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IAM: Car insurance database must be reliable 17 Apr 2009 (News)
Databases used to check whether drivers have car insurance must be reliable, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned. Commenting on government proposals to automatically fine those who do not renew their cover, the organisation said it was backing the scheme but was concerned about current systems used to house information on consumers. "There are regular instances where the [Motor Insurance Database] has provided inaccurate information to police enforcement units, leading to mistaken action against drivers and vehicles which are in fact insured," remarked IAM chief examiner Peter Rodgers. -
New Range Rover unveiled 8 Apr 2009 (News)
Motorists who prioritise a vehicle's safety credentials may be particularly impressed by the model as it comes with a variety of protective equipment, including enhanced Under Steer Control, Automatic High Beam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Monitoring. In addition to this, Land Rover pointed out the car comes with a better engine than its predecessor, extra interior technologies and outstanding driving dynamics. -
'Fastest-ever Cadillac' speeds into showrooms next month 20 Jan 2009 (News)
Commenting on Cadillac's latest model, the automaker's director in the UK Jonathan Nash stated: "The V-Series developments take the highly accomplished CTS launched last summer and elevate it to a position within the club of the world's high-performance super-saloons." Buyers can pick up the manual edition for £56,495 and the automatic version for £58,995. Meanwhile, Cadillac recently revealed it had designed a special limousine for Barack Obama to ride in during his inauguration today. Are you buying or selling a car ? -
Carmakers 'should embrace ISA' 9 Jan 2009 (News)
Manufacturers could help improve road safety in the UK by ensuring motorists buying a car benefit from Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), it has been claimed. According to RoadSafe, the technology - which can automatically prevent a driver from exceeding the speed limit - should become a must-have feature in the future. The group also suggested fleet operators and rental companies should be encouraged to equip their vehicles with the system. -
Insignia safety results may impress car buyers 27 Nov 2008 (News)
" The vehicle features intelligent adaptive forward lighting which allows the motor's headlamp beam to adjust automatically to prevailing road and weather conditions. It also includes an anti-lock braking system, electronic stability programme and three-point safety belts. During the Ncap tests, the model was awarded 35 points out of a maximum of 37 for adult protection. -
Smart drivers 'can cut costs' 19 Nov 2008 (News)
On occasions when drivers prefer not to use the system, it can be turned off with the flick of a switch. The technology will then automatically reactivate the next time the vehicle is used. Prices for models featuring the technology start at £7,060 on the road. Meanwhile, a smart fortwo came first in the Cannonball Run earlier this year. -
New Tech Microsite for New Laguna Coupe 28 May 2008 (News)
Brand-new V6 dCi develops 235hp and peak torque of 450Nm. 3.5 V6 petrol has 250hp and 330Nm torque. Both with AJ0 6-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 less then 7 seconds for both. Micro site at www.laguna-coupe.com incorporating 'Deep Zoom' technology. -
Over £3,000 Off Hyundai Sonatas 27 Jul 2007 (News)
www.hyundai.co.uk is offering more then £3,000 off its full size Sonata saloons this Summer, until 30th September. New Sonatas have 2.0 litre petrol or diesel engines and manual or automatic transmissions. The 2.0 litre diesel manual does 66.3mpg combined. Standard spec is very high with with leather interior, Smartnav , steering wheel mounted audio controls, Electronic Stability Programme as well as 17" alloy wheels and electric windows. -
Citroen Sale at www.newcar4me.com 11 May 2005 (News)
Picasso 1.6 LXC £9200 Save £4195 Picasso 1.6 Desire £9600 Save £4795 Picasso 2.0 Hdi Desire £10300 Save £5095 Picasso 1.6 Hdi Desire £11295 Save £5000 C5 1.6 Hdi LX 5 Door £12995 Save £2800 C5 1.6 Hdi LX Estate £13100 Save £3795 C5 1.6 Hdi VTR 5 Door £13495 Save £3500 C5 1.6 Hdi VTR Estate £14100 Save £3995 C5 2.0 Hdi 138 Bhp VTR 5 Door £14595 Save £3600 C5 2.2 Hdi VTR Automatic £15695 Save £3500 C8 2.0 Hdi LX £15700 Save £4495 C8 2.0 Hdi SX £16800 Save £4795 C8 2.0 Hdi SX Auto £18650 Save £4545 C8 2.0 Hdi Exclusive £19620 Save £4575 C8 2.2 Hdi Exclusive £20620 Save £4675 Please Visit eww.newcar4me.com And See The Full Range Available. -
Up to £10,000 off VW Phaetons at New Car Discount 13 Mar 2004 (News)
Examples 3.2 V6 VW Phaeton 4dr List Price £42905 New Car Discount Price £37789 save £5116 4.2 V8 VW Phaeton 4 Motion 4dr List Price £51995 New Car Discount Price £46075 save £5920 5.0 V10 TDI 4 Motion VW Phaeton 4dr List Price £57840 New Car Discount Price £50610 save £7230 6.0 W12 4 Motion 4dr VW Phaeton List Price £68260 New Car Discount Price £59300 save £8960 So if you buy a 6.0 W12 4 Motion with 4 seat pack, Communications Pack,Extra Wood Pack and Automatic Distance Control with a list of £78795 you could buy it from www.new-car-discount.com at £68761 and save £10034. -
Mazda 2 Prices and Insurance Groups Announced 7 Feb 2003 (News)
Mazda 2 1.25S £8,760 IG 2E CO2 149g/km Economy 44.8mpg Mazda 2 1.4TS £9,995 IG 3E CO2 154g/km Economy 43.5mpg Mazda 2 1.4TS2 £10,995 IG 4E 154g/km Economy 43.5mpg Mazda 2 1.6 Sport £11.996 IG 6E CO2 168g/km Economy 39.8mpg Mazda 2 1.4S diesel: £9,695 IG 3E CO2 119g/km Economy 62.8mpg Mazda 2 1.4TS diesel: £10,495 IG 3E 119g/km Economy 62.8mpg Mazda 2 1.4TS2 diesel: £11,495 IG 4E 119g/km Economy 62.8mpg No prices yet for semi-automatic, but expect it to be about £800 more. It will be available on both 1.4 petrol and diesel engiens and neither CO2 output nor economy is affected. More at www.mazda.co.uk -
August Offers from New Car Discount.Com 6 Aug 2004 (News)
XT2 3 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £15142 XT2 3 door 4x4 2.0 D-4D 114 bhp 5 speed manual £16052 XT2 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £16052 XT2 5 door 4x4 2.0 D-4D 114 bhp 5 speed manual £16962 XT3 3 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £16052 XT3 3 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 4 speed automatic £16962 XT3 3 door 4x4 2.0 D-4D 114 bhp 5 speed manual £16962 XT3 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £17417 XT3 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 4 speed automatic £18327 XT3 5 door 4x4 2.0 D-4D 114 bhp 5 speed manual £18327 XT4 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £19692 XT4 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 4 speed automatic £20602 XT4 5 door 4x4 2.0 D-4D 114 bhp 5 speed manual £20602 Granite 3 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £17189 Granite 3 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 4 speed automatic £18099 Granite 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 5 speed manual £18554 Granite 5 door 4x4 2.0 VVT-i 147 bhp 4 speed automatic £19464 For more information visit www.new-car-discount.com or telephone 08703 500144 -
Honest John Preview of Historics Classic Car Auction on 21st September 2019 11 Sep 2019 (News)
Three Mercedes SL ‘Pagodas’ include a black LHD 1967 manual with American lights estimated at £23,000 to £26,000; a red LHD 1967 automatic (photo) estimated at £23,000 to £26,000; and a beautifully restored RHD 1969 automatic estimated at £95,000 to £120,000. Two early Jaguar E-Type 3.8 roadsters. -
Save £7000 on a new Hyundai 19 Nov 2013 (News)
Style adds 16-inch alloy wheels, dual zone climate control, front parking sensors, electrically folding door mirrors, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, automatic front windscreen defog system, projection headlights with static cornering lights, six speaker audio system. Premium model adds 17-inch alloy wheels, leather faced seats and Upholstery, heated front seats, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, supervision instrument cluster with LCD colour display, keyless entry with engine start/stop Button. -
New Year Offers From Suzuki 9 Jan 2010 (News)
The new Swift grades for 2010 are SZ2, SZ3 and SZ4 with engine choices of 1.3-litre petrol and 1.3-litre DDiS; the 1.5-litre petrol model continues to be available with automatic transmission only. The SZ4 model includes automatic air conditioning and alloy wheels as standard. Key features of the new grades include: SZ2 SZ3 SZ4 Driver & front passenger Front fog lamps Keyless start airbags Electrically adjustable & Automatic air Side airbags Heated door mirrors conditioning Curtain airbags Manual air conditioning 15” alloy wheels Electric front windows MP3 / WMA CD tuner Steering wheel audio controls Body colour handles and mirrors 15” steel wheels 3-spoke leather steering wheel As an example of the zero per cent campaign for Swift; an SZ2 3 door is available for a deposit of £2,757 followed by 24 monthly payments of £268 per month; or, if a PCP is the preferred route, just £1,838 deposit and £125 per month, payable over three years. -
FORD DEALS FOR MARCH 08 REG 1 Mar 2008 (News)
More good news for diesel customers is the announcement that the 2.0 TDCi engine linked to the six-speed automatic transmission gets a power boost from 130 to 140PS. S-MAX from £17,495 and GALAXY from £19,495 2007 European Car of the Year, now has advanced Bluetooth® technology fitted as standard across all specifications. -
MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS 26th July - 2nd August 26 Jul 2007 (News)
Available in a choice of colours. 4 x 4 SUVs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16V 5dr Automatic NEW AT £13,599 STAR SAVING OF £2,733 ABS, Air Bags, Central Locking, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, Traction Control, and Alloy Wheels. -
Brand New UK Supplied Fiestas From Just £6,251 4 Jan 2007 (News)
Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Studio £6,251.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Studio £6,695.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Style £6,695.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Style £7,139.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Style Climate £7,139.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Style Climate £7,583.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Zetec £7,139.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Zetec £7,583.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Zetec Climate £7,583.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.25i Duratec 16V (75PS) 5 speed Zetec Climate £8,027.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Zetec £7,770.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Ghia £9,287.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Studio £6,882.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Style £7,326.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Style £7,770.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Style Climate £7,770.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Style Climate £8,214.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 speed Zetec £8,214.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 spd Zetec Climate £8,214.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) 5 spd Zetec Climate £8,658.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Style £6,917.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Ghia £8,434.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Ghia £8,878.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Style £7,361.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Style Climate £7,361.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Style Climate £7,805.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Zetec £7,361.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Zetec £7,805.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Zetec Climate £7,805.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) 5 speed Zetec Climate £8,249.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) Durashift EST Zetec £7,731.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) Durashift EST Zetec £8,175.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) D/shift EST Zetec Climate £8,175.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.4i Duratec 16V (80PS) D/shift EST Zetec Climate £8,619.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (90PS) 5 speed Ghia £9,731.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (90PS) 5 speed Zetec Climate £8,658.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (90PS) 5 speed Zetec Climate £9,102.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (90PS) 5 speed Zetec S £9,250.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) 5 speed Ghia £9,332.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) 5 speed Zetec S £8,629.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) Durashift Automatic Ghia £10,079.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) Durashift Automatic Style £8,118.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) Durashift Automatic Style £8,562.00 Ford Fiesta (3dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) Durashift Auto Style Climate £8,562.00 Ford Fiesta (5dr) 1.6i Duratec 16V (100PS) Durashift Auto Style Climate £9,006.00 For these deals and many more please visit www.look4mycar.com -
New Corolla Offers Something For Everyone 13 Dec 2001 (News)
The 1.6 VVT-I has 110bhp at 6,000rpm and 150Nm (111 lb ft) torque at 4,800rpm. 0-62 is quoted at 10.2 seconds, top speed 118mph, Euro combined mpg 40.3 and CO2 output 168g/km (VED band C: £140) for the three or five door hatchbacks. The automatic gets to 62 in 11.8 seconds, reaches 109mph, does a combined 35.7mpg and emits 190g/km CO2 (VED band D: £155). The 1.6 Verso manual gets to 62 in 11.4 seconds, reaches 112mph, does a combined 38.7mpg and emits 172g/km CO2 (VED band C: £140). -
Entry List Hots Up for Historics 18th May Classic Car Auction 27 Apr 2019 (News)
1998 Porsche 928 S4 automatic estimated at £30,000 to £33,000. The two TVR Cerbreras are a 1999 Speed Six 4.0 litre estimated at £15,000 to £19,000 and 1996 V8 4.0 litre estimated at £13,000 to £15,000.