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Heritage parts now available for Freelander 1 6 Jan 2016 (News)
Tim Hannig, director, Jaguar Land Rover Heritage, said: ‘With the addition of the Freelander 1 as a Heritage model, Land Rover is reaffirming its support and commitment to its loyal customers by providing exceptional cars, services, parts and experiences for models more than 10 years out of production. ‘Genuine Land Rover Heritage Parts for Freelander 1 have been engineered and tested in extreme conditions. -
Fuel nears £1-a-litre as supermarkets cut prices for Christmas 9 Dec 2015 (News)
. Sub-£1 fuel prices will be welcomed by families in the run up to Christmas, meaning it will cost £52.94 to fill the tank of a Ford Focus, a saving of around £4 compared to November. Want to know how many miles your car will really do to the gallon? Check out Real MPG -
Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer to open MGLive! 2015 6 May 2015 (News)
Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer will be opening the world’s biggest MG event at Silverstone circuit on Saturday, 20 June. And he’ll be joined at the car club’s 65 th meeting by the MGA that featured on the latest season of the hit television series. Mike said, ‘There aren’t many marques that are as well-loved as MG. -
Classic Advert: Rover 200 13 Apr 2015 (News)
Ah, how romantic… Hero of the ad is, of course, our Rover 200 driver, proudly wearing those high-waisted trousers of the late 1980s. He grabs his car keys, dashes outside to his sparkling new G-reg 216 GSi and heads for the open road. Meanwhile, his lover enters the church where she’s about to marry somebody else. Will our intrepid Rover driver get there in time to stop the wedding and head off into the proverbial sunset with the love of his life? -
Bentley Drivers Club gets into gear for 2015 27 Jan 2015 (News)
. But the season highlight will be the club’s annual Silverstone race meeting on 1 August. Current plans are for nine or ten grids overall featuring a diverse range of cars from AC, MG, Porsche, Aston Martin and the traditional Morgan Championship round. There will also be plenty of Bentley action with two dedicated all-Bentley grids. For further information please visit the club’s website www.bdcl.org . -
Honda Swindon plant now producing green hydrogen 31 Oct 2014 (News)
It’s currently capable of producing 20 tons of hydrogen a year, while demand is expected to be around 10 tons initially - meaning the facility is prepared for extra demannd in future. One of the reasons Honda never brought its FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car to the UK was lack of infrastructure to keep it running, so the new fuelling station provides a good case for the next generation Honda fuel cell vehicle, due in 2016. Mayor of Swindon Cllr Teresa Page fuelling a Honda FCX with renewable hydrogen -
One in three young drivers has taken a selfie at the wheel 11 Aug 2014 (News)
. “Taking a ‘selfie’ has for many young people quickly become an integral part of everyday life – but it’s the last thing you should be doing behind the wheel of a car,” said Jim Graham, Ford Driving Skills for Life manager. Kevin Clinton, head of road safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said: “Ford’s survey is very disturbing and is another example of how using new technology, such as smartphones, inappropriately can create serious risks to people’s lives. -
UK’s best Skoda technicians compete in Europe 20 May 2014 (News)
The technicians are also tested on their product knowledge, as well as on their ability to diagnose and solve problems through every area of the car. The winners of the competition will each receive a €4,000 prize. Darren Quinell said: “The Service Challenge puts critical knowledge to the test, but just as importantly, it examines our ability to identify innovative solutions to mechanical and electrical issues so that customers across the entire retailer network are able to benefit from an even higher standard of maintenance.” -
Michelin announces latest Alpin winter tyre 3 Feb 2014 (News)
The Alpin 5 sits between the previous Alpin 4 and the Pilot Alpin winter tyre, which is designed for larger tyre sizes and higher performance cars. The Alpin 5 uses a new tread patten designed to better disperse water and to provide a so-called ‘rack and pinion’ effect, which locks into uncompressed snow to improve traction. -
Mitsubishi announces 2014 offers 2 Jan 2014 (News)
. The Shogun is available with a reduction of £5000 off the list price and can be financed with 0% APR. Finally the Mirage city car is offered with 0% finance over three years and three years free servicing, and there’s an expanded list of Motability deals. For more information on all of the latest Mitisubishi deals visit the Mitsubishi website . -
Murray Walker honoured with lifetime achievement award 18 Nov 2013 (News)
.” Dubbed the ‘voice of motorsport’ by his fans, Murray Walker initially has no interest in motor racing and was more interested in bikes than cars. However, after World War II, he joined his father Graham in the commentary box in 1949 and after a spell of working as an advertising executive for Mars and Vauxhall, became a full-time F1 commentator for the BBC in 1978. -
Preview: Castle Combe Autumn Classic, 6 October 1 Oct 2013 (News)
Also, with the news that the famous Ecurie Ecosse Race Collection is to be auctioned off later in the year, it might be the very last opportunity, certainly on a race circuit, to see the transporter and some of the Ecurie Ecosse cars including the ex-Jim Clark Tojeiro. There will also be pre 1966-Jaguars, including C-, D- and E-types in action on the Wiltshire circuit. Sponsored by Bristol Forklifts and Carole Nash Insurance, qualifying for the Autumn Classic gets underway at 8.30am with displays from 12.00 to 12.50. -
ex-Chris Evans Mini to star at Carfest sale 23 Jul 2013 (News)
The history file's pretty full too. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: 'It’s a lovely little car in its own right, but this 1964 Austin Mini has the added attraction of once being the pride and joy of household name Chris Evans. I’m sure that this celebrity status will add to its appeal, although the lucky new owner will struggle to listen to Chris on his popular breakfast radio show on their way to work as it doesn’t have a radio!' -
Simply Vauxhall show debuts at Beaulieu 23 Jul 2013 (News)
At approximately 11am and 2pm, the Band of the Royal Yeomanry will be keeping visitors entertained with rousing British songs and anthems and, as with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Vauxhalls through the attraction. Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Vauxhall is from 9.30am with catering available. -
Belfast and Bristol are the most congested UK cities 4 Apr 2013 (News)
. Click here to see our top ten city-friendly cars. -
Proof not all young drivers are reckless 25 May 2012 (News)
. Indeed, iKube has rewarded 75% of policy holders with a reduced renewal price, purely as a reward for sensible behaviour on the road – and it’s given on top of any reductions based on no claims bonus. When drivers take out an iKube policy a black box is fitted to the car, which records lateral g-forces and other information. Additionally, drivers must stay off the road after 11PM. If the black box records good behaviour, with few incidences of high speed cornering, harsh acceleration and sudden braking, then the driver is rewarded with a reduced premium the next year. -
Focus gets new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine 30 Jan 2012 (News)
Despite its small size the 1.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivers as much as 125PS, which is similar to the 1.6-litre petrol Ford currently offers in the range, but with lower emissions and improved economy. Cars fitted with the new engine will be priced from an estimated £16,245 when they go on sale later in February, and will be exempt from VED in the first year. Second year VED rates will rise to £20 for the 100PS version and £30 for the 125PS version. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost has three cylinders and is offered with two power outputs, 100PS and 125PS. -
Used 4x4 values have doubled since 2008 11 Nov 2011 (News)
Ex-fleet 4x4s have also increased in value by an average of 56%, despite average age having increased by seven months and average mileage having increased by 12,500. Daren Wiseman, Valuation Services General Manager for car auctioneers Manheim, said: “We noted that demand for 4x4s increased earlier this year with buyers targeting this sector as early as September. There is a good selection of 4x4s at auction at this time of year as demand increases in anticipation of more severe weather in the months to come. -
Goodwood to celebrate ‘young guns’ at 2012 Festival of Speed 31 Oct 2011 (News)
Goodwood Festival of Speed founder Lord March says: “I am really looking forward to having so many great cars and drivers here at the Festival of Speed to celebrate our 2012 ‘Young Guns’ theme. For me it is always magical to see so many of the world’s greatest drivers, riders and machines in action.” Tickets for younger visitors are half price, too, as they were at the 2011 Festival of Speed. -
New Hyundai offers from Drive the Deal 23 Jul 2011 (News)
HYUNDAI i10 1.2 Classic 5dr £6,965 Saving £1,230 HYUNDAI i10 1.2 Active 5dr £7,370 Saving £1,425 HYUNDAI i10 1.0 Blue 5dr £7,725 Saving £1,470 HYUNDAI i20 1.2 Comfort 5dr £9,035 Saving £2,060 HYUNDAI i30 1.4 Classic 5dr £8,995 Saving £4,585 (35%) HYUNDAI i30 1.4 Comfort 5dr £9,495 Saving £4,800 (35%) HYUNDAI i30 1.6 CRDi Comfort 5dr £12,579 Saving £3,391 HYUNDAI iX20 1.4 Active 5dr £11,995 Saving £1,000 HYUNDAI iX35 1.7 CRDi Premium 5dr 2WD £17,822 Saving £1,577 HYUNDAI iX35 2.0 CRDi Premium 5dr £20,509 Saving £1,872 HYUNDAI SANTA FE2.2 CRDi Premium 5dr [7 Seats] £23,284 Saving £2,156 There are also additional savings to be made on specific cars in stock, you will find these listed on their special offers page
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