Mitsubishi’s Evolution X, a supercar for those without jobs in hedge funds, is quick, powerful and has huge levels of grip. But prices still start at £27K, rising to £38K if you want a fully specced FQ360. The Lancer on which the Evo is based is a lot cheaper – £10,499 to £18,499 – [...]

At midnight tonight, fuel duty and VAT on petrol and diesel rises 2.12 pence per litre. At such a time benefits of implementing a fuel card policy are highlighted. The main benefit is that it allows the employer to monitor driver mileage and reimburse drivers the correct amount for their fuel expenditure; something that according [...]

The future of London as a financial centre could be decided by this week’s G20 Summit.  The summit which opens on Thursday, will address how world leaders expect to tackle the global downturn. The Association of British Insurers is warning that the host city has the most to lose if any overly onerous regulatory framework [...]

Any scrappage scheme must encourage owners to trade up to a newer, cleaner car or van they can afford
The British Vehicle Rental And Leasing Association (BVRLA ) has warned the government not to neglect the vitally important used car and van market in its attempts to stimulate the sale of new vehicles.
In a meeting with [...]

Inconsistent, confusing and unfair is how the Royal Automobile Club Foundation and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders are today describing the Government’s approach to pricing carbon emissions in their joint report ‘Carbon Prices: The Right Charge for Motorists?’
The Government has already set a Shadow Price of Carbon that defines the environmental cost to [...]

US President, Barack Obama has forced the chief executive of General Motors out of his job, the BBC reports.
Controversial figurehead, Rick Wagoner is to leave immediately, a government official confirmed.  As part of the terms for helping the struggling US carmaker, Mr Obama is preparing to outline further conditions for offering more help to GM [...]

A  record rise in used car trade prices has been reported in the April edition of the leading industry guide, CAP Black Book.
For many years April has historically seen a typical 2 per cent reduction in trade values but this year values are increased across all 05 to 08 plates by an average 5 per [...]

Volkswagen has been building estate versions of its Golf hatchback since 1993 and the company has high hopes for this third generation. The Golf Estate is a good alternative for growing families, offering plenty of space and all the usual reasons for buying a Golf from just over £15,000. Launched with three engines – [...]

Fiat has just announced prices for the eagerly awaited convertible version of its iconic 500 city car, some 15 months after the widely acclaimed supermini’s UK launch.
Starting at just £11,300 OTR, the new Fiat 500 C, which goes on sale here in the summer, represents notable value for lovers of soft-top motoring, and positions the [...]

As the new company car tax system is imminent, many fleet managers must be thinking ‘green’ and reassessing  the cars within their fleets.
With this in mind Peugeot gave us a timely reminder of their fuel-efficient vehicles which make up their ‘Blue Lion’ range.
According to sales figures in 2008, Peugeot was the leading provider of low CO2 cars, both in [...]