Car News

New 9-3X storms UK crossover sector with sub-£25k entry price

Competitive pricing has never been more topical, and the good news for Saab customers is the much-awaited new 9-3X has stormed the crossover sector with an entry price of just £24,995 for the 1.9TTiD model.

Don’t worry, be happy! An Alfa Romeo for less than £9k

For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall, when a litre of petrol cost us 38p and Bobby McFerrin sang ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, it’s possible to own a brand new Alfa Romeo for less than £9,000.

New arrangements for out-of-hours testing

The Driving Standards Agency is to tailor the way out-of-hours tests are offered. A new, flexible approach means that from 17 May, appointments for the practical car test outside normal hours will be offered where overall demand is high at individual test centres but not at those where it isn't.

Special edition MINI Graphite set to tempt value-seekers

MINI is increasing its model range with the value-packed, special edition MINI Graphite. Offering enhanced standard equipment levels over existing Hatch models, the MINI Graphite edition will be available in MINI One, Cooper and Cooper D guise; each offering an unbeatable combination of low ownership costs – from just £210 per month – as well as exclusivity.

Goodwood eases the new car selection process

Following the £2,000 incentive scheme recently announced in the Government’s budget to scrap old cars for new, Goodwood is easing the selection process for new car buyers as the venue for a series of vehicle manufacturer track days at its famous West Sussex motor circuit.

An air-raising offer from Chevrolet

Customers who order a new Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 S before August 31 will get even more than they bargained for, in a deal that’s perfect for the summer.

Wheel clampers face the axe from online parking enforcement

FlashPark is a pioneering online enforcement system that allows everybody from large companies to private individuals to issue on the spot fines to illegally parked vehicles on private land in the UK.

Apex Motorsport: Silverstone

The Apex GT3 Jaguar kicked off the 2009 Season of the FIA GT3 European Championships at Silverstone circuit with drivers Bradley Ellis and Chris Dymond.

Honda teams up with Science Museum to showcase Insight

Honda’s all-new Insight is being put to work by the Science Museum. The more affordable hybrid car will be an example of environmental technology used by the museum on a daily basis as part of a drive to improve the museum’s energy efficiency.

Making it easier to tackle inconsiderate and dangerous parking

English local authorities will be able to tackle inconsiderate and dangerous parking more easily, Transport Minister Paul Clark confirmed today.

Gentex ships one-millionth SmartBeam system

Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, announced today that it has shipped its one-millionth SmartBeam High-Beam Assist system and expanded the SmartBeam product line to include new levels of camera-based forward-lighting functionality.