Month Archive - March 2008

AA criticise postal parking tickets

The president of the AA has launched an attack on a new parking ticket scheme designed to crack down on motorists who believe they have avoided dreaded traffic wardens.

Ford becomes elderly drivers' car of choice

Ford has overtaken Vauxhall as the car brand of choice for the growing over 65s market.

Parker's: Avoid bargain foreign-registered vehicles

UK drivers are being put at risk by cheap, foreign-registered vehicles, according to car buying experts Parker's.

Avis reveals car rental survey results

Avis has revealed price transparency and guaranteed car availability as key priorities for car rental customers, according to a survey commissioned by the company.

Commercial Freelander 2 line-up announced

Land Rover will introduce a commercial derivative of the Freelander 2 line-up, citing significant customer demand as the reason behind the decision.

British tech companies collaborate on hydrogen vehicles project

Two leading British technology companies have agreed to work together on a unique project involving hydrogen-powered, emissions-free vehicles.

Coles: Future of MOT must be made clear

Stephen Coles, head of MOT operations for the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), has today called for the government to make it clear to motorists what their intentions are for the MOT test.

Honda Civic biggest-selling 3-door hatchback

Honda Civic biggest-selling 3-door hatchback

New car tax rules to hit used car values

EurotaxGlass, one of the continent's leading suppliers of automotive intelligence, claims the government's 98 per cent increase in vehicle excise duty (VED) on a selected group of cars will have a large impact on their residual values.

Tata and Ford confirm deal for Jaguar and Land Rover

Ford has confirmed the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to India's Tata Motors for a fee reported to be over $2 billion (£1 billion).

Peugeot expands 308 hatchback range

Peugeot has announced an expansion of their 308 hatchback range with the introduction of eight new models.

Yamaha extends 0% finance offer

Yamaha Motor UK has decided to extend its current zero per cent finance offer until May 4th 2008, it was revealed today.

Mazda2 wins World Car of the Year 2008 award

From an initial entry list of 39 new vehicles from all over the world, the 2008 World Car of the Year title was awarded to the Mazda2, edging out the Ford Mondeo and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Tata close to deal with Ford for Jaguar and Land Rover

Tata Motors has secured a deal to buy Ford's Jaguar and Land Rover brands for $2.65 billion (£1.33 billion), according to an Indian TV channel.

Hyundai reveals first supercar

Hyundai have lifted the lid on their Genesis Coupe, the company's first ever supercar.

Citroen launches new C5

Citroen is hoping to make business and family motoring more appealing as it introduces the brand new C5 saloon.

Ruth Kelly opens first motorway car share lane

Drivers have been given a new opportunity to cut both their journey times and carbon footprints today as the UK's first motorway car share lane is opened by transport secretary Ruth Kelly.

World's cleanest sportscar goes into production

Tesla announced yesterday that the first zero-emission sportscar which runs on electricity has officially gone into production.

Jeep launches luxurious Grand Cherokee

Jeep has announced a thorough revamp of its Grand Cherokee range for 2008, with a range of new exterior and interior features.

Fiat announces prices for Bravo 1.6 MultiJet

Fiat announced yesterday the prices for its new Euro 5-compliant Bravo 1.6 16v MultiJet. The starting price will be £13,595 OTR for the Active 105 model, with a fuel economy of up to 62.7mpg on the combined cycle. Carbon dioxide emissions start at a low value of 119g/km.

BMW considers environmental brand

BMW has announced the creation of a new unit (Project i) specifically set up to investigate the development of a new, environmentally friendly car. The vehicle would be designed for driving in cities and would be released within the next seven years.

Kwik-Fit: One-in-eight cars need urgent attention

A study commissioned by Kwik-Fit has found that more than four million British motorists are experiencing signs of a dysfunctional braking system, but continue to drive regardless.

Mussolini car goes up for auction

A 1935 Alfa Romeo custom built for Benito Mussolini will be offered for auction, with the price expected to peak around the £800,000 mark.

Mercedes overhauls design of B-Class

Mercedes-Benz has announced an overhaul of the design and engineering for their B-Class range, with the focus on environmental compatibility and economic efficiency.

Carcraft: British drivers ignoring green issues

British motorists appear to be ignoring attempts to force them into buying smaller, environmentally friendly cars, at least according to used car hypermarket chain Carcraft.