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The latest research from service and repairs firm, Kwik-Fit, reveals that a shocking 2.6 million motorists would regularly drive their cars, knowing it didn’t have an MoT. Of these, 1.6 million feel that they are justified in making short trips and the other one million would be happy to drive any distance. The largest provider [...]

September 30th, 2010

The Paris Motor Show opens today for the press preview ahead of the public opening from this Saturday (October 2). One of many attractions at the show will be Mazda which brings with it a newly upgraded Mazda2 and a recently launched second-generation Mazda5 along with the current generation Mazda3. The Japanese carmaker also showcases [...]

September 30th, 2010

Toyota is to return to the mini-MPV market in 2011 with the new Verso-S, its first contender in a segment it created itself in 1999 with the launch of Yaris Verso. Verso-S will compete in part of the European new car market that has almost tripled in size since 2002, thanks to more motorists downsizing [...]

September 30th, 2010

Nissan has unveiled prices for the revised X-TRAIL SUV model, on sale now for first customer deliveries set for October. Already highly acclaimed for its durable and practical nature, the revisions include an updated exterior design plus new levels of interior quality, comfort and functionality and CO2 performance. The entry level X-TRAIL remains the Acenta, [...]

September 29th, 2010

Peugeot intends to progressively introduce a range of Euro 5 diesel engines across its range of light commercial vehicles, as the industry moves to comply with forthcoming European legislation. First the French carmaker will introduce the compliant diesel engines on its 207 van and Bipper van. The Peugeot 207 sees the introduction of two Euro [...]

September 29th, 2010

Toyota is introducing extra choice of interior colour for the new 2011 iQ model. Its smallest car, the iQ also gains new Euro 5 compliant engines for 2011, although the new model is available to buy now. The distinctive exterior remains unchanged, but the Japanese carmaker enhances the look of the interior to improve the [...]

September 29th, 2010

Ford’s FiestaVan models for 2011 will come with engines which meet and even exceed the Euro 5 emissions standards. This means the manufacturer’s light commercial vehicle customers will be able to benefit from improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. Mark Simpson, marketing director, Ford of Britain, said: "Despite a tough business climate, Ford FiestaVan sales [...]

September 28th, 2010

From October, Citroen Berlingo panel vans powered by Euro 4 1.6HDi 75hp and 90hp diesel engines will benefit from improvements designed to make them meet higher emission standards. The alterations will mean that the vans will deliver combined fuel consumption improvements of up to 1.7 per cent and CO2 reductions of up to 6g/km. Robert [...]

September 28th, 2010

Honda is to unveil a hybrid version of its popular Jazz supermini at the Paris Motor Show this week, ahead of general sales release in early 2011. The Jazz hybrid will use the carmaker’s mild hybrid IMA system seen in other models such as the Civic hybrid, the Insight and the CR-Z. The development will [...]

September 28th, 2010

The ‘Independent driving’ section to the practical driving test will be introduced from next Monday (4 October). Candidates in all main categories of test will be asked to spend around 10 minutes demonstrating their ability to drive safely without step-by-step directions from an examiner. Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said: "The independent driving assessment gives [...]

September 27th, 2010