VAUXHALL GIVES NEW EXPRESSION TO LOWER PRICING

From today, Vauxhall is introducing new models in its line-up that substantially undercut the list pricing of current entry-level models in each car range.

BREATHALYSERS, URBAN MYTHS AND THE TRUTH FROM ALCOSENSE

With the recent drink drive prosecution of rugby legend JPR Williams, after he tried to get away with drink driving by putting a penny under his tongue…

STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ACTION ON DRINK AND DRUG-DRIVING

Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving.

VOLKSWAGEN R IN THE STARTING BLOCKS

The Volkswagen R GmbH will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future.

MERCEDES-POWERED FORMER BRAWN GP TEAM WINS LAUREUS AWARD

The Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony took place today at the stunning Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi.

BRAKE SUPPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT OF URBAN CHALLENGE FUND BUT CALLS FOR RING FENCED FUNDING FOR ROAD SAFETY

The Urban Challenge Fund, announced this week in the UK by the Department for Transport, will replace the Congestion Transport Innovation Fund. It is designed to support measures that tackle congestion and also safety and cut carbon emissions. Local authorities can apply to the fund.
Brake’s campaigns officer Ellen Booth said: “We welcome the widening of [...]

NEW RULES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND INFORMATION AT ROAD WORKS

All road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan.
Utility firms already have to provide information at road works – including a contact telephone number and details of who is carrying out the works – as well as meeting high safety [...]

REGIONAL NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES FOR FEBRUARY 2010

These tables show the registration figures for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales in detail. Top performers by model are also listed. Providing SMMT is acknowledged as the source of this information, these figures may be quoted.

Month End 2009
Month End 2010
% Change +/-
Year To Date 2009
Year To Date 2010
% Change +/-

England
44,609
56,002
25.54
137,806
177,474
28.79

Northern Ireland
3,834
4,837
26.16
9,363
12,033
28.52

Scotland
3,897
5,331
36.80
12,470
16,466
32.04

Wales
1,572
2,040
29.77
5,662
6,860
21.16

Grand Total
53,912
68,210
26.52
165,301
212,833
28.75

* [...]

NEW CAR MARKET REMAINS STRONG WITH SCRAPPAGE

‘Scrappage continues to give a boost to the market with private buyers in particular returning to the showrooms. The decision to let the scheme continue until the end of March will continue to provide relief for sales in the first quarter of 2010.’ Commented RMI Director, Sue Robinson, representing new car dealers, in the wake [...]

JAGUAR LAND ROVER CONFIRMED AS PARTNER IN NEW LOW-CARBON VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
Jaguar Land Rover is today confirmed as one of seven partners in a new Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project. The £29m initiative is funded by Advantage West Midlands, the European Regional Development Fund and the industry partners involved.
Jaguar Land Rover is leading a total [...]