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UK’s top racers all set to wow carfest crowds
The bumper-bashing stars and battle-dressed cars from Britain’s biggest and best race series are revving up to wow fans at next month’s CarFest North (31…
Consumer new car finance volumes up 6% in May
Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show the number of new cars bought on finance provided through dealerships grew 6% in…
MOT upheaval a red herring says Warranty Direct
Increasing the age at which vehicles require an MOT from three to four years, as spelled out in yesterday’s budget, could be a red herring…
Vauxhall; A heritage victor
Automobile Pioneer becomes a Patron of the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run...
New Avensis majors on comfort and costs for added business motorist appeal
The new Toyota Avensis has been designed to be a strong performer in the business car and fleet market, not just in terms of running…
European Automobile Association revises forecast for 2015 car sales to 5%
Last year was a turning point for the automobile industry in Europe. With a total of 12.6 million passenger cars registered, it marked the first…
Mitsubishi aftersales manager organises food bank fundraiser
A member of staff at a Mitsubishi dealership in Bilston is looking for people to take part in a fundraising event for a foodbank. Paul…
Wimbledon icon John McEnroe sets pulses racing for tennis fans as Jaguar’s secret chauffeur
John McEnroe swapped his role as a Wimbledon commentator for chauffeur car driver today, as the all-time tennis great surprised two unsuspecting Wimbledon fans with…
Drivers unprepared for a host of rule changes on the roads in 2015, warns IAM
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be ready for a host of changes coming up in driving laws in the UK...
Three times lucky for Hyundai
Hyundai Motor UK has been awarded ‘Best Carmaker of the Year’ at the 2015 Motor Trader Awards. This is the third time in 6 years…
Citroën C4 Cactus takes top honour at Motor Trader Awards
The Citroën C4 Cactus has been named ‘New Car of the Year’ at the Motor Trader Awards 2015...
Common sense prevails on fuel duty but cut still needed
The Freight Transport Association says common sense prevailed with the Chancellor’s Budget announcement of a freeze on fuel duty.
National Fleet Manager bolsters Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ senior team
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles welcomes Tracey Perry as its new National Fleet Manager.
Duty freeze – A massive boost for business confidence says RHA
The Road Haulage Association welcomes the Chancellor’s decision to freeze fuel duty.
BMH guarantees quality replacement springs in the face of poorly made, incorrectly spec’d alternatives
In the face of badly made, incorrect alternatives, British Motor Heritage (BMH) is optimising its five year partnership with GB Springs to guarantee the supply…
Austin 7 ‘cousins’ come from far and wide to enjoy annual rally
Well, I have never seen one of those!’ was possibly the most-repeated phrase heard at the 53rd National Austin 7 Rally held at Beaulieu on…