Today's Auto News

When visiting Europe on business or holiday, you have a wide variety of car rental options to choose from. Hiring a car is an ideal way to see the best of the country you are visiting, or even to travel across Europe on a longer trip. Car hire is more convenient and less of a hassle than public transport, and you can enjoy the freedom of being able to get behind the wheel and travel when and where you want. Here are a few pointers on how to hire a car in Europe and which deal to choose. Choose your rental company Most of the big-name, global car rental companies have offices in Europe, so you have a good choice of rental companies for your trip to the continent. If you have a favourite company in your home country, chances are they also rent cars in Europe. Or you can search on a ...

If you are buying a second hand car you want to know as much about it as possible and buy from a reliable source. Companies that submit themselves voluntarily to regulatory bodies certainly put themselves at the head of the field.  A car dealer happy to be involved in trading standards associations and the Financial Services Authority certainly pass the first test. There are some others. Quality You need to be certain that the information that you are seeing about a car is correct. The mileage is particularly important. If there has only been a single previous owner there is not too much history to trace but there is a service recognised by Trading Standards for a mileage check and seeing your seller happy to use that service will be reassuring. Every vehicle that is being o...

Yesterday, on 20th November, the Los Angeles (LA) Auto show started and is open until 1st December. A good majority of the Chevrolet vehicles announced to be displayed at the Los Angeles (LA) Auto show made their first appearance yesterday presenting the brand’s 13 new significantly redesigned items. The all-new 2015 Colorado was introduced which is made to be the most technologically advanced and versatile midsize pickup truck. The Sonic family has gotten two additions by the introduction of the Sonic RS sedan and the Sonic dusk by the Chevrolet. These designs show high commitment of Chevrolet to attract new and younger customers to the brand by offering enhanced functionality and technology at very nominal prices. The Vice president of Chevrolet Marketing, Chris Perry said th...

People aspire to quality and when it comes to cars that is certainly something that everyone associates with a Mercedes. Its production is across the whole spectrum of cars and trucks but it is the Mercedes saloon that everyone would like to own. If you can afford a Mercedes you are assured of a comfortable drive in a car that brings with it the years of engineering experience of the brand. The Mercedes engine has been a regular factor in Formula One racing where its qualities are given the sternest of examinations.  When you buy a second hand Mercedes you can sleep easily because if you buy together with a complete service history you should have few problems. The logo There are few logos as easily recognisable as that of the Mercedes. Indeed when it comes to cars there are...

The new MINI was showcased in three different cities across three continents over the period of three days this week, earning a lot of appreciation from car lovers in London, Los Angeles and Shanghai. The latest MINI is a class apart in its category of small cars, offering a number of modern features including safety and functionality, without compromising on the traditional exterior and interior touch of the vehicle. A number of different enhancements have been made in this model to make it the best MINI till date. During the first quarter of the next year, the new MINI will be globally launched. London The first MINI was made at the BMW Group/MINI plant in Oxford and the latest model was shown for the first time on this venue earlier this week. In order to celebrate this w...

We all have our peeves when we’re driving, especially when it comes to what other motorists are doing. We drive in the hope that we get to our destination without a hitch, but even if we’re careful to avoid being caught up in something that makes it a little problematic, other drivers’ carelessness and lack of driving etiquette could ruin our trip. A survey of UK Driving Habits Revealed what makes it difficult for us to get on with the task in hand and what annoys us more than anything else. Some of the answers given were less than surprising, although there were a few responses which showed what gets on our collective nerves more than anything else when it comes to what other, more negligent drivers do when behind the wheel. Put that phone down Even though hands-free...

Hyundai made lot of news with their Genesis sedan that won many awards. Now, Hyundai has decided to come up with the new 2014 Genesis sedan that is built on the same standards and qualities that the earlier car was based on. However, Hyundai has decided to leverage the capabilities of the Blue Link telematics platform that they added in the year 2013. Hyundai has now made a statement that Hyundai’s Assurance Connected Care telematics  services are now standard for three years on all 2014 Genesis sedans that are equipped with Blue Link. Hyundai has been trying to offer better comfort and safety to the consumers and therefore they have extended this innovative ownership program through Hyundai Blue Link which also includes Automatic Collision Notification, Vehicle Diagnose Al...

In today's context, 2014 BMW X5 look a little awkward due to the narrow width and tall body. But the Germans knew what America wanted and they did it first: a luxury SUV that didn't drive like an SUV. The new X5 looks a lot similar to the previous model. Even at first glance you might mistake it for an older X5 or even an X3. Overall size and weight are almost the same, effectively guaranteeing the X5's capable handling and stability remain the same. Trim Levels The 2014 BMW X5 comes in three main trim levels: 35i, 35d and 50i, which indicate what is there under the hood. All of them have all-wheel drive ("xDrive"), still there is also a rear-drive version of the 35i available ("sDrive"). Exterior and Interior X5 has an elegant interior layout, with solid construction and hig...