Car News
New Toyota Prius technology and innovation
It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.
Abarth UK kicks off with class win
After an early season shakedown at Harewood Hillclimb in Yorkshire, Abarth UK kicked off its celebrity media motorsport programme with a class win last weekend. This came courtesy of Autocar’s Matt Rigby, during Bognor Regis Motor Club’s well supported Sprint at Goodwood circuit near Chichester.
Customer satisfaction key to Mazda sales success
Customer satisfaction is crucial to new car sales success and that is why Mazda UK is a long-time supporter of the successful and now newly-branded Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. Mazda continues to buck the UK recession with continued sales success. This achievement was underlined when the Japanese manufacturer recorded a record first quarter retail market share of 3.1 percent and an overall market share reaching a record 2.5 percent.
RMIF works to standardise DVLA services for dealers
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is campaigning for benchmark standards to be set for services such as vehicle change of ownership, registration, taxation, and cherished number transfers, as provided to vehicle dealers by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Hyundai appoints new dealer in Gloucester
Situated in a superb location next to the famous Kingsholm Stadium, home of the Gloucester Rugby Team, this latest addition to Hyundai’s nationwide dealer network will provide the Gloucestershire area.
Half of motorists can’t afford a breakdown
More than half of Britain’s motorists would struggle to pay if their car broke down, according to research from leading insurance specialist, Warranty Direct.
Kia plays its part in New Car Code
With an industry-leading seven year warranty on its European-built cars Kia Motors is playing its full part in the motor industry’s self-regulation scheme known as The Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars.
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Grand Prix driver?
Ever dreamt of pitting your skills against reigning FIA Formula One World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton? Well now you can as Mobil 1 lubricants have teamed up with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes to launch Will You Be The 1? an interactive, online game designed to provide the definitive Grand Prix test for any aspiring driver.
New Car Code joins Motor Codes suite of consumer protection
The New Car Code of Practice, which has delivered improved standards of customer care to new car buyers since its launch in 2004, is to be brought into the Motor Codes family in a move to give consumers a one-stop shop for self-regulated codes of practice in the motor trade.
New ELV regulations no problem for ARPRO
An independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has confirmed that ARPRO components will help OEMs meet the forthcoming End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) targets. The efficient recycling of non-metallic parts will be crucial in helping manufacturers meet the ELV Regulations, and in 2015 the re-use and recovery targets will increase from 85 percent to 95 percent by weight of vehicle.
Uniroyal’s products named Which? Best Buys
Uniroyal’s RainSport 2 and newly launched RainExpert have been named Which? Best Buys in the consumer associations most recent tyre test. The RainSport 2 tyre also received an extra credit, a Which? exceptional value honour. The RainSport 2 tyre scored equal overall to a leading premium competitor in the 205/55 R16W test. Which? commented that you could buy four RainSport 2’s for the price of three of the competitor’s tyres.
Santa Pod present ‘The Main Event’ 2009
Santa Pod Raceway may be the home of European Drag racing, but there’s still one event every year that impresses even the most hardened of fans; The Main Event on Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May.
Let your car work for you
Fuel duty increases should act as a call to arms to 32 million motorists and white van men. That’s the message from Colin Hay, founder of Stuff2Send.com, the website that connects vehicles and drivers with parcels and packages going their way.
New Verso: More “Verso” than ever
Toyota’s rapidly expanding UK model line-up gains another new member this week with the sales launch of new Verso, bringing more style, space, safety and advanced equipment features to the compact MPV segment.
TheHut.com’s top performers hit the road in Toyota iQs
Online retailer, TheHut.com is one of the first UK organisations to adopt the new Toyota iQ as its company car. An incentive for star performers, as well as an on-car branding opportunity and an environmental statement, TheHut.com has issued the economical car to 15 staff.