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Ford bolsters market leading position with strong April sales
posted on - 07/05/2013 16:39The Ford Fiesta led the American manufacturer to an impressive months of sales.(read full story)
Motorists advised to check tyres ahead of May bank holiday
posted on - 23/04/2013 16:49TyreSafe is urging all holidaymakers to check their tyres ahead of the May bank holiday to reduce the chances of needing breakdown assistance.(read full story)
IAM offers tips for National Drive It Day
posted on - 19/04/2013 17:03Drive safely when taking to the road on National Drive It Day.(read full story)
Ford sees success in rear view camera technology
posted on - 18/04/2013 16:17Ford has seen success in its rear view camera technology.(read full story)
IAM offers countryside driving advice
posted on - 18/04/2013 16:15The IAM has offered some countryside driving advice.(read full story)
Fiat launches new Punto Jet Black model
posted on - 17/04/2013 16:26Fiat has launched the new Punto Jet Black model.(read full story)
Record-breaking Fiat Panda returns home
posted on - 16/04/2013 15:48A record-breaking Fiat Panda has been returned to the company.(read full story)
James Martin praises Fiat Panda 4x4
posted on - 15/04/2013 15:36Motoring columnist James Martin has praised the Fiat Panda 4x4's agility.(read full story)
Renault Clio ads enjoy viral success
posted on - 15/04/2013 15:34Renault's recent Va Va Voom Clio ads have enjoyed great viral success.(read full story)
Vauxhall Adam: Reliability with a twist of fun to boot
posted on - 12/04/2013 16:11(read full story)
Dacia continues its value for money philosophy with Logan MCV
posted on - 12/04/2013 14:08Dacia has launched its Logan MCV.(read full story)
Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta enjoy boosts
posted on - 11/04/2013 16:34Both the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta have performed well recently.(read full story)
Mazda designers take inspiration from KODO event
posted on - 11/04/2013 16:32A number of Mazda designers have attended the recent KODO event.(read full story)
Citroen enjoys double awards win
posted on - 10/04/2013 16:36Citroen has won two 2013 Trade Van Driver Magazine Awards.(read full story)
Renault gives backing to road safety scheme
posted on - 09/04/2013 15:42Renault has given its backing to a road safety scheme.(read full story)
IAM: New drivers need further support
posted on - 04/04/2013 16:25The IAM has said new drivers need further support.(read full story)
MOT scheme encouraged to car-owners
posted on - 03/04/2013 16:48The Minute or Two campaign aims to educate car-owners about vehicle maintenance.(read full story)
Young Driver event aims to benefit attendees
posted on - 02/04/2013 16:36SEAT's Young Driver event is looking to upskill guests.(read full story)
Ford commercial vehicles win big at 2013 TVD Awards
posted on - 22/03/2013 16:31The Ford Transit Custom and the new Ford Ranger pick-up have both been honoured at this years TVD Awards ceremony.(read full story)
Nissan to reveal new vehicles at 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show
posted on - 19/03/2013 16:50Nissan will be showing off its eNV200 electric van and its NV200 taxi at this years Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.(read full story)
Ford Ranger's off-road capabilities showcased at charity event
posted on - 19/03/2013 15:10Two double-cab and one single-cab Ford Ranger have been put to good use when assisting in the 2013 edition of the Mac 4x4 UK Challenge.(read full story)
Fiat 500L features in highly-anticipated new YouTube film
posted on - 18/03/2013 14:02Fiat has made a sequel to the extremely popular YouTube video The Motherhood, this time entitled The Fatherhood.(read full story)
Ford to play key role in this year's UEFA Champions League final
posted on - 13/03/2013 15:57Ford has big plans in order to honour the fact that it is the longest-standing official partner of the UEFA Champions League in the coming months.(read full story)
Ford Focus ST named Europe's best-selling hot hatch
posted on - 13/03/2013 15:52Figures released by automotive data intelligence provider Polk suggest that the Ford Focus ST was the in-demand hot hatch across Europe during the latter months of 2012.(read full story)
Citroen to offer motorists 'black box' insurance solution
posted on - 19/02/2013 16:32Citroen has announced that it will be fitting a telematics insurance 'black box' to its C1 Connexion special edition city car as standard.(read full story)
Fiat Panda's endurance highlighted in epic road test
posted on - 13/02/2013 13:33A Fiat Panda has managed to travel from Cape Town to London in a mere ten days, 13 hours and 28 minutes.(read full story)
Renault lifts the lid on reworked Kangoo vans
posted on - 01/02/2013 16:43Renault has revealed Phase 2 of the second-generation Kangoo Van, following on from the huge success of the original vehicles in the range.(read full story)
Shortlist for World Car of the Year 2013 announced
posted on - 01/02/2013 16:41Both the Mazda 6 and Mazda CX-5 have made it on the shortlist for the World Car of the Year 2013 prize.(read full story)
Mazda's SKYACTIV-D technology receives worldwide acclaim
posted on - 31/01/2013 16:41Mazda has already been praised for its SKYACTIV-D diesel engine technology by motoring critics in Japan, Europe and North America.(read full story)
Citroen Berlingo Electrique to be displayed at 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show
posted on - 30/01/2013 16:54Drivers can sample the next-generation Citroen Berlingo Electrique when the 100 per cent electric van is displayed at the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show.(read full story)
Ford pleased with double dose of success at 2013 BusinessCar Awards
posted on - 30/01/2013 16:50Ford has seen both its Focus and S-MAX vehicles delivered with high praise at this year's BusinessCar Awards.(read full story)
Ford teams up with Nissan and Daimler to construct new fuel cell technology
posted on - 29/01/2013 16:54A new partnership between Nissan, Ford and Daimler is set to see the three vehicle manufacturers jointly develop a common fuel cell powertrain.(read full story)
Ford bringing its Sync Applink technology to Europe
posted on - 28/01/2013 16:53Ford is to debut its state-of-the-art in-car technology, Sync Applink, across Europe by the end of 2013.(read full story)
Drivers bought a Ford Fiesta 'every two minutes in 2012'
posted on - 25/01/2013 14:31JATO Dynamics has found the Ford Fiesta to be the best-selling small car across Europe over the past 12 months.(read full story)
Nissan celebrates its Qashqai being named Crossover of the Year
posted on - 25/01/2013 14:30The first-ever BusinessCar award for Crossover of the Year has been handed to the Nissan Qashqai.(read full story)
Ford given high praise from Euro NCAP
posted on - 24/01/2013 16:19The Ford Transit van, the Ford Kuga 4x4 and the Ford B-MAX MPV have all been showered with praise by Euro NCAP.(read full story)
Peugeot-Citroen to power cars with compressed air?
posted on - 23/01/2013 16:46Vehicles which run on compressed air are set to be developed by French car manufacturer Peugeot-Citroen.(read full story)
Royal Household takes delivery of special-edition Renault Twizy
posted on - 21/01/2013 16:09The Royal Household is now the proud owner of a one-off Renault Twizy, which comes packed with a personalised number plate and unique exterior paintjob.(read full story)
Brake: Follow the ABC of winter driving
posted on - 18/01/2013 16:49As the UK braces itself for severe wintry weather, Brake advises motorists to follow the ABC of sensible driving.(read full story)
Ford Ranger begins 2013 with even more honours
posted on - 07/01/2013 16:50The 2012 Ford Ranger has been named Total 4x4 Magazine's 2013 Pick-Up of the Year award.(read full story)
Hyundai looks to replace car keys with smartphones
posted on - 02/01/2013 16:55Hyundai has previewed its Connectivity Concept technology, which could see car keys replaced with a driver's smartphone.(read full story)
How Mazda is setting the bar for greener motoring with i-ELOOP
posted on - 31/12/2012 12:14Mazda is looking to create a 'unique solution' for harvesting free engine power with the launch of its innovative i-ELOOP system.(read full story)
All-new Ford Fiesta Van 'is both agile and stylish'
posted on - 28/12/2012 12:19The new Ford Fiesta Van has been detailed ahead of its launch in the new year, with the vehicle sure to appeal to owners of both large and small businesses.(read full story)
Honda CR-V named 4x4 of the Year
posted on - 24/12/2012 12:43The Honda CR-V has been deemed 'exceptional' after picking up Total 4x4 Magazine's 4x4 of the Year award.(read full story)
New Generation Hyundai i30 makes history
posted on - 24/12/2012 12:38Hyundai is celebrating after its New Generation i30 became the first vehicle from the manufacturer to reach the final round of voting for the European Car of the Year 2013 award.(read full story)
Ford Ranger named 4x4 Magazine's Pick-Up of the Year
posted on - 19/12/2012 16:244x4 Magazine has presented the Ford Ranger with its Pick-Up of the Year prize the seventh award the vehicle has been presented with in 12 months.(read full story)
Next Nissan Infiniti to be built exclusively in Sunderland
posted on - 19/12/2012 15:11Nissan has revealed that the next-generation model of its luxury Infiniti vehicle brand will be produced solely at its Sunderland plant.(read full story)
Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom vans set world first
posted on - 13/12/2012 16:55The Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom have become the first one-tonne vans to gain a five-star rating during the Euro NCAP test.(read full story)
Ford Transit Custom to receive sporty addition
posted on - 07/12/2012 16:51Ford has announced that it is to manufacture a Sport Van variant of its award-winning Transit Custom vehicle.(read full story)
Fiat Panda 4x4 named Top Gear's SUV of the Year
posted on - 06/12/2012 16:40Top Gear has presented the Fiat Panda 4x4 with its SUV of the Year prize at its annual awards ceremony.(read full story)