Car News

Skoda Octavia celebrates its 50th birthday

The Skoda Octavia is celebrating its 50th birthday this year after the first production of the best-seller took place in 1959. The Octavia replaced the Skoda 440, also known as ‘Spartak’.

Nationwide to Thatcham

Thatcham and Nationwide Crash Repair Centres have strengthened a long standing training partnership that will see 38 young vehicle technicians embarking on Paint, Panel and M.E.T. apprenticeships during the early part of 2009.

The new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible

MINI will unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet at the Geneva International Motor Show on 03 March 2009. The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will take centre stage at the event and is on sale in the UK from 28 March 2009, priced at £23,470 OTR.

Spain puts UK to shame on road deaths

Figures released by Spain's Dirección General de Tráfico show a drop of one fifth in road fatalities. 2,182 were killed in 2008, some 559 fewer than the previous year.

Gang of thieves targets family cars

Last month a violent gang of car thieves were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court for their part in a four-year crime wave. The gang made £1.2m from stealing dozens of family cars, then stealing them back again.

All-new Chevrolet Spark makes world debut

There’s a Spark promising to light up this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and it’s to be found on the Chevrolet stand.

Confidence in Volvo brand attracts new dealers

Rising sales and a new range of fuel-efficient, low-emission DRIVe vehicles are inspiring confidence that Volvo offers a brighter future for UK dealers in the current economic climate.

Toyota helps Surrey Police tackle a local “polar challenge”

Having conquered the frozen wastes of the Arctic and Antarctica, Toyota 4x4s proved the ideal transport for Surrey Police when white-out conditions hit the county last week.

Beauty is more than skin deep for MiTo fleet users

User choosers and fleet managers can both now look forward to a more exciting choice of company car thanks to the arrival of the all-new Alfa MiTo.

Daihatsu appoints Pulrose Motor Services

Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its dealer network in Pwllheli, following the appointment of Pulrose Motor Services Limited, Gwynedd, proving that it’s not all doom and gloom in Wales for the automotive industry.

Michelin foot pumps blow away opposition

Michelin foot pumps have taken an impressive one-two in comparison tests run by Britain’s biggest selling motoring weekly, Auto Express. The Michelin Single Barrel pump was awarded the ‘Best Buy’ 5-star rating for performance and accuracy whilst the Michelin Twin Barrel foot pump took the runner-up ‘Recommended’ award and a 4-star rating.