Car News
Thousands of scrappage buyers set to take Hyundai home
There are set to be a lot of happy people with new Hyundai cars on their driveways this week. Confirmed orders from UK Hyundai dealers since the scrappage announcement have risen massively over the usual level for this time of year, with dealers reporting unprecedented demand.
V12 Vantage and DBS Volante to debut at Motorexpo
Aston Martin have today confirmed they will use the 2009 London Motorexpo as the platform for the UK debut of both their V12 Vantage and DBS Volante - following the world premieres of both vehicles earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show.
ABD joins RAC demand for proper crash investigation
Dr Chris Elliott FREng, of The RAC foundation, called yesterday for full investigation of serious crashes to establish ways of preventing repeat occurence rather than the current practice of investigating mainly to establish blame.
Holidays at home will bring heavy bank holiday traffic
Traditionally the Friday before the start of the school summer half term break has been a ‘Black Friday’ for traffic congestion on routes to airports and ferry terminals as people head for the sun.
Government scrappage scheme gets on the road
From today consumers can drive off with a £2,000 discount on a new car, under the Government's scheme to scrap their old banger for a new model.
R Line adds value for money and fresh appeal to Passat range
Volkswagen is revising its Passat saloon and Estate ranges, adding a new R Line model to give customers more equipment and value for money.
Fleet Director specified by South Tyneside Council
South Tyneside Council, which provides services for over 150,000 residents, has just signed a contract with Trafficmaster to supply the council’s vehicle fleet with the latest Fleet Director fleet management solution, including the Smartnav intelligent satellite navigation system.
Safety first this Father’s Day with Vauxhall accessories
With Father’s Day just around the corner, what are you planning to get the man himself this year – will it be another pair of socks that he doesn’t need? Another packet of handkerchiefs to sit sad and unopened in the drawer – or perhaps that set of golf balls that he’ll never use?
Vauxhall launches most economical car in company’s history
With a combined CO2 rating of just 105g/km, the latest Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX shaves a remarkable 14g/km off the outgoing model’s emissions figure, and now achieves 85.6mpg on the Government’s extra urban fuel cycle – an improvement of over 13 per cent.
Audi dominates 100th race of the new DTM
Audi managed a perfect start to the 2009 DTM season at the 100th race of the new DTM: Tom Kristensen (Denmark), Timo Scheider (Germany), Oliver Jarvis (Great Britain) and Markus Winkelhock (Germany) clinched a fourfold victory of the Audi A4 DTM and delivered the best start to a season in AUDI AG’s DTM history at the Hockenheimring in front of 91,000 spectators.
Four podiums at Donington for VX Racing
VX Racing held the lead in the Manufacturers/Constructors championship with four podium finishes for the team’s three drivers at the Donington round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship this weekend.
England to get its first 'Sustainable Travel City'
Large urban areas across England are being given the chance to bid to become the country's first Sustainable Travel City, Transport Minister Paul Clark has announced.
Taxi testing takes off in Hastings
Would-be taxi drivers wanting to work in the area covered by Hastings Borough Council now have to be assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) before being given a licence to drive a cab. Over 120 councils throughout Britain have already agreed to take taxi testing on board.
Peugeot UK 207 S2000 at the Rally Show at Chatsworth
UK rally fans will be able to see for the first time in the UK Peugeot UK's 207 S2000 with Kris Meeke at the wheel, at the Rally Show at Chatsworth on 6th and 7th June.
Bentley achieves recyclability benchmark
British car manufacturer Bentley has taken another step in delivering its class-leading environmental strategy.