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  Ford Fiesta a "worthy winner" 21 May 2009 (News)
  Named Best New Car , the model was praised for offering owners low running costs, high quality and good looks. Chairman of the judges George Emmerson said: "The new Ford Fiesta is a worthy winner in a fiercely competitive sector." The ECOnetic version of the vehicle received particular praise in light of its success in helping buyers reduce their impact on the environment.
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  Electric car owners 'could generate their own power' 12 Dec 2008 (News)
  The group added people considering buying a car which runs on electricity could find the new technology allows their vehicle to be powered entirely by the roads on which they drive. Director Andrew Davies said: "If these electric roads can be put in place without harm to the environment they would be a silver lining to the problem of heavy traffic.
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  'Honest, transparent' motor industry espoused by official 24 Jul 2008 (News)
  "Quite simply, low carbon cars use less fuel. There is a simple link between lower emissions and lower running costs," Mr Everitt said. Statistics from the SMMT show a slight fall in used car and light commercial models during the first three months of 2008. To find the best deals around today visit Honest John best deals .
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  CO2 emission issues 'confusing British drivers' 17 Jul 2008 (News)
  According to a study conducted by the British International Motor Show, six out of ten people consider themselves confused over such matters. In addition, 25 per cent of people incorrectly believe that a hybrid car runs on biofuels only and four per cent commented that they thought such a vehicle was actually two models welded together. People looking for car buying advice may consider doing their homework before purchasing a green vehicle as a result.
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  Goodwood debut for Hyundai 'a green affair' 14 Jul 2008 (News)
  The Korean automobile manufacturer was present at the show from Friday July 11th to Sunday July 13th and showcased its green QarmaQ concept vehicle. Less than 80 litres of fuel per year are required to run the model, with the company adding that it cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 200kg annually. People looking for car buying advice may want to check out the vehicle once it goes into production.
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  Sustainability of biofuels 'needs evidence' 8 Jul 2008 (News)
  People looking for car buying advice could be interested in picking up a vehicle which runs on biofuel. "Our policy should be based on the best possible science and as the evidence evolves, so too should our policy evolve with it," Ms Kelly said. Road Transport recently stated that eco-friendly haulage firm JPM Logistics has picked up three new Volvos for its fleet.
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  Oil levels 'need to be checked regularly' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  People who avoid breakdowns by topping up could find that they save on their car insurance policies in the long run. This is because cover firms could view them as responsible motorists and keep costs down. Mike Bewsey from Comma outlined the risks involved in not keeping an eye on oil levels. "By the time the oil light illuminates on your dashboard, you may only have a handful of miles before serious and expensive damage is caused to your engine," he said.
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  Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  Sir James Dyson, the man who developed the bagless vacuum cleaner, is to put a car which does not run on petrol onto the market, according to the Daily Mail. Within ten years, motorists will be opting for electric vehicles rather than petrol-based alternatives, Sir James believes. Indeed, not having to pay for fuel could free up funds for drivers to use to pay their car insurance and road tax bills.
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  Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  Sir James Dyson, the man who developed the bagless vacuum cleaner, is to put a car which does not run on petrol onto the market, according to the Daily Mail. Within ten years, motorists will be opting for electric vehicles rather than petrol-based alternatives, Sir James believes. Indeed, not having to pay for fuel could free up funds for drivers to use to pay their car insurance and road tax bills.
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  Car-sharing 'can cut emissions and congestion' 24 Jan 2008 (News)
  "Car sharing helps reduce congestion, tackle pollution and carbon emissions and importantly, cut the costs of travelling [but] it highlights that formal schemes run by employers are still in a small minority," she said. Meanwhile, Motor Trader has cited Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders figures showing that CO2 emissions from vehicles made in the UK have fallen 41.7 per cent in the past five years.
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  New M3 saloon from BMW 'has supercar performance' 9 Oct 2007 (News)
  Brake Energy Regeneration is also a feature, meaning that the car understands when it is over-run and charges the battery using the alternator accordingly. The firm believes that the M3 saloon is only slightly removed from a coupe. It commented: "The M3 Saloon features the same, sleek front end design from the Coupe.
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  20% Discount on Warranties for 03 Owners 22 Mar 2006 (News)
  Yet data from independent automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct, suggests that two in every five '03-reg' owners will suffer some degree of mechanical failure over the next twelve months. The average cost of repair was £310.66 but could easily run into thousands. To help them insure against these unexpected trips to the garage, Warranty Direct is offering customers with '03 plates a 20% discount when they extend their expiring warranties.
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  Reliability Index Adds User Reviews 14 Oct 2004 (News)
  The User Reviews section allows owners to rate their ownership experience and comment on everything from performance to running costs. And, where applicable, how the franchised dealer rates in its servicing and after-sales departments Over 140,000 motorists have visited the Reliability Index site since it launched last February.
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  Big Savings on MGs, Lexus and Volvo from Eurekar 16 Aug 2002 (News)
  www.Eurekar.com also offers the Lexus RX 3.0 SE auto SUV at £26,630 thanks to a huge £5,920 saving. The discount runs to 21% or £7,387 if you upgrade to the Navigator satnav trim pack. Finally, bigger savings on the more popular models in Volvo's growing family. For example, £2,775 off the £19,305 MRRP listed S40 2.0T Sport Lux and a similar, £2,573 discount on the quick, economical and low CO2 S60 2.4 D5 SE sports saloon leaving a final delivery price of just £20,502 OTR More at www.eurekar.com
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  Citroen Announces its Winter Sale 3 Jan 2002 (News)
  The huge £3,600 cashback continues on the 167bhp Xsara VTS coupe. There is a £3,000 cashback on the run-out Synergie MPV. And, with a £600 cashback, C5 1.8iLXs officially come in at lesss than £14,000 though, in reality, they are going for under £11,000. More at www.citroen.co.uk
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  Drive it Day 2015: What's On 17 Apr 2015 (News)
  Email: scimitar70@yahoo.co.uk  Tel:07742269883 Web: www.countydriveitday.uk Lincolnshire: MG Car Club run to Burghley House Club run to Burghley House in Stamford. Drive-ins from Boston, Lincoln and Swallow, a walking Treasure Hunt and a Pride of Ownership Competition. Includes buy one, get one free entry to the Burghley House and Gardens.
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  Croft Circuit revs up for historic RAC rally action 28 Oct 2011 (News)
    Its special stage – incorporating its race track and pit lane – will be run first at 4.01pm and again at 4.19pm on the day. Competitors will pass through it twice on each run meaning spectators will see the cars in action four times.   Prior to the high-speed action, however, cars will begin arriving at Croft at 3.20pm as they ‘clock in’ to an on-event Service Park that will be in the circuit’s paddock.
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  BCA Confirms That Used Prices Have Probably Peaked 4 Apr 2009 (News)
  BCA’s latest Pulse report for March shows that although average used car values are continuing to rise, the rate of growth appears to be slowing. March saw average auction values increase for the fifth month running, but only by £11 to £5,582, compared to £5,571 in February. This follows a £400+ month-on-month rise in February and a £300 increase in January. Values started recovering last October and have risen by around 18% in the intervening months.
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  A Grand Monday: Skoda Felicia LXi Plus 14 Oct 2019 (News)
  .  It was one of the best budget cars of its era, but a quarter of a century since its debut, the Felicia is now a rare car, with the vast majority having been run into the ground and scrapped.  That makes  this example  an extremely rare survivor, especially as it’s a pre-facelift car from the first year of production.
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  A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 21 Jan 2019 (News)
  Phase 1 Renault Clios are rare cars these days, having been run into the ground as cheap runabouts. That means that classic interest is starting to pick up, and the best examples are well worth saving. Luckily, the garage that is selling  this one  has decided the same, despite the MoT repairs required deeming it borderline at workshop labour rates.