Car News
Mark Gamble wins Swift Sport Cup Championship
The inaugural Suzuki Swift Sport Cup title has been won by Mark Gamble during last weekend’s Trackrod Rally in Yorkshire.
Google warns dealers of shifts in car-buyer behaviour
Research by online giant Google into the car-buying process has revealed that an increasing number of consumers are now visiting just one dealership before making a purchase, and that the number of test drives taken in the last year has fallen dramatically.
Renault unveils new Kangoo be bop
Based closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family.
Skoda at the Paris Motor Show 2008
The official presentation of the brand-new facelifted Skoda Octavia will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this week (from 2-19 October 2008).
No express delivery for the fastest cars on the planet
Some of the wealthiest car fans on the planet can expect to wait up to two years before taking delivery of some of the very hottest new supercars, according to research by the MPH Prestige & Performance Motor Show featuring Top Gear Live.
AlcoSense Lite breathalyzer
We’ve all been there. Heading out to the car the morning after a few drinks and a small thought crosses your mind, “Could I still be over limit?” Studies show that 51% of drivers have unintentionally driven the morning after while still being over the drink drive limit.
Suzuki powers into third Vitara decade with new Grand Vitara
Suzuki launched its first Vitara 20 years ago, creating the world’s first compact SUV and tapping into a new market for vehicles that deliver true off-road performance with responsive, fun-to-drive on-road performance.
Parkers.co.uk launch “virtual test drive” video reviews
Parkers.co.uk, the definitive resource for anyone buying selling, or owning a car in the UK, now also offers the highest quality video content.
Free tyre safety check at Protyre outlets
Many motorists are ignoring their own safety and the safety of other road users by not checking the condition of the tyres on their vehicle. In support of Tyre Safety Month, which will run throughout October, all 31 Protyre outlets in the UK will be offering motorists a free five-point tyre safety check.
2009 MSA British Rally Championship calendar announced
The MSA British Rally Championship calendar will have a new opening round for 2009, but will still retain six representative rallies, one from each of the countries in the British Isles: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
MadBid.com auction sells new MINI One car for £6.83!
MadBid.com, the new internet-based auction platform, broke all online saving records by selling a brand new, MINI One car for £6.83. The auction for the MINI One, which retails for £12,135, was won by Sandeep Anantharaman, a telecom engineer from Watford.
Drivers flout child seat laws
One in six drivers are breaking child car seat laws and putting their young passengers' safety at risk, new research from car insurer LV= reveals.
As driving costs spiral children learn to walk to school again
Motorists across the board are changing their driving habits in response to the spiralling cost of living, according to research from uSwitch.com.
Child seats must be replaced after an accident
Direct Line and Brake - the national Road Safety Charity - are reminding parents of the importance of child seats and the need to replace restraints after an accident.
Motorists quids in as Fiat launches Panda ECO
A money-saving, planet-friendly version of Fiat’s top-selling Panda has just gone on sale in the UK, making it the third new version of Fiat’s widely-acclaimed city car announced this summer.