Car News
Skoda Superb wins prestigious awards
The new Skoda Superb has won two new prestigious awards. The vehicle came top in the “Medium Class” category at 2008 Golden Steering Wheel (Goldenes Lenkrad) awards organised by the German-based magazine Bild am Sonntag, beating six other competitors.
Bradshaw and Hopkins win Porsche Carrera Cup GB scholarships
Tom Bradshaw and Lewis Hopkins have been announced as the winners of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship Programme for 2009. They will each receive £50,000 towards racing in the Carrera Cup GB next season.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB champions honoured
The award winners from the 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup GB were celebrated during the championship's annual awards dinner at Whittlebury Hall hotel near Silverstone this week.
Are alternative fuels about to mainstream?
Latest data from leading vehicle auctions company, British Car Auctions reveal higher fuel prices and the effects of the economic downturn are continuing to boost interest in alternative fuels.
A1GP take on the Chengdu Blades
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport drivers faced a different challenge this morning as the motorsport world met the world of football. Twelve drivers took on players from the Chengdu Blades as part of the build up to this weekend’s race.
Winter preparation keeps cars protected
Cold and wet wintery conditions can take their toll on any car, accelerating potential problems such as paintwork damage, corrosion and rubber deterioration.
Consumers remain cautious on car buying
‘October proved to be another challenging month for car dealers, as consumers continued to be cautious about spending,’ said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents UK car retailers, commenting on car sales figures for October 2008.
New rating scheme 2009: Five stars impossible without ESC
Today, Euro NCAP moves closer to its vision “for safer cars” with the release of details about the scoring behind the organisation’s new car safety rating.
uSwitch.com: October new car registrations
In response to the latest figures from the SMMT that show new car sales have fallen by 23.5% in October - the sharpest fall for 18 years, new research from uSwitch.com shows:
New car registrations fall 23% in October
The new car market fell for a sixth successive month in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT). The decline was the steepest recorded so far in 2008 and was more like the falls reported in 1991. October typically accounts for 6.9% of annual volumes.
Dodge Journey offers impressive residual value
The new seven-seat Dodge Journey offers value for money in more ways than one. As well as undercutting rivals on price, and offering bags of family-friendly kit as standard, experts from EurotaxGlass’s predict that the Journey will be worth an impressive 41 per cent of its purchase price in three years time.
New service to protect vehicles and drivers around the world
GLOBALWATCH has launched as a pioneering international service that protects vehicles and drivers around the world. It helps you contact the police when a crime or emergency occurs wherever you are in the world.
Don’t be a dipstic this winter
Research by Kwik Fit has highlighted that motorists could be putting themselves at risk this winter by not undertaking some basic car maintenance. The results suggest that millions of motorists are at risk of being a DIPSTIC and need to think about what help could be at hand to get them through the winter months.
A personalised registration – A gift for life not just for Christmas!
Stuck for a present idea this Christmas, then DVLA Personalised Registrations can deliver a “sled” load!
Stylish 2009 Peugeot 107 features improved MPG and CO2
A new Peugeot 107 will be introduced in 2009 featuring a stylish ‘new face’, better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced equipment with upgraded interior.