Car News
Drive a Kia Picanto for only £10 a week
Kia has put together a tempting offer for those thinking of making the most of the new scrappage scheme. For the equivalent of £10 a week customers can drive away a new Kia Picanto from their Kia retailer as the scrappage scheme brings the price down from an affordable £6,195 to an exceptional £4,195.
Caffyns commits garage network to Motor Industry Code
Caffyns, one of the south east’s leading motor dealerships, has signalled its deep-rooted commitment to its customers by committing all 24 of its garage outlets to subscribe to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.
4.7 million motorists miss MOT renewal date
With half (50%) of motorists putting car buying plans on hold during the current recession and keeping their existing vehicles for longer, responsible car maintenance should be high up on a motorist's agenda.
Aston Martin’s One-77 Concept set for world debut
Aston Martin has confirmed the first public display of the complete One-77 concept will be held at the world renowned Concorso d’Eleganza event in the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy on 24-26 April 2009.
Honda committed to diesel power for Europe
Contrary to recent reports, Honda is pleased to confirm its commitment to the development and production of cleaner diesel engines for Europe.
New Q3 SUV ramps up fast and furious Audi range expansion
Ambitious plans to expand the Audi range portfolio to in excess of 40 models by 2015 have moved a step further this week with the announcement that the new Q3 SUV is to join the line-up in 2011.
Mahle moves to larger UK base to meet demand for products
The UK headquarters of MAHLE Aftermarket is moving to a new office and warehouse complex in the West Midlands in preparation for substantial expansion of the company’s business in Great Britain and Ireland.
Nissan signs up for scrappage scheme
Following the Scrappage Scheme go-ahead given by the Government yesterday, Nissan, Britain’s biggest car maker has announced its intention to extend the new car buying incentive to include a £2,000 minimum trade-in against any of its Sunderland built models for owners of cars aged between 8-10 years old.
Peugeot nudes raise pulse among London’s commuters
This morning London’s commuters were reeling from a ‘rude’ wake-up call, as 308 naked figures joined in the morning rush hour, with only scarves to cover up their modesty.
Renault UK welcomes vehicle scrappage scheme
Following yesterday’s Budget, Renault UK welcomes the scrappage scheme and confirms that it is looking forward to taking part in the voluntary scheme, offering a £2,000 discount towards the purchase of a new car or van, when the registered owner scraps a vehicle that is 10 years old or over.
DSA Business Plan published
Changes to the driver training and testing process, the launch of a new motorcycle test, improved customer service criteria and the introduction of a Certificate of Professional Competence for professional lorry drivers are some of the highlights for the coming year in the Driving Standards Agency's Business Plan 2009/10, published today.
Volvo R-Design gets an environmental conscience
Volvo has strengthened its DRIVe range by combining the DRIVe technologies with its sports-inspired R-DESIGN bodykit to offer C30, S40 and V50 models with low levels of emissions and the highest levels of visual appeal.
Ricardo contributes to plug-in conversion of hybrid utility truck
The project created by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and working closely with Eaton Corporation, was unveiled to President Barack Obama during his recent visit to the Electric Vehicle Technical Center of Southern California Edison.
Lexus RX 450h: Top quality from clean manufacturing
The supreme quality that defines the new Lexus RX 450h begins with the factory where it is built. The design, equipment, manufacturing procedures and the skills of master craftsmen working at the Kokura plant are all fine-tuned to achieve the best possible results on every car that comes off the production line.
Renault to make new Alliance 1.6 dci engine in Cléon, France
Renault has announced that it will make the new 1.6 dCi engine for the Renault-Nissan Alliance at its plant in Cléon, Normandy.