Motoring News

Jaguar joins Williams to put C-X75 hybrid super-car on the road

Monday, 9 May 2011

Jaguar is joining with Formula 1 team Williams to put a road-going version of its C-X75 concept into production. About 100 new skilled jobs will be created by the decision to build the £700,000 car.

GM poised to retake the lead

Friday, 6 May 2011

General Motors posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits yesterday, driven by a recovery in the US market and strong sales in Asia, leaving the US giant in pole position to reclaim the title of the world's largest car maker this year.

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Thursday, 5 May 2011

First images of the Vauxhall Astra GTC, Mercedes-Benz F-Cell World Drive, Rolls-Royce Phantom App creates bespoke virtual models and Chevrolet celebrates 100 years of history in New York .

Ford's $2.5bn profit is biggest for 13 years

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Ford, the one major US car-maker that managed to avoid bankruptcy during the recession, is now more profitable than it has been for 13 years, it was revealed yesterday.

Fiat closes in on Chrysler after $1.27bn share buy

Friday, 22 April 2011

Fiat will control the historic US carmaker Chrysler by the end of the year, the Italian company believes, bringing it closer to its goal of becoming a truly integrated global auto giant.

M1 to fully reopen after blaze

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

The fire-damaged section of the M1 will open fully again from tomorrow but there could be further closures in the future so permanent repair work can be done, it was announced tonight.

Auto Trader reaches new digital milestones

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Auto Trader's autotrader.co.uk, one of Europe's most popular car-related websites, is setting new digital benchmarks as its explosive growth continues.

Motorcyclists lose legal battle over parking

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Motorcyclists have lost the latest round of their legal battle to block on-street parking fees in the heart of London.

'Cyclists don't have a shield of metal to protect them'

Monday, 18 April 2011

Readers have welcomed our campaign to make travelling on two wheels safer.

Hertz offers first electric cars in London

Friday, 15 April 2011

Video: New MG car rolls off Longbridge production line

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Lisa Ponter unveils the new MG as full-scale production commences at its Longbridge factory in Birmingham for the first time in six years.

Car insurance premiums soar by 40%

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Car insurance premiums have soared by a record 40% during the past year as high levels of fraud and personal injury claims continue to push up the cost of cover, research showed today.

Sports car company Spyker seeks cash to restart Saab

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

The Dutch owner of Saab Automobile is scrabbling for cash to restart production at the beleaguered Swedish marque's factory in Trollhattan.

First MG for 16 years to roll out of Longbridge

Monday, 11 April 2011

The first new MG sports car in 16 years will roll off the production line at Birmingham's Longbridge factory on Wednesday, six years to the week since the iconic plant closed with the loss of 6,500 jobs.

MOT test changes may cut costs for motorists

Monday, 11 April 2011

Ministers are considering reducing the frequency of MOT tests, which would reduce costs for motorists

Toyota teams up with Microsoft

Friday, 8 April 2011

Microsoft and Toyota have agreed to join forces to develop internet-based services for the car manufacturer's customers around the world.

Japan quake cuts Nissan UK output

Friday, 8 April 2011

The Nissan factory in Sunderland will halt production for three days next week because of parts shortages following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.

Honda cuts production in UK after Japan quake

Thursday, 7 April 2011

Sarah Arnott: Swindon factory output is halved because of parts shortages.

Car sales drop in March despite lure of new plates

Thursday, 7 April 2011

Fewer cars – some 31,000 – rolled out of Britain's showrooms last month than in March 2010, despite the boost from the new registration plate.

Rolls-Royce and Daimler launch bid

Thursday, 7 April 2011

Rolls-Royce and Daimler have launched an official €3.2bn (£3.4bn) bid for diesel-engine maker Tognum, yet investors were hoping for more after rumours of the pending deal emerged last month.

Michelin's missing windows – the Australian connection

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

Michelin has been searching for months for the original stained glass windows fitted to its former UK headquarters at Michelin House in London, now partly occupied by Sir Terence Conran's Bibendum restaurant (see http://ind.pn/cp4zaD)

Online car dealer rapped on prices

Friday, 1 April 2011

Online dealer Webuyanycar.com has been rapped by the consumer watchdog over concerns that it misled customers by valuing their vehicles at a higher price than it eventually paid.

Experian names Ford Fiesta as UK's best-selling used car

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

The credit information company Experian has released its annual analysis of UK used car sales.

Drivers 'missing out on duty cut'

Friday, 25 March 2011

Many motorists are missing out on the 1p a litre fuel duty reduction announced by the Chancellor in the Budget, according to AA figures today.

Goodyear blimps launch 2011 Safety Tour

Friday, 25 March 2011

Goodyear's iconic blimps, not seen in Europe for twelve years, have returned to the skies in order to promote the company's 2011 Safety Tour. Two of the famous craft, Spirit of Safety I and Spirit of Safety II, will visit twenty European countries between March and October this year. In each, Goodyear will be linking with local partners such as motoring organisations in order get the safety message across.