Car News
Jaguar and Land Rover launch accident repair apprenticeships
Jaguar and Land Rover are offering youngsters aged 16-plus a unique opportunity to forge a career within their nationwide network of Body & Paint Centres of Excellence.
Subaru introduces congestion charge-busting supermini
Subaru’s new Justy supermini is now on sale, offering outstanding fuel economy, equipment and space plus ultra-low exhaust emissions which should make it exempt from the proposed new London Congestion Charge.
British-built Japanese cars top reliability study
British-built Japanese cars have triumphed in this year’s reliability survey from What Car? and Warranty Direct, helping Honda into the number one spot for a third consecutive year.
Motorpoint emerges as industry Q4 doom-buster
With fourth quarter sales up almost 10% to date, Motorpoint – UK car supermarket – is able to offer some seasonal cheer to the doomsayers among car retail sector pundits recently predicting a major business downturn.
Win a Chevy – or go for a song!
What would you park in your dream garage? From now until 10 December, Britain’s car-buying public are being given the opportunity to choose their three favourite Chevrolet models – and they could get to drive them all away!
Land Rover reveals 60th anniversary Defender special edition
Land Rover will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new special edition of the iconic Defender – the SVX.
Honda’s online TV channel goes live
Honda has launched an innovative internet TV channel to broadcast its own films, video clips and award-winning adverts to bring the brand even closer to its customers.
Superminis become UK's favourite
The UK has officially become a nation of super mini lovers, according to Experian, the global information services company.
Crude price paves way for fuel economy revolution
With crude oil prices pushing towards the $100 per barrel barrier, the era of cheap energy has clearly come to an end.
Sky’s the limit for Seat customers
An Essex SEAT Dealer has found a novel way of ensuring all new car buyers leave its showroom on a high… by offering free flying lessons.
Volvo develops a smart and tidy satellite navigation kit
Volvo has developed an innovative portable satellite navigation kit in conjunction with Garmin.
Peugeot 207 opens up a new world of possibilities
Peugeot introduces the new RT4 Multi-media system with integral 30 Gigabytes (GB) hard drive providing storage for up to 180 hours of MP3 music tracks, colour satellite navigation with mapping covering Western Europe and TMC traffic information system.
Stop drink driving with Alcolock
As the latest Christmas drink driving advertising campaign reminds everyone of their responsibilities when driving during the festive season, and the morning after, a new product – the Alcolock 500 - is now available that could help reduce the thousands of alcohol-related accidents and casualties that still occur each year.
Diesel owners stranded as engine ‘Glow Plugs’ fail in winter
Diesel vehicles account for around one-in-three of all vehicles sold in the UK. Diesel engines are basically economical and reliable. The exception is when the engine glow plugs break down leaving motorists stranded. It’s a common problem that will affect thousands of motorists this winter.
Ford’s double award glory
Ford’s trophy collection continues to increase with the announcement of a double success in the 2008 4x4 & MPV Driver awards.