevrolets has arrived in Britain, following a massive surge in demand for the company’s great value cars.
Used company cars available to pre-order
Autoquake.com the UK online direct to consumer remarketing company, announced the general availability of its new pre-order service which remarkets fleet cars to retail customers before they come off-fleet.
Chubb insurance to sponsor Concours d’Elegance at Salon Prive
Salon Prive is delighted to announce that Chubb Insurance is to be the main sponsor of its Concours D’Elegance at the Hurlingham Club on the 22nd-24th July, 2009.
Brits experience personality change behind the wheel
Britain is a nation of ‘Jekyll and Drivers' according to psychological research released today that reveals 40% of us experience a radical personality change when we get behind the wheel: nearly two thirds (61%) become more aggressive and take greater risks, whilst 39% actually become quieter and overly cautious when they hit the road.
Kia named Car Franchise of the Year
Kia has been named Car Franchise of the Year by leading industry publication, Motor Trader, at its annual award ceremony in London.
XPart provides parts reassurance for Classic Mini owners
As Mini celebrates its fiftieth birthday, XPart is reassuring the UK’s 35,000 Classic Mini owners that parts are still available for their treasured cars.
Caparo T1 Cars announces global concessionaire
Caparo T1 Cars are delighted to announce the appointment of Bennington's (Norfolk) Ltd as the global concessionaire for the world beating Caparo T1.
Alfa Romeo helps ATA reach 15,000th technician mark
Alfa Romeo technician, Sean Davidson, from Palmers dealership in Hemel Hempstead, has become the 15,000th technician to achieve the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard.
Xtrac showcases motorsport technology to Parliament
The centrepiece of a special display by transmission technology specialist Xtrac at the House of Lords this week was a new gearbox developed for electric vehicles; one of numerous transmission systems developed in response to the growing interest by the automotive sector in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Win a trip to Japan and ride in Civic Type R Mugen
Honda (UK) is giving one lucky winner exclusive access to the 'ultimate' Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept as it enters the final stage of development in Japan.
James Morrison sings Qubo’s praises at special concert
International singer/songwriter, James Morrison, fulfilled his promise to perform live at a special concert this week, designed to promote the new Fiat Qubo.