Car News
Rising demand for Alternative Fuels
BCA has issued a report examining the relative price performance of petrol, diesel and alternative powered cars in view of the prevalent economic conditions – particularly rising fuel prices – seen in 2008.
Volvo XC60 - Full technical specification announced
Volvo Car UK can now announce full technical and specification details for the new XC60 crossover which arrives in dealer showrooms this autumn.
500’s eco-credentials get another green light
The award-winning Fiat 500 supermini has received further confirmation of its green credentials after scooping top honours for its 1.2 Pop version in the Green Supermini category of the What Car? Green Awards in London.
Convertible car buyers buck the trends
A recent sale of convertibles by leading vehicle auction company, BCA, bucked all the current reports suggesting a drop in consumer confidence.
Toyota and Nissan differ on green developments
Nissan and Toyota are pouring resources into eco-friendly car programmes in a bid to become the ‘green’ brand of choice for 21st century consumers. And while both manufacturers are working on a variety of battery-electric, hybrid and fuel-cell programmes, the Japanese rivals are taking a subtly different approach.
New product offensive will see Renault through the crunch
The weakening of the Pound against the Euro has made life tougher for European manufacturers in the UK, according to Renault UK managing director Roland Bouchera.
Summer driving: The RMIF way
Summer has finally arrived, and motorists know what that means: long distance driving. Vehicles that have only been used on short hops since last year will be put through their paces on the main traffic arteries of the UK and Europe and in the hottest weather conditions.
Nicely does it as Chinese cars make a quiet debut
The first Chinese cars have quietly – very quietly – sneaked into the London show. Silently in fact – because they’re electric cars.
Mexican Mastretta targets UK with Lotus rival
Mexico has a massive automotive sector – but there have been few indigenous Mexican brands. Brothers Daniel and Carlos Mastretta mean to change that – and the car that bears their family name was one of the stars of the London Show.
Green thinking and emerging markets the future for Bentley
Bentley sales in the US have been affected by the credit crunch – though not as badly as less prestigious brands, said the luxury automaker’s engineering director Ulrich Eichhorn.
New measures to tackle non-UK drivers who break road traffic laws
Non-UK drivers and hauliers who flout the rules of the road face being fined and having their vehicles immobilised under new road safety proposals published today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Schumacher completes testing on Ferrari California
Michael Schumacher is currently completing the track and road development stages of the Ferrari California, the new 8-cylinder model due to be officially unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show on October 2nd this year.
London sees greatest increase in used 4x4 sales
Greater London saw higher increases in the sale of used diesel cars and in the sale of 4x4s (SUVs), than any other UK region in the first quarter of 2008, according to Experian, the global information services company.
Anxious adults driven to distraction behind the wheel
Over 30% of adults admitted they feel anxious before setting off on car trips with their kids and a shaken 2% even admitted that their kids' behaviour has almost caused an accident, according to a survey by car insurance specialist Admiral.
Rolls-Royce to host Toad of Toad Hall
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed details of a unique outdoor promenade performance of Toad of Toad Hall, to be performed by the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre in the company’s grounds at Goodwood, West Sussex.