Monthly Archive: September 2008

Ok, this might not be the small car people will be downsizing too...

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.

Volkswagen has made the sixth generation of the Golf available for pre-order

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.

The new Seat Exeo will be coming your way in the first half of 2009

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.

Traffic problems shouldn't be as bad as usual on Black Friday

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 will be available at petrol prices until the end of the year

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.

RoadPilot is hoping punters go for its new offer

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.

The Mazda2 diesel scored over 80 miles per gallon in the gruelling endurance test

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.

The special edition Fabia BlueLine will be replete with equipment at a discounted price

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.

School children could be forced to wear fluorescent orange uniforms if GEM's appeal is successful

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.

People are increasingly likely to choose private car purchases over going to a dealership

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.

Keep your eyes on the road, ignore those gadgets

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 has seen its market share rise, despite the gloomy climate in the industry

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 has extended its range significantly in the past twelve months

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.

Does anybody really have that much fun washing their car?

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.

Crashing a car into swimming pools isn't a problem for most young drivers, but navigating busy junctions is

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.

Chevrolet believes just following a number of simple rules will save motorists a substantial amount every year

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.

Some Hearts players heading a ball over a Citroen car

Citroen signs deal with Hearts

Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian has signed a vehicle deal with Citroen Fleet.

The Skoda Superb GreenLine goes on sale on Monday

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.

Leaves: the bane of motorists everywhere

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.

One of the designs Cruzeink has on offer

Calling all car modders

A new British company has set out its stall to attract the current generation of car modders and enthusiasts.

The new Ford Ka will go on sale next year

Ford bucks credit crunch sales trend

Ford has announced today that its market share has actually increased slightly, despite the current economic climate.

The Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates has been praised by the RMIF

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.

The SsangYong C200 concept is indicative of the company's new direction

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

The C-Cactus has one of the most bizarre names for a car we've ever come across

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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Inside the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is a new addition to the 3 Series range of cars that’s been in dealers for a few months now, and it’s like no other 3 Series we’ve seen before. Proof that, even after all these years, there is more and more to come from the evergreen 3 Series; all it needs is a flick of the designer’s pen here and there and a whole new stylish model is born. The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is the bigger 3 Series, with touring on the mind.

A guide to BMW's diesel fleet

BMW, the famous German car manufacturer, offer a wide and comprehensive range of diesel models to choose from, as well as some of the very latest and most efficient turbo-diesel engine technology of any mainstream manufacturer out there. It’s no mean feat, but through years of design and engineering experience, BMW has managed to make their diesel-powered cars both high performance and fun to drive, and more miserly than most when it comes to pricy diesel fuel. That’s a win, win combination alright.

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