Car News

Hilux conquers the snow to claim second “Pole” position

Is there no driving challenge beyond the scope of Toyota’s mighty Hilux? The legendary pick-up has completed a journey across Antarctica to the South Pole, further proving the go-anywhere qualities that helped it become the first car to be driven to the Magnetic North Pole in the 2007 Top Gear Polar Challenge.

Good news for sellers as values rise

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values rose by £300 in January compared to December. Year on year figures, meanwhile, remain behind by around £650.

Fleets can cut costs with Fiat eco:Drive

Fleet buyers purchasing Fiat models equipped with the manufacturer’s eco:Drive technology can expect to change driver behaviour and cut fuel costs and emissions by up to 15 per cent.

Drive the Le Mans Circuit for yourself

Each June, Motor Racing Legends – organiser of the historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours – also runs a Le Mans tour for members of car clubs.

Skoda launches tyre awareness campaign

Skoda is helping its customers to increase their knowledge of tyre safety by undertaking a nation-wide tyre awareness campaign. Skoda retailers are alerting customers to the importance of checking their tyres regularly, which is particularly important during the winter months. At participating dealerships across the country a Skoda customer can have their tyres, including the spare, checked for free.

£66 million boost for local roads in England

An extra £66m to improve local roads in England was announced by Transport Minister Paul Clark today.

Team Pyro announces squad to defend drivers’ title

Leicestershire-based ELF Renault Clio Cup entrant Team Pyro has announced four drivers for the forthcoming season, aiming to retain the drivers’ title won by Ben Winrow in 2008.

Consumer confidence still key to car sales revival

‘Consumer confidence remains key to reviving car sales in 2009, and this is where the Government must focus,’

Big rise in used car depreciation attracts buyers into showrooms

Dealers across the UK are reporting a marked uplift in demand for used cars, with growing numbers of consumers tempted into showrooms by prices described by EurotaxGlass’s as having reached “historically low levels”.

Keys to a Skyline R33 up for grabs - now!

It’s the day performance car fans have been waiting for. Thursday 5 February signals the start of one of 2009’s most exciting motoring events – Swinton Specialist’s amazing ‘win-a-project-car’ competition.

Buyers do their homework – and flock to Hyundai

January brought misery to most motor manufacturers, with overall sales in Britain down 30.9 percent. But there was one company trouncing the trend and showing a significant increase in sales compared to the previous year – Hyundai.

Renault unveils new Clio

New Clio sits squarely on the road and boasts revised styling, with the lines of the new headlamps now extending down to the lateral upturns of the front air intake. The broad grille in the lower part of the new front bumper sets off the dynamic styling with the presence of gloss black protective mouldings.