Car News

Vauxhall Insignia: Double premiere at London motor show

Vauxhall will showcase four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions of the new Insignia for the first time at the British International Motor Show (July 23–August 3).

It’s party time as Fiat 500 celebrates first birthday

The award-winning Fiat 500, which has received countless honours this year, adds an extra important one this weekend – its first birthday celebrations.

Kia cee’d SW supporting St John Ambulance at British Grand Prix

Kia Motors is proud to be supplying the primary medical response vehicle to St John Ambulance as they provide essential first aid and medical support to this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

50 million Peugeot vehicles produced – 1891 to 2008

Peugeot demonstrates its strength and experience by producing its 50-millionth vehicle, a Peugeot 308 SW. From its pioneering days as a family business, Peugeot has expanded beyond recognition in little more than a century.

Reduce motor tax burden, say car dealers

‘Uncertainty over the rising cost of motoring, along with higher overall living costs, have made consumers more cautious about buying a new car, but this could be eased if Government clarified its intentions towards the motorist,’

Car market continues to slow in June

In line with growing concerns about the economic setting, new car demand has begun to ease. Demand fell by 6.1% in June – the steepest decline so far in 2008, but the fall was in line with SMMT forecasts.

BTCC crunch time for SEAT Sport UK at Snetterton

SEAT Sport UK begins the second half of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Snetterton on July 12/13 knowing that it must capitalise on what in theory should be an ideal circuit for its Leon TDI.

Lexus Hybrid Drive event - Winner announced

Back in May Lexus Centres across the country hosted a promotional weekend, titled Lexus Hybrid Drive - The Power To Change Your World.

Audi targets third successive Zandvoort win

If there is one track on which Audi feels particularly at home then it is Zandvoort. Audi won three of the last four DTM races on the circuit around the sand dunes on the North Sea coast of Holland. Last year Audi even filled the top-four positions.

New Ford Focus RS: A legend returns

The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is returning in the shape of the exciting new Ford Focus RS, which will be previewed on July 22 at the 2008 London International Motor Show.

Brits hit the road to cut costs this summer

Forget the airport rush this summer, nearly 12 million Brits are opting for a driving holiday, according to new research by AA Personal Loans.

£2 billion motoring tax rise ahead, warns RAC

Treasury plans to raise over £2 billion from Britain's road users before 2011, will cost the road user four times more than would be saved by persuading the Chancellor to drop the 2p October fuel duty increase, according to an RAC Foundation analysis.