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  • Fuel costs 'should be kept constant' 27 Jul 2009 (News)
    Motorists who are considering buying a car - but are worried about whether they will be able to afford the running costs - may agree something should be done to stabilise the price of petrol and diesel. The Association
  • Daihatsu models 'ideal for the recession' 23 Jun 2009 (News)
    Daihatsu has suggested it may have the answer for people looking at buying a car that can help them reduce running costs. The manufacturer claimed its autos could be a great option for motorists keen to save money
  • Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
    Motorists keen to avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown or car insurance claim this winter have been encouraged to check their vehicles are in...
  • Diesel cars 'are a green choice' 19 Dec 2008 (News)
    this could involve a larger initial outlay, but added motorists would make back any extra money spent up front through reduced running costs. Mr Buckley went on to say that in the future the range of vehicles available to environmentally-aware motorists would be much more extensive
  • Company car-selling 'could go up in smoke' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
    Firms looking to sell on vehicles previously used as commercial automobiles could run into difficulty if employees have previously smoked in them, new research has found. According to British Car Auctions (BCA), both the appearance and smell of a vehicle are factors in its desirability
  • Good Garage Guide: Highest rated garages in East of Engand 9 Mar 2017 (News)
    A run through of the ten garages Honest John readers have most recommended in East Anglia.
  • World's Fastest Driver Drives World's Fastest Jaguar 6 Jul 2009 (News)
    loved it too – this is the sort of car that they come to watch. Now I want to go and drive it at Bonneville!" Rocketsports Racing owner, Paul Gentilozzi, was behind the wheel when the car made its record-breaking run in Utah, so it was fitting when he attended Goodwood over
  • Ask HJ: What’s trending? 8 Aug 2012 (News)
    down or the air-con on when it comes to fuel economy. HJ replied:  “At low speeds, in traffic, a/c on increases fuel consumption, so better to run with the a/c off and the windows open. At higher speeds (above 40mph), open
  • Play the depreciation game and win 7 Aug 2009 (News)
    What’s the biggest cost in running a car? Fuel? Servicing? Insurance? Nope. It’s depreciation.   From the moment it rolls out of the showroom, a new car is losing value. By the time that new-car smell has faded it’s already worth
  • Credit Crunch Offers From KIA 9 Feb 2009 (News)
    Kia Motors is running a number of hot offers to beat the winter chill and kick the credit crunch where it hurts. Two special models, Picanto Red and Rio Black, represent significant value over and above run of the mill competitors. And Kia is welcoming one particular type of freeze
  • MAZDA CELEBRATES HEROES OF LONDON TRIATHLON 13 Aug 2008 (News)
    Mazda Motors UK today announced that its first year as headline sponsor of the London Triathlon, the world’s largest swim-bike-run event, has been a huge success. This year’s event, held on 9 and 10 August at ExCeL in London’s Royal Victoria Dock, was bigger than ever with over
  • Castle Hill Car Festival to rock Devon in August 21 Jun 2013 (News)
    The new Castle Hill Car Festival promises to be a spectacular family-friendly event that brings hundreds of classic cars together in beautiful surroundings near Barnstaple in Devon. The festival takes place on 3-4 August, and as well as static displays, there will be runs up the castle
  • £1,000 Free Upgrade on Skoda Roomster 26 Aug 2008 (News)
    As families across Britain start planning for their September school run, many will be looking to Skoda in search of better value and lower fuel bills. And as cost and fuel efficiency move to the top of the family car wish list, Skoda is giving away a free trim upgrade on its family
  • Astra-nomical day out at Vauxhall Heritage Centre 6 May 2008 (News)
    doors open to the public for one day only, and for 2008 we’ll also be celebrating 10 million Astra sales since the model first appeared in 1980. This year, the Vauxhall Heritage Centre’s annual open day, run to coincide with the Luton Festival of Transport, will mark the history
  • Car S.O.S exhibition opens at British Motor Museum 4 Jun 2018 (News)
    Capri RS3100. Graphics and clips from the relevant episodes run alongside each of the cars. These detail the (many) technical dilemmas presenters Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend had to overcome to get the cars back on the road. But they will also give visitors an insight into some
  • Rare 1889 Germain 6hp set for auction 2 Nov 2017 (News)
    Ten vehicles from the early days of motoring will be offered at Bonhams’ London to Brighton Run Sale on 3 November at its New Bond Street salesroom. The highlight of the European collection is the rare 1898 Germain 6hp Twin-Cylinder Open Drive Limousine (£150,000-220,000
  • Stondon Motor Museum to close its doors for good 2 Apr 2015 (News)
    Time is running out to visit one of the best motor museums in the country before it closes permanently on Monday and the exhibits are sold at auction. Bedfordshire’s Stondon Motor Museum , which has one
  • DVLA services back online after tax change chaos 3 Oct 2014 (News)
    The DVLA’s online services are up and running again after going into meltdown on Tuesday as the paper tax disc was abolished in favour of an electronic system. Swansea’s computers had been inundated with inquires and drivers were unable to buy tax online
  • Having kids means as many as 8400 miles more each year 20 Sep 2013 (News)
    and – of course – the school run. Covering those 8415 miles in an average car like the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI Econetic will cost £850 based on our Real MPG figures and an average diesel price of £1.40 per litre – so it all adds
  • Audi A2 Concept to debut at Frankfurt 2 Sep 2011 (News)
    looks like a five door version of the Audi A1 . The A2 Concept also shows off some of the upcoming technology likely to feature in future Audi models, including new all LED anti-glare headlights, fibre-optic daytime running lights and laser diode
 

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