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| Posted in Used Fiat on 30/09/2008 |
Fiat has launched its new Panda ECO range, which features two models geared towards both money savers and the environmentally conscious.
The Active ECO and Dynamic ECO produce just 119 g/km o[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 30/09/2008 |
Two more organisations have spoken out to claim that now is an excellent time to buy a car.
Following a statement along these lines from the Retail Motor Industry Federation this week, the Fi[..] |
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| Posted in Used Toyota on 30/09/2008 |
Used car buyers who are able to get hold of a recent Toyota Yaris with low mileage for approximately £3,000 should find that the vehicle's value holds up well.
At least this is what has [..] |
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| Posted in Used BMW on 30/09/2008 |
The 2009 BMW 318i has received a glowing review on the Channel 4 website.
A five-star rating was awarded to the vehicle overall, with the same marks also given to it in the On The Road, Safet[..] |
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| Posted in Used Fiat on 29/09/2008 |
The Blue&Me communication and entertainment system, which was developed by Fiat and Microsoft, is proving a big hit with customers, it has been claimed.
Andrew Humberstone, Fiat Group Aut[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 29/09/2008 |
Used cars buyers need not be put off purchasing a new vehicle because of the credit crunch, an industry expert has suggested.
A spokesman for the Retail Motor Industry Federation claimed that[..] |
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| Posted in Used Ford on 29/09/2008 |
The Ford Mondeo Titanium X Estate has retained its Caravan Club Towcar Award from 2007, it has been announced.
Grenville Chamberlain, the Caravan Club's chairman, claimed that the vehicle is [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 29/09/2008 |
Second hand car buyers may be interested to hear of new research that shows a marked difference between different star signs when it comes to car accidents.
Accident Exchange found that almos[..] |
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| Posted in Used Citroen on 29/09/2008 |
The Citroen Berlingo Multispace has been given the award for the best value towcar by the Caravan Club, it has been announced.
At last week's annual awards ceremony, the vehicle came out on t[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 26/09/2008 |
The Toyota Yaris 1999 to 2003 model has topped a list of the best used cars as measured in terms of repair costs.
With an average repair bill of £89.68, the Yaris is the cheapest vehicle[..] |
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| Posted in Used Toyota on 26/09/2008 |
The new Toyota Avensis is set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on October 2nd.
For many it will be the first chance to glimpse the third generation of the popular vehicle, which is set [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 25/09/2008 |
Most people in the UK do not wish for artificial sounds to be added to electric and hybrid cars for the purpose of road safety, new research has shown.
TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk polled a numbe[..] |
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| Posted in Used Audi on 24/09/2008 |
Audi has reduced the CO2 emissions on its S4 model by 30 per cent, it has been announced.
The car manufacturer, which is set to debut the vehicle at Salon de l'Auto in Paris at the start of n[..] |
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| Posted in Used BMW on 24/09/2008 |
BMW has lifted the veil off its Concept 7-series ActiveHybrid, a mild hybrid sedan fitted with lithium ion batteries.
The luxury vehicle is 15 per cent more fuel efficient than previous versi[..] |
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| Posted in Used Peugeot on 23/09/2008 |
Those looking to purchase a Peugeot 207 Van, which was first released in September last year, now have the option to choose from five new colours, it has been announced.
The basic vehicle cos[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 23/09/2008 |
Octane magazine has brought together nine genuine James Bond cars in celebration of the next instalment of the movie series, Quantum of Solace, which comes out at the end of October.
The publ[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 23/09/2008 |
Dealers of used cars are being urged to make sure they check part-exchange vehicles properly so as to avoid any potential "unexpected shocks".
Manheim Auctions warned that broken wi[..] |
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| Posted in Used Ford on 22/09/2008 |
The Ford Focus and Ford Mondeo both picked up accolades in the recent What Car? used cars awards, it has been announced.
Matt Sanger, editor of the publication, claimed that it was "impo[..] |
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| Posted in Used Honda on 22/09/2008 |
Japanese car manufacturer Honda has invited those visiting the Paris Motor Show next month to attend a press conference it is hosting in order to unveil its new Insight Concept vehicle.
The h[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 22/09/2008 |
As many as three-quarters of the cars operating on the UK's roads have faults with at least one tyre, a study has found.
Protyre conducted a survey in 31 of its outlets and found that approxi[..] |
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| Posted in Used Nissan on 19/09/2008 |
Nissan has been honoured by What Car? in its used cars awards.
The company's 350Z model was named Best Sports Car of the year, with Matt Sanger, a spokesman for the magazine, referring to the[..] |
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| Posted in Used Land Rover on 18/09/2008 |
Land Rover has picked up a prize in the Premium SUV category in Auto Express's 2008 used cars awards, it has been announced.
The manufacturer's Discovery 3 model beat a number of other vehicl[..] |
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| Posted in Used Ford on 18/09/2008 |
Many second hand car buyers will be able to get their first proper look at the new Ford Fiesta when a series of television adverts begin airing tomorrow (Friday September 19th) night.
The cam[..] |
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| Posted in Used Mazda on 18/09/2008 |
Another award winner from Auto Express's used cars honours list for 2008 has been announced.
The Mazda MX-5 came out on top in the Best Roadster category, ahead of the Porsche Boxster and the[..] |
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| Posted in Used Hyundai on 17/09/2008 |
Hyundai has been given an award for having the best used cars scheme by driving publication Auto Express.
The South Korean firm's transferable five-year warranty drew the magazine's plaudits,[..] |
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| Posted in Used Volvo on 17/09/2008 |
Volvo is examining how locusts are able to avoid hitting one another in order to increase the safety of its vehicles.
The company looked at ways in which the ability of the insects to steer c[..] |
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| Posted in Used Nissan on 17/09/2008 |
Nissan has announced the details of its new Murano and promised that the vehicle is better equipped than ever.
The model's price range starts at £32,795 and buyers will be able to experi[..] |
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| Posted in Used Renault on 16/09/2008 |
The price range for the new Renault Kangoo vehicles has been announced.
Car buyers can purchase the basic Kangoo Compact model from £8,690, while the Kangoo Van is available from £9[..] |
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| Posted in Used Honda on 16/09/2008 |
Drivers of Honda Type Rs have been invited to take part in a celebration of the automobiles being held at Brands Hatch later this month.
A range of cars and motorbikes bearing the Type R logo[..] |
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| Posted in Used Volvo on 16/09/2008 |
Volvo drivers looking to get their cars checked out have the opportunity to do so for free thanks to a new offer from the vehicle manufacturer.
From now until the end of 2008, Volvo customers[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 15/09/2008 |
A new publicity campaign for the Porsche Gran Turismo has begun online, with a new microsite dedicated to the vehicle.
The Panamera Online Magazine, which includes video content of the new Gr[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 15/09/2008 |
A total of 17 cars were lifted around 30 feet from the ground as they were placed into position in the lobby of New York's World Financial Centre at the weekend.
The vehicles - including new [..] |
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| Posted in Used Peugeot on 15/09/2008 |
Car manufacturer Peugeot revealed a 908 HDi FAP with a hybrid power plant and a kinetic energy recovery system at a racing event at the weekend.
During the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Ser[..] |
