Tags: Ford / Press Release

Ford Rangers Help Turn The Tide In Northern England Flood Battle

- Kamis, 28 Januari 2016 No Comments

Ford has lent a helping hand to hard-pressed council staff investigating the damage from the devastating December floods which hit the north of England. Ford Ranger 4x4s were deployed to help the City of York and Cumbria County Councils with the clean-up and repair efforts, and continue to support vital recovery operations.

Ford Rangers provide the ability to tackle challenging terrain,

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Hundreds of Cleaner Buses for England’s Towns & City Centres

- Senin, 04 Januari 2016 No Comments

Upgraded buses will complete more than a million greener journeys a year helping improve air quality

Nearly 450 buses in England will be fitted with green technology to cut harmful emissions by up to 90%, after the successful bids for around £7 million of Department for Transport (DfT) funding were announced yesterday (Sunday 3 January 2016).

The Clean Bus Technology Fund is being awarded

Tags: electric cars / Press Release

Landlord Lays on a Silent Night Ride Home for Regulars this Christmas

- Rabu, 23 Desember 2015 No Comments

Santa may have his sleigh, but one pub landlord has found a more modern means of transport to help his regulars home after closing time this Christmas – an all-electric van.

Rafael Krasnodebski is using a seven-seater Nissan e-NV200 Combi to make sure customers get back safely following last orders. The aim is to prevent drink-driving over the festive period as well as promoting a more

Tags: Motor Shows / Press Release

Just Picture It : Hot Hatch Wall of Fame at The Performance Car Show

- Selasa, 22 Desember 2015 No Comments

In celebration of the all-new Hot Hatch Nirvana theme, the Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com is giving you the chance to incorporate your very own hot hatch into next year’s highly anticipated event.

Submit a picture of your car using a variety of social media by uploading a picture to the Performance Car Show Facebook page or by

Tags: Motor Shows / Press Release

The Fast Car Festival : A Major New Event for 2016

- Senin, 21 Desember 2015 No Comments

An all-new show with a festival feel and a wide variety of performance car action is set to be a must-attend event in the 2016 show season when it takes place next summer.

The Fast Car Festival takes place on the last weekend in July and will feature cars from all over the world, with the honoured marque for the inaugural event being Lotus. Yet as well as the cars, the focus is as much on

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Nokia Sells HERE to Major Car Consortium for €2.55 Billion

- Selasa, 15 Desember 2015 No Comments

December has proven to be an important month for a major car consortium, which has just completed a €2.55 billion takeover from HERE inventors Nokia.

As one of the biggest makers of maps and location services in the auto industry, Nokia’s relinquishment of its clever technology marks an important milestone for the consortium, which consists of Audi AG, the BMW Group, and Daimler AG.

With

Tags: Ford / Motor Shows / Press Release

Date Announced for Leading 2016 Ford Show #FORDFEST

- Senin, 14 Desember 2015 No Comments

The date has been confirmed for one of the country’s leading Ford events, based at the world famous Santa Pod drag strip in Podington, Beds.

FordFest, which is now in its second year, saw very strong attendance and over 1,700 club cars on display, and looks set to be even bigger and better in 2016.




Taking place on Sunday September 18th, next year’s event will feature a huge display area,

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HO HO SLOW! Gridlock on December 24th at 11:42am Set to Turn Nation into Grinches

- Kamis, 03 Desember 2015 No Comments

Car buying expert, Zuto, has revealed there will be travel chaos on December 24th at 11:42am, as 9.9 million drivers set off on the long drive home for Christmas.

Annual gridlock has become one of many festive traditions we’ve learnt to stomach, just as we do with awkward small talk with distant relatives and overcooked Brussels sprouts.

While Christmas is often assumed to be a family

Tags: Car Awards / Honda / Press Release

Civic Type R Roars Off with Hot Hatch Title at Scottish Car of the Year Awards

- Senin, 30 November 2015 No Comments

Honda’s new Civic Type R has scooped the hot hatch at the 2015 Scottish Car of the Year (SCOTY) Awards. The Civic Type R’s high revving all-new 2.0 litre VTEC TURBO engine, advanced new suspension systems and eye-catching looks have not gone unnoticed by the SCOTY judges who were all impressed with its performance, handling, looks and quality.

Double British Touring Car champion and fellow

Tags: Press Release / Volkswagen

Motorists Not Put Off Diesel by VW Emissions Scandal

- Kamis, 26 November 2015 No Comments

The RAC have conducted new research using their own motorists’ panel,
looking at motorists’ feelings following the VW scandal. The consensus
indicates motorists are more concerned about the fuel economy of
vehicles than emissions.
It also suggests that motorists have lost some confidence in all
manufacturers’ environmental claims, not just in VW’s.

The Volkswagen emissions scandal has

Tags: Press Release / videos / Volvo

Volvo Lets You Have Your Christmas Shopping Delivered Directly to Your Car

- Selasa, 24 November 2015 No Comments

With just days to go before Black Friday and Cyber Monday – the busiest online shopping days of the Christmas season – Sweden’s Volvo Cars has unveiled a brand-new way to take some of the hassle out of Christmas shopping.

The premium car maker has launched the world’s first commercially available in-car delivery service by teaming up with PostNord, the Nordic region’s leading communication

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Vallie Brings UK’s First On-Demand Parking Service to London

- Senin, 23 November 2015 No Comments

Vallie, the UK’s first on-demand valet parking service is now available in the City of London. Customers will be able to drop off their cars at any destination of choice within the City of London service zone, then hand over their keys to a pre-checked Vallie driver. The Vallie app will update customers on their car’s location throughout the parking experience and cars will be returned to any

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UK Motorists Believe Speed Cameras Are Primarily Used for Generating Cash

- Rabu, 18 November 2015 No Comments

An overwhelming number of motorists believe that speed cameras are currently being used as cash generators and not as safety cameras.

In a poll undertaken by www.motoring.co.uk, 88 per cent of the respondents believe that speed cameras are used by police forces to generate income.

This poll comes as a response to the comments raised by Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Olly

Tags: Motor Shows / Press Release

The Historic Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run [PHOTOS]

- Selasa, 03 November 2015 No Comments

Chris Evans joins hundreds of machines in the magical pilgrimage from London to Brighton.

More than 380 pioneering veteran cars dating back to very the dawn of motoring enjoyed unseasonably mild conditions to take part in this year’s Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.




As tradition dictates, the 119th Anniversary Run set out from Hyde Park at day break and headed 60-miles south

Tags: Press Release / Road Rules / videos

90% of Motorists Confused by Britains Baffling Road Signs

- Jumat, 23 Oktober 2015 No Comments

Signs of Confusion?



90% of British drivers say they find road signs confusing, with an alarming third unable to recognise the national speed limit and more than 40% confused by the ‘no vehicles’ sign, new figures have revealed.

The research, which was commissioned by car finance expert, Zuto, marks 60 years since the introduction of standardised road signs in the UK and has shown that

Tags: Motor Shows / Press Release

From a Pile of Parts to a Complete Car In Under a Day

- Rabu, 21 Oktober 2015 No Comments

If Caterham Cars has done its sums correctly, it should take four technicians just six hours to build one sports car… in public.
No matter how many cars are on display at the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show at the end of this month (Saturday 31 October) – and there will be hundreds – one more will leave than arrived.

Four technicians from Caterham Cars will be building a car from scratch

Tags: Press Release / Vans

Van Man Stories Launched to Change Public Perception & Break Stereotypes

- Selasa, 20 Oktober 2015 No Comments

New research from S & B Commercials has revealed that van drivers have the worst reputation on urban roads, despite changes in law and new technology to enhance safe driving and pedestrian safety. However, the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer is campaigning to challenge this stereotypical view by publishing videos of their own customers who rely on their vans for business.


‘Van Man

Tags: Alfa Romeo / car reviews / Press Release

Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta Ranges Enhanced With New Trim Levels

- Senin, 19 Oktober 2015 No Comments

The Alfa Romeo MiTo and Alfa Romeo Giulietta ranges have both been
enhanced by new trim levels. A new Collezione specification is available
in both the Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta models, while a new Sprint
Speciale version joins the Alfa Romeo Giulietta range.

The Collezione versions are the new luxury flagships of their
respective ranges, offering a more luxurious and elegant

Tags: Press Release / Volvo

Volvo Cars Reveals Safe & Seamless User Interface for Self-Driving Cars

- Senin, 05 Oktober 2015 No Comments

Volvo Cars has revealed one of the industry’s most advanced and
easy-to-use interfaces to oversee how drivers will transfer control to a
car’s autonomous driving (AD) mode in its forthcoming cars.
The advent of autonomous driving technology means that the
relationship between a driver and a car’s user interface is of crucial
significance. A safe and seamless handover of control is the

Tags: car buying / car reviews / Isuzu / Press Release

New D-MAX Special Edition Hits The Market With Ferocious Affordability

- Kamis, 20 Agustus 2015 No Comments

Having announced the new special edition D-Max Fury just last week, Isuzu UK has ensured it storms onto the market with the offer of highly competitive finance. The stunning Fury will be available on contract hire from just £215 + VAT per month* when it goes on sale in September.


Conceived specifically for the modern, yet budget-conscious buyer, the Fury offers a unique Magma Red metallic