Car News
Latest Daihatsu dealer has an unusual claim to fame
Daihatsu’s latest dealer has an unusual claim to fame – he was actually born on the premises 74 years ago.
Increased speed limit for hard shoulder running on M42
Motorists will benefit from faster journeys when hard shoulder running is in operation on the M42 near Birmingham with the speed limit being raised to 60mph following a successful test.
Five upgraded Mazda BT-50 models for UK
The refined, upgraded Mazda BT-50 line-up of pick-ups, now on sale in the UK, introduces a new range-topping ‘Intrepid’ model with a 3-litre, 156ps turbo diesel engine, five-speed automatic transmission and leather interior.
Wholesale used car prices rose in September
Manheim’s latest monthly Market Analysis reports that, at £6,280, the average wholesale used car selling price was 3.5% (£212) up in September compared with August. This rise, the first in eight months, compares with a 1.7% (£103) fall in August.
Citroen’s C1 returns mpg-nificent mileage in MPG Marathon
A Citroen C1 1.4HDi has achieved an amazing 84.32mpg in the independent 2008 ALD Automotive/Total Excellium MPG Marathon - organised by Fleet World magazine - more than enough to take the car from Plymouth to Aberdeen (633miles) on just one tank of fuel.
Give your car a winter workout with the RMIF
The onset of winter can be bad news for motorists. Little light, bad weather and worse roads conspire to make driving tiring, unpleasant, and sometimes even dangerous.
Cap your motoring costs with Chevrolet’s motoring package
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past 12 months, it’s a fair bet that you’ve been paying a lot more attention to the cost of living.
KTM X-Bow races to inaugural Sports Light championship
The KTM X-Bow secured a sensational one-two-three championship finish in the debut season of the Sports Light category of the GT4 European Cup.
Used car market is not for the faint hearted
September saw car manufacturers cut back production in an effort to match falling demand. The ailing pound pushed UK new car prices even higher and whilst the US finance market shored up Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and, subsequently, AIG, it was still hit by the demise of Lehman Brothers.
Special edition Fabia is a headturner
Skoda has just released a funky special edition Fabia BlueLine, guaranteed to turn heads in the street and bring a smile to drivers who are in for a £750 treat of additional equipment at a price of just £160.
Average used car values rise in September
According to the latest data from BCA, the used car market appeared to be stabilising in September and even showed signs of a minor recovery. However, September is traditionally one of the strongest months for average values and year-on-year values remained well behind 2007.
Buy a diesel Captiva for the price of a petrol model
Cost-conscious motorists often weigh up the difference between buying a petrol car at list price and paying extra for its increased fuel consumption, or spending a little more to own a diesel in the first place and save when they pull up to the pumps.
Adonis sets out more cautious approach to Biofuels
Transport Minister Andrew Adonis has set out plans to take a more cautious approach to biofuels, as part of the Government's response to concerns about the indirect environmental and social impacts of producing them.
Mazda Hydrogen Rotary vehicle takes to the road in Norway
Mazda has announced that is has introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Hydrogen Road of Norway, (HyNor) project.
Axeon powers new RUF sports car
Axeon, Europe’s largest independent lithium-ion battery system supplier, is pleased to announce that its advanced propulsion battery technology is at the heart of the world’s first electrically-powered German sports car, a development unveiled on Friday by RUF Automobile GmbH to European investors.