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  Future classics head to Gaydon 6 Sep 2016 (News)
  This year’s event will see visits from the Jenson Interceptor Club and the Micro Kiers Cars from Japan. If you’re planning on going along and taking your classic, it’ll cost you £9 per person. The price includes a free cup of tea (or coffee) and entry to the museum and collections centre.
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  Get ready for MGs in the Park 13 Jun 2016 (News)
  MG fans will be out in force in June for their annual party in the park. Expect 600 cars to be on show in the Cotswolds at 'MGs in the Park' on Sunday, 19 June. Now in its 18 th year, the event - which is supported by Lancaster Insurance and organised by the Oxforshire MG Owners’ Club - will take place at the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens.
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  SsangYong offering bank holiday discounts across its range 28 Apr 2016 (News)
  Buyers of the Korando ELX4 will get up to £1500 off, Turismo ES buyers will save up to £2250 and Korando Sports pick-up buyers will get discounts of as much as £1500. Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK said: “SsangYong is the second fastest growing new car brand in the UK, and March was our best month ever, so we’re keen to maintain this momentum by sharing these special incentives with our customers.”
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  Training grants used to keep DeLorean afloat 14 Oct 2015 (News)
  As the company began to fall apart in early 1982, DeLorean told ministers that the Canadian sale of 300 cars would give the company enough cash to stay afloat until 12 February. But according to the report, this was ‘a lie’ and the company was kept going - in part - with £800,000 in training grants from the Northern Ireland Department of Manpower Services.
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  Ministers wanted to wind up DeLorean a year early 14 Oct 2015 (News)
  Public expenditure was estimated at about half-a-million pounds for the payment of wages for workers completing cars. The drawback was that such a move needed the approval of John DeLorean, although the Secretary of State said that if the approval was not given, the a receiver would be appointed immediately and the company would cease trading.
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  MoT Data for Southall 6 May 2014 (News)
  MoT results for cars registered between 1980 and 2010 and tested in Southall postcodes.
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  Take a break: The Quality Connection 18 Feb 2014 (News)
  This Leyland Group Quality video, produced by the CTV Workshop in 1976, and intended for viewing by company employees only, starred a blue-chip line-up of actors, and was typical of BL's desperate push to improve the quality of he cars being built across the company. Quality, the film reasons, is all about specification, and is everyone’s responsibility. Skimp on it, and there could be serious ramifications. The film was clearly designed to shock the workforce into re-evaluating their own working practices, is refreshingly frank, and shows that BL was all-too-aware of the deep and ingrained problems it was facing at the time.
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  Suzuki extends VAT Free offer on Alto 4 Nov 2013 (News)
  The Alto SZ is available for a deposit of £779 followed by 41 monthly payments of £99. There is an optional final balloon payment of £2,352 at the end of the agreement to keep the car, or it can be handed back. For more of the latest deals and money saving tips, visit the money saving section by clicking here.
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  Mobil1 launches free fuel competition 1 Jun 2013 (News)
  Mobil1 oils are also capable of resisting high temperatures, making them a good choice for performance cars. The competition runs until the end of August and the winner will be picked at random. The prize is an Esso fuel card worth £2000, which is based on the average person’s annual fuel consumption.
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  Ford scores highly in latest Euro NCAP tests 5 Feb 2013 (News)
  Latest crash test put Ford cars at the top of table in three categories, including small SUV with the latest Kuga.
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  SAAB Saga - final days approaching? 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  The management of Saab Automobile has said it will consider future steps and continues the current discussions with Youngman, the Chinese company it is currently in talks with, about the necessary funding to pay the wages and be able to continue the voluntary reorganization. SAAB has not built a car since April, when unpaid suppliers began to withhold parts.
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  Nearly-new Vectra SRI Diesel Leasing from £209 + VAT p.m. from www.Viatura.co.uk 9 Jun 2009 (News)
  Nearly-new Vectra SRI Diesel Leasing from £209 + VAT per month from www.Viatura.co.uk Viatura have a selection of refurbished, nearly new Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi 150 cars (08-registered up to 15000 miles) available to lease on Contract Hire (3+35) from only £209.99+VAT per month. Contract Hire for Business or Private Users from Viatura Vehicle Management. Road fund licence is included for the full term and other mileages are available.
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  Motorists report longer commute 15 May 2008 (News)
  David Shelton, managing director for the firm, commented that things might not be getting better for drivers - something which may cause people looking for car buying advice to think again. He said: "This new poll clearly demonstrates that congestion is making the commute to work ever longer. Plus, with the prospect of congestion charging becoming commonplace, getting to work is only likely to become more expensive.
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  SMMT hails 'good health' of UK auto industry 25 Apr 2008 (News)
  Statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that there has been a 10.7 per cent increase in vehicles made in 2008 compared to this time last year. Indeed, the figures reveal that some 127,064 cars were put together in March 2008, as well as 18,817 commercial vehicles - 421,531 and 60,291 respectively for the year to date. "UK automotive manufacturing is in good health ... The success of UK manufacturing provides important balance to the economy and helps to underpin core service sectors," said Paul Everitt, chief executive of the SMMT.
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  Skoda Fabia 'enjoying record sales' 18 Apr 2008 (News)
  "These sales figures for 2008 so far represent a fantastic achievement for Skoda. It's also great to see that a car which proved so popular with Scottish critics is just as popular with the public," he said. Skoda's Fabia has been in production since 1999 and is the Czech manufacturer's successor to the Skoda Felicia.
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  Goodwood houses Land Rover anniversary celebrations 9 Apr 2008 (News)
  According to Goodwood owner Lord March, the event "will celebrate a significant landmark anniversary for one of the world's most revered car marques and will be one of the biggest and most memorable displays to date". Meanwhile, the British company has announced that production of its Freelander 2 vehicle has this week reached an important milestone.
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  Road pricing schemes 'not economic' 7 Mar 2008 (News)
  However, it believes the government is failing to understand the implication such a scheme would have on car insurance customers, other road users and the economy more generally. ABD policy adviser Nigel Humphries explained that the charging scheme already working towards alleviating congestion in London has had "minimal" time-saving results.
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  Geneva plans revealed by Kia 28 Feb 2008 (News)
  Korean motor manufacturer Kia has commented that the three concept vehicles it is to unveil at next month's Geneva Motor Show will be both exciting and environmentally-friendly. While the firm has not disclosed specific details on the cars, it has stated that they will be on display at the 78th annual occurrence of the show which begins on March 4th. A number of officials from the firm will welcome the models, including Kia managing director Paul Philpott and sales director Yaser Sabsogh.
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  New head appointed at SMA 27 Feb 2008 (News)
  " This follows the RMI's call to the Bank of England to reduce interest rates in an effort to bolster car sales over the remainder of 2008.
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  Hyundai i30 'represents value for money' 25 Feb 2008 (News)
  Drivers who prefer their vehicles to have automatic transmission can pick up the 1.6-litre engine version of the car with the feature. The i30 hits dealerships in the UK on April 2nd and it can be bought by consumers in three different engine and transmission options. "The estate also features door mirrors that incorporate the side repeater lights - a feature unique in the sector ...