Mobile phone distraction set to become biggest killer on British roads by 2015
Road safety campaigners are warning that mobile phone distraction will become a bigger killer on the UK’s roads than drink driving by 2015. The... read more
18.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
IMI LOOKS TO BUILD ON APPRENTICESHIP GROWTH IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
IMI has launched a new apprentice return on investment (ROI) calculator which will help employers and training providers make a strong business... read more
18.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
EUROPEAN NEW CAR SALES UP 5.8% FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2014
New car sales increase in 24 out of 30 European markets since the start of the year June 2014 sales are up 4.3% on the same month last year... read more
17.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
MAZDA UNVEILS THE ALL-NEW MAZDA2
Production of SKYACTIV Technology-based subcompact begins in Japan Japanese market launch of Mazda's next-generation model slated for autumn... read more
17.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
MINI HATCH IS AUTO EXPRESS CAR OF THE YEAR!
New MINI Hatch crowned Auto Express Car of the Year for 2014 Editor-in-Chief Steve Fowler says MINI Hatch is “a car the UK can be proud of”... read more
16.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
PORSCHE EXCLUSIVE UNVEILS 911 TURBO S GB EDITION
Bespoke Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition is unique to the UK market, limited to 40 examples Designed and manufactured by Porsche... read more
15.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Seven out of ten work drivers never offered training
Seventy two per cent of people who drive for work in the UK have never been offered driver training, according to a survey by IAM Drive & Survive... read more
14.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
NISSAN LEAF ROARS INTO SAFARI SERVICE
One of the UK’s leading zoological attractions has tamed its fuel costs and moved further towards its sustainability objectives by adding a 100%... read more
14.07.2014 • By Pressat Wire
BMW i3 electric vehicle test drive review
BMW's entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market has come with a bang, a sleek stylish design typical of that by BMW, as good to sit in as a 3... read more
10.07.2014 • By Electriccar2buy
New Mercedes-Benz C-class estate UK prices and specifications announced
The new C-Class Estate is set to arrive in the UK in September – priced from £28,055 OTR. With five engine options and three models lines, the... read more
20.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Rospa Scotland launches new course to help road safety professionals reduce casualties
Road safety professionals in Scotland can take advantage of a unique industry standard qualification - the first of its kind in the UK - being... read more
19.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Crash for cash gangs target ‘white van bang’
White van man’ is increasingly being targeted by criminals running dangerous crash for cash fraud rings, according to new research. Light... read more
18.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Suzuki announce special edition Gsr750z
Suzuki has announced details of a new special edition GSR750, with the factory-built 'Z' model available in dealerships now. Derived from the... read more
17.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Volkswagen commercial vehicles records strong growth in Western Europe
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles increased sales of Amarok, Caddy, Transporter and Crafter models in Western Europe by 6.2 per cent during the... read more
16.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Vauxhall strengthens links with Autogreen
Vauxhall Motors Ltd has announced it has signed a new long term, comprehensive contract with vehicle recycling company Autogreen. The contract... read more
13.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Renault’s crossover Captur pulls in Tow Car Prize
Renault’s ultra-adventurous Renault Captur beat a record number of cars to win its category in the influential Tow Car Awards 2014. The all-new... read more
13.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Volkswagen announces super value finance offers on new Golf SV
With Volkswagen Retailers now taking orders for the new and super versatile Golf SV, Volkswagen Finance has announced a number of attractive... read more
12.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Maserati surpasses sales records in yet another thriving month
Maserati sales figures in May show yet another confident month in the UK with 113 new registrations – a 223% increase year on year compared to... read more
12.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
INNOVATIVE PORSCHE POWER FOR LE MANS MARATHON
The return of Porsche to the top LMP class of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) presents significant challenges. Firstly, the new 919 Hybrid... read more
11.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Garage labour rates reach record high of £215 an hour
The maximum cost of an hour of a garage mechanic’s time has reached an unprecedented new high of £215, according to Warranty Direct’s annual labour... read more
11.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
NEW WORLD RECORD – IT’S OFFICIAL!
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu’s World Record for the Longest Line of Toy Cars has been given the official stamp of approval and so far raised... read more
10.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
One of the world’s first tattooed cars revealed at London stage of Gumball 3000 rally
It took tattoo artist, Aleksy Marcinow, two weeks to ink the Gumpert Apollo supercar London Motor Museum also exhibited 10 other supercars from... read more
10.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
The price must be right to drive leads, says latest auto trader research
According to latest research, more than half of cars advertised on Auto Trader are either more than 5% above or 5% below their true market value.... read more
09.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Young driver deaths – it’s not all about the driver
The number of drivers aged 17-24 killed in an accident has decreased by 10 per cent since 2010, according to the latest analysis by road safety... read more
05.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Most influential brits in motor industry revealed by auto express
Top 50 Brits named in Auto Express Brit List 2014 Ford’s Stephen Odell named UK’s most influential person in motoring The key figures in the... read more
04.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Alfa Romeo gives away new Giulietta at 1954 price
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was unveiled in Turin in April 1954 and to commemorate Alfa Romeo UK created a unique offer and prize draw* Mrs.... read more
03.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
Uk traffic congestion getting worse says new report
Traffic congestion in cities across the UK has got significantly worse over the past year, according to a new report out today. The fourth... read more
03.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
1987 BENTLEY 8 TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY
Historics encourages vigorous bidding on this fine motor car A supremely elegant 1987 Bentley 8 will take its place amongst 150+ other fine... read more
02.06.2014 • By Pressat Wire
BRAKE WELCOMES CLARIFIED GUIDANCE FOR DRIVING EXAMINERS ON SPEED IN URBAN AREAS
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has clarified its written guidance for driving examiners on appropriate speed in built-up areas. The... read more
29.05.2014 • By Pressat Wire
TAKE TWO: LEXUS AND THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY ANNOUNCE THE 2ND LEXUS SHORT FILM SERIES
Lexus and the Weinstein Company have once again joined together in the spirit of innovation to produce two new short films for the second annual... read more
29.05.2014 • By Pressat Wire
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