Car News
Government must scrap fuel duty increases
The Government must recognise and acknowledge the terrible impact on UK industry and motorists of rapidly increasing oil prices and quickly engage with industry and road user representatives to identify means of relieving the problems.
Tips for driving abroad
With the summer holiday season beginning it’s time to consider the preparations you need to make if you are planning to drive abroad.
Is your modified car all show and no go?
Whether it’s low-riders, hot rods, street rods, eye catching body kits or custom-flipped paint work, car modifications are a rising phenomenon for the seriously cool looking to make a statement with their motor.
Skoda Auto at the Tour de France for the fifth time
Skoda Auto will act as the Main Partner of the legendary Tour de France for the fifth time this year. The cornerstone of the Company's presentation will be the new-generation Skoda Superb – the official vehicle of the Tour de France.
Skoda auto appears at Rally Bohemia
Just as many times in the past, the 35th Rally Bohemia will again, on 4 July, start from the Skoda Auto Museum in Mladá Boleslav. Beginning on Friday, 4 July, the rally will take place under the auspices of the car manufacturer with the winged arrow in its emblem.
GKN Driveline torque vectoring world-first for BMW X6
GKN Driveline's high performance Torque Vectoring technology has made its world debut on the new BMW X6 ‘sports activity coupe’.
Downey Cars joins forces with Isuzu
Isuzu (UK) Limited plans to increase its dealer representation in Northern Ireland following the appointment of Downey Cars (N.I.) Limited.
Happy Days in a Lexus RX 400h
Henry “The Fonz” Winkler and Nicky Cox, Editor of First News are touring schools across the country in a Lexus RX 400h, in support of the Government’s 2008 National Year of Reading.
Price set for MG TF LE500
With deliveries of the new MG TF Limited Edition due to commence in September, NAC MG UK Ltd have today, 2nd July 2008, set the price of this new sportscar at £16,399 on the road.
Seat set for starring roles on TV
SEAT is set to hit the small screen in style on Thursday 10th July as it variously sponsors, and features in, two new TV series.
Peugeot highlights its green credentials at ExCel
Peugeot has a wide range of its ever-green cars on display at the forthcoming London ExCeL Motor Show (which runs between 22 July – 3 August), from the latest ‘cheap to tax’ (at just £35 per year) 107 KISS SE to the show debut of the 308 RCZ concept.
The Cube and GT-R (missile) crisis? not at Goodwood
When you manufacture one of the world’s most capable supercars, yet are simultaneously developing the emissions-free vehicles of the near future, what better way to showcase that technology than at the hugely popular Goodwood Festival of Speed?
Glass’s Guide celebrates 75 years of used car valuations
This month marks the 75th anniversary of a motor trade icon: Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values. First published in July 1933 by William Glass, the Guide has become firmly established as the definitive source of used car data, relied upon by more UK dealers than any other pricing guide.
Skoda wins Donegal Rally
The Skoda Fabia World Rally Car (WRC) driven by Eugene Donnelly has beaten off stiff competition from Ford and Subaru to win the Donegal Rally.
Volvo cars and accessories for the active lifestyle
The Volvo range is ideal for people with active lifestyles, from the versatile range of estates and the go-anywhere capabilities of the XC models to the sporty and stylish saloons and coupes.