Car News
Flat tyres - An accident waiting to happen
With a busy Easter weekend predicted on the roads it is important for drivers to make sure the tyres on their cars are ready for the getaway.
Lexus exhibits Crystallised Wind at Milan Design Week
Lexus will return to the Milan Design Week this year with an art exhibition entitled ‘Lexus L-finesse - crystallised wind -’, a combination of Lexus L-finesse design philosophy and the very finest in contemporary art, architecture and design elements from Japan.
Web improvements to ease holiday traffic
Families heading off for an Easter break will find it even easier to plan their journey with improvements to the Highways Agency website just in time for the holiday getaway. A new service has been launched that allows live traffic information to be accessed via a mobile phone and other portable devices, as well as from the standard website.
Genuine parts still available for MG Rover cars
MG Rover owners still have access to genuine parts and affordable, specialist servicing as XPart continues to ensure the ongoing supply of MG Rover parts four years after the closure of the MG Rover factory.
Free replacement pads and shoes ‘for as long as you own the car’
A series of new special offers, designed to help existing Fiat owners, have just been unveiled by the manufacturer’s dealer network.
Murray Walker returns to the Silverstone Classic
The Silverstone Classic has a voice: legendary motorsport commentator Murray Walker is returning as official ambassador for the summer 2009 historic racing event, 60 years after his debut at the circuit.
Wilsons move into Bruntingthorpe
The UK and Ireland’s largest independent auction house, Wilsons Auctions, are set to become a permanent fixture at Bruntingthorpe following the hugely successful fleet auction held at the facility on April 1st 2009. The new venture will see Wilsons Auctions giving trade buyers the regular chance to bid for quality vehicles at a unique venue easily accessible to the heart of England.
Elektromotive expands network of electric vehicle charging stations
Following the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown’s pledge to support the development of a national network of charging points for electric vehicles, Elektromotive has announced that it will have completed the installation of its 100th Elektrobay charging station in London by the end of next month.
Increase car checks, reduce breakdowns
Mondial Assistance, a leading roadside assistance provider, deals with thousands of UK and Pan European vehicle breakdowns every month, many of which it believes could have been easily avoided.
Daihatsu dealer Conders supports Free Kicks Foundation
Japanese compact car specialist, Daihatsu, have joined forces with children’s charity, ‘The Free Kicks Foundation’ to ‘score’ over £3,500, by visiting all 92 English League football grounds in a record 92 hours.
Take your Pix-o
Small car sales are on the up and Nissan's newly-announced Pixo is perfectly placed to exceed the expectations of buyers in the ever-increasing A-segment.
Save 20% on season ticket parking with Park Let
By shopping around for their season parking ticket, motorists are saving an average of 20 per cent with Park Let, the UK’s largest parking space letting agent. To help motorists compare prices within a particular area or postcode, the company has just launched the UK’s first real-time interactive parking space tool at parklet.co.uk/parking-rental-price-guide.aspx.
Renault announces new Grand Scenic pricing
Following its world debut in Geneva last month, Renault has now confirmed UK pricing for the new seven-seat version of its iconic compact MPV, Grand Scénic. Aggressive pricing sees the range cost from £14,995 to £23,695, with the entry-level Extreme 1.6 VVT 110 costing over £1,000 less than today’s equivalent model.
Volkswagen honoured at What Diesel Car Awards
Volkswagen has been honoured with a trio of awards for its newest models in the prestigious What Diesel Car of the Year Awards.
Skoda Superb wins ‘Best Large Car’ at What Diesel Car awards
Skoda’s flagship Superb has scooped Best Large Car at the What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009.