March 1, 2010

Geneva motor show 2010

The Geneva motor show swings into action on Tuesday and Auto Trader will be there bringing you all the important developments.

Despite the recession, there’s no shortage of hot metal waiting to be unveiled.

We expect everything from Bugatti unveiling a new concept to a new Skoda Fabia VRS being announced. Keep reading →

February 16, 2010

Buy a new car for 99p

Want a new car without the price tag? Halfords is selling a ‘New Car Air Freshener,’ designed to make a car smell like it’s brand new.

Does it work? We put it to the test.

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February 12, 2010

Porsche builds world’s coolest hybrid

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight are very interesting cars, but cool? No. No matter how many celebrities buy them, hybrids are still lacking in wow factor.

Maybe Porsche is the company to change that. I mean, just look at the pictures. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid oozes pure unadulterated aggression.
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February 11, 2010

Borat’s Bentley?

Borat's Bentley

“Cultural learnings of Bentley for make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan”

Forget America, Britain and Germany… Bentley is opening a dealership in Kazakhstan – the home country of fictional film star Borat.

Bentley says the new dealership is evidence of “the growing demand for Bentleys far beyond the company’s traditional markets”.

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February 11, 2010

Lost Keys and site improvements

The last week and a half has seen a huge amount of activity on autotrader.co.uk.

Not only has the site been improved as a result of feedback, but last week also saw the launch of the Auto Trader Lost Keys competition.

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February 9, 2010

What are your favourite car films?

Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as Thelma & Louise

Honda has asked the nation what its favourite ‘real world’ car films are – and they want you to star in the next one.

What are your favourite car films?

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February 2, 2010

Find a key and win £1,000 a day

One of the Auto Trader robots has lost his car keys and is rewarding helpers with the chance to win £1,000 per day*.

Five new keys can be found daily on autotrader.co.uk’s used car search results until February 14.

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January 29, 2010

What car should Schuey drive?

Picture the scenario – you’re a Mercedes-Benz PR person. Your company has just built a menacing 571bhp Gullwing-door supercar.

Then, a few months down the line, you re-enter Formula One and sign one of the world’s most famous – and successful drivers.

What to do?

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January 29, 2010

Caption competition

OK you know the deal by now – here’s today’s caption competition.

Post your captions in the comments box below. Humorous responses encouraged.

January 29, 2010

Special-edition Mito for Maserati

Maserati has teamed up with Alfa Romeo to create 100 special-edition Mitos.

The limited run will be dispatched to Maserati dealers across Europe to be used as courtesy cars.

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