Car News
Get your car serviced to avoid ‘shelling out’ over Easter holidays
Motorists should get their cars checked out by an Industry Code-subscribing garage before setting out on the first big getaway of the year.
Speed limit petition gathers pace
A petition against a government proposal to reduce the national speed limit has gained over 20,000 signatures, and is currently the fourth largest petition on the website of the Prime Minister.
Flagship hosts glittering Abarth celebrations
Fiat’s central London flagship site was once again transformed into a top reception venue last week (2 April) – this time for a capital city celebration of Abarth.
Coleen Rooney at Aintree to present ‘Best Dressed Racegoer’
Coleen Rooney was at the John Smiths Grand National Meeting at Aintree over the weekend to present the winner of the festival’s Style 2009 competition with the keys to a Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDi Exclusive. The winner, Samantha Marsh (19) from Blackpool, out-styled 2,000 other entrants to pick up the keys to the stylish SUV along with several top prizes.
UK potholes cost £1 million per day, with Scotland the worst
Motorists are paying out an estimated £1 million every day in repairs because of Britain’s potholed roads with the problem worsening the further North you go, according to data published by campaign website, Potholes.co.uk.
Superb is Car of the Year in eight European countries
Skoda’s Superb has received nearly 30 prestigious awards across Europe since its official premiere at the 78th Geneva Motor Show one year ago.
Unique Barbie 500 at Fiat’s flagship dealer
A special, one-off Fiat 500, created to help celebrate Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary, has been brought to London as part of a major European tour.
All-new Mazda3 from £13,500
The all-new Mazda3 range goes on sale in May, priced from £13,500 to £21,500 (on-the-road), with first deliveries scheduled from 18 May. The all-new Mazda3 has a fresh bodystyle that portrays a more powerful and emotional design, with a richer expression and a more dynamic stance.
Nissan’s win-win offers this spring-spring
Today’s economic climate means that potential customers may be putting off their purchase of a new car due to the fear of what might be round the corner. Nissan is aiming to reassure customers with the introduction of a ‘Just in Case’ package and a host of low rate PCP (personal contract purchase) deals.
Bridgman takes Porsche Carrera Cup double at Brands
Tim Bridgman underlined the strength of his 2009 title bid by winning the first two rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch over the weekend (4/5 April 2009). Bridgman led both races from the start as Tim Harvey and Michael Caine chased, with plenty of exciting racing all the way down a very strong field.
Ford grows UK market share again in March
Strong consumer demand for Ford's exciting new product line-up helped to increase the blue oval brand's market share during March's changeover to the "09" plate. This continues a positive trend for Ford's UK share in exceptionally challenging market conditions.
Motorists urged to check their tyres
Millions of motorists will be taking to the roads as the school holidays begin and the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches. Research has shown that Brits are shunning Eurozone holidays this year in favour of staying in the UK, which puts more pressure on the roads – traffic is predicted to rise by 13 percent over the coming week.
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale
The Spring Sale of Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions was hailed as a resounding success, with some 800 people attending the sale held at The Gartell Light Railway, Yenston, near Templecombe, in Somerset on the 26th March.
Peace of mind with Chevrolet fixed price servicing
In times of financial uncertainty it’s more important than ever to know you’ve made the right choice when it comes to buying a car. Today’s budget conscious motorists are increasingly looking at all the costs associated with owning and running a car, and in particular those relating to servicing a vehicle once it’s been driven off the forecourt.
Easter warning: Is your car eggshausted?
Motorists planning an Easter getaway might want to check their car isn’t ‘eggshausted’ before heading off, Kwik-Fit has warned.