Car News
How to avoid a flat battery this winter
The most common reason for a vehicle not to start in winter is due to a dead battery. According to statistics battery problems increase in November, with December being the worst month of the year.
Peugeot 308: The economical marathon runner
The Peugeot 308 has scooped the title of most economical family-sized car in the 2007 MPG Marathon.
Parker’s Car Price Guide: October trends, best buys and great deals
Luxury saloons have lost out to top-end 4x4s in recent years in terms of their resale value. It used to be that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Jaguar XJ were relatively safe places for companies to invest £40,000 or so for their directors and chairmen to drive around in for three years.
Clarkson climbs to new heights
It’s arguably the most daring stunt ever for the organisers of the Jeremy Clarkson-fronted performance and prestige motor show, MPH ’07. Next month it will showcase a simultaneous race between a 4x4 and a professional climber up a 40ft man made mountain …indoors!
Two exciting Honda concepts to be unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show
Two striking new concept models will make their world premieres at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show later this month.
Record September registrations for Mercedes-Benz Cars
Mercedes-Benz has just recorded its best-ever September registration performance, according to figures released by SMMT. 16,265 new cars were registered, beating the previous autumn high by more than 1100 units.
Warranty Direct first to cover MOT and service faults
Independent automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct, is trail-blazing again by becoming the first company to protect motorists against faults discovered during routine MOT tests and servicing.
From Corona to Prius: Toyota quality spans the decades
A car in which seatbelts are a luxury option, the turn of a key is the only protection against thieves and anti-pollution measures are non-existent, wouldn’t even make the drawing board today, but it was with just such a model that Toyota made its UK market debut.
Individual artistry from Citroen at Q Awards
Citroen added its own stylish note to the annual Q Awards this Monday (8th October) by guaranteeing that stars, including James Blunt, Shirley Bassey, The Smiths' Johnny Marr and the Stereophonics, were not fashionably late for the biggest date on the music industry calendar.
A1GP heads East to Brno for round two
Following a thrilling season-opener at Zandvoort, which saw South Africa’s Adrian Zaugg storm to a sensational Sprint race victory and Great Britain’s Oliver Jarvis take his second Feature race win, A1GP World Cup of Motorsport heads to Brno circuit in the Moravia region of the Czech Republic for round two of the 10-event series on 12-14 October.
Plato races to lower his fuel consumption – in a hot hatch!
Racing driver Jason Plato had a lighter right foot than usual last week, when he took part in the AA/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon.
Rolls-Royce at full production to meet unprecedented demand
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the manufacturing plant at Goodwood is working at full production to meet unprecedented customer demand. Additional shifts and extended working hours have been introduced and will continue throughout the remainder of the year.
Toyota safety campaign raises risk awareness among older drivers
The risks faced by older drivers are the focus of a new road safety campaign, Keep Driving Safely, supported by Toyota. Working with the charity Help the Aged, Toyota Motor Europe has commissioned a series of attention-grabbing posters, designed to make motorists think about issues that can affect their safety behind the wheel.
Land Rover hits the slopes
Land Rover has become the Official Vehicle Supplier to this year’s Metro Ski and Snowboard Show in the Grand Hall, Olympia from 24 – 28 October.
Hyundai prices fall with the leaves
As the nights draw in fast and the wind carries a bitter chill, you may think it’s only the leaves that are falling this autumn. But a quick visit to your nearest Hyundai dealer will show that prices are heading downwards too, making some of the best value cars in Britain even easier to own.