Car News
Credit crunched drivers put saving before safety
Worrying new research from leading car insurance comparison website Gocompare.com has revealed that nearly 30 per cent of UK motorists are putting off carrying out repairs to their cars in order to save money.
Aygo: Greener - and black and blue, too
Aygo is a success story in miniature. Since launch in 2005 this small but perfectly formed Toyota has amassed more than 100,000 sales a year across Europe, its combination of low cost of ownership, contemporary styling and fun-to-drive character making it a top performer in the expanding A-segment.
15 years of Impreza Turbo: This year’s cars at 1994 prices
Do you remember what you were doing in 1994? Subaru does. It was just launching the first Impreza turbo – the iconic Turbo 2000.
Hypermiling iQ breaks 500 miles on one tank of fuel
There is no questioning iQ’s status as one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the market, but a new hypermiling challenge has seen the tiny Toyota perform way beyond its official mpg figures.
Porsche cannot escape general downward trend
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, was not able to escape the general downward trend in the global automotive industry in the first six months of the current year of business 2008/09 (1 August 2008 - 31 January 2009) and will therefore show a decrease in revenues according to provisional figures of 14.3 per cent to approximately Euro three billion.
£350 million bill for ‘driving under the influenza’
More than 125,000 crashes were caused last year by motorists with colds and flu, as new scientific research reveals the serious impact of driver illness on accident rates.
One in five motorists downsize leading to millions in savings
Almost one in five drivers (19%) has downsized or sold one of their cars since the onset of the credit crunch, in a bid to save money, according to research from car insurer LV=.
Manor and Singleton join Formula Renault UK entry list
Manor Competition has registered three drivers for the 2009 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship, with a fourth possible before official testing begins on Tuesday, 24th February.
Total Control Racing among four additions to Clio Cup grid
Total Control Racing has named two of its drivers for the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with series returnee Mike Robinson (Effingham) joined by karting champion Sam Tordoff (Leeds).
Parents and pensioners denied priority lane passage
Priority lanes have been given the green light by 93 per cent of UK motorists according to the latest survey by motors.co.uk, but parents and pensioners have been banned from using them!
Leighton Car Company picks up national dealer award
The Leighton Car Company, the Suzuki franchise dealer based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, beat off stiff competition from the remainder of the Japanese manufacturer’s retail network in the UK to claim Suzuki’s annual National Dealer of the Year award for 2008.
Living with the consequences of speeding
Over a quarter of all fatalities on our roads happen when a motorist has driven at speeds inappropriate for local conditions.
Chilling campaign warns drivers to kill their speed or 'Live With It'
A harrowing new £3.2m THINK! campaign to highlight the life-wrecking consequences of speeding for drivers as well as victims was launched today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Stolen BMW returned to owner within three hours
Recent Home Office figures reveal a 12% drop in vehicle crime, but car owners still need to be vigilant, as William Newton discovered when burglars stole his keys and drove off in his BMW.
Volkswagen expands Passat CC range
Volkswagen’s four-door, four-seat coupé, the Passat CC, is now available to order with a seven-speed DSG gearbox which enhances performance and economy.