News Archive

Game boy drivers are a menace on the road

Game boy racers are the scourge of UK roads according to one of the UK’s leading driving schools.

White van man hung up on new phone laws

White van man appears to be heeding the advice to stop using a hand-held mobile phone while driving following the introduction of new laws.

Ford sells Aston Martin

Ford has sold Aston Martin to a consortium led by British motorsport tycoon David Richards.

Survey throws up new insight into car sickness

Car sick passengers distract a quarter of UK drivers according to a new survey.

Chinese MG Rovers roll off production line

The first MG Rover cars have rolled off the production line in China.

Cameras reduce death crashes

Figures from police in Northern Ireland point to a 41% reduction in crashes which cause death or serious injury on roads where speed cameras are used.

Record month for Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz has just recorded its most successful month ever in the UK according to figures released by the motoring trade association, the SMMT.

Toyota overtakes General Motors

Toyota looks set to become the world’s largest motor manufacturer after new sales figures revealed that it had overtaken arch-rival General Motors (GM) for the first time.

Online experience influences new car buyers

Online experience influences new car buyers

More than eight out of ten buyers use the internet to research for a new car before setting foot in a showroom according to new research.

New look for sporty Golf models

Volkswagen is set to re-vamp its iconic Golf by replacing existing Sport and GT trim versions with a single, all-new model – the Golf GT Sport.

Security awards for Audi

Security awards for Audi

Audi has scooped top honours at an awards ceremony that recognises vehicle security

SEAT sets new records in the UK

SEAT sets new records in the UK

SEAT is enjoying record sales in the UK, with almost 18,000 registrations so far this year.

Premium brands drive customer spending

Premium brands drive customer spending

The amount of money motorists spend on a new car has increased dramatically over the past few years according to industry experts.

Record sales for Audi

Record sales for Audi

Audi says it is on target to become the world’s most successful premium car maker after increasing its global sales by 10% in May.

Hybrid luxury from Lexus

Hybrid luxury from Lexus

Lexus looks set to further strengthen its position as the leading manufacturer of hybrid powered luxury cars with the launch of the new LS 600h.

Honda tops reliability table

Honda tops reliability table

Honda has come out top in a study to find the most reliable cars with most of its models leading in their market segments.

Top honour for new Mondeo

Top honour for new Mondeo

The new Ford Mondeo has been named Car of the Year by an influential motoring magazine.

Sun shines on Mazda in reliability study

Sun shines on Mazda in reliability study

Convertible car owners may not have enjoyed the best summer for open top motoring but Mazda MX5 drivers can at least raise a smile, as the popular roadster has stormed to the top of a new reliability table.

Mercedes Benz World competition winner!!

The winner of the trip to Mercedes Benz World is Chris Knights from Norwich. Congratulations Mr Knights we hope you enjoy your day.

New XF marks Jaguar’s 85th birthday

New XF marks Jaguar’s 85th birthday

Jaguar is marking its 85th birthday by unveiling its new XF saloon, the long-awaited replacement for the company’s S-Type.

New A4 launched in Frankfurt

Audi has unveiled the next generation A4 saloon at the Frankfurt motor show with UK customers expecting the first deliveries of the new model in Spring 2008.

BMW will not be buying Volvo says Chairman

BMW will not be buying Volvo says Chairman

Rumours that BMW may be about to buy Swedish car maker Volvo have finally been laid to rest.

Citroën hope to corner family sector with new C5

Citroën hope to corner family sector with new C5

Citroën has taken the wraps off its new C5 model and hopes to set new standards in the business and family sectors.

Record sales for Ford

A raft of new and revised models has helped Ford win record sales in the UK new car market.

Record losses for motoring manufacturing giant

Record losses for motoring manufacturing giant

One of the world’s largest motor-manufacturers has reported record quarterly losses of more than £18.5 billion.

More economical engine for Volkswagen models

More economical engine for Volkswagen models

A wider range of Volkswagen models will benefit from the company’s acclaimed 1.4 TSI petrol engine - the German car-maker has announced.

Sales up despite German slowdown

Sales of new cars in Europe are being driven by luxury brands according to the ACEA, the association of European automakers.

Ford honoured at awards ceremony

The European arm of the world’s largest motor manufacturer has been honoured with a prestigious award.

First Jaguar XF rolls off the production line

The first XF – arguably the most important model in Jaguar’s history – has rolled off the company’s Castle Bromwich production line.

UK motor manufacturers recognise emissions issue

Nearly three quarters of UK motoring manufacturers acknowledge that carbon dioxide emissions and climate change are now the single most important issue for the automotive sector.

New hot hatch will be worthy of RS badge

The hot hatch is alive and well with Ford releasing details of the latest incarnation of its iconic RS performance model.

Audi takes on compact cabriolet market

Audi is hoping to conquer yet another market segment with the launch of its first ever premium compact class cabriolet.

Motor industry welcomes road-building report

A new report that calls for more than 370 miles of new motorway in the UK has won the backing of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

BMW on course for record sales

BMW looks set to achieve record sales in 2007 thanks to the smallest car in the luxury car-maker’s range.

Customer confidence still fragile say dealers

Customer confidence is still fragile despite the recent Bank of England cut in interest rates according to the director of a national body that represents new car dealerships.

BMW remains market leader in the UK

BMW has retained its position as the UK’s most popular premium car company after posting record new car sales.

Record sales for Mercedes-Benz

German luxury car-maker Mercedes-Benz has posted record sales for 2007 thanks to the launch of the new C-Class and the popularity of its sport utility vehicles.

Cool new look for future Saabs

Swedish carmaker Saab has signalled its intention to cultivate a cool new image that will appeal to younger drivers.

Volkswagen sets new sales record

The Volkswagen Group has posted record sales figures for 2007 - delivering more than six million vehicles to customers worldwide.

Charges will hit families hardest

Families will be amongst the hardest hit by changes to London’s congestion charge according to motor industry leaders.

Volkswagen extends green BlueMotion range

Following on from the success of its low-emissions variant of the Polo, Volkswagen is set to release a raft of BlueMotion models in the UK.

UK firms to benefit from drive for green cars

UK companies working within the motor industry are well placed to take advantage of a switch to a green economy.

Diesel sales rise as overall registrations fall

2008 looks set to be the year of the diesel with new figures suggesting that vehicles powered by the fuel now account for 44.9% of all new car sales.

Porsche take on the Mayor

German sportscar manufacturer Porsche is to challenge London Mayor Ken Livingston and Transport for London over their plans for massive increases to the congestion charge.

Ford boss excited about company’s first crossover

Ford's first entry into the growing crossover segment, the Kuga will go on sale in June of this year.

Historic models provide design cues for new SL

Mercedes-Benz says it will continue its long tradition of producing legendary sports cars with the launch of the new-generation SL-Class in spring 2008.

Sale of iconic brands just weeks away

The long-running saga of the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover could soon be coming to a close with India’s Tata Motors saying they are close to securing an agreement with Ford over the future of the two iconic brands.

New coupé aimed at young drivers

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new entry-level addition to its coupé family aimed at young drivers.

GM looks to retail global sales title

General Motors looks set to regain its title as the world’s largest carmaker with reported worldwide sales of nearly 9.37 million vehicles in 2007.

British made cars lead diesel pack

With diesel registrations now accounting for more than half of all new car registrations in the UK, the What Diesel Car of the Year award winners have been announced.

Musical car parts raise cash for charity

A unique orchestra made up entirely of instruments constructed from new car parts is to raise money for a national charity.

More motorists switching to diesel

More drivers in the UK are switching to increasingly efficient diesel cars, a new report has revealed.

UK base for research into advanced transport technologies

Plans have been unveiled for a futuristic research and development centre to be based in the UK.

European car sales up in February

An extra working day in February has given a welcome boost to new car registrations across Europe.

Landmark for popular BMW model

Luxury car maker BMW is celebrating the success of one of its most popular models as the five millionth 5 Series rolled of the production line at Dingolfing, Germany.

New cars getting greener says new report

A new report reveals that significant and sustained progress has been made in cutting CO2 emissions from new cars over the past 10 years.

007 technology for Ford’s most popular models

Two of Ford’s most popular models are to benefit from a new, high-tech, keyless entry system first demonstrated by super spy James Bond.

Mayor to fight Porsche’s legal challenge

London Mayor Ken Livingstone says he plans to rigorously contest any legal action to block his plans for a £25 congestion charge for so-called gas-guzzling cars in the city's centre.

Industry urges consistent approach to green taxes

The average amount of CO2 emitted by new cars has fallen by 13% since 1997 according to industry leaders, who are calling for a long-term and consistent approach to carbon-based taxes.

Toyota’s new compact 4x4 unveiled

Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser small SUV is making its European debut at the Geneva motor show.

Diesel sales rise as overall registrations fall

2008 looks set to be the year of the diesel with new figures suggesting that vehicles powered by the fuel now account for 44.9% of all new car sales.