Volvo has reintroduced LifePaint – the reflective spray that sold out when initially launched in October last year.
Consumer
First DS Urban Store opens in London
BMW, Daimler, Ford and VW join forces for Europe-wide charging network
A ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ has been agreed between the BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group including Audi and Porsche to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe.
‘Click To Buy’ a new Hyundai from home
Slight dip in UK car manufacturing but exports still on the rise
UK car manufacturing dipped -1.0% in October to 151,795 units as domestic demand falls, ending a 14-month run of growth for the industry.
‘Driver Mode’ could disable your phone
Proposed guidelines have been revealed in the US to implement a 'Driver Mode' for smart phones - in a bd to limit distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices once driving.
News, Consumer, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
Toyota Mirai becomes first hydrogen rental car
Toyota has teamed up with Europcar UK to make history with the Mirai becoming the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to join its fleet.
Britain's motorists need to brush up on UK driving laws
A recent survey has found a worrying lack of awareness when it comes to knowledge on UK driving laws.
Volkswagen Group to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide
Volkswagen says it is ‘adapting its financial planning to current trends and creating a solid basis’ by implementing a new "TOGETHER – Strategy 2025”.
4x4, Consumer, News, MPV, SUV, Family Car
Study confirms modern cars too big for parking spaces
Research has revealed that Britain’s car parking spaces are too small to cope with the UK's love affair with big family SUVs.
Consumer, News, Hatchback, Family Car
Fiat launches Swappage deal
Lexus SKYJET to feature in new Luc Besson movie
Director, screenwriter and producer Luc Besson’s new sci-fi film ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ will feature a ‘SKYJET’ from Lexus.
Mercedes launches new app to share your car
Consumer, News, Sports Car, Quirky
McLaren reduces 675LT's weight – by 99.99%
Already one of the lightest supercars available, a new McLaren 675LT now weights just 0.12kg - in the form of a 1:43 scale model.
Consumer, News, Crossover, Hatchback
Toyota starts production of new C-HR Crossover
The C-HR is a model that Toyota says ‘promises a radical injection of style, handling and driving pleasure’ into the medium-size crossover market.
Crossover, News, Consumer, Technology
MINI Connected app adds personal mobility assistant
The new generation MINI Connected app can now help Apple iPhone users with journey planning and traffic alerts thanks to a personal mobility assistant.
Consumer, Events, Hybrid, News
House of Hyundai sensory experience opens in London
As part of Hyundai’s quest to make people’s journeys better, the Korean carmaker has opened a sensory experience showcase in the heart of London’s Soho.
Safety, News, Consumer, Hatchback
BBC Watchdog investigates Corsa fires
Vauxhall has released a statement following an investigation by TV programme Watchdog in to an outbreak of fires in the previous ‘D’ generation Corsa models.
Uber loses Employment Tribunal in landmark ruling
The union for professional drivers, GMB, has won its case against Uber - which was deemed to have acted unlawfully by not providing drivers with basic workers’ rights.
Nissan commits to future production at Sunderland plant
The Japanese car giant has confirmed it will produce the new X-Trail as well as the next generation Qashqai in Sunderland.