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  CO2 emission issues 'confusing British drivers' 17 Jul 2008 (News)
  may consider doing their homework before purchasing a green vehicle as a result. This year's British International Motor Show is to feature a Greener Driving Pavilion, which will inform drivers as to how they can reduce their carbon footprint. Simulators and vehicle cutaways helping
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  What Car? Green Awards to take place at BIMS next week 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  . The ceremony could provide car buying advice for those looking for a new vehicle that is both efficient and ethically-sound. Steve Fowler, group editor at What Car?, commented that the company is "delighted" to be holding the exhibition at the Greener Driving Pavilion on Tuesday July 22nd
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  UK exhibition to feature over 20 world firsts 25 Jun 2008 (News)
  at the exhibition will be the What Car? Green Awards, hosted at the Greener Driving Pavilion on July 22nd. To find out what Honest John has to say about buying at auction click here.
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  Mondeo Estate 'best towcar in the UK' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  . "The Mondeo is not just a great towcar; it's also a great car when there isn't a caravan or trailer hitched to the back. It's comfortable, spacious, good to drive and affordable," said Steve Fowler, What Car? editor. Ford of Europe has announced that its Mondeo Sedan will be produced at its
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  Mondeo Estate 'best towcar in the UK' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  . "The Mondeo is not just a great towcar; it's also a great car when there isn't a caravan or trailer hitched to the back. It's comfortable, spacious, good to drive and affordable," said Steve Fowler, What Car? editor. Ford of Europe has announced that its Mondeo Sedan will be produced at its
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  Rogue motorists offered course to curb speeding 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  up three points on their driving licence or a £60 fine. Indeed, this may help some motorists receive cheaper car insurance, as cover companies could view those with road convictions as dangerous and increase costs. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the number of casualties
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  Volvo announces R-Design specification 8 May 2008 (News)
  The new Volvo V70 will be available to pick up in R-Design specification, the automobile manufacturer has announced. According to the Swedish firm, the vehicle has an enhanced, sportier drive and a number of features included stiffer anti-roll bars and bushings. Inside, the model
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  Second-hand models 'can help people save' 17 Apr 2008 (News)
  that could fail such as shock absorbers, drive shafts or a steering rack rarely cost more than a couple of hundred pounds - this is peanuts compared to financing a new vehicle," he said. Car Parts Direct has been in operation for more than 25 years and can be found in the Midlands.
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  March sees Seat gain 'best ever sales month' 4 Apr 2008 (News)
  . "Our continued strategy of offering fine-driving, value-for-money cars, backed by a dedication to quality and customer service at every step, is clearly an attractive proposition for more and more car buyers," he said. Seat is a part of the Volkswagen group and employs more than 14,500
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  Most frustrating driver traits revealed in new research 26 Mar 2008 (News)
  people who cut up the travel path of others by driving in front of them. This follows research released last week from the Royal Automobile Club Foundation which showed that most people think they behave well on highways. Indeed, the study showed that 85 per cent of people on the road
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  Drivers 'lose out due to vehicle depreciation' 5 Mar 2008 (News)
  considering the ramifications. He said: "Buying a brand new car is an exciting moment, but in reality it's not as simple as just driving off the forecourt and onto the open road." The rising cost of petrol in the UK could also be causing motorists to sweat at the moment
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  Swindon plant produces 2 millionth Honda vehicle 22 Feb 2008 (News)
  million happy customers driving Swindon built Honda cars is testament to our Associates' commitment and is a great accomplishment," said the official. Honda recently announced that it will be selling its CR-Z hybrid concept car primarily in Europe. The company sees the continent
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  'Plate prejudice' may see motorists miss out 20 Feb 2008 (News)
  People looking to pick up a used car may find that they lose money due to judging a vehicle by its registration plates, according to new research. EurotaxGlass has found that people who go for automobiles registered between March and August will often pay up to £300 more to drive them
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  Nissan reveals plans for Geneva Motor Show 7 Feb 2008 (News)
  in March, comes with an all-new 3.8 V6 twin-turbo engine which it believes gives the vehicles "exceptional performance". "[The GT-R produces] 353kw (480ps) and 588nm, which is transmitted to its four wheels through one of the most advanced all-wheel drive systems ever developed
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  Castle Bromwich welcomes first Jaguar XF 27 Nov 2007 (News)
  . Delivery on the model is expected in March if people looking to drive the car place their orders now, while some 66 markets worldwide will receive it. A fortnight ago, Jaguar debuted the car before a Middle Eastern audience. The model went on display at Dubai's World Trade Centre from
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  Location, location, location 'counts when buying' 16 Nov 2007 (News)
  another person drive the vehicle.
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  Summer sees 'strong' used car sales 21 Sep 2007 (News)
  -friendly on the road. Higher taxes and insurance premiums may be levelled at those driving gas-guzzlers.
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  Features of the new Ford Focus revealed 13 Sep 2007 (News)
  to drive the models away from Ford dealerships. "Following its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford has announced that a new version of its family favourite will begin rolling off production lines from the end of 2007," the firm stated. Meanwhile in Romania, the country's
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  Toyota sells 100,000 green vehicles 3 Sep 2007 (News)
  . "These results demonstrate a dramatic shift amongst European customers towards cleaner vehicles which offer greater fuel efficiency and a comfortable and powerful drive," he said. Lexus is one of Toyota's 522 subsidiaries, having first been established by the firm in 1989. In 2006
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  Manufacturers urged to prepare for 'green surge' 22 Aug 2007 (News)
  vehicles will be forced to pay higher tax rates, as part of a drive to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and the environmental impact of company cars. In addition, the government has also hit car owners with a high carbon output with an increased Vehicle Excise Duty, meaning that businesses