Car News
Hyundai reveals three-door i20
Hyundai has revealed the first picture of the new i20 three-door, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva motor show on March 3rd.
Mazda6 achieves five-stars in revised Euro NCAP crash tests
It’s official! The Mazda6 is one of Europe’s safest cars after being among the first models to achieve the top five-star accolade in radically revised crash tests undertaken by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), the organisation that assesses the safety of new cars.
Self-Inflating Tire technology triumphs at Tire Technology Awards
The Self Inflating Tire (SIT), a new invention of Coda Development, has scooped the prestigious Tire Technology of the Year award at the Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2009, which were presented at Tire Technology Expo yesterday (February 18, 2009) in Hamburg, Germany.
Car buyers becoming savvier shoppers
It's quality not quantity that counts for car buyers, according to the latest Car Purchase Index (CPI) by AA Personal Loans.
Nationwide Autocentre drives sales through the roof
Nationwide Autocentre is enjoying the most successful period in its seven year history with a 21 per cent sales increase over the last three years, highlighted by a 7.2% increase in sales from September 2008 to January 2009, compared to the same 2007/2008 period.
Smart Accident Management increases customer support service
At this time of particular economic instability, Smart Accident Management is proud to announce that it has increased its team 3-fold over the last 12 months.
Honda hybrid sales pass 300,000
Honda's worldwide, total hybrid sales hit the 300,000 mark earlier this month, and will soon be bolstered by the all-new Insight, which goes on sale in April as the most affordable hybrid car on the market.
Silverstone unveils dynamic modifications to circuit layout
Silverstone Circuits Limited has unveiled provisional plans for a number of striking modifications to the track and spectator viewing areas at the UK’s premier motor racing venue.
Crystal celebrates surge in retail sales
Crystal Motor Group has enjoyed a successful start to 2009 after reporting an increase in sales of 44 per cent in January compared to the same time last year.
The BSI Kitemark is the code to choose
With all the confusion that exists with motoring codes for garages, BSI believe that Kitemark is the only code to choose if a garage wants to maintain its independence.
RAC deal with Autodata to drive improved repairs
RAC has signed a deal with technical publisher Autodata which will see the award-winning breakdown company further boost its roadside fix rates.
Oil text WAP service a hit for Castrol
Leading oil brand Castrol has seen a massive 484 per cent increase in usage of its oil recommendation WAP text service since September 2008 as UK motorists seek information about the correct oil for their car.
"iChange" alters its shape - and automotive thinking
The Swiss auto powerhouse Rinspeed presents the ‘iChange,' the world's first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board. For Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht the vehicle is more than just a clever concept car.
Britain's Simon Moulton test drives the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
Following in the footsteps of Frenchman Dino Lunardi, who won the 2007 THP Spider Cup, it was this weekend the turn of the 2008 champion Simon Moulton to profit from the opportunity to sample the 908 HDi FAP at a special test at Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, February 7.
Toyota iQ and Avensis Achieve top Euro NCAP safety rating
The Toyota iQ may be the smallest four-seater car on the market, but is also one of the safest according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.