Skoda has released a new facelifted model of the Octavia. Whilst the initial impression could perhaps be that little has changed, this is unsurprising given that the Octavia is the most popular of Skoda’s range in the UK – there are also a broad range of improvements that are not immediately obvious, such as improved fuel economy and storage.
Both the estate and the hatchback offer an impressive amount of space – the hatchback’s 590-litre boot capacity exceeds that of many of its rivals, and the estate not only offers 1740 …

For as long as this correspondent can remember, it has been a cause of enormous frustration to motorists to pull in to a motorway service station for petrol, only to discover that the prices are exorbitant by comparison with local prices. The dilemma is obvious – pay a horrendous price that sticks in the craw, or drive to the next service station, where the prices are unlikely to be significantly better. However, legislation could be in the pipeline to ensure that motorists are in a position to make an informed …

At the Shanghai Motor Show recently, Ford announced that they are reviving the Escort! Fans of the classic brand should not get excited just yet though, as this is to be solely available in China initially, where it will be a cheaper, slightly larger model in the same class as the Focus. The badge carries a lot of weight in China, where European cars of the 1980s and 1990s are very highly regarded – the popularity of the car in the UK then is something that the Chinese public has …

Having established ourselves as one of the largest online new car dealers, buyacar.co.uk are now expanding to offer a far greater variety of used cars. Our focus is on supplying dealer-approved nearly new cars, less than 5 years old, meaning that you can be sure that you are getting a car in great condition, and prepared to the same standard you would expect if buying directly from your local dealership. Also, all of our used cars are supplied with a minimum of three months’ warranty, so you can be confident …

The cost of fuel is perhaps the most prohibitive factor in running a car at present – it has this week been reported that the average household is spending 9% more on petrol this year than last. Prices have soared this year, hitting record highs and prompting an ongoing investigation from the Office of Fair Trading. When you consider the scale of the increase – the price of petrol has risen 38% since June 2007, whilst diesel has gone up by 43% – the investigation is certainly welcome.
A large …

The new facelifted Fiesta has been released. How does Ford generate and sustain the popularity of the UK’s bestselling car? By remodelling the front with an Aston Martin style grille, that’s how – expect to see similar across the remainder of the range in the near future. The engine choices remain similar, although the 1.6 petrol has been discarded and replaced with a very efficient 1.0 litre alternative.
 
For parents begrudgingly loaning their newly-qualified offspring their new Fiesta, the new MyKey facility is definitely of comfort. This means that a key …

Buyacar.co.uk has won the industry respected Experian Hitwise award and has been named one of the UK’s highest ranking traffic websites within the automotive dealership  sector for 2011.
The annual Experian Hitwise Awards recognises the 10 most popular (highest traffic volume) websites in the UK across 160+ categories and is based on annual market share of UK internet visits.
It does this by measuring over 25 million web users enabling them to understand internet behaviour and competitive activity.
In quarter 4 of 2011 Hitwise put us in position one as the fastest moving website of …

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Buyacar.co.uk was established in 2002 and has become one of the largest car discounters in the UK.
Buyacar.co.uk offers a level of functionality unrivalled by its competitors. No other site gives customers the ability to select features they either want or need, and then see all vehicles that offer these features. For example, if low CO2 emissions are important, our New Car search can filter the thousands of cars on our site to display only cars with this feature. Likewise, you can search across all manufacturers for cars with good miles …

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It used to be a quiet suburban tradition in many parts of the UK that Sunday mornings are when the man of the house washes the car – and in some areas this is still true. However, a recent survey by a well known motoring organisation has revealed an interesting and little known fact that the better off you are, the more likely you are to leave your car dirty.
This once a week washing is a habit for only around 6% of those asked who were from a professional or …

Nowadays most modern cars come with all sorts of new and snazzy gadgets that not long ago were the preserve of only the rich. However, there are still some desirable bits and bobs that many of us still pop on our wish lists! Here is a list of the top five most wished for driving gadgets:
1. Built-in GPS – although some new cars have these as standard many of us are still driving much older cars
2. Heated Seats – for those of us in the UK, winter can be a …

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First Images of the New Range Rover released http://t.co/noZEGwAH

 
Causing excitement this week in the motoring industry is the release of the first images of the new Range Rover – the first facelift for this iconic vehicle since 2002. The silhouette retains its distinctive look, with perhaps a nod to their own Evoque model.
 
The full unveiling will take place at the Paris Motor Show in September, when more details we be revealed; however, Land Rover have already released some impressive figures. The new model will weigh 420kg less than its predecessor, thanks in no small part to its all-aluminium …

For many motorists in this country there are places we like to drive and places we try to avoid, and some motorists are feeling harassed by high fuel prices, parking charges and speed cameras.
However, according to a recent survey commissioned by an online motor insurance firm there are still plenty of car friendly places to go in the UK.
The survey asked participants to rate some of the largest urban areas in the country on things like fuel prices, parking costs, speed cameras and vehicle crime. In general, for better fuel …

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Many drivers will have experienced the frustration of a low speed collision – the wrangling over insurance premiums, the hovering threat in the air of injury claims, the wait for the repairs to be completed – but these could soon be a thing of the past if the new auto-braking technology is as effective as is being claimed. Autonomous Emergency Braking, or AEB, is now thought to be so reliable that there is talk of the EC making it compulsory for cars to be fitted with this to gain European …

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