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The AA warns car insurance premiums set to double

Car insurance premiums could soon go up to almost double the price found in the current car insurance market the AA has warned. This is dependent upon the outcome of the Equalities Bill.
According to the Insurance department of the motoring giant, age and sex are both factors that affect risk and enable the insurance industry [...]

Vauxhall to throw open its Heritage Centre for the annual ‘Drive it Day’.

Vauxhall will be celebrating annual ‘Drive it Day’ of classic motoring on April 26th 2009. It will throw open doors of its Heritage Centre for family entertainment and allow classic car enthusiasts to offload unwanted autombilia and spares to like-minded folk.

Geneva Motor Show to star Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

A high performance Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept will be will an attraction at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2009.
In line with famous Gran Turismo Alleggerita signature, Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept is a model with optimum power-to-weight ratio. Italian word Alleggerita means reduced weight.

Car scrappage scheme to boost ailing UK automotive industry

Government officials who are attending a European Commission summit in Brussels are likely to introduce a car scrappage scheme to help ailing automotive sector as recession takes heavy toll on the UK motor industry.

SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive records 1,000th registration

Sales of SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive, the greenest model of Spanish car maker SEAT, are soaring in spite of a severe downturn in auto industry. In a span of just one year since its launch, the super-frugal supermini recorded its 1,000th registration and is continuing to capture hearts of many buyers who are looking for a [...]

Kia Sportage voted ‘Value for Money Champion’

Kia Sportage registered a hat-trick by winning ‘Value for Money Champion’ award for third time in a row at Planet 4×4 2008.
The European built Kia Sportage underwent number of improvements after winning last year’s award. Its production was shifted from Seoul to Slovakian plant with many upgrades to lend it more touch of a European [...]

SEAT Exeo to make its UK debut in April 2009

SEAT Exeo, a likely class leader in the Spanish upper medium segment is preparing to make its debut in the UK in early 2009. Its full specifications and pricing details are now out for the car enthusiasts looking for five-seat, four-door premium quality saloon equipped with high level standard equipment.

Morgan Aeromax sports car to use Avon tyres

The new Morgan Aeromax car has joined the long list of latest British sports cars. Avon Tyres, which has been appointed as the official supplier, will supply its trusted ZZ3 tyres to the classic British manufacturer Morgan, for its stunning Aeromax sports car.
The Cooper Tyre and Rubber Company Europe maufactures and markets wide range of [...]

Russia to stop production of legendary Volga saloon

It is now end of road for the once an object of desire for the Soviet elites. More than 50 years after its first production, Russia has decided to stop production of low-slung, sleek and black Volga saloon.
Volga saloon was once a preferred car in communist countries and a symbol of stylish living. It gradually [...]

Paul Cayard, winner of Whitebread Round the World Race, chooses Maserati GranTurismo

Paul Cayard, the first American skipper who won Whitebread Round the World Race, 1998, and made history as skipper of Italian entry “I1 Moro di Venezia” in America’s 1992 Cup, chose black Maserati GranTurismo sports car for driving on San Francisco streets.
His love for Italy apart, Paul Cayard has been most impressed by the high-tech [...]