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Britains used car market continues to defy the recession, and one leading price guide says that for many second hand vehicle dealers the first quarter of 2009 will be their best ever for sales.
This has also coincided with record increases in residual values, says glass’s guide. In the downturn this has had many industry experts [...]

Car buyers beware - there’s some serious depreciation going on out there on certain marques.
Eurotaxglass’s publisher of Glasses guide says the worst performer when it comes to depreciation is the Alfa Romeo 166 which returns just 12 per cent of its value after 3 years and 37,000 miles use!
Bad news for Alfa, but good news [...]

The Government should consider adding a Reward scheme for good drivers that way people who obey the law are incentivised to do so with people breaking the law paying to incentivise them!
Good motorists think they should be reqarded for keeping to the speed limit according to a new poll.
Nearly half of drivers backed a new [...]

With Blizzards and plunging temperatures a prospect for the winter, the IAM (Insitute of Advanced Motorists) has warned of the danger faced by road users.
If th weather is bad, drive only if it is necessary. If the journey is necessary drivers should ensure their car is properly prepared and they know how to cope with [...]

I love the new Ford Ka and so does my PA!
The KA has attracted a whole new brand of customers to Ford - more than a million since 1996. And they have become the best kind of customers, loyal ones, because the Ka has the greatest customer loyalty of any Ford model. That’s why they [...]

Remember the Russian built Lada? Well, another Russian manufacture has begun building a new four-door saloon, the Volga Siber. While it says there are no plans to bring the car to the UK, don’t take that statement as set in concrete.
The Siber will be churned out at the rate of 100,000 cars a year, at [...]

ECOnetic is Ford’s buzzword for squeezing the very last drop from a litre of diesel.
We’ve already got a Mondeo ECO-netic and a super frugal Fiesta version, unveiled at the Motor Show, will be on sale in October.
Meanwhile, the Focus ECOnetic with its 1.6 litre Engine, comes with choice of two power levels (89bhp and 109bhp).
Squeeze [...]

Fords high tech all new Fiesta is set to redefine standards for looks equipment and valie when it joins the UK market on October 1 - priced from just £8,695.
With more power, lower missions and a host of big car features, the stylish Ford Fiesta re-enters the small car market costing £155 less than the [...]

The C-Crosser is Citroen’s better-looking version of Mitsubishi’s Outlander and Peugeots 4007 but it feels very much a Citroen, the French car maker having put their own stamp on the car.
Its a good combination of family wagon, rugged four-wheel drive off roader, and sports utility carry-all.
When it comes to luggage the boot capacity is a [...]

Soaring fuel prices are causing drivers to slow down, stay at home or switch to bikes and buses, the RAC said today.
Motorists are responding to the record high costs of petrol and diesel by sticking to speed limits, using park and rides and asking for fuel economy tips, the RAC added.
Reports from the RAC patrol [...]

Huge hikes in petrol prices could lead put upon motorists to vote the Government out, it was revealed today. Two thirds of 18,500 AA members surveyed said they would vote for a different governemt should fuel prices rise to between 125p adn 149p a litre.
This comes at a time when average diesel prices are already [...]

More that 20 cars will make their global debuts at the motor show (july 23 - August 3) at ExCeL, London.
This year the new Vauxhall Insignia will be one of the most significant unveilings. Both fleet and family buyers will be queuing at the Vauxhall stand to get a look-see, and its predicted to be [...]

If the thought of an all new Evo gets your heart racing, now’s the time to break out the defibrillator. The new Evo X could be the best performance car Mitsubishi has built.

In line with the tradition, power comes from a turbo charged 2.0 litre engine, but Mitsubishi must be hoping that the Evo is [...]

OMG its coming…. the Focus RS is on its way back in the new shape Ford Focus bodyshell but heavily upgraded and modified to reflect the rally bread background that this fantastic motor was born in.
Autoexpress has some great pics check them out here 

The Car is shown in a new GREEN shade to match the [...]

Ford Mondeo Vs Citroen C5 Vs Mazda 6 Vs Vauxhall Vectra
What car Magazine puts the big 4 family cars through there paces and here are the results.
“Ford’s family car the Mondeo’s reign continues. It was a tough choice between the top contenders, but the Mondeo nudges it.”
The C5, Mondeo and 6 are all so good [...]

PROFITING FROM “GREEN” AUTO SERVICE
DEALERSHIPS & SHOPS REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS & LANDFILL WASTE
Over 400,000 tonnes per year of greenhouse gas emissions.  260,000 tonnes per year of landfill waste.
These are the estimated global figures from the production, use, and discarding of disposable seat covers used to protect auto interiors while in for service.  North Americans are [...]

CABIN FEVER:

The new Insignia’s Cabin design and rigging out will provide DNA for future Vauxhall designs.
Vauxhall has just released the first official pictures of the new Insignia’s Interior ahead of its world public debut at the British International Motor Show, London, at the end of next month.
The car replaces the Vauxhall Vectra, and it goes [...]

The used car market is in a fragile state - too many vehicles and not enough buyers - and there’s even more stock coming on to the market. This means it’s and excelent time to buy a set of wheels at auction, according to UK vehicle auction company BCA.
“Average used car values are under pressure, [...]

Over recent years the rising cost of motoring has led growing numbers of consumers to abandon petrol cars in favour of fuel-efficient diesel alternatives.
However, analysts by EutotaxGlass’s has revealed that the typical three year old used diesel car will need to be run for a further seven years before financial benefits outweigh those of a [...]

Ford have taken new cars design to a new level already with the fantastic and highly praised Ford Mondeo and now then want to conqure the executive coupe market with this fantastic looking new Mondeo Coupe.

Yet again it appears Ford have raised the bar with there volume priced mondeo being better than the majority of [...]