Category Archives: credit crunch
Have you scrapped an old car for a new one?
Over 200,000 cars have been sold under the scrappage scheme since it began. This has left buyers until November 23 to trade in their old car in exchange for a £2,000 discount on a new one.
Filed under Auto Trader, car, Cars, credit crunch, News, Scrappage
Do you think congestion has dropped?
Congestion on motorways and trunk roads has seen a 31 per cent reduction in the last two years due to the credit crunch, according to a new report. The AA and Trafficmaster said of those commuters who have lost jobs, … Continue reading
Filed under AA, car, Cars, credit crunch, Cut car costs, Driving, Long journeys, News, Petrol, Saving money, Topics
Budget 2009: What’s in store for drivers?
Higher car tax, extra fuel duty and a £2,000 new car ‘scrappage’ scheme are expected to feature in the 2009 Budget when it’s announced on April 22 at 12.30pm. What are you expecting in this year’s Budget? And what would … Continue reading
Filed under Budget, car, Car tax, Cars, credit crunch, Cut car costs, Driving, Green cars, Law, Petrol, Scrappage, Topics
Just in from Rome: Suzuki Alto driven
Our man Adrian Hearn is out in Rome test-driving the new Suzuki Alto city car. And this is his first verdict on the Japanese model. Continue reading
Filed under Alto, Blogroll, Budget, car, Cars, credit crunch, Downsizing, Green cars, Petrol
Are you going to buy a new or used car in February?
A mixture of hot coupes and affordable city cars are heading our way in February – including the frugal Smart Fortwo CDi and the face-lifted Porsche Boxster S. There are plenty of great deals on new and used cars, making … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Auto Trader, Bentley, Boxster, car, Cars, credit crunch, Downsizing, Driving, Porsche, Saving money, Smart
Auto Trader’s hottest news, car reviews and articles in January
Top review: Volkswagen Golf (MK VI) Top story: Kahn Cosworth Range Rover Top feature: Celebrity Motoring Disasters
Filed under Alfa Romeo, Auto Trader, bugatti, C30, Cars, Celebrities, Corsa VXR-R, credit crunch, Driving tips, Ford, Golf, GT-R, iQ, jeremy clarkson, Ka, Lewis Hamilton, mclaren, Michael Schumacher, Mini, Mito, Nissan, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagon, Volvo
Do you drive a tax-free car?
With a road tax increase around the corner, driving a tax-free car could save you between £35 and £950 per year. There’s a growing range of band A vehicles which don’t incur tax, from the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion to the … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, car, Car tax, Cars, credit crunch, Downsizing, Fiesta, Ford, iQ, Lightning, Polo, Seat, Smart, Tesla Roadster, Toyota, Volkswagon
Should US car makers get a £9.4bn bailout?
The US Senate has rejected an emergency loan for the American car industry. ‘The big three’ – Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, are seeking $14bn (£9.4bn) to prevent bankruptcy. Do you think the US car industry bail-out should go ahead?
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