Car News
Thatcham Quality Accreditation for Repair Equipment
Thatcham used their annual Triple Focus event last week to announce the launch of a new category within Thatcham Quality Accreditation (TQA®) - ‘Repair Equipment’.
Jaguar Land Rover sees into the future
Jaguar Land Rover has announced the opening of its new industry-leading 'Virtual Reality Centre' at the Design and Engineering Centre in Gaydon.
Disqualified drivers targeted in International agreement
A deal to keep disqualified drivers off the roads was confirmed by British, Irish and Northern Ireland Ministers at a meeting in Belfast.
Record road deaths low – but more can still be done
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents welcomed the news that the number of deaths on Britain’s roads had fallen below 3,000 for the first time since records began more than 80 years ago.
Schedule announced for Brooklands Motoring Festival
Mercedes-Benz World and Brooklands Museum have today announced the schedule for this weekend’s Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve in Weybridge, Surrey, which includes guest appearances from Sir Stirling Moss and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen.
Young car buyers beware
RAC Inspections is backing Trading Standards (TSI) warning to young motorists about death trap motor vehicles and is calling parents and guardians to be actively involved in the used car buying decision.
In praise of older cars
Campaigning motoring association, GEM Motoring Assist (GEM), which looks after the interests of all road users, says the Government is wrong if it persists with plans to penalise drivers of older cars with higher taxes.
Fiat 500 a good bet for the future say residual value experts
Specialists who calculate future used car prices for the motor trade have upgraded their predictions on what they reckon the new Fiat 500 supermini will be worth in three years’ time.
Green car buyers prepared to pay premium for electric cars
Environmentally aware car buyers will pay a premium of up to 30 per cent for zero emission driving but are divided on accepting compromise on space, performance and utility.
Ford adds striking new Fiesta limited edition
The appeal of the exciting Ford Fiesta line-up continues to expand with the debut of a new sporty, feature-packed special edition – the Zetec S Red. Just 400 new Zetec S Red special editions, representing 10 per cent of all Zetec S models, will be available, priced at £13,000.
Thirteen proves lucky for smart
How many people can you fit into a diminutive smart fortwo? The amazing answer is 13 following a car cram staged to help celebrate smart’s 10th anniversary.
Mini gives Exchange & Mart seal of approval
Exchange & Mart and MINI have forged a new partnership, making exchangeandmart.co.uk an approved MINI sales platform. This follows on from the partnership agreed with BMW Used Approved, MINI’s sister company, back in December 2007.
Up to 16% more miles per litre of diesel
Car drivers are abandoning their cars at home and truckers are staging protests up and down the country. As the price of diesel moves inexorably towards 150p per litre, help is needed, and fast.
New PDI promises more benefits for Proton dealers and customers
Proton Cars (UK) Ltd has successfully launched a new in-house Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) facility at their head office and parts distribution centre in Avonmouth, Bristol.
Met Police make a smart choice for the capital
smart is helping the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) cut carbon emissions in London as they take part in the market trial of the fully electric, smart ed (electric drive).