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Chevrolet aiming to hit targets

ICONIC American branch Chevrolet could be as big as General Motors mainstream European brands Vauxhall and Opel in Europe, believes GM Europe sales and marketing vice-president Jonathan Browning. Read

Lock to end car sickness

A REVOLUTIONARY new product, designed to enhance the driving skills of the professionals, is claimed to be a godsend for those who suffer from car sickness. Read

Magically monstrous

AWESOME, astonishing and arguably the most politically incorrect car ever to hit the roads of Europe, this is the new Corvette Z06. Read

Save £2k and get a sat nav!

MERCEDES-Benz Birmingham Central's Approved Used Event will not only guide customers to their dream car but will also ensure that they always find their future destinations. Read

Search for screen idol

THE final of an international competition to find Belron's best windscreen technician is to be held in the Midlands. Read

Touareg leaves rivals standing

VOLKSWAGEN has revealed full details of its range-topping Touareg luxury 4x4 - the R50 - which offers customers more power and equipment, and boasts one of the most powerful diesel engines available on the market. Read

Warning of sales slump

A MAJOR slump in new car sales is being predicted over the next six months - at a cost of more than £11 billion to the UK motor industry. Read

A little luxury at right price

IF you want a budget priced car you have to be prepared to go without the luxuries of more expensive cars - or at least you had to. Read

Blue ousts silver as most popular colour

SILVER, long touted as the most popular colour amongst new car buyers, has been ousted by blue as the first choice finish amongst used car buyers. Read

Competition's hard to beat

CAR companies get involved in sponsoring all sorts of events but Vauxhall is pounding a different beat. Read

Duo help push up sales

MITSUBISHI has announced its production, sales and export figures for January 2008 with record-breaking growth fuelled by sales of the new Outlander and Lancer. Read

Economy's bright for Skoda

SKODA is the latest motor manufacturer to introduce a model aimed at squeezing the very last ounce of economy out of one of its cars in a bid to beat Messrs Darling and Livingstone. Read

Manage drivers

THE Freight Transport Association has organised a series of briefings throughout the UK to outline the responsibilities involved in managing lorry drivers. Read

Nissan safety award

THE new Nissan Murano, which is already on sale in America and is coming to Europe later this year has earned a top safety award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read

Open door policy

VAUXHALL has released the first official pictures of what may be the new Meriva model with a unique arrangement for the doors. Read

Record sales rise

MITSUBISHI has announced its production, sales and export figures for January 2008 with record-breaking growth fuelled by sales of the new Outlander and Lancer. Read

Retro Cabrio wins in the style stakes

THERE is absolutely nothing else like it on the road - and that's its appeal. Read

Safe to say Freelander remains a real classic

THINK I felt safer in the multi-award winningLand Rover Free-lander 2 than in any other vehicle I have driven. Read

Texters flouting the law

ALMOST half of Britain's motorists regularly flout the law by texting and driving, according to the RAC Foundation. Read

Warning on bogus instructors

THE Driving Standards Agency is cracking down on bogus driving instructors who flout the law by illegally teaching learner drivers. Read

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