Car News
Pedestrian safety concerns at traffic light signals and crossings
Following news that Britain ranked only 11 out of 24 OECD countries for pedestrian deaths per head of population, new research from esure car insurance highlights road safety concerns amongst pedestrians:
Infrastructure and training key to pedestrian and cycling safety
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has welcomed today’s report from the National Audit Office as it underlines a focus on children and cyclists as the top priority needed to lift Great Britain up the road safety league table.
Don't ‘scrap' your chances of getting a forecourt bargain
Last Friday (1 May), the Government's scrappage scheme for cars over ten years old was launched to help boost new car sales.
Alfa Romeo bucks sales trend
Against a backdrop of falling new car sales in Britain, and a UK market 28.5 per cent down on 2008 year-to-date, Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, is bucking the trend by posting buoyant sales results in the past two consecutive months.
RoSPA: National Audit Office Road Safety Report
Duncan Vernon, road safety manager for England at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said: “We welcome the attention that this report [from the National Audit Office] places on some of the most vulnerable users of our roads – cyclists and pedestrians.
50 Years of MINI production at Plant Oxford
For the first time in half a century that very car is returning to its birthplace for a celebration of 50 years of production. The Mini Minor, finished in Old English White and carrying the registration number 621 AOK, is at Plant Oxford for the day to mark its birthday in style.
New Fords show biggest CO2 improvement
Ford's latest low carbon cars are leading the industry at reducing CO2 levels according to environmental website Clean Green Cars.
Lower emissions yield savings for Land Cruiser owners
Toyota has achieved a significant reduction in exhaust emissions from its legendary Land Cruiser, cutting its tax liability and strengthening its cost of ownership profile.
Suzuki supports Fire Fighters Charity
On Sunday 17 May 2009 Suzuki GB will be at Hullavington Airfield, near Chippenham in Wiltshire supporting the Ladies Driving Challenge at the Fire Fighters Charity event.
Nissan’s Qashqai n-tec drives partnership with Island Records
To cement its position as the audio fan’s favourite, Nissan has teamed up with legendary record label Island Records. With its multi-function Nissan Connect integrated in-car technology, the Nissan Qashqai and Qashqai+2 n-tec are perfect for music lovers on the move – and Island Records is at the very heart of modern music.
UK debut for Land Rover's latest range at London Motorexpo
The new 2010 Range Rover, the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, recently launched to the world at the New York International Auto show, will all be showcased for the first time in the UK at the 2009 Motorexpo – set in the business district of Canary Wharf – from June 8-14, 2009.
Motorists play 'dodgems' to avoid potholes
Nearly one-in-three British drivers (10.5 million) have taken dangerous evasive action in the past two months to avoid hitting a pothole. Indeed according to Kwik-Fit research, one-in-five motorists have even swerved towards oncoming traffic to dodge one of the estimated three million craters now blighting Britain’s crumbling roads, after the harshest winter for 18 years.
Ford MPVs support charity walkers
Walkers pounding 26 miles sporting their bras next weekend to raise money for charity will be helped by a support crew in Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy MPVs provided by Ford of Britain.
Motor Codes supports OF T survey on how used cars are sold
Motor Codes, the industry body set up to develop and maintain codes of practice that achieve optimum consumer protection, welcomes the announcement that the Office of Fair Trading has today launched a market study of the used car market, which will run until the end of the year.
Peugeot 407 - Impressive economy and extra equipment
The new 407 continues to improve following new features introduced last July on both the 407 Saloon and SW, to its style, robustness and high quality.