Car News
Driven to desperation
Motorists are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to save fuel reveals research issued by Saga Motor Insurance.
Europe signs up for hydrogen-powered cars
A key decision by the European Parliament to encourage the use of hydrogen-powered cars has been welcomed by ITM Power, a British company leading the hydrogen revolution.
Europa joins forces with Subaru
Subaru (UK) Limited plans to increase its dealer representation in Sheffield following the appointment of Europa Limited.
Hero Hilux primed for ’09
Hilux, Toyota’s heroic pick-up, is to benefit from a raft of styling, technical and equipment upgrades for 2009, making it an even stronger proposition in the work/leisure/adventure crossover market.
Smartwax ONE revolutionises car cleaning
It's been a wet summer but nobody wants to clean his or her car in the rain. We wait until a sunny day and then spend ages getting out the hosepipe, buckets and cloths. We use precious water, which is increasingly expensive, or we head for an equally expensive car wash.
Oxford Brookes University changes up to top gear
The introduction of European Union legislation on vehicle recycling and the environmental challenge faced through the rapid expansion of motorisation around the globe was instrumental in the development of DRIVENet, a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, led by the School of Technology at Oxford Brookes University.
Citroen’s Hypnos - A spell-binding new concept car for Paris
With the 2008 Paris Motor Show just a few weeks away, Citroen is unveiling the Hypnos. An exceptional and elegant cross-over vehicle, Hypnos draws on a range of creative technologies to deliver outstanding performance and environmental efficiency, combined with subtle but powerful motoring sensations.
Toyota announces £65 million investment in European R&D
Toyota will invest an additional €80 million (£65 million) in its European Technical Centre located in Zaventem, Belgium – the first step in a two-phase expansion plan that will initially create 250 new jobs.
Deadline approaches for ‘Young Driver of the Year’
The 2008 Coventry and Warwickshire Young Driver of the Year Competition is searching for the region’s best young driver – but the deadline for entries is fast approaching. Sponsored by Peugeot Motor Company PLC, the competition offers young drivers the chance to win a brand new fully taxed and insured Peugeot 107 – a safe, economical and low emissions car – ideal for the young at heart.
Car brands with highest average fleet CO2 bear sales pain in August
The new car market fell 18.6 per cent last month, but for brands with fleets of the highest CO2-emitting cars the pain was even worse.
Weak car registrations in August
The August new car market was down by 18.6% and 3.8% year-to-date, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Cut interest rates to boost economy say car dealers
‘Continuing economic pressure on households has made consumers wary of making big purchases, so by deciding against an interest rate reduction the Bank of England has missed an opportunity to kick-start the economy,’ said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)
Used car values hit harder than during 1990s recession
Used cars are currently losing value at a faster rate today than they did during the height of the last recession in the early 1990s.
Skydiving Darren takes the plunge with the Red Devils
Darren Turner has fulfilled a lifelong ambition and made his first parachute jump, and in doing the 13,000 foot skydive he raised £1,500 for the Help For Heroes charity.
Thatcham selected as Euro NCAP Official Test House
Thatcham’s contribution to improving vehicle safety is globally renowned. Now the insurer funded centre’s work has received official European recognition from the vehicle safety organisation Euro NCAP, that Thatcham have been selected as the first official testing house for their forthcoming rear impact (whiplash) ratings programme.