Car News
Brits make biggest life decisions in the car
Moving house? Changing jobs? Getting married? Gone are the days of conferences around the kitchen table. Now some of our biggest life-changing decisions are made in the front seat of a car, according to research released today.
Black cabs take Bristol forward
LTI Vehicles’ famous black cabs are being used to attract industrial and warehousing business to Bristol.
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Expanding online library now offers more than 200 books and 5,000 technical papers to keep automotive engineers and executives up to date.
Parc Ferme Experience has a secret….
Along with an ever changing fleet of 23 superlative cars and motorbikes for enthusiasts young and old!
Peugeot ready for a busy September
With a summer bursting full of new model launches and the introduction of the new ’57 registration plate from 1 September 2007, now is the ideal time to visit a Peugeot dealer.
Emissions based congestion charge ineffective say RMIF
‘The emissions of most private cars driven in central London fall below the highest proposed emissions-based congestion charge level , so it is questionable if the proposed plan will achieve its aim of further reducing central London traffic levels,’ said Alec Murray, non-executive chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Lord March welcomes all to Goodwood Revival
Following recent media interest in the Earl of March’s alleged thoughts on what constitutes appropriate attire for the annual Glorious Goodwood horse racing festival, the Goodwood patron has finally spoken out on the fashion debate that unexpectedly flared up last week – particularly with regard to the forthcoming Goodwood Revival historic motor racing event.
Civic Hybrid still congestion charge exempt in TfL plans
Honda’s Civic Hybrid will continue to be London Congestion Charge exempt under Transport for London’s proposed changes to the scheme, announced this week.
MOMO urges motorists to torque
MOMO has created a stir amongst tuning enthusiasts with the addition of the retro-styled Torque 3000 alloy to its bristling range of Corse road rims.
Tackling climate change - consultation on higher charges for gas guzzlers
The Mayor today announced Transport for London will start a consultation on Friday on a scheme to charge the cars that make the biggest contribution to global warming - such as the so-called 'Chelsea tractors'
Mercedes-Benz E-Class special edition targets corporate market
Mercedes-Benz is introducing an extensively equipped and competitively priced special edition of the E-Class Saloon exclusively for the corporate sector.
MOT test not rip off says RMIF
‘The suggestion that the garage trade is ripping off consumers by creating additional work for itself through the MOT test is a slur on the industry, and also devalues the hugely positive effect that the test has on UK road safety,’
Nissan reports July sales in Europe
Nissan Europe reported total sales of 48,100 vehicles in July 2007, an increase of 8.6% compared to the same month last year.
TfL reveals plans to change congestion charge to new emissions tax
Transport for London (TfL) has proposed radical changes to the congestion charge that will bring massive bills for larger families and which penalise early adopters of congestion charge-busting hybrid cars.
Citroen offers free congestion charge choice
No fewer than 23 models in Citroen’s current line-up could become exempt from the London’s Congestion Charge, if Mayor Ken Livingstone’s proposals, announced in full today, get the green light.