One car is stolen in the UK every five minutes. This is the shocking finding from ITV's UK Car Crime programme, which highlights the fact that increasing numbers of people are at risk of purchasing a stolen vehicle. Vehicle information expert HPI said that everyone thinking of buying a used car needed to take a few simple yet effective steps in order to beat the car criminals.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:00

Customers buying a car from Lexus are the most satisfied when it comes to customer service. This is according to the Which? car dealer satisfaction survey, which revealed that Lexus topped the poll for the fifth year in succession. The manufacturer scored an 89 per cent satisfaction rating in terms of sales and servicing, with one customer even praising Lexus on the quality of its coffee.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:15:51

The Skoda brand continues to go from strength to strength after the manufacturer secured victory at the Czech Rally in Zlin. It was Skoda Motorsport's fifth appearance at 2009's Intercontinental Rally Challenge, with Jan Kopecky and Petr Stary winning the event, which was in its 39th year. A total of 24 cars lined up at the of the Super 2000 category, with Skoda's victory made even sweeter after Juho Hanninen and Mikka Markkula came third.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:43:22

Citroen's new DS3 will be unveiled at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, it has been confirmed. The manufacturer is promising a "radical take" on the urban vehicle concept, with the DS3 set to be the first model in Citroen's all-new DS range. Promising a "bespoke and refined driving experience", the DS3 highlights Citroen's 'creative technologie' while remaining environmentally-friendly thanks to its fuel-efficient engine.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:39:39

The Peugeot 107 is the best car in Britain in terms of protection against depreciation. This is according to the latest residual values 'top ten' from Glass's Guide, which revealed that the French-manufactured vehicle has retained 60.9 per cent of its original list price after three years. It came ahead of the second-placed Toyota Aygo (60.2 per cent) and third-placed Suzuki Swift (59.5 per cent), with the 107's success attributed to the car's high fuel efficiency and low vehicle excise duty.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:02:09

Increasing numbers of drivers are running out of fuel while travelling on the motorway. This is according to the Highways Agency, which is encouraging people to check their fuel levels before getting behind the wheel. It said that in excess of 15,000 vehicles broke down on England's motorways in the last year after running out of petrol or diesel.

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:24:39

September's Frankfurt Motor Show will see the official unveiling of SEAT's new Leon Cupra R. The flagship of the manufacturer's Leon fleet features a powerful 265 PS 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine and potential customers will be able to catch a glimpse of the new car from September 17th. Motorsport enthusiasts will be excited to learn that the Leon Cupra R matches the power output of the SEAT Leon TDI World Touring Car.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:13:11

An updated version of the Honda Civic 5-door is to be made available to British motorists next month. The new Si grade will be optional for all variants of the 5-door model and will feature a number of sporty extras. In the style stakes, the Si will house colour-coded bumpers, graphite coloured alloy wheels, a mesh front grille - as featured on the Type-R - and moody chrome door handles and fuel cap as well as front fog lights.

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:01:57

Luxury marque Bentley has announced its intention to publicly debut its new flagship model at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance in Monterey, California. The Mulsanne is a luxury grand tourer that has been inspired by one of the company's most famous cars - the 1930 eight-litre, which was owned by its founder W O Bentley. Details about the new model are sketchy but the firm has promised that all will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:14:51

Honda's iconic superbike, the Fireblade, has been crowned Fast Bikes' Sportsbike of the Year. The latest incarnation of the speed machine, the CBR1000RR, beat away stiff competition from Yamaha and Suzuki to take home the prestigious accolade for the second successive year. Fast Bikes magazine, which runs the awards, tested the bikes on both public roads and racetracks covering more than 3,000 miles in the process.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:37:54