Car News
SsangYong offers attractive contract hire rates
Selected SsangYong models are available at very attractive contract hire rates. The Rodius 270 S and Kyron EX with manual transmission are both available for £229 a month, with the Rexton 270 S at £259 over three years and 30,000 miles.
SsangYong say yes to scrappage
Owners of vehicles 10-or-more years old who want to take advantage of the new £2,000 scrappage incentive will be welcome at SsangYong dealerships.
Jaguar Land Rover to enter Indian market
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that it is to begin selling its range of premium performance saloon cars and sports utility vehicles in the Indian market later this year and has today reached agreement with Tata Motors Limited to be the exclusive importer.
RAC: Motorway services
Commenting on today's [Friday 1st May 2009] Which? Car motorway survey, Philip Gomm of the RAC Foundation said: "The whole point of service stations is to encourage motorists to take a break in the interests of road safety.
Chrysler dealers to recieve support from car dealer body
‘Although UK Chrysler dealers will be concerned about the manufacturer’s move into bankruptcy protection, the move will give dealers time to assess their own situation and make any changes they feel necessary to secure the future of their own businesses,’
Chrysler and Fiat announce global strategic alliance
Chrysler LLC today announced that, as a result of the comprehensive restructuring plan agreed to by many of its stakeholders, it has reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat SpA to form a vibrant new company.
Stop but don’t shop on the motorway
Big mark-ups on snacks and fuel at motorway service stations mean that people could blow their spending money before they arrive at their destination, says Which? Car.
Don’t drift off to death this bank holiday
Three motorists are likely to get killed and 30 seriously injured in the UK this weekend after falling asleep at the wheel, warns the AA, which has negotiated a discount for its members to encourage them to stop for a coffee.
Clamp the cowboys
A major new consultation has begun into plans to subject rogue wheel clamping businesses to tough new regulations, today. This was welcomed by the AA.
Bonhams unveils stellar line up for its Monaco Motor Car Sale
On Saturday 18 May, Bonhams will hold its Collectors’ Motor Car Sale at the S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco Motor Museum, in Monaco. Cars previously owned by Hollywood leading man Christian Slater, classical musician Herbert Von Karajan and the Aga Khan are amongst 91 lots going under the hammer.
Motorpoint launches car saving scheme
Motorpoint has launched its own alternative to the Government’s scrappage scheme – the Motorpoint Car Savers Scheme.
Success continues for first ever virtual to real life racing driver
There is no stopping the world’s first virtual to real life racing driver Lucas Ordoñez, winner of the Nissan/PlayStation GT Academy 2008.
A powerful proposition from Saab
Saab has introduced a Special Edition model to its 9-3 range that allows you to lower your CO2 emissions and improve your driving experience, without compromising your bank balance.
Car buyers waiting for job security
A third of consumers say only job security would make them buy a car this year, according to the latest survey from leading vehicle information organisation HPI, in association with Car Dealer, a prominent magazine for the motor trade.
A new Panda for £4995 as Fiat joins scrappage scheme
Fiat has confirmed that it intends to take part in the new scrappage scheme programme, announced by Chancellor Alastair Darling in last week’s Budget.