Car News
Nissan Qashqai – a popular choice with female drivers
Nissan’s popular compact crossover, QASHQAI, has been voted best Family Hold-all in the inaugural women’s Car of the Year awards conducted by evecars.com.
Major hi-tech aftermarket facility for Windrush Volkswagen
As part of a range of improvements in its 25th anniversary year, Windrush is making major changes to its Maidenhead Volkswagen dealership.
Fashion capital of Italy says ‘bienvenuto’ to British style icon
LTI Vehicles, which manufactures the famous taxis, received the order from an Italian firm keen to join the growing number of countries that have fallen in love with the latest model, the TX4.
Vauxhall Antara – Fun, flexible and fuel-efficient
It’s a dilemma faced by thousands of car buyers every year – they want the style and practicality of a 4x4, but feel unable to justify the compromised dynamics, economy and performance of a big off-roader.
Aston Martin DBS meets DBR9 at the Nuburgring
Aston Martin’s new DBS, recently unveiled at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, came face-to-face with the Le Mans-winning DBR9, at an exclusive test day at the Nuburgring earlier this week.
Art Deco-style period car showroom at Goodwood Revival
The Goodwood Revival, being held at the picturesque West Sussex motor circuit from 31 August to 2 September, will this year include a significant new attraction in the form of a sensational Art Deco-style period car showroom, with a matching petrol pump and kiosk.
Ford ECOnetic ultra-low CO2 models debut at Frankfurt
Ford of Europe will offer its customers ultra-low CO2 alternatives with the launch of a new range of Ford ECOnetic models at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Under pressure!
TyreSafe, UK tyre safety organisation, is co-ordinating a national tyre safety month in October to raise the awareness of the crucial part that tyres play in road safety and avoiding crashes, particularly in the wet.
Sat Nav must have ups value
Satellite navigation as a factory fitted option is the current automotive must have. Not really anything new there you might think – but this trend has gradually moved from the luxury end of the market to become a desirable addition to vehicles in the lower markets.
Taxi! – take a ride in style to top quality car service
The UK’s ‘Independent Garage of the Year 2007’ – Dorking Service Centre on South Street – has put an iconic London black cab on the road to transport its customers in style.
Freelander 2 gets sleek Premium Pack for 2008
A stylish new Premium Pack is now available for Land Rover’s best-selling model – the Freelander 2 – which has sold 10,983 units so far this year in the UK.
Reckless road skills tops list of motorists’ pet hates
With the impending nightmare of Bank Holiday traffic upon us this weekend, new research reveals that over half of motorists (57%) find driving around the UK a “miserable experience”.
Ford Verve Concept hints at small car future
All eyes will be firmly focused on the Ford stand at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show when the manufacturer of the UK’s best-loved small car takes the wraps off its vision for the future, - the Ford Verve Concept.
Bee-careful: 650,000 car accidents caused by insects
Over half a million motorists have had a car accident thanks to distractions caused by insects and bugs, totalling an estimated £44 million of car damage each year.
Volkwagen Eos - evecars.com Car of The Year 2007
The Volkswagen Eos has been named ‘Car of The Year’ in the first ever women's car awards by car-buying website evecars.com. By focusing on what women really look for in a car, the results will help ladies looking for the perfect car, whatever their lifestyle.