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Target a new car bargain

The economic downturn means many more car buyers will look to the second-hand market this year, says Which? Car - but it's a great time to buy a new car too.

Perodua continues to provide low cost solution

Parker’s annual depreciation report proves that Perodua continues to provide great value cars as two of its three models appear in the top ten slowest depreciating cars of 2008.

Buy a Perodua Myvi EZI and receive £250 absolutely free

In addition to the generous £1,000 cash back, for a limited period Perodua are offering every customer who purchases a new Myvi EZI through its UK dealer network £250 absolutely free.

New Peugeot 107 now available

The new Peugeot 107 is now available in UK showrooms with three trim levels available, starting with the Urban Lite model at £7,595 (on-the-road).

London minicab fleet Addison Lee adds 1,000 more Ford Galaxys

Ford is supplying 1,000 new Ford Galaxy models to Addison Lee, London’s top minicab service. This latest deal brings to 1,600 the total Ford Galaxy seven seaters operated by the company. Passengers' positive response to the 600 Ford Galaxy models purchased by Addison Lee last year encouraged the company to order more of the flexible Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs).

Great products at a budget price from Proton

Everybody is slashing their prices at the moment, but what exactly do you get for your money? Value for money brands are back – and a new Proton could be exactly what you’re looking for with 3 year/60,000 mile warranty and 3 years FREE RAC cover as standard, plus FREE metallic paint until 31st March 2009.

RMIF warns on insurance selling change

New restrictions on the sale of payment protection insurance (PPI) will mean that car dealers are unable to provide PPI at the same time as finance packages sold to their customers, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).

Cash backing for buses as funding competition kicks off

Bus services across England are set to benefit from key improvements as a multi-million pound competition gets underway. From today, local authorities are able to submit applications for a share of £25 million of Kickstart money.

Accident help is at hand for GM car drivers

GM is following up its nationwide campaign to reinforce the benefits of using a Vauxhall, Chevrolet or Saab Approved Bodyshop for accident repairs by focusing attention on its free 24/7 accident support service.

Allison breaks ground on new Chennai Operations Facility

Allison Transmission, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, broke ground today on a new India facility designed to meet the growing global demand for Allison automatic transmissions.

Motor industry training funding good for sector says ReMIT

‘Lord Mandelson’s announcement of increased funding for employee training in the automotive sector is good news for the industry, and as the largest apprentice training provider in the retail motor sector ReMIT looks forward to working with Government to further the cause of developing skills,’