Car News
Wayne one of 150,000 who misfuel every year, says AA
He may have felt embarrassed at the time but Wayne Rooney isn't the only one to have put the wrong fuel in his car. In fact the number of ‘misfuels' has doubled over the last ten years, according to the AA which launched its Fuel Assist service in 2007.
Travelling football fans hit by fuel prices
Football fans following their side on the road this season will travel on average 2,031 miles in pursuit of glory - but will have to pay on average 26 per cent more for their fuel in the process, according to new research from Virgin Money.
High cost of a bogus driving licence
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) continued to deliver a severe warning to motoring fraudsters at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.
MTU launch new ‘sales enquiry tool’ for vehicle dealerships
Renowned Hertfordshire-based management consultants MTU (Motor Tools Unlimited) have launched a landmark ‘sales enquiry management tool and process’ aimed at vehicle dealers.
Fiat believes fleets should use whole life costs
As fleets of all sizes feel the pinch with increasing fuel, VED, insurance and finance costs, and even more emphasis placed on emissions, Fiat believes that now is the time for ALL fleet users to choose cars for their choice list based on a whole life cost basis.
Fiat cement another contract with Cumberland Building Society
Fiat’s industry-leading green credentials have enabled the Cumberland Building Society to appoint the Italian car manufacturer as sole provider of its branch managers’ company cars for a further year.
Avon confirmed as official Morgan Aeromax supplier
The stunning new Morgan Aeromax has been unveiled as the latest in a long line of British sports cars to use Avon tyres as official tyre supplier. The Avon Tyres brand offers a complete range of high performance tyres that are manufactured and marketed by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe.
Kia cee’d beats residual value guides – again!
Just like the Kia cee’d five-door, the cee’d SW has torn up the residual price-guide rule books and surpassed CAP clean prices at auction by selling for 109 per cent of the guide.
All-new Audi S4 and S4 Avant to debut in Paris
Making its Paris Show debut next month will be a new Audi S4 that gives equally high priority to thrills and thrift thanks to a new six cylinder TFSI engine that not only decisively outperforms its V8 predecessor but does so with a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and 29mpg-plus fuel economy.
Proton is a top scorer with UK dealers
The Proton franchise is proving more and more popular with its dealers, with the National Franchised Dealer Association Survey putting the brand in the top 3 for many categories.
Quenby’s joins forces with Daihatsu
Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its UK dealer network in Hertfordshire following the appointment of Quenby Bros. Ltd, located in Baldock.
Success for Mitsubishi with Evo X race debut
The racing debut for the Works Mitsubishi Motors UK Lancer Evolution X in this weekend’s Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone was hailed as a great success by the team, the brand new car completing the whole event without missing a beat.
Silverstone gives green light to dream race day
Ever dreamt of becoming a racing driver? Well now’s the chance to earn your stripes with Silverstone’s unique new Race Licence Day, taking you from zero to hero in just one day guided by some of the UK’s top driving instructors.
Licensed to thrill - Bond’s cars altogether for first time
To celebrate the upcoming new James Bond film, Octane magazine has assembled the largest number of genuine 007 cars ever photographed in one location for a truly unique feature. Quantum of Solace, set for release in cinemas on October 31, is the 22nd film in the 007 series and sees the return of Daniel Craig as the spy with a licence to kill in his Aston Martin DBS.
Manheim Auctions warning on dealer part exchange appraisals
With the current market weakness focussing more attention on poor vehicle condition than ever before, Manheim Auctions is stressing to dealers the impact on their profits of not fully appraising part-exchanges properly.