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Britain’s roads send tempers soaring and pulses racing

Tempers on Britain’s roads are boiling over into abuse, dangerous driving and violence, as drivers reveal that bad motoring manners are making them see red.

Kwik-Fit launches new online booking facility

Kwik-Fit, Britain's leading automotive repair specialist has launched a fantastic new website that allows customers to book an MoT or service at any one of Kwik-Fit’s 250 UK centres, from the comfort of their armchair.

Kumho to supply tyres for the Mercedes-Benz Viano X-Clusive

Kumho to supply tyres for the Mercedes-Benz Viano X-Clusive

Kumho Tyres has announced that it is to supply tyres for OE fit to the new Mercedes-Benz Viano X-Clusive – the range-topping Viano with the comfort of a luxury saloon and the practicality of an MPV, that made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last year.

Highly intelligent hybrids boost Toyota's eco-credentials

Highly intelligent hybrids boost Toyota's eco-credentials

Toyota has wasted no time in turning its tiny, eco-friendly iQ concept car into a production reality.

Big crowds for a small car – Tata Nano packs 'em in

Big crowds for a small car – Tata Nano packs 'em in

It's a car that'll never be sold in Europe – but it drew the biggest crowds at the show. The tiny Tata Nano, which sells in India for just €1,700, drew a huge crowd – though many of the journalists weren't there to see the controversial Indian 'people's car'.

Long journey is over as Infiniti goes live in Europe

Long journey is over as Infiniti goes live in Europe

Twenty years after its US launch, Infiniti has gone live in Europe. It's been a long journey for the brand, which was launched in America in 1988 as Nissan's answer to Toyota's Lexus.

Citroen gets a stealthy makeover

Citroen gets a stealthy makeover

Citroen showed three new models at Geneva – the estate version of the C5, and the Berlingo and Nemo van-based mini-MPVs. But perhaps a more significant change was harder to spot.

HPI Dealer Exchange joins forces with exchangeandmart.co.uk

exchangeandmart.co.uk is the latest media partner to recognise the benefits of HPI’s Dealer Exchange service, in a major new deal, bringing dealers more selling power.

Splash rates highly in latest Euro NCAP results

Splash rates highly in latest Euro NCAP results

Suzuki’s all-new Splash mini-MPV, which goes on sale this Saturday (8 March), has received a ringing endorsement in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, achieving a four star rating for adult occupant protection and a three star rating for child occupant protection.

Toyota announces £88 million investment in North Wales plant

Toyota has announced plans to introduce a new small petrol engine at its plant in Deeside, North Wales.

2009 Infiniti FX50 – SUV inspired by sports car design

2009 Infiniti FX50 – SUV inspired by sports car design

Already a strong contender in the United States and other global markets, the Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover SUV takes on Western Europe with an all-new, second-generation design featuring a newly developed 5.0-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission, enhanced exterior styling, advanced interior design and innovative technology and safety equipment.

2009 Infiniti FX makes world debut at Geneva

Infiniti have revealed the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover SUV in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SUV design, will be offered in three models, including a new 5.0-liter V8-equipped Infiniti FX50.

Karting ‘Young Guns’ named for 2008

Two of Martin Hines’ ‘Zip Young Guns’, Jacob Stilp from Northampton and Jake Dennis from Warwickshire, have been chosen to complete the four-strong Racing Steps Foundation young driver line up for 2008.

Lost icon inspires SEAT designer Donckerwolke

Lost icon inspires SEAT designer Donckerwolke

Things are changing at SEAT – and design is at the forefront of establishing VW Group's Spanish subsidiary as a exciting, sporty brand rather than a budget brand.

BYD's bid to break the Chinese mould

BYD's bid to break the Chinese mould

Chinese car makers have come in for a lot of stick in their attempts to export to Europe. Quality, in general, remains at best suspect – and at worst, downright dangerous, judging by high-profile failed crash tests of Landwind and Brilliance cars.