Car News
Help us drive UK car making forward, SMMT tells MEPs
At a Brussels briefing last night, UK MEPs were encouraged to work with industry to help deliver a workable CO2 tailpipe regulation for new cars.
Small is beautiful for Toyota at Geneva
Toyota is thinking big by creating a new generation of small cars designed to address the demands of modern motoring and the preferences of today’s drivers. Two new models will take centre stage at the Geneva Motor Show.
Subaru Tribeca gives red carpet ride to rich and famous
Subaru’s premium Tribeca SUV is to give the red carpet treatment to the rich and famous thanks to a two-year deal with the De Vere Hotel group.
No congestion charge for some Fiat models in rule change
Models from the Bravo, Grande Punto, Panda and new 500 ranges will be London Congestion Charge exempt when new rules concerning the city traffic scheme come into force in October, says Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
Captiva special has the ‘edge’
You too could have the ‘Edge’! For a strictly limited period, Chevrolet is offering a limited edition ‘Edge’ version of the popular Captiva SUV, with over £2,400 worth of extras free of charge.
BMW and MINI customers beat new Emissions Related Congestion Charge
BMW and MINI’s market positions as the number one premium cars within their segments in London were strengthened today with the Mayor of London’s announcement of a new charging structure for entering the capital in a car.
31 Renault models exempt from Emissions Related Congestion Charge
London residents, business commuters and tourist visitors could benefit if they drive a Renault following Mayor Ken Livingstone’s new Emission Related Congestion Charge scheme announcement, with 31 cars in Renault’s range falling into the 120 g/km CO2 emissions or under bracket meaning they are exempt from any charge.
Singapore GP launch phase one of General Ticket sales
Three-day passes to the 2008 FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix will be officially launched for sale by race promoter Singapore GP on Thursday 14 February 2008, 0900 hours Singapore time (GMT+8).
Ferrari balance sheet 2007: Excellent end-of-year results
The Ferrari S.p.A. Board of Directors, chaired by Luca di Montezemolo, have met to review the balance sheet for the financial year ended 31st December 2007.
New Lexus hybrid drivers save on revised London Congestion Charge
Revisions to the London Congestion Charge announced today (12 February, 2008) mean buyers of new Lexus hybrid models driving into the city will save £17 per day compared to those driving many similar saloons and SUVs from other brands.
Aygo and diesel Yaris join Prius as “freemen of London”
Changes to the Central London Congestion Charge announced today open the way for even more Toyota vehicles to travel in the capital for free.
Families will be clobbered by London mayor's new CO2 tax
Changes to the congestion charge will not significantly cut CO2, nor will they drive down traffic in central London.
Peugeot 308 travels round the M25 on less than a ‘tenner’
The day has gone when you can drive very far on a tenner’s worth of fuel. With the average cost of fuel going well beyond £1.00 a litre, drivers are constantly reviewing their driving lifestyle and are prepared to make considerable compromises to reduce their annual motoring bills.
Classics from BCA
BCA (British Car Auctions) has announced the rebranding of its Classic & Historic Automobile Division to reflect the changing attitudes and interest in classic cars.
‘Classics from BCA’ launches new sales programme
On 26th February 2008, BCA launches a new force in Classic vehicle sales with a special event at BCA Blackbushe. ‘Classics from BCA’ is the new brand, with an all new website (bca-classics.co.uk) and an exciting programme of sales for this year.