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Kia reveals full UK pricing and specifications for K4
Kwik Fit ignores golden rule for new advertising campaign
The No Manifesto by Hispano Suiza: a philosophy that transcends generations
News in Brief from BMW Group UK
Isuzu D-Max wins Best Diesel Pick-up from Diesel & Eco Car for second year running
Kia reveals full UK pricing and specifications for K4
Kia K4 sold alongside fully electric EV4, giving customers choice of petrol or electric family hatchbacks Three-grade line-up for K4: ‘Pure’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ Three petrol engines available across…
Kwik Fit ignores golden rule for new advertising campaign
Campaign aimed at British drivers baffles Aussies, Texans and Japanese commutersAds highlight Bridgestone long distance mileage guarantee The golden rule for outdoor advertising is to go where your customers are.…
The No Manifesto by Hispano Suiza: a philosophy that transcends generations
“The ‘No Manifesto’ reflects the philosophy of those who have led Hispano Suiza throughout its more than 120 years of history: giving up has never been part of their vocabulary.”…
News in Brief from BMW Group UK
BMW Group collects four awards at the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2025. BMW iX and BMW X3 commended at the annual Towcar of the Year Awards. Introducing the new…
Isuzu D-Max wins Best Diesel Pick-up from Diesel & Eco Car for second year running
Isuzu D-Max wins Best Diesel Pick-up from Diesel & Eco Car Magazine for the second year running, praised for its rugged durability, strong towing, reliability, and refinement. It’s the fifth…
Storm Amy in the UK: What Happened in the Last 24 Hours (Fri 3 Oct PM → Sat 4 Oct PM) — Impacts, Warnings, Travel, Power Cuts & What’s Next
Key takeaways at a glance Strongest UK gusts: widely 50–70 mph; peaks in exposed parts of Scotland nudging the 95–100 mph zone, with severe crosswinds across northern corridors. The Guardian+1…
Kia reveals full UK pricing and specifications for updated Stonic
New Kia Stonic priced from £21,795 (on-the-road) Three-grade line-up: ‘Pure’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine in all variants, with 48-volt mild hybrid technology on ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line…
September Battery-electric sales increased 73%: Incentives are working and a necessity in Budget 2026 to drive sales forward
Today, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released their official 252 new vehicle registration statistics for September. New car registrations for September were up 9.8% (5,629) when compared…
Mazda CX-80 named Diesel and EcoCar Magazine 2025 Car of the Year
The Mazda CX-80 e-Skyactiv D has come out on top of the 2025 Diesel Car Magazine Diesel Top 50. It was named Best Diesel Seven-Seat SUV and Car of the…
Kia introduces Q4 customer offers, delivering more for less
The new Kia Sportage is available with 5.9% across finance offers, with up to £1,500 towards a Finance Deposit Contribution (FDC) The Kia Electric Car Allowance continues to offer 3.9%…
How you can drive an EV for just £10 a month
With the standard price of electricity rising on 1 October, Ohme is recommending EV drivers switch to a smart tariff to reduce their running costs to potentially as low as…
SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH FORECASTS FALL IN EVERY INDUSTRY SECTOR AS EIGHT IN 10 FEARFUL OF AUTUMN BUDGET IMPACT
The percentage of small business owners predicting growth has fallen for the fourth consecutive Quarter to a new five-year low (25%) – and in every industry sector, the percentage of…
GEM calls for urgent action following rise in motorcycle fatalities
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling for renewed focus and shared responsibility among all road users, after newly released government figures revealed an 8%1 rise in…
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: Workers face huge financial and emotional pressures despite Government loan, charity warns
Thousands of supply chain staff and families facing weeks without pay urged to contact Ben’s bespoke helpline to access support. The Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund (Ben) is offering…
Maserati delivers an MCXtrema to Modena, due to become part of one of the most prestigious car collections in the world
Modena, 30 September 2025 – The Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena, the historic headquarters of Maserati for almost 90 years, has become the exclusive stage for an important delivery:…
Hyundai executive Andrew Tracey named as one of UK’s leading marketers
Annual Marketing Week Top 100 list pays tribute to the UK’s most effective marketers Hyundai UK sales and marketing director Andrew Tracey named in Top 100 for first time Inclusion…
Local start-up Thai Therapy Body & Mind brings holistic healing to the North East
A new business championing traditional healing methods is bringing peace and tranquillity to the region, specialising in holistic health treatments. Located in Hebburn, Thai Therapy Body & Mind specialises in…
Stories beneath the surface: Rolls-Royce reveals the most intricate woodwork in its history
Rolls-Royce reveals the most intricate woodwork in the marque’s history Introduces three Rolls-Royce firsts: 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering, and 24-carat gold leafing Artisans undertook special training as part of…
Reviving Group B legends – new Tolman service brings rallying icons back to the road
Expanded recommissioning service launches with Ford RS200 and Peugeot 205 T16 already completed this year New upgraded parts developed to extract more driving pleasure Tolman revives owner confidence to enjoy…
Škoda expands Enyaq SUV range with new grant-qualifying SE L 85 model
New Enyaq SE L 85 variant available from £41,980 OTR Enhances customer value by reducing entry price for 85 battery New model qualifies for Government Electric Car Grant discount of…
Townstar is the latest Nissan LCV to be awarded five-stars by Euro NCAP
Townstar advances from gold to five-star safety status, Euro NCAP’s highest ranking. Townstar, Interstar and Primastar all perform strongly in latest round of assessments. Impressive results ‘hugely reassuring’ for private…
‘States of Endurance’ road trip across America honours the culture of McLaren and mindset of endurance 30 years on from Le Mans victory
McLaren’s ‘States of Endurance’ road trip spanned 3,867 miles across eight US states, celebrating 30 years since the brand’s iconic 1995 Le Mans victory Three McLaren supercars – the 750S…
On a charge! all-electric Alpine A290 adds to its trophy cabinet
Alpine A290 wins its seventh international award Electric hot hatch voted Best Design Innovation of 2025 by the readers of German magazine ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ Latest award adds to…
Time for a close encounter of the electric kind as Nissan takes its All-New Nissan LEAF and MICRA on tour
‘Electric Encounters Live’ tour to visit more than 130 Nissan dealers across the UK All-New LEAF and All-New MICRA on display, EV experts on hand to answer questions, plus immersive…
First details of the Alpine A290 Rally Trophy revealed
Alpine Racing will launch the inaugural Alpine A290 Rally Trophy on 8 and 9 November This first edition will be a unique event taking place during the Rallye National de…