Car News
Britain’s worst learners win with Perodua Myvi
The new series of Britain’s Worst Learners sees a star appearance from the Perodua Myvi next week as eighteen learners are put through the paces to take their driving test, in the hope that they can win a brand new Myvi.
Superb GreenLine goes on sale
Skoda is releasing the New Superb GreenLine on Monday 13th October bringing more choice to the range of low CO2 emitting vehicles in the UK.
Land Rover broadens offsetting and unveils green technologies
Land Rover has confirmed the extension of its industry leading CO2 offset initiative to the company's fast growing Middle East market.
Navman redefines satellite navigation
GPS pioneer Navman continues to redefine portable satellite navigation with the launch of its exciting new S-Series S100 device. At just 13.5mm thin, the S100 features a sleek 4.3” super flat widescreen – no bevels, just stunning, smooth looks.
Renault announce partnership with EDF for zero emissions
Renault and French electric utility EDF signed an agreement to create a large-scale, zero-emissions individual transport and travel system, starting with France.
Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operation
Peugeot’s Specialist Vehicles Operation (PSVO) is celebrating a fantastic start from its new purpose built facility in Coventry, with over £500,000 in orders following the recent National Police Fleet Managers Show at Cheltenham Racecourse and a new ‘special conversion’ with the 308 SW.
Tazzari ZERO ‘teaser’ for NICE Car Company
The count-down to launch of a new all-electric city car, designed and developed in Italy, has begun. Following three years of research and development, the Tazzari ZERO has been presented to the world through a teaser micro-site at tazzari-zero.com.
Motorists wasting fuel through poorly inflated tyres
With petrol prices reaching record levels in 2008, TyreSafe, the UKs leading tyre safety organisation, is advising motorists that they can make a significant reduction to their motoring running costs by keeping their tyres correctly inflated.
Crooks tracked down in Crook
TRACKER Network UK, the UK’s leading vehicle and plant tracking provider, reveals its latest success – the recovery of a £30,000 Caterpillar Mini-digger. The stolen plant was detected by a TRACKER employee – John Hayes – traveling to work.
CAP calls for benchmark battery test
Benchmark testing of battery capacity should be established to boost confidence in the new breed of electric commercial vehicles when they reach the used market.
Registrations stall in stormy September
September new car registrations typically account for at least 17% of the annual total, running a close second to the March volume. This September was more than 120,000 units lower than the March figure, falling to its lowest level since the twice-yearly plate change system started in 1999, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Honda Jazz residual values offer even greater value for money
Honda has announced class-leading residual values for its new Jazz, offering customers even greater value for money.
Free high performance driving coaching for driving enthusiasts
ClubDriving, a unique club for driving enthusiasts wishing to progress along the road to driving mastery, now have 32 ‘Mentors’ scattered around the UK who provide free advanced and high performance driving coaching to club members.
Suzuki Swift given more attitude
Following a resounding success in 2007, the special edition three-door Swift Attitude model is back on sale in the UK, limited to only 500 units, and equipped with a higher specification, providing an enhanced driving and ownership experience.
Will the colour of your car deter prospective buyers?
When it comes to choosing that next set of wheels, following fashion could cost car owners dearly, warns HPI’s valuations experts. Although the fashion conscience driver could be tempted by the latest ‘in vogue’ exterior bodywork shades, this could impact the value of the vehicle when the time comes to sell it.