Car News
Upgraded Mazda MX-5 on sale from 1 April
Upgraded for 2009, the 8-strong range of new Mazda MX-5 sports cars will go on sale in the UK during April. Both the soft-top and Roadster Coupe body styles have a fresh design that enhances dynamic appeal, is harmonised with Mazda’s next-generation Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda2 line-up and lowers aerodynamic drag to Cd 0.38 (soft-top) and 0.36 (Roadster Coupe).
Suzuki at Geneva Motor Show
The Suzuki Motor Corporation will use this year’s Geneva International Motor Show to present the next steps in their eco strategy. At their stand number 4251, in hall 4, the company will demonstrate their commitment to offer technologically advanced, yet affordable eco-friendly vehicles to customers.
Volkswagen Group first vehicle manufacturer to join TyreSafe
The Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has affirmed its commitment to driver safety and responsible motoring by becoming the first vehicle manufacturer to join tyre safety organisation TyreSafe.
Used four wheel drives return to popularity
Latest BCA Report shows used prices of gas guzzlers are back in favour – has the weather had anything to do with it?
Free 3 month warranty offers on the rise
Mondial Assistance, the UK’s 2nd largest motor manufacturer warranty services provider, has reported a 22% year-on-year increase in dealers offering free three month warranty on older used cars.
Highways Agency keeps the information flowing
Last week's severe weather brought unprecedented levels of traffic to the Highways Agency's website as people sought out the latest information on road conditions.
Ford Galaxy means business
The Ford Galaxy has won BusinessCar MPV of the year for the third consecutive time – the only awards in the market that are solely decided by the readership.
New Fiesta is latest Ford model to keep allergies at bay
The all-new Ford Fiesta is the latest Ford model especially designed and tested to help protect car occupants from potentially health-threatening allergic reactions.
Nissan reveals Qazana concept car
Nissan will have a host of new cars for Europe on display at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show. The star of the Nissan stand will be Qazana, a show car providing a good indication of the, as yet unnamed, compact car that will be produced at the Nissan Sunderland plant from 2010, safeguarding around 1,100 jobs.
Beware the hidden snow dangers
The blanket of snow that has covered most of the UK in the past week, disrupting traffic and making driving difficult for many motorists, brings with it hidden dangers according to Protyre.
Check your car tax & CO2 band for 2009/10 by text
Ecolane has launched a new Check Your Car Tax SMS service that calculates the rate of Vehicle Excise duty (road tax) for cars registered in the UK.
Reasons for damage provide Auto Windscreens with cracking laugh
Stone chips and break-ins are the most common causes of damage to glass in vehicles. However; Auto Windscreens, one of the UK’s leading automotive glazing services companies, has polled its team of automotive glazing technicians to find out some of the stranger reasons customers give to explain the damage to their vehicle’s glass.
Independent garages urged to embrace Industry Code of Practice
The automotive service and repair sector currently faces a number of serious issues – none more urgent than the threat of legislation in the form of licensing.
Exeo ST - Seat’s first upper-medium estate
With its UK showroom debut now just weeks away, the SEAT Exeo is set to be joined at the head of the upper-medium segment by a more capacious cousin – the SEAT Exeo ST – which makes its world debut at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Four prestigious awards for BMW
BMW has scooped four honours from one of the country’s leading corporate publications. Business Car magazine has bestowed BMW with the titles of ‘Manufacturer of the Year’, ‘Green Manufacturer of the Year’, ‘Green Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Executive Car of the Year’ for the BMW 5 Series.