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Fiat to release a cabriolet 500 16 Feb 2009 (News)
been created which provides excitement and sustained driving pleasure, combining captivating lines with the performance of flexible, environment-friendly, low consumption engines." The company said the car will be available in a number of body colours, including Pearl Red and Warm Grey -
Put safety first on Friday 13th, says Green Flag 13 Feb 2009 (News)
, not just because of ongoing hazardous weather conditions across the UK. Friday 13th is likely to see more of this throughout the country and those behind the wheel should reflect any superstitions they may have about this day in their driving attitude, the company said. "By putting -
Drivers urged to leave their mobiles alone 10 Feb 2009 (News)
Motorists keen to avoid an accident and a subsequent car insurance claim are being urged to resist the temptation to use mobiles when driving. People increase their chances of being involved in a crash by four times -
Citroen model 'named most beautiful' 6 Feb 2009 (News)
, but participants could not agree on which of the Italian manufacturer's machines was best, allowing the Citroen DS to drive away with the title of most beautiful classic. Commenting on the survey, editor of Classic & Sports Car James Elliott said: "The Citroen is a benchmark design, but we -
Snow 'sees car insurance claims rise' 3 Feb 2009 (News)
calls than would have been expected on a typical February Monday morning. The group put the rise in the number of accidents down to the fact motorists in the UK are not used to driving in snowy and icy conditions. For this reason, the company advised people to avoid non-essential trips -
New car could be smart choice 15 Jan 2009 (News)
motoring news , smart owner Nathan Kift recently drive his fortwo pulse coupe from Britain to Venice and back again to raise money for Gloucester Royal Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit. Are you buying or selling a car -
Dancing champ praises Fiat 500 23 Dec 2008 (News)
, the actor said: "I recently got married, I've won Strictly Come Dancing and now I have one of my favourite cars to drive. "This is a fantastic finale to the year." Motorists keen to follow Chamber's example and purchase a Fiat 500 should be able to get their hands on one -
Police 'will make life difficult for uninsured drivers' 12 Dec 2008 (News)
police force recently launched an anti drink-drive campaign, which is intended to reduce road accidents in the area over the festive season. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your -
Road pricing 'does not work' 12 Dec 2008 (News)
not have a choice of routes - for example when travelling over the Severn Bridge. Commenting on congestion charges, spokesman Nigel Humphries said: "The whole idea of paying for using the roads, while we've already been taxed £45 billion, is disgraceful and can only make ... [driving -
Motorists 'are not full of festive cheer' 10 Dec 2008 (News)
. The research discovered family arguments, getting lost and running late were the top causes of tension during vehicle journeys. Katie Armitage, marketing manager at Motors.co.uk, commented: "It is no surprise that motorists find driving stressful over the Christmas season with the combination -
Alfa Romeo celebrates latest model with James Bond Scalextric 5 Dec 2008 (News)
the country". Equipped with gadgets worth more than £3,000, the model also includes red Brembo brake callipers, sports dials with red background, black leather upholstery, Carbonio black metallic paint, lowered suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels. Anyone booking a test drive -
Lotus Carlton named best Vauxhall 2 Dec 2008 (News)
. Meanwhile, the survey also revealed the Monaro was the favourite Vauxhall vehicle from the last five years. With a 5.7-litre engine, the model was described as being a "rear-wheel drive muscle car". In related motoring news -
Kia unveils latest eco-friendly development 24 Nov 2008 (News)
, said: "Entering this new phase of our programme is really exciting." He added: "The latest Borrego FCEV drives us closer to making fuel cell vehicles available for consumers." The model follows in the tyre tracks of Kia's previous environmental showcase car -
Electric car company opens new retail outlet 29 Oct 2008 (News)
shoppers will be able to book test drives and check out its range of models, including the MyCar and the Mega City. Co-founder of the firm Julian Wilford said the new mall was the ideal location for the group to promote its vehicles - as like the manufacturer's products - Westfield was stylish -
Motorists who fail to check tyres 'are treading dangerously' 29 Oct 2008 (News)
of winter, as many motorists continue to drive their cars on tyres with low or illegal tread depths." He added drivers with insufficient tread depths may find their tyres struggle to grip wet surfaces. Mr Beddis explained this can lead to longer stopping distances and accidents -
Alfa dealerships to start displaying new model next month 29 Oct 2008 (News)
the vehicle also features technology not usually seen on this class of car, including an electronic system which means the motor reacts to changes in driving style and conditions. Buyers will be able to order the model from next month and prices start from £10,975. Meanwhile, industry -
Satnavs 'popular with female motorists' 20 Oct 2008 (News)
such as green credentials and low fuel consumption. Meanwhile, when asked about their favourite features in the cars they were currently driving, some 46 per cent said their stereo made time behind the wheel a more pleasurable experience. In other -
Reports on August car sales 'taken out of context' 20 Oct 2008 (News)
on the market", adding a pre-registered model could be bought for about £6,000. For those considering buying a used car, it suggested checking out the Peugeot 1007. Meanwhile, Parker's recently launched virtual test-drive video reviews on its website -
New Panda 'cements Fiat's green credentials' 30 Sep 2008 (News)
launched the family-friendly Panda Mamy and the four-wheel drive Panda Cross. Meanwhile, motorists looking at buying a car may also want to check out the Italian -
Birth dates could be linked to car insurance claims 23 Sep 2008 (News)
the greatest risk to other people on the road. The firm cross-referenced two million car insurance claims, speeding offences and traffic misdemeanours with birthdays to find that dates of birth of motorists who are most likely to have an accident or driving conviction