Car News
Looking for a New Year bargain? What about a ‘57’ Chevrolet?
At last – a January sale that doesn’t feature Linda Barker or Martin Kemp sitting on a sofa!
New CO2 rules must balance environmental aims with affordable cars
The European Commission has published its proposals for a new regulatory framework, setting limits for new car CO2 emissions from 2012.
Hawthorn to Hamilton - Britain’s love affair with World Motor Sport
The Earl of March has confirmed the theme of the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is ‘Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s Love Affair with World Motor Sport’.
Euro NCAP - up to speed on testing
Euro NCAP has released the results for six cars: the Daihatsu Materia, Mazda 2, Honda Civic, Mercedes Benz C Class, Renault Laguna and the Volvo V70, which were all put through Euro NCAP’s rigorous testing process.
5-stars for new Mazda2 in latest Euro NCAP ratings
The all-new Mazda2 supermini has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests.
Cold snap shows drivers need to be prepared for the worst
This week’s cold snap, and news of more traffic accidents as a result, should be enough to remind drivers that they need to be prepared for icy roads, says ProTyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre fitting network.
JATO celebrates ten year association with LeasePlan
JATO Dynamics, the world’s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, is celebrating a highly successful decade-long association with LeasePlan, Europe’s leading fleet and vehicle management company.
Trio of ‘Planet 4x4’ awards for Skoda
Skoda’s Octavia 4x4 and Scout models have been recognised at the 2007 Planet 4x4 awards. The off-roading experts at the magazine voted for the 2.0 TDi 4x4 as both the ‘Best Crossover’ and ‘Best Budget Crossover’ of the year and for the Octavia Scout 2.0 TDi as the ‘Best Budget SUV.’
Climb into a cab this Christmas at your peril
With the increasing awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving at Christmas, getting a cab is one of the most popular ways of getting home after a night out.
Volkswagen recognises retailer fleet achievement
Volkswagen Fleet Services has recognised the achievements of its top-performing retailers and staff at a special Fleet Awards event at a five-star hotel.
Discovery 3 voted the best 4x4 on the planet
The Land Rover Discovery 3 has been voted the best 4x4 of 2007 by Planet 4x4 magazine. Fighting off competition from 36 other vehicles, the Discovery 3 proved unbeatable on practicality, packaging, off road ability and all-round dynamics, scoring 819.4 out of a possible 1000.
Star signs up to send Christmas card to Barnardo’s
Actor Nathaniel Parker has launched Renault Retail Group’s campaign to send a Christmas message to vulnerable children and raise £10,000 for Barnardo’s.
Skoda even better value today than a decade ago
Skoda have always been great value for money, right? Well, yes, but more so today than ever before. And we’re not just saying that… we can prove it too.
Company car drivers put romance to the test
Love is in the air for company car drivers according to a survey conducted by GM Fleet, the UK’s leading provider of company cars.
CAP Quote powered by Bynx delivers unique customer benefits
A unique web-based system designed to completely automate the vehicle quotation to order process for contract hire and leasing operators has been announced by benchmark automotive data publisher CAP, in partnership with top flight system providers Bynx.