Car News
Half of new car sales bought using dealer finance
The latest statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association show that in the year to June 2008, 50 per cent of all new car purchases were bought using point-of-sale (dealer) motor finance. This is up from 46.2 per cent a year ago.
High quality parts support for new MG owners
Owners of new MG-TFs can look forward to high-quality aftersales support, following an agreement between NAC MG UK Ltd and Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd. The deal will see XPart, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Logistics Services, manage the supply and distribution of genuine replacement parts for the new MG TF cars to NAC MG’s network of 55 new UK dealers.
Thousands putting lives at risk in bank holiday getaway
With 18 million motorists set to hit UK roads during the forthcoming bank holiday weekend, many are putting their lives at risk due to the failure to check their tyres before setting off.
Vauxhall to reveal third Insignia variant at Paris show
These are the first official shots of Vauxhall’s new Insignia estate, which will debut at the Paris Salon on 2 October.
Mazda recognises success of grass-roots triathlon training programme
Mazda announced the success of the young triathletes in its grass-roots triathlon training programme, run in partnership with the British Triathlon Federation (BTF), at the Mazda London Triathlon.
Blue is the colour to save money
Whether it’s increased fuel prices or the proposed increases in vehicle taxation, the cost of running a car continues to rise.
What is the RMIF, and how can it help motorists?
Buying a motor vehicle is one of the most important purchases that a person makes. According to one survey, 81 per cent of drivers would find it very difficult to adjust their lifestyle to being without a car.
It's bangers and cash as number of dumped cars plummets
Over the last four years councils across England have seen a 72 per cent drop in the number of abandoned vehicles being reported, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
Seat’s suite of scorching September offers
Sporty Spanish brand SEAT is shrugging off the cooling effects of the credit crunch as it gears up for a sizzling September.
Team RAC in high spirits ahead of Knockhill
With only three meetings left of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship Team RAC heads to Scotland looking to consolidate its lead in the Independent Teams and Drivers championships.
Thousands descend on Santa Pod Raceway for Marangoni USC
Described as “The fastest, hottest, largest and loudest modified car festival in Europe”, Ultimate Street Car (USC) had a lot to live up to at Santa Pod Raceway this year and the event, which took place at the start of August, did just that.
Power wheelchair designed exclusively for disabled motorists
Autoadapt launch the world’s first power wheelchair specially designed for drivers: Carony Drive power wheelchair and Carony Drive LOC electrical tie-down system developed exclusively for the Autoadapt Carony Drive.
Caparo dragons beat TV’s investment gurus
A Somerset inventor has teamed up with engineering and business specialists at technology giant Caparo to help motorists save millions of pounds a year.
Lotus to develop OMNIVORE Research Engine
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels.
British beaches losing their Punch (& Judy)
The once familiar sight of a red and white striped booth is in danger of disappearing from British beaches with over one in three children (37 per cent) saying they have never experienced a Punch & Judy show.