by Dan 18/03/2016 15:21 Iconic Car of the Month: Land Rover Defender In 1947, Maurice Wilks and his brother Spencer took a stroll on the beach to discuss their ideas for a new car, one that had all the benefits of a tractor but could also function on the roads, all while appealing to a worldwide market. After 2 million cars sold, the grandfather of off-road motoring has finally been retired, presumably to sit and relive its glory days, watching all the countless 4x4s it has inspired grow up.
by dan hackett 15/03/2016 11:22 Surprising Celebrity Cars Thought being a celeb was all about gold Lamborghinis, diamond encrusted hub caps, and chauffeurs? Think again, as our list of surprising celebrity cars reveals a far more modest state of affairs.
11/03/2016 09:36 Ford patents autonomous vehicle entertainment system f self-driving cars become a reality, drivers are going to be left with an awful lot of free time. Rather than spend all those driverless miles twiddling our thumbs, Ford has recently obtained a patent for an “autonomous vehicle entertainment system”.
09/03/2016 14:34 Bristol Street Motors invest in Ilkeston Nissan dealership Bristol Street Motors has invested more than £200,000 in a major refurbishment at its Nissan dealership in Ilkeston. The redevelopment of the Derby Road site is part of a continued investment by Vertu Motors plc, across its network of nationwide dealerships.
by Dan 07/03/2016 10:00 Car Cultures Around the World: USAs Route 66 The USA is quite big. Just shy of 10 million square kilometres, actually. The United States spans mountains, lakes the size of seas, deserts, and just about every other climate you could imagine. As you would expect, a country so vast has some pretty spectacular stretches of road, and none is more famous or iconic than Route 66.
02/03/2016 11:42 Renault reveals new Megane Sport Tourer Renault has launched the new Megane Sport Tourer in Geneva, an estate version of the new Megane hatchback, starting at £18,000 when it goes on sale in the UK in September.
02/03/2016 11:40 Ford Fiesta ST200 showcased at Geneva Motor Show A new, even more powerful version of the Ford Fiesta ST has been unveiled in Geneva, and is set to reach the UK market this summer.
01/03/2016 11:09 Vertu Motors Win National Awards For Second Year Running One of the UK’s largest motor retailers, Vertu Motors PLC, has been recognised for excellence in the Motability sector.
01/03/2016 10:14 Newcastle Dealership Adds Two Motability Awards A Newcastle car dealership has cause to celebrate after picking up national accolades at Motability’s annual Dealer Awards.
by Dan Hackett 29/02/2016 15:04 Car Adverts: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Although companies spend thousands of hours and millions of pounds toiling away to create the perfect new automobile, there is one often overlooked aspect of rolling out a new car: the advertising. A strong advert can spread news like wildfire, and rocket the car into the limelight. Get it wrong, however, and your lovingly crafted new vehicle may end up a laughing stock.
26/02/2016 16:05 New device brings older cars into the future While most manufacturers’ sights are fixed firmly on the future, Samsung are busy treating older cars to a revamp with the Samsung Connected Auto dongle.
26/02/2016 16:02 Volvo plan to scrap traditional car keys Volva has announced that it plans to begin producing cars without keys from 2017, with drivers instead using their smartphones to access their vehicles.