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Mercedes Viano – Part Of the Growing MPV Market
The MPV market has been on the rise in the last couple of years with car manufacturers all trying to get their share of this growing business. The current economic crisis has had a massive impact on the car industry in general but the MPV market has been going strong...
Better Financing Prospects for Car Buyers
Despite the dark clouds hanging over our heads that is the economic gloom, car makers are seeing the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Big automobile manufacturers finally registered some positive signs for growth, but the biggest obstacle to better sales...
Some of the Best Family Cars
Buying a family car is not easy. There are many factors that need to be considered. The perfect family car comes from a combination of several features such as security, space and comfort. You can never overstate the importance of security in familyrides. It should...
CARS 21 asks EU to reconsider CO2 emissions targets
The automotive group CARS 21 submitted a report to the European Union proposing to change the way CO2 emissions targets are measured in order to ease the financial burden on car manufacturers.CARS 21, a coalition of EU Commissioners, various ministers, automobile...
Auto Car Theft: Thieves Target More Family Models
Contrary to what Hollywood action movies and other flicks might show you, most car theft cases are targeted towards family cars. Car thieves will usually go for family models like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and trucks like the Ford F series. Most people assume...
Audi R-18 E-Tron Quattro Diesel Hybrid wins Le Mans 24hrs
The E-Tron might not look anything like a Toyota Prius or Honda Insight but beneath its streamlined racing suit lurks a Hybrid system capable of winning one of the most gruelling races on the planet. Audi swept the board with its R-18 E-Tron Diesel Hybrid to take both...
American drivers shifting to smaller, more efficient four cylinder engines
America's love affair with the V-8 has been a long one, but from the ashes of the 4$ a gallon fuel spike, they are heading for the hills and opting for smaller for efficient engines.Sales of four cylinder cars in the US have for the first time out weighed those of the...
Speeding fines could increase by 50% with increased Police penalty powers
Under proposals announced for consultation today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning speeding fines could be set to increase by 50%. At present being caught by the boys (and girls) in blue normally sees a fixed penalty of £60 and 3 points dropping through your...
WHO: Diesel fumes cause cancer
Diesel has long been hailed as both the future and savoir of the transportation of the future. Diesel offers both high levels of efficiency and grunt, so whats not to like about other than the tractor like clatter resonating from bonnets across the land.Wading in to...
Infographic: The cost of running your car on alternative fuels
It seems that not a day goes by without claims of the next big thing that will be fueling our cars in the future. With oil at a premium and peak oil in the not to distance future the race to find alternative fuels without compromises is big news and business. Car...