Car News

Zipcar Adds Extended-Range Ampera To Its Fleet
21/05/2012

CAR-SHARING company Zipcar has announced a pilot partnership with that sees the all-new electric Ampera join its fleet of self-service, pay as you go vehicles for the next six months.

Original Gt Academy Winner Takes On 'Toughest Race'
21/05/2012

NISSAN'S original GT Academy winner, Lucas Ordonez, has ticked off another of the world's best endurance races by completing the Nürburgring 24 Hours in a Nissan GT-R.

80Mph Limit 'Will Cost £1Bn A Year'
18/05/2012

RAISING the motorway speed limit to 80mph will cost society an extra £1 billion a year, campaign groups have warned.

Petrol Prices Fall
18/05/2012

HARD-PRESSED motorists have enjoyed a respite from record-high fuel prices in recent days, according to AA figures.

Vauxhall Pay Deal Passes Vote
17/05/2012

VAUXHALL car workers have voted massively in favour of a new pay and conditions deal which clears the way for huge new investment in the UK motor industry.

Car Production Increases By 9%
17/05/2012

THE NUMBER of cars built in the UK last month was almost 10% up on a year ago, boosted by strong export demand, new figures showed.

Peugeot Serves Up Roland Garros Ccs
17/05/2012

TWO NEW special edition convertibles have been unveiled by Peugeot, based on the 207 CC and 308 CC.

Combo To Get Petrol Power
17/05/2012

THE COMBO van will soon be available with a 1.4-litre petrol engine in response to customer demand, Vauxhall has confirmed.

Next Astra To Be UK-Built
17/05/2012

VAUXHALL has confirmed that production of its next-generation Astra compact car will be built at the company's manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.

Vw Goes Dab
16/05/2012

DAB RADIO will be standard on almost all Volkswagen cars from next year, the company has confirmed.

Internet Driving Game Offers Unique Prizes
16/05/2012

INTERNET gamers with a love for motor racing have been invited to compete to win a money-can't buy prize.

Lola Cars In Administration
16/05/2012

LOLA CARS is poised to enter into administration for the second time in its illustrious history.

Fuel Duty 'Could Rise 50%'
15/05/2012

MOTORISTS could face a 50% rise in fuel duty in future years to cover a £13 billion hole in Treasury coffers, according to a report.

Classic Car Wheeze Line-Up Confirmed
15/05/2012

AN AMAZING collection of classic, Hollywood and one-off cars is to make its way to Bristol this weekend for the Classic Car Wheeze.

Drivers Near Fuel 'Breaking Point'
15/05/2012

CONTINUING rises in the price of petrol could drive some motorists off the roads for good, according to a survey.

Hopes High For UK Vauxhall Factory
14/05/2012

MONTHS of discussions about the future of car giant General Motors are set to come to an end this week, amid rising hopes for one of its UK factories.

Fuel Tax Reduction Tops Drivers' 'Wish List'
14/05/2012

RISING motoring costs are causing almost half of drivers to make fewer journeys, according to a survey.

Motorways 'Not Safe' For 80Mph Limit
14/05/2012

MOTORWAYS are not safe enough to cope with raising the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, according to a report today.

13% Of Drivers 'Running On Empty'
14/05/2012

AS MANY as 13% of motorists have been "driving on empty" in the last three months as fuel prices have soared, a survey showed.

Sporting Intentions (Toyota Celica - 1999-2006)
14/05/2012

ENGINES – Although available with ‘only' Toyota's workmanlike 1.8 petrol unit, the Celica offered keen drivers spirited performance with its 140 horsepower output. Later in its life a T Sport model appeared complete with 190 horsepower, which did much to enhance the car's appeal.