Car News

Skoda Grabs Multiple Wins In Driver Power Survey
11/04/2012

SKODA has dominated the 2012 Auto Express Driver Power car ownership survey with its Yeti SUV in top spot, the Superb family car second and the Octavia in fourth.

Top 100 Garages Chosen By Public
11/04/2012

MOTOR CODES, the provider of OFT-approved codes of practice for car service and repair and new car sales, has revealed the nation's 100 most trusted garages, following six weeks of voting by thousands of motorists.

Easter Fuel Sales Down After Panic-Buying
11/04/2012

SALES of fuel over Easter fell by almost a third compared with a year ago in the wake of the panic buying by motorists after the Government advised them to top up their tanks because of the threat of a strike.

Hosepipe Ban Boosts 'Waterless' Car Cleaner Sales
11/04/2012

MORE motorists are turning to waterless car-cleaning products following the much-publicised hosepipe ban in the South East of England.

Next Mercedes G-Class To Feature Amg Power
11/04/2012

THE NEW Mercedes G-Class range will be more luxurious inside than ever and will include a G63 AMG model for the first time.

New Offers Across Honda Range
11/04/2012

HONDA has detailed its latest range of finance offers for the new season, designed to tempt bikers into a new purchase as the weather warms up.

Strike Action Threatened At Mini
11/04/2012

WORKERS at the Mini car plant have rejected a pay increase offer, raising the threat of the first strike at the factory since 1984.

Motorcycle Accident Trends Revealed
11/04/2012

IF YOU'RE a biker called David, in your 40s and regularly riding in London on Thursdays, look away now because you're the most vulnerable biker on the road.

Infiniti Fx Revised For 2012
11/04/2012

INFINITI'S best-selling model has been given a minor refresh for 2012 in the shape of new front end styling and exterior details.

Vw To Offer Classic Van Restorations
11/04/2012

VOLKSWAGEN is offering owners of classic VW vans and campers a full and complete restoration service for their beloved vehicles.

Nissan Plan 'Confidence Vote' In UK
10/04/2012

PLANS by Japanese car giant Nissan to build a new hatchback at its UK plant, creating more than 1,000 jobs at the site and in component companies, is a "big vote" of confidence in the UK's car industry, the company said today.

Porsche Gives Cayenne The Gts Treatment
10/04/2012

PORSCHE has released details of the Cayenne GTS, a sportier version of its already high-performance SUV.

Drivers Question Fine Hikes
10/04/2012

HALF OF motorists disagree with a government proposal to increase fixed penalty notices from £60 to £90, according to research by the IAM.

Fixed penalty notices can be given for a range of offences, but are most commonly associated with driving offences including speeding and jumping red lights. Under the plans, the £30 increase will be used to give a £30m cash boost to the fund for victims of crime and witnesses support.

Feline Groovy (Jaguar Xk Coupe 2006-Present Day)
06/04/2012

ENGINES – Unsurprisingly it's petrol power all the way with the XK, with a beefy V8 motor Jaguar's unit of choice. Initially available with 4.2-litres and, after a revision programme, 5.0-litres, the creamy smooth V8 motor delivers refinement and accelerative punch in equal measure. And it sounds good, too.

Citigo Prices To Undercut Mii And Up
05/04/2012

SKODA has confirmed that the prices for the new Citigo city car will undercut both of its sister models, the Seat Mii and the Volkswagen Up.

Ford Focus 'Cheaper To Fuel Than 2008'
05/04/2012

FORD IS claiming that one version of its latest Focus hatchback more than offsets the vast increases in fuel prices over the last few years, costing less to fuel per mile travelled than the equivalent model four years ago.

Best-Selling Scooter Gets Smart New Engine
05/04/2012

THE BEST-SELLING powered two-wheeler across Europe in 2011 has been updated with a new, more efficient engine and even better reliability.

New Jaguar To Be Built In Birmingham
05/04/2012

THE NEWEST Jaguar sports car will be built in Birmingham, it has been announced.

New Car Registrations Boost Sales
05/04/2012

NEW CAR sales accelerated last month, boosted by the new 12-plate registration numbers, official figures have shown.

Highway Code Ignorance Highlighted
05/04/2012

MILLIONS of drivers could be putting themselves, fellow motorists and pedestrians at risk because they do not know The Highway Code, a survey has revealed.