Car News
BMW EfficientDynamics Open Weekend
With fuel prices passing the £5-per-gallon mark for the first time, the BMW UK dealer network is to stage a BMW EfficientDynamics Open Weekend where drivers of all makes and models of car will be able to take advantage of a free multi-point car check to highlight potential cost savings.
Uniroyal Rainsport 2 commended in 2008 Fast Car awards
The Uniroyal Rainsport 2 was recognised in the inaugural Fast Car Hit List awards. The UK’s best selling modified car magazine commended the newly launched rain tyre for its handling in the wet and distinctive styling.
THUS extends ties with Toyota
Telecommunications services provider THUS plc has extended its relationship with Toyota, following an extensive review of its fleet requirements.
Worldwide Prius sales top one million mark
Toyota announced today that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius – the world’s first mass-produced petrol/electric hybrid vehicle – have passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end of April this year .
Over a third of London drivers fail vision screening
A shocking one in three London drivers have failed a vision screening meaning they are endangering their own lives as well as those of other drivers and pedestrians.
Captiva style – now even better value!
It already has a reputation for offering superb value for money, but the Chevrolet Captiva has just got even more affordable thanks to the addition of a new entry-level diesel model.
Design Jenson’s British Grand Prix Lid
Honda’s British Formula One Racing Driver Jenson Button is a brave man as he will be wearing a crash helmet designed by one of his fans during the British Grand Prix.
The true cost of commuting
Not only are fuel and fares going up, but commuting is costing British families dear in terms of lost time with loved ones.
As credit crunch worsens, car market will change
As the latest Regional Planning Report from Experian forecasts a further downturn in house prices and an increase in unemployment for the first time since 1992, the UK could start seeing a change in demand for 4x4s.
Vauxhall Insignia wins “Editor’s Choice Award”
The 2008 Fleet World Awards held on 13 May at the Royal Automobile Club in London saw the all new Vauxhall Insignia win the highly coveted Editor’s Choice Award.
CAP Valuation Anywhere helps win fight against car finance fraud
A pioneering police intelligence service to tackle vehicle finance fraud is winning with the help of Valuation Anywhere, the used values SMS text message and web service from CAP.
Volvo’s nine models get 09 updates
Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology as well as value for money. All new MY'09 models are available to order now with first customer cars expected in July.
ScottishPower Fleet Business clinches top safety award
ScottishPower Fleet Business has been presented with RoSPA’s top award for managing occupational road risk.
Win two tickets to the British Grand Prix
The UK’s leading independent tyre retailer Protyre/Micheldever is giving away two grandstand tickets for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix in July at Silverstone in a tyre safety promotion with F1 tyre supplier Bridgestone Tyres.
Illegal driving instructors operating in your area
The DSA Fraud & Integrity Team (FIT) is currently investigating over 400 cases of suspected illegal driving instruction across the country.