Car News
Citroen’s C-Cactus drinks even less
Citroen’s new concept car, the C-Cactus, is even less thirsty than originally thought.
Honda returns as automotive sponsor of Southampton Boat Show
Honda will once again return as official automotive sponsor of the Southampton International Boat Show for 2007.
All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Just a few months following the market debut of the saloon, Mercedes-Benz is now unveilling the estate version of the new C-Class.
Increased quality leads to less time at the roadside
Dramatically improved Kia build quality and reliability is resulting in less need for the KIAssist programme supplied with every new vehicle, and as a result the programme has been adjusted to one year from date of purchase.
Put the brakes on new car depreciation
With the new registration plate hitting the roads on 1st September, auction specialist BCA (British Car Auctions) is advising new car buyers what steps they can take to maximise the value of their car in the future.
Kia launches innovative dealer training programme
Kia Motors is marking the launch of the new cee’d SW with the introduction of an innovative new dealer training programme focussed on time effectiveness while still maintaining outstanding training standards.
Driving tip – Sat Navs
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) believes that satellite navigation units (satnavs) can be a real aid to road safety if used sensibly, once the driver is familiar with technology and it is no longer proving a distraction.
Spend on new cars set to increase
The latest findings from the Sainsbury’s Bank Car Buying Index indicates an increase in the number of people planning to buy a car and an increase in their expected spend on any car purchase.
Motorway signs now give drivers journey time information
Drivers travelling on the M25 can now see real-time information on how long their journey will take on electronic roadside signs as a new service is rolled out across England.
Skoda Fabia Estate to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
It’s all go for Skoda at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. The Czech manufacturer will be showcasing an all-new model, a design study and a concept car on its Hall 3 stand.
LTI Taxi’s latest stop is Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon
A London black cab has been loaned to The Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, as part of an interactive exhibition.
Ford names 2007 dealer apprentices of the year
Ford's top four trainees from its dealer network have been crowned apprentices of the year after a gruelling competition at the company's training college.
Car buyers face fear at the dealership
Eight in ten (80 per cent) of car buyers say they wouldn’t use an independent used car dealer to buy a car for fear of facing a Swiss Toni and leaving with a banger rather than a Bentley.
Buying a new car: Go for a lean, clean, safe machine
Buying a ‘top in class’ car for environmental performance can save enough carbon dioxide each year to fill one hundred and seventeen medium sized cars, but would it save your life?
Time for British motorists to follow EU visibility laws
Car care specialist, Comma, is campaigning to make carrying a high-visibility vest in the car compulsory, in an attempt to reduce the 250 people killed or seriously injured every year on the hard shoulder.