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  Toyota unveils new iQ engine 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  With CO2 emissions of 113 g/km, the latest version of the iQ is also capable of achieving 58.9 mpg. Meanwhile, people who worry about the safety credentials of smaller cars may be reassured to hear the model was recently awarded a maximum five-star rating from crash test group Euro Ncap. Earlier this year, Toyota reported an iQ2 fitted with a 1.0-litre WT-i petrol engine covered more than 500 miles on a single tank of fuel.
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  Crackdown on uninsured drivers 'delivers results' 11 Nov 2008 (News)
  A joint government and police crackdown on people driving without car insurance , proper licences and current MOT certificates has been declared a success. According to the Department for Transport, since 2006 the proportion of motorists without cover has fallen from 1.9 per cent to 1.2 per cent.
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  Ford brings out new Zetec 24 Oct 2008 (News)
  Fans of Ford who are looking for car buying advice may be interested to hear the manufacturer has brought out a new version of the Focus. The Zetec S comes with a sports styling kit - including 17-inch alloy wheels, an S badge on the fender, aluminium-style foot pedals and handbrake cover and front and rear spoilers with lower sill extensions.
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  Young drivers 'can cut insurance costs' 10 Jun 2008 (News)
  Young and newly qualified drivers are being advised how to cut car and van insurance costs by an industry expert. The advice comes as research by comparison site Moneysupermarket.com has shown that there are huge discrepancies in the price of cover depending on a driver's age and gender.
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  Final episode of The Classic Car Show airs tonight 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  Sublime car!’ he added Over the past 12 episodes, the team has driven £10 million Ferraris, honoured the cars of James Bond, uncovered rare barn-finds and been on road trips to remember. Quentin has showcased 12 definitive cars of all time throughout the series – but which one came out on top?
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 Sep 2017 (News)
  Wednesday 27 September Mitsubishi  has launched its own scrappage scheme, offering £4000 off the Outlander PHEV and a £3000 discount on the ASX. Trade-in cars must be Euro 4 standard or older, registered before January 2010 owned in the customer's name for six months. >> Click here to see the deal Thursday 28 September Up to £30 saving varies by cover level and is available on Personal based membership when paying annually. £10 off is available with the purchase of Rescue Anywhere (roadside and at home), £15 off is available with the purchase of Rescue Plus (roadside, national recovery and at home) and £30 off is available with the purchase of Rescue Complete (roadside, national recovery, at home and replacement hire car).
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  105mpg 4-seater Toyota 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  The roofline flows gently downward to the rear, while the rear sides narrow, forming a sheer back. The floor height is raised to increase the amount of airflow under the car and the underfloor surfaces have been smoothed to increase airflow speed. An raised rear floor provides great improvement of airflow convergence at the rear end of body. In addition, an optimally shaped rear under spoiler, bracket type door mirrors, flat wheel covers and the shape of the rocker covers all contribute to outstanding aerodynamics and exceptional stability at high speeds.
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  Last Le Mans winning Ferrari to go under the hammer 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  Chassis number 0816, was the last Ferrari to win the gruelling 24-hour race, doing so in 1964. Racing as car number 20, the Prototype 275P Works car was driven to victory by Jean Guichet and Nino Vaccarella. The car covered 4695.3km at an average speed of 196.638km/h. Following Le Mans, the car was sold and taken to the US where it was raced successfully over the next five years.
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  What is Real MPG? 1 Feb 2017 (News)
  Real MPG is a real world fuel economy register that allows car and van owners to submit how many miles their vehicle actually do to the gallon. It covers all major makes and models. Unlike official (laboratory tested) fuel consumption figures, Real MPG gives real life comparative data and allows car owners and buyers to see how much on-the-road fuel a vehicle really uses.  Real MPG was launched in 2011 after HonestJohn.co.uk received thousands of complaints from readers that their cars could not match the ‘official’ EC fuel economy figures.
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  15 Month leasing offer on a Mercedes Benz CL500 29 Jul 2010 (News)
  DSG Auto Contracts ( dsgauto.com ) are offering you a unique opportunity to drive a 59 Plate £70,000 Mercedes Benz CL500 Coupe for only £1,200 a month.  The car was registered in Nov 2009 and has covered 13,000 miles during this period and is finished in Obsidian Black with Black Leather, being the flagship model the car has every possible extra fitted as standard.
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  Honest John Awards 2019: Hyundai Kona Electric awarded EV of the Year 2 May 2019 (News)
  Dan Powell, Managing Editor of HonestJohn.co.uk said: “The Hyundai Kona is a true electric game-changer. Sensibly priced, easy to drive and capable of covering up to 279-miles on a single charge, Hyundai has delivered the electric crossover that car buyers want. Over the past 12 months the Kona’s popularity has soared with our readers and powered its way to the top of electric car table.” Read the Hyundai Kona review | See all of the 2019 award winners
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  Honest John's May deals 30 May 2014 (News)
  Here’s our round up of the latest discounts to save you £1000s on everything from breakdown cover to new cars.   These are the latest deals.   Click here for our full Money Saving section   Friday 30 May MG Motors has launched a new range of MG6 deals , with five years’ free servicing, five years’ breakdown cover with the AA and five years’ fuel subsidy, with £500 worth of fuel vouchers.  Click here Thursday 29 May UK Car Discount  has deals o n new Nissan X-Trails, with savings of up to £3100.  All vehicles are UK dealer supplied with full Nissan warranty and are delivered free in mainland UK.
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  110 cars set for Flying Scotsman Rally 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  The cars and crews will cover almost 700 miles from Leicestershire to Perth and Kinross with many off-road tests and challenges set along the route to supplement the on-road navigational and regularity sections.
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  Two BMW E30 M3s for sale at Anglia auction 12 Jun 2015 (News)
  The 1988 M3 Europameister is one of just 148 examples built to commemorate BMW’s domination of the 1988 European Touring Car Championship. It’s covered 142,000km (88,000 miles) and has been in storage for the past few years. It’s estimated sale price is £35,000 to £40,000. With 260 cars from all makes an manufacturers, there’s something to suit all tastes in Saturday’s sale.
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  £2,200 Off UK Supplied Audi A3 Sportbacks 3 Jul 2009 (News)
  All brand new UK cars- No imports, full manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover, road tax and all on the road charges with NO hidden extras. More at www.autofindersbakewell.co.uk
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  A3 TDI Sportbacks at £2,200 Discount 25 Jun 2009 (News)
  All brand new UK cars- No imports, full manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover, road tax and all on the road charges with NO hidden extras. ~More at www.autofindersbakewell.co.uk
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  Special Offers Complement Nissan Note 2011 MY Improvements 18 Aug 2010 (News)
  It couldn’t be a better time to buy a new Note, either, with two great money-saving promotions on offer. Designed to make buying a new car simple and affordable, the Clear Nissan Scheme means Note customers will benefit from 2 years free servicing, 3 years free RAC breakdown cover and, if they so wish, 3 years 5.9% APR finance. Furthermore, the Nissan British Built Trade-in Scheme continues throughout August and September, allowing Note customers to receive a guaranteed £1000 minimum trade in against their existing car providing it is over seven years old.
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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  review=3349#selected">Click for the full review Ford Mondeo Mk3 Ghia X Estate, by Momagic This review is a little different in that it has been updated several times as the owner has added more miles to his car. He initially purchased the car when it was one year old and had 13,000 miles. Since then he as covered more than 200,000 miles, with updates on various expenses and costs submitted over the past few months.
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  Save £3000 off a new Renault Clio 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  Savings of up to £3000 can be made on new Renault Clios. UK Car Discount is offering cars in Expression+, Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique MediaNav S trims, with savings of £1500 - £3000. All vehicles are supplied as new and covered by the same manufacturer warranty you would get if you bought the car from a main dealer showroom.
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  Ex Elton John Ferrari 512 TR Up For Auction 8 Mar 2013 (News)
  It's up for auction in COYS Spring Classics auction in London, next week. The 512 Testarossa, bought new by Sir Elton, is one of 40 cars going under the hammer at the Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Hall, on Tuesday March 12th. The Ferrari only covered a 1812 miles in Elton's ownership but very impoertantly was always subject to an annual service.