Car News

RMIF warns on £10 billion cost of email love

With staff personal use of workplace communications equipment costing UK employers as much as £10 billion per year according to a new survey, the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is advising motor sector business to put clear rules in place on usage.

Nissan Europe reports January sales for 2008

Nissan Europe has reported a record January with sales of 50,542 units, representing an increase of 71.9% year on year and where sales were up for the tenth consecutive month.

Honda Accord to challenge established premium models

Honda’s all-new Accord will provide a strong challenge to the traditional premium manufacturers in the D-sector, with sporty styling, greater refinement and excellent driving dynamics.

Family workers urged to access free training and save children’s lives on roads

Community leaders, children’s centre staff, childminders and volunteers working with families in the East Midlands are being urged to take advantage of a free half-day training course and save children’s lives on roads.

Hyundai HED-5 concept

A stunning new concept car, low-emission versions of Hyundai production models and a facelifted version of the Matrix will make the Hyundai stand a ‘must-see’ at the Geneva motor show next month.

New Chevrolet offers value for money of Epica proportions

Britain’s fastest-growing value car brand is about to offer even more for your money with the introduction of the new Chevrolet Epica saloon, bringing the brand into an entirely new area of the market.

Gardemeister takes Suzuki World Rally Team’s best result to date

Toni Gardemeister has finished in the points for Suzuki on the Swedish Rally, claiming seventh position and the team’s best result to date. He scores two driver points and three manufacturer points.

‘Cars that can’t crash’ unveiled by Thatcham

It sounds like a sci-fi fantasy – cars that can’t crash! But the fictional notion is about to become reality thanks to new technologies being fitted to vehicles driven in Britain – that in time could save more than 125,000 injuries each year.

Maserati in aid of WOMAC at London Fashion Week

As London gets ready to play host to over 50 trend setting designers showing their Autumn/Winter 08 collections, Italian supercar legend Maserati has once again paired up with London’s leading model agency Independent to create a truly glamorous partnership.

New Highline model adds value boost to Passat range

The best-selling Passat model, the SE, which accounted for over half of UK sales of the range last year, is set to be replaced by an all-new variant – the Passat Highline.

Renault Koleos to debut at Geneva

Making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, Renault is proud to present Koleos, its first ever 4x4 crossover. Ideal for escaping the everyday routine, Koleos is comfortable, easy to drive and boasts genuine off-road ability.

Edmondson takes Chatham win

Relentless Suzuki Enduro rider Paul Edmondson put on an impressive performance over the weekend as he posted his first victory for the team on the new RM-Z250. Fast Eddy powered his Relentless Suzuki around the challenging but fast course, near Chatham in Kent, to claim his first win of the season at the second round of the ultra-competitive Putoline XC Championship.