(Oh you think so?) Lord Adonis, the Transport Secretary has confirmed to press that the “pay as you drive” scheme has been shelved and that the government will “definitely” not now proceed with the road pricing scheme in the next parliament. Sounds a bit like a football club chairman giving his manager the vote of […]

New Mini has been popular since it was launched back in 2001 and at that time, you could get a new Mini one for a touch over £10,000 on the road. Since then, prices have risen and the cheapest  Mini One these days is over £12,000 and indeed, you can pay up to £25,000 for […]

After months of speculation, it looks like Saab has been rescued from the brink of disaster as a new deal, could see it emerge from the bankruptcy process it entered earlier this year. Swedish sports car maker Koenigsegg, have signed what’s referred to as a ‘memorandum of understanding’ with General Motors to purchase the Saab […]

Its pretty clear that Korean car maker Kia really mean business in Europe as they have just announced the appointment of Paul Philpott (Kia’s current UK Managing Director) as their Chief Operating Officer for Europe. Paul Philpott, 42, is well know in the industry, and started his career with Ford Motor Company way back in […]

On June 1st 2009, Vauxhalls parent company General Motors announced filed for what’s effectively bankruptcy (but not as we know it) and reached agreements with the U.S. Treasury and the government of Canada, which it believes will accelerate its reinvention and create a leaner, stronger “New GM” positioned for a profitable and competitive future. Chapter […]

Clearly, if you’ve got a car that qualifies for the “scrappage scheme”, it really is time to get yourself down to your local dealer and scrap your old banger, as you’re old £100 car can return you a healthy £2000 against a modern, green fuel efficient and reliable replacement. So what impact has the scheme […]

Its ironic isn’t it that a company that makes a handful of cars a year can still be the most profitable part of the Italian motor group FIAT. In view of the trends in the motor trade at the moment, it must tell you something either about the amount of real wealthy buyers that are […]

Italian manufacturer Piaggio (famous for the Vespa scooter amongst Mod’s everywhere) have announced that their UK importer Perodua UK will be selling Piaggio’s single-seater Ape three-wheeler in the UK with prices starting at £3595 + vat. This quirky little 3 wheeler has a whole range of build options, with engines ranging from 50cc and 218cc […]

Vauxhall have announced the launch of sub 6 second Insignia.  Referred to as the “Über Insignia in Vauxhalls press release the new Insignia VXR is due to hit showrooms in early summer 2009 and again, according to Vauxhall, “has a level of dynamic prowess which aims to raise the bar in its class”, what ever […]

Nissan have just announced they the launch of Cabstar Recovery Vehicle (or car transporter to you and me).  Capable of carrying vehicles up to the size of Nissans huge Pathfinder, which equates to a payload of 2336kg the new vehicle is fitted with a light weight alloy body with a 4950mm x 1950mm load bed. […]