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Parker’s Car Price Guide: July trends, best buys and great deals

Owners or buyers of 4x4s should be expecting their running costs to rise over the next few years, not only as a result of higher fuel prices, but also through increased road tax. Both these factors will contribute to higher depreciation than 4x4 owners have been used to.

New Ford Fiesta set to lift Ford eco sales

New Ford Fiesta set to lift Ford eco sales

The arrival of market leader Ford's new small car in the UK this month coincides with accelerated sales of the brand's low emission cars.

Citroen’s C4 gets dynamic makeover and two new engines

Citroen’s C4 gets dynamic makeover and two new engines

As sales of the Citroen C4 reach the 900,000 mark, first details are announced of an upgraded version, which will be available later in the year.

Peugeot 308 SR – Tuned to the needs of the business driver

Peugeot 308 SR – Tuned to the needs of the business driver

Peugeot introduces the 308 SR business range to the 308 hatchback and SW models, aimed squarely at the Local Business and Contract Hire / Leasing market.

Exclusive access granted to ‘Ultimate Collection’ of supercars

Exclusive access granted to ‘Ultimate Collection’ of supercars

Every visitor to The British International Motor Show, sponsored by Zurich Connect, can expect to view a wide selection of the most expensive and most luxurious vehicles on display in the Heritage Enclosure and Ultimate Collection Public Gallery.

Maserati at Salon Privé Ladies Day

Maserati at Salon Privé Ladies Day

Maserati GB hosted a very special day for their lady clients last week at London’s most exclusive Club: the Hurlingham.

Strong performers at the half way point

Strong performers at the half way point

Defending champions VX Racing continue to dominate the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), with seven wins from 15 races this year and an impressive 13 podium finishes.

Alfa Romeo launches 147 Ducati Corse

Alfa Romeo launches 147 Ducati Corse

In celebration of its 2007 MotoGP world championship title win with Australian rider Casey Stoner, Ducati has teamed up with fellow Italian manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, to produce the impressive Alfa 147 Ducati Corse.

Join Green Motion in planting Trees4Good

As you may have seen from a recent press release, Green Motion, the worlds first and only truly environmentally focused vehicle rental company, has further expanded its green proposition working in partnership with Trees4Good.

Car buyers buck credit crunch trend

Whilst soaring fuel costs and the impact of the credit crunch means buyers will be thinking carefully before parting with their cash, Exchange & Mart reveals that 65% of over a 1000 used car buyers surveyed, intend to make a purchase within the next six months.

McRae tribute to set new world record

McRae tribute to set new world record

A world record 1000 Imprezas are expected to descend on Prodrive on August 31, as the Subaru community gathers to pay a fitting tribute to the late Colin McRae.

A1GP car covers half a season’s distance in testing

A total of 3,500 kilometres, the equivalent of over half a season’s mileage, is the distance covered to date by the new A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari car.

The new BMW 7 Series

The new BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series to feature EfficientDynamics for class-leading CO2 emissions and fuel consumption

Smokers flouting the ban cost businesses money

One year on from the introduction of the smoking ban in public places, including company vehicles, leading vehicle auction company BCA is warning businesses who have failed to follow the letter of the law they might have to pay out more than just a fine.

New Haynes manual for Honda Jazz

The multiple award-winning Honda Jazz has clocked up sales of 2 million worldwide and well over 100,000 in the UK since its introduction in 2002. The car is sought-after and good second-hand examples sell quickly, as the Haynes workshop team found out when they set out to buy one!