Used car buyers looking to downsize
An expert from Glass's Guide has said more than a third of used car buyers are looking to 'downsize' because of the current economic climate.
Archive of articles from 2008
Prices announced for latest Golf generation
Volkswagen has published its price list for the latest generation Golf in anticipation of its arrive on UK shores in January.
Seat reveals more of its Exeo saloon
Seat gave the Exeo saloon its world debut at this month's Paris Motor Show and has now followed up with some further information.
Economic crisis has positive congestion side effects
Trafficmaster, a leading provider of real-time traffic information in the UK, has said the current economic situation will have a positive impact on road congestion.
Diesel Captivas available at petrol prices
Chevrolet has announced that the diesel version of its Captiva SUV will be reduced to same price as the petrol equivalent.
Speed camera locators down in price
RoadPilot is hoping motorists will lap up its new Christmas offer, a reduced price on the microGo speed camera locator.
Mazda2 impresses in economy challenge
The Mazda2 diesel has impressed the experts at the Fleet World MPG Marathon 2008, recording a fuel economy rate of 84 miles per gallon.
Skoda celebrates release of new Fabia
Skoda is celebrating the release of its new special edition Fabia BlueLine, hoping to attract customers with a discount pack of additional equipment.
Kids should wear fluorescent uniforms in winter months, says GEM
GEM Motoring Assist, a non-profit organisation, has called on the government to force every school in the country to adopt a new 'autumn and winter' uniform to help prevent road accidents.
Consumer confidence key to credit crunch
Exchange & Mart has warned that the worrying rise in the number of people seeking to buy cars privately could be a big problem for the industry.
Drivers being distracted by too much tech
Drivers are facing a growing problem of being distracted at the wheel by the increasing number of gadgets in their cars, according to the RAC.
Mazda increases market share despite crunch
Mazda has apparently bucked the current trend by increasing its share of the market, despite the tumbling of car sales.
Audi also says it is bucking sales trend
Audi UK has released figures suggesting its new car sales increased year-on-year in the month of September.
Enthusiasts defying crunch with car care product purchases
Autoglym, a leading car care brand manufacturer, has reason to believe enthusiasts are bucking the economic downturn by purchasing premium vehicle care products.
Young drivers have most accidents at junctions
According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), junctions are the number one accident location for younger drivers.
Save £300 a year by driving economically
Motorists could potentially save more than £300 a year merely by adopting a few economical approaches to their driving, Chevrolet believes.
Citroen signs deal with Hearts
Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian has signed a vehicle deal with Citroen Fleet.
Skoda releasing new Superb on Monday
Skoda is gearing up to release the new Superb GreenLine next Monday (October 13th), a car that demonstrates the company's commitment to the environment.
IAM advises motorists to change driving habits with the seasons
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has advised motorists that they should change their driving habits as autumn and winter set in.
Mazda to debut new saloon in LA
Mazda has confirmed today that it will be debuting its new Mazda 3 saloon at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November.
Calling all car modders
A new British company has set out its stall to attract the current generation of car modders and enthusiasts.
Ford bucks credit crunch sales trend
Ford has announced today that its market share has actually increased slightly, despite the current economic climate.
Motoring organisation praises Bank of England
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has heaped praise on the Bank of England for its decision to cut interest rates.
SsangYong broadens range with new concept
SsangYong is looking to broaden its range and appeal with a new concept on display at the Paris Motor Show.7019567
Citroen reveals new 'green' concept project
In one of the more bizarrely named vehicles we have come across, the new C-Cactus concept car represents Citroen's big hope for a 'green' future.
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Driver's Directory Articles
Redefining the family car
The Nissan Qashqai singlehandedly redefined how we perceive the family car when it was launched and has gone on to sell very well indeed. Look around the streets near you and you will see many a family enjoying many a Nissan Qashqai. There are plenty of reasons for this wide ranging sales success and here are just a few of them.
My top 3 test drives
It’s a tough life here at TotallyMotor with this poor old editor expected to travel around and test drive cars all the time. Motorways are my friend – or enemy, depending on the traffic – and motorway service station sandwiches are my stodgy sustenance. Still, hopefully at the end of all these mindless motorways and mundane munching is something hot, sexy and metal.
Top cars for an energy efficient fleet
Fleet managers are spoilt for choice right now, with a great range of the latest energy efficient cars constantly refreshing, on the market. Not only great efficiency from diesel cars – which we’ve come to expect – but a new wave of super-efficient petrol-powered cars that are nearly catching up with their frugal diesel cousins. Here are some highlights.
Features
Citroen C5 2.0 HDI 16V Exclusive test drive review
Tim Saunders finds a cavernous boot, good fuel economy and chic French styling inside Citroen’s recently updated C5 saloon
Volvo V40 1.6-litre petrol R-Design test drive review
Tim Saunders finds a huge boot, Swedish style and a good mix of performance and economy inside Volvo’s good-looking V40 hatchback
Jaguar XJ Saloon SWB 3.0d V6 Luxury 4d Auto test drive review
Tim Saunders finds very impressive diesel economy, interior luxury and endless gadgest inside Jaguar’s flagship XJ saloon
Skoda Rapid 1.2 SE TSi 86PS test drive review
Tim Saunders finds very impressive petrol economy performance, interior space and an attractive price with Skoda’s family friendly Rapid saloon