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Volkswagen develops new golf for the racetrack
A new Golf for the racetrack: Volkswagen Motorsport is developing its first racing car based on the seventh-generation Golf. The production-based, 330 PS concept car…
North Dorset MP wins national road safety award as Brake backs move to ban pavement parking
Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, has been named Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month for June 2015 by the charity Brake and Direct Line…
Land Rover delivers the Webb Ellis Cup to Devon
In the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, Land Rover helped to bring a taste of the highly anticipated global Tournament to Devon on Thursday…
BMW Group achieves steady sales growth in June
BMW Group sales continue to grow with 208,813 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles delivered to customers in June, an increase of 8.0% compared with…
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.