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  NEW EASY CLEAN WHEELS NEED ONLY WATER TO STAY SHINING 6 Feb 2009 (News)
  Leading wheel manufacturer Alcoa has developed an alloy wheel that makes dirt-engrained wheels a thing of the past. With Dura-Bright® technology in the new Audi A6 “Dynamic” wheel, it is easy to remove dirt and brake dust with minimal cleaning using only water, offering a polished finish that will neither chip, fade or “yellow” like traditional alloy wheel finishes.
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  £9,995 Civic Lead Price Matches Golf 28 Mar 2002 (News)
  The Honda Civic has become more affordable this month with the introduction of new entry level Civic 1.4i E, priced at £9,995 for the 3...
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  Vauxhall celebrates heritage with new video 10 Dec 2014 (News)
  The 1800-strong workforce is currently gearing up for production of the all-new Astra later next year. As the lead manufacturing plant in Europe for the new model, Ellesmere Port is taking on an additional 300 staff next month as part of a £140 million investment by parent company General Motors, which will secure the plant’s future into the middle of next decade.
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  1,000 Used BMWs Up For Auction 13th/14th November 3 Nov 2014 (News)
  BCA will also make a charitable donation of £1 for every car sold during the two-day event to the Movember Foundation Charity, the leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s health. BCA looks forward to raising a substantial sum of money for the Movember Foundation to support the excellent work it carries out in spreading the word about men’s health issues.
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  Rush film releases third trailer 19 Jul 2013 (News)
  The film, which examines the contrast in characters between playboy Hunt, and calculating Lauda revisits the horrific crash at the Nurburgring that almost cost the Austrian driver his life, and changed the face of the sport forever. This trailer focuses on James Hunt, the driver who bedded 'thousands' of women, while leading McLaren's charge to the championship over the far better funded Ferrari team. Enjoy the trailer below and be sure to check out the previous clips signposted at the end of the trailer. Rush hits theatres on 27 September.
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  Mercedes top for customer satisfaction 1 Mar 2010 (News)
  Mercedes has been awarded top marks for its customer satisfaction by a leading survey.
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  Hyundai says "richer product mix" helped sales 26 Jan 2009 (News)
  Hyundai has announced its sales figures for 2008 and cited a "richer product mix" for an upturn in figures. The South Korean motor company said sales rose year-on-year by 6.8 per cent, leading to an increase in revenue of 5.1 per cent. It also attributed the numbers to a sharp depreciation in the price of the Korean won against other major currencies, as well as "exceptionally strong" domestic demand for new cars such as the Genesis luxury sedan model and the Sonata.
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  Kia sales go up 7 Jan 2009 (News)
  Kia put its success in the face of economic uncertainty down to the "remarkable response" to its cee'd line-up of vehicles and its "industry-leading" seven-year warranty . Managing director Paul Philpott said the company had made a conscious decision to focus on working with motivated and profitable dealers - adding this had clearly paid off.
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  Motor award given to Jaguar XF 20 Aug 2008 (News)
  Those who have been recommended the vehicle when seeking car buying advice may be just as "thrilled" as Jaguar Cars UK managing director Geoff Cousins. He said: "This has been a fantastic year for Jaguar with the XF leading the success of our revitalisation plan ... We couldn't be more pleased with the reaction it has received." This comes as internet gadget domain T3.com has revealed pictures of a motorcycle built by an enthusiast which resembles the Jaguar logo.
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  Driving after night of drinking 'could result in a conviction' 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  This could prove to be a problem for drivers looking to keep their car insurance costs down, as they may pick up a conviction which leads to more expensive cover costs. According to Katie Shephard from road safety charity Brake, a personal breathalyser device could be useful for motorists. She said: "Most people don't even consider that after a night of moderate drinking they may still be over the limit to drive well into the next day.
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  Mazda production goes up 22 per cent 28 May 2008 (News)
  This equates to 15,920 and 13,661 of both units developed respectively. "Exports from Japan were remarkably robust for the month with Europe leading the way showing a year-on-year improvement of 92.6 per cent at 33,487 units," the company commented. Mazda is a partial subsidiary of Ford, as the firm owns 33.9 per cent of it. It was founded in 1920 and worldwide the automaker employs more than 36,000 people.
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  Motorists 'should learn for a year before taking test' 1 May 2008 (News)
  Earlier this year, the group commented that there is "very clear" evidence that using a mobile phone while driving can lead to collisions. To find the best deals around today visit Honest John best deals

  Used new-look Focus 'greater value than original' 4 Apr 2008 (News)
  According to valuation group EurotaxGlass, the vehicle will have a residual value some £500 more than the first model when it hits the used car industry. This is because the low level of supply will lead to increasingly high demand, according to car editor at the firm Johnathan Brown. Indeed, he said that prices generally go up for vehicles on the market when they are in demand. "Prices will hold up fairly well, reflecting the low level of supply and the anticipated jump in demand for what many perceive to be a more attractive car compared to its predecessor," commented the official.
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  Motor manufacturer announces bio-ethanol trials 6 Feb 2008 (News)
  "[It] is in line with its Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan, aimed at developing new technologies, products and services that can lead to real-world reductions in vehicle CO2 emissions, cleaner emissions, and recycling of resources," Nissan stated. Last week, Nissan announced a 7.3 per cent drop in sales for January 2008 compared to figures produced by the firm one year earlier.
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  Big Savings on MGs, Lexus and Volvo from Eurekar 16 Aug 2002 (News)
  Alternatively, importer, www.Eurekar.com can offer a market leading £2,000-2,200 off with a maximum 16-week delivery time. The cream of the crop is the £3,420 discount on the flagship 1.8 VVC 160 bringing it down to £16,575 on the road. www.Eurekar.com also offers the Lexus RX 3.0 SE auto SUV at £26,630 thanks to a huge £5,920 saving.
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  HPI Warns Again of Stolen V5 Scam 24 Jul 2009 (News)
  For more information about Tracker go to www.tracker.co.uk ; The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), the leading trade association for the asset, consumer and motor finance sectors in the UK. Its members comprise banks, subsidiaries of banks and building societies, the finance arms of leading retailers and manufacturing companies, and a range of independent firms.
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  BCA's top ten auction highlights from 2010 21 Dec 2010 (News)
    £2,200 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupé . 60 plate. Briefly owned by Justin Hawkins former lead vocalist from the Darkness £18,500. 2010 Pink Passion Smart Car ForTwo Coupe . Sold at auction to help raise money for leading cancer hospital Royal Marsden £10,500 New Holland Leisure Roadtrain .
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  Largest gathering of XKs set to celebrate model's 70th anniversary 8 May 2017 (News)
  With a top speed of 120mph, the aluminium bodied car was the fastest production car in the world at the time, and lead Britain's post-war 'export or die' campaign, earning vital dollars, siring five Le Mans winners, and triumphing in international rallies.
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  Mercedes 'gullwing' could make £1m at auction 18 Jan 2016 (News)
  The diverse range of cars from the Kingsley Curtis Collection will be auction by Bonhams on 20 March at the 74th Members' Meeting and include a horse-drawn hearse and a Mercedes ‘gullwing’. Leading the collection at the Members’ Meeting sale is the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing – the third delivered to the UK – that could fetch up to a million pounds. Kingsley Curtis, who died in 2015, was the pioneering chairman of refrigeration company HRP.
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  Jaguar Land Rover seeks up to 200 new apprentices 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  Noor Owarish joined Jaguar Land Rover as a Higher Apprentice in September 2014.  He said: "Jaguar Land Rover has given me an amazing opportunity to work alongside class-leading engineers whilst studying for a fully-funded BEng Degree at Warwick, which is one of the country’s most renowned universities.  “We apprentices have joined a growing, globally-respected company and I am excited about the career opportunities at Jaguar Land Rover.” If you'd like to apply, click here.