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A taste of Spain Jan 22 2009

IT might come as a surprise to most people to learn that the Spanish car company SEAT was formed way back in 1950.Read

Ready, check, then charge Jan 15 2009

FOR years all battery chargers looked the same and did the same job.Read

Warning on shortage of spare parts Jan 15 2009

MOTORISTS are facing growing problems obtaining spare parts as more car dealerships are closing shop, claims a new report.Read

Meet sexy little Clio’s big brother Jan 15 2009

THINK Clio think supermini, right? Well, not necessarily.Read

E-Class even tells you to take a rest! Jan 15 2009

IT’S the car with the coffee cup symbol which tells drivers when to take a break.Read

How to cut your carbon tyre print Jan 15 2009

AS part of an initiative that is the first of its kind in the UK, local car dealership Heartlands Ford Erdington is holding a special “Eco Drive” event to help motorists save on fuel and reduce their carbon footprint.Read

Joining forces for kids’ charity Jan 15 2009

WITH charities potentially suffering during the credit crunch Birmingham’s franchised BMW and Mini dealerships Sytner Birmingham and Sytner Oldbury decided to join forces to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Kidney Kids Appeal.Read

Festival celebrates feats of endurance Jan 15 2009

THE Earl of March has confirmed the theme of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed as True Grit – Epic Feats of Endurance.Read

Silence is golden Jan 15 2009

IT’S the sound of silence which takes the new Volkswagen Golf to a new dimension.Read

Tourer makes China debut Jan 09 2009

PORSCHE has chosen China for the world debut of its new four-door Panamera model this spring, ahead of its European launch in the summer.Read

Supermarket sales joy Jan 09 2009

MOTORPOINT expects UK car sales to hold up next year in spite of the current economic downturn.Read

Fiat’s brave move to bypass dealers Jan 09 2009

FIAT is taking the controversial step of by-passing its own dealers to enable people to buy its cars directly from the factory via the Internet.Read

Alert over insurance cheating Jan 09 2009

FAMILIES are increasingly putting their insurance cover at risk by cheating to get a better deal, warns the Association of British Insurers.Read

Go green to win holiday Jan 09 2009

ONE lucky motorist will be getting a treat as part of Renault Retail’s prize draw during the “Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas?” winter sale.Read

GR-eight! – if you have a spare £100k Jan 09 2009

AUDI is turning up the heat in the supercar league by announcing a 200mph version of its R8 with a six-figure price tag.Read

Carrier with style Jan 09 2009

BOLLYWOOD box office takings in 2008 have been greatly affected by the economic downturn and the dreaded credit crunch.Read

New Audi R8 supercar's fast and furious - if you've a spare £100k! Jan 09 2009

AUDI is turning up the heat in the supercar league by announcing a 200mph version of its R8 with a six-figure price tag.Read

Edward Stephens discovers a sporty people carrier in the shape of the Mazda5 Jan 09 2009

PEOPLE movers don’t tend to be sporty, but no-one has told Mazda.Read

Fiat's brave move to bypass dealers Jan 09 2009

FIAT is taking the controversial step of by-passing its own dealers to enable people to buy its cars directly from the factory via the Internet.Read

Shanghai debut for Porsche Panamera Jan 09 2009

PORSCHE has chosen China for the world debut of its new four-door Panamera model this spring, ahead of its European launch in the summer.Read

Mum’s better at the front Jan 02 2009

IT’S official – mums are better than dads at driving! Acknowledgment at last.Read

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