Latest news updates from Auto Trader

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:12:41 0000
New Honda Civic diesel


Honda is due to unveil its latest range of efficient engines at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:09:58 0000
Fiat Panda: UK prices confirmed


Prices for the new Fiat Panda have been announced, ahead of its retail launch at the end of this month.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:53:36 0000
12-plate wish list: Vauxhall Astra GTC


Tempted by a car with rakish good looks, but put off by the lack of space and expensive running costs of prestige coupes?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:19:50 0000
Write an owner review to win £500


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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:43:41 0000
Used car values rise four months in a row


Used car prices have risen for the fourth month in a row – at a time of year when they usually fall.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:44:41 0000
One in three under-25s admit to drink-driving


A new poll showed 37 per cent of young drivers have driven under the influence of alcohol.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:45:39 0000
Scrappage scheme slows fall in car sales


The scrappage scheme has made a “positive impact” on the new car industry after slowing the decline in new car sales.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:46:36 0000
Vauxhall buyout will get government support


Britain's car manufacturers and its unions are no longer the problem, but the solution, business secretary Lord Mandelson said today.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:47:43 0000
Depreciation-busting sports cars


Buy a car which retains its value and you’ll save money when it’s time to sell. We round up six of the most affordable depreciation-beating sports cars.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:06:44 0000
Text message scam advice


Auto Trader is warning customers to be aware of a new text message scam. Find out what the bogus message is and how to avoid it.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:10:28 0000
Virtual vehicle scams


We reveal the potential pitfalls of money transfer services and virtual vehicle scams. Find out how to stay safe when paying for a car.

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:39:44 0000
Attack of the clones: staying safe


With money tighter than ever, it’s important to make sure you buy a used car safely. Find out what a clone is, why to avoid them and how to spot one.

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:24:01 0000
How to avoid car jacking: The complete guide


Half a million vehicles are stolen in the UK every year. We reveal five common car thefts and show you how to avoid them.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:57:25 0000
Car scams


YOU could lose thousands of pounds from a single scam email. Don’t fall victim of fraud – read our round up of the most dangerous emails and scams now.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:49:06 0000
Toyota Urban Cruiser car review


The Urban Cruiser is Toyota’s distinctive new model which is part soft-roader and part compact MPV, entering a growing niche featuring the Citroen C3 Picasso and Kia Soul.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:50:07 0000
Iconic TT gets RS power


It’s taken since 1995 for Audi to build a really hot, Porsche-rivalling TT Coupe and Roadster. Has it been worth the wait?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:51:14 0000
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG car review


Mercedes’ uber-sensible E-Class big car now has a discreet-but-bonkers alter ego in the shape of the E 63 AMG.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:52:17 0000
Ibiza Cupra and Bocanegra first drive


Adrian Hearn travelled to Barcelona to test drive the new Ibiza Cupra and Ibiza Bocanegra models.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:53:31 0000
Mazda 3 i-stop car review


The 2-litre petrol Mazda 3 is the manufacturer’s first car to benefit from stop-start fuel saving technology, paving the way for its introduction across the next few years.

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:21:32 0000
Mercedes SLS 'Gullwing' pics leaked


The first official pictures of the 21st Century Mercedes Gullwing have been leaked on the Internet.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:55:45 0000
Stunts and jumps


May Starey brings you some of films greatest stunts and jumps. From Mad Max to Transporter 3 - from swimming pools and staircases to two wheels and no wheels.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:56:15 0000
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG car review


Mercedes’ uber-sensible E-Class big car now has a discreet-but-bonkers alter ego in the shape of the E 63 AMG.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:57:25 0000
Michael Jackson fan kicks repo driver


Vijay Pattni is your host for this week’s Weird World of Wheels.

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:28:15 0000
How to buy a supercar


Want the biggest driving thrills with affordable insurance and cheap ways to pay? We reveal the essential supercar checks in our complete buyers' guide.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:18:09 0000
The best 09-plate cars for less


March will put the ?09? in 2009 with the new number plate change. There will be plenty of great new car offers to be had.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:19:31 0000
The complete guide to supercar clubs


Fancy driving a Ferrari F430 for a day for £100? Or perhaps a Lamborghini Gallardo for the weekend?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:00:04 0000
Get the best price for your part-exchange


Take the first offer a dealer makes on your part exchange and you could be missing out on hundreds of pounds ? especially if you don?t know its true value.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:58:35 0000
Six of the best: Fuel-efficient cars


The average working motorist spends £1,930 on fuel. Drive a fuel-efficient car and you could cut your petrol bill in half.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:57:10 0000
Downsizing your car: The complete guide


You could save thousands of pounds by switching to a smaller car with better fuel economy.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:56:14 0000
Doctor Who's car tax mishap


Doctor Who star David Tennant has allegedly been spotted driving with an expired car tax disc.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:55:24 0000
Sell your car for the most money


Get the most cash for your car by writing a great advert.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:54:34 0000
Add hundreds to your car's value


A few quick and easy jobs can add hundreds of pounds to your car?s value.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:50:32 0000
Sell your car: Set the price


Set your car?s price too low and you could lose money ? set it too high and it might struggle to sell.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:19:05 0000
Save £3,000 on the price of a brand new car


Dealers are slashing thousands of pounds off old models to make way for new cars ? such as the revamped Ford Fiesta.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:34:21 0000
Could you save money on car insurance?


Car insurance premiums could rise by 20 per cent this year, some UK insurers have warned.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:33:20 0000
Tax your car for £3 a month


Want to save money on road tax? Drive a car which emits between 101 and 120g/km of CO2 and you?ll pay £35 per year.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:32:20 0000
Buy a new car for the price of a coffee


If you want your next car to cost LESS than a large cup of coffee per day, now is the best time to buy.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:29:36 0000
Depreciation-busting sports cars


Buy a car which retains its value and you?ll save money when it?s time to sell.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:28:44 0000
Six of the best: Tax-free cars


Road tax is set to rise this year, but look for a car with low enough CO2 emissions and you won?t have to pay a penny on tax.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:27:41 0000
The best New Year car bargains


Dealers are slashing thousands of pounds off cars in January.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:26:46 0000
Six of the best: Cheapest cars to insure


Car insurance premiums could rise by 20 per cent this year, some UK insurers have warned.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:25:25 0000
The complete motorists' guide to 2009


With car tax rises and the credit crunch affecting new and used car prices, 2009 will be an interesting time for the motor industry. But how will it affect YOU?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:24:31 0000
Money-saving tips and tricks


From speeding tickets to lying sat-navs, the world of motoring is full of unexpected horrors? but costs needn?t be a nightmare.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:23:03 0000
Half-price cars


Dealers are selling cars for HALF-PRICE to combat the economic downturn.

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:13:22 0000
Six of the best: UK's cheapest cars


We’ve scoured every new car list price in Britain to bring you the best bargain-priced cars. This week: Six superminis at a snip...

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:35:01 0000
Advertise your car on Auto Trader


Feeling the crunch? You could save thousands of pounds on running costs by replacing your car with a more economical one. Sell your car on Auto Trader now.

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:03:43 0000
Make money by putting adverts on your car


You could earn up to £1,500 per year by displaying logos on the side of your car. Find out how to turn your car into a motorised billboard.

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:11:12 0000
Save £2,000 on your next car: complete guide


The car scrappage scheme offers buyers £2,000 towards a new car or van. Find out how it works and which cars can be scrapped.

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:14:35 0000
The motorists' guide to beating the downturn


More than two million people in the UK are unemployed – find out our money-saving tips to buying, selling and running a car now.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:34:19 0000
Worst ever F1 car makes debut


The worst car ever to enter F1 will be appearing at this year's Festival of Speed.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:33:40 0000
Ten reasons to visit the Festival of Speed


This weekend will see 150,000 petrolheads descending on a sleepy Sussex village for a weekend of motorsport mayhem.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:35 0000
The complete driver's line-up


More than 115 star riders and drivers will descend on Goodwood for the 2009 Festival of Speed.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:27:36 0000
The Wacky Racers


A real-life Dick Dasterdly and Penelope Pitstop will be making an appearance at the Festival of Speed this year.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:24:52 0000
Wild Citroen supercar to tackle hill


The wild GTbyCitroen - whcih won the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award - will make its UK debut at Goodwood.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:11:13 0000
Latest Veyron to make debut


The incredible Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport will make its way up the iconic hill at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:57:56 0000
Girls of the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009


Forget the £1 million Lambo Roadster or the Focus RS-shredding Golf R - we've got pics of the girls of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:10 0000
Hamann’s 265bhp Fiat 500


Which engineer at Hamann thought it would be a wise idea to put 265bhp under the hood of a Fiat 500? You deserve a pat on the back.

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:02:07 0000
Audi R8 Spyder


White, roofless and with a roaring V10 engine - the Audi R8 Spyder has just made the decision of which £100,000-plus convertible to own even harder.

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:04:03 0000
VW Golf R faster than Focus RS


This is the new Volkswagen Golf R – the flagship VW hot hatch which will destroy the Ford Focus RS in a straight line.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:16:13 0000
New Vauxhall Astra makes Frankfurt debut


This is the new Vauxhall Astra - the new generation of one of the UK's biggest selling cars. Want to know how much it costs and the details? Click to find out.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:39:25 0000
Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium car review


A luxury-spec Ford Mondeo for £73 a month? We were among the first to drive the new Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:36 0000
The 70mpg club


The 72.4mpg Toyota Prius goes on sale this weekend - see which other cars on sale in the UK can manage more than 70mpg.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:33 0000
Vauxhall Corsa joins the tax-free club


Vauxhall has announced it will offer a Corsa which emits just 98g/km of CO2, which qualifies it for a free tax disc.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:48 0000
Lexus RX450h Ten Point Test


The Lexus RX series has been a real success for the Japanese luxury marque, and marked a line in the sand with the option of hybrid models.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:09 0000
Review: Tax-free 83mpg Polo


The Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion has style and sophistication by the bucket load and it's a hard combination to resist. Read our full review.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:42:32 0000
December car sales surge


December saw a 38.9 per cent rise in new car sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:16:21 0000
Scrappage scheme extended again


The government’s £2,000 scrappage scheme has been extended for the second time.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:53:04 0000
Ten great new car bargains


With VAT back up to 17.5 per cent, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s difficult to get a great deal on a new car. Not so – and here’s the proof.

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:44:30 0000
'How I got £13,000 for two cars'


One Auto Trader reader has taken a great deal on a new Alfa Romeo Mito by getting £13,000 for his previous cars - we explain how.

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:42:51 0000
What cars have been scrapped so far?


It’s been five months since the scrappage scheme began, and some of the cars crushed so far include Mercedes, Porsches and Jaguars.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:05:14 0000
Budget 2009: expert reaction


As Chancellor Alistair Darling unveils his 2009 budget, we speak to the UK's motoring industry to find out what they think.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:34:05 0000
Scrappage scheme confirmed


The government has confirmed motorists with cars aged ten-year-old or more will be entitled to £2,000 for their old banger under a new scrappage scheme.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:11:16 0000
How much will it cost to tax a car?


With the Budget now announced, how much will it cost to tax your car? Find out all you need to know in our Budget 2009 tax guide.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:08:52 0000
What it means for motorists


Will you be paying more to run your car from May 2009? Find out everything you need to know about the Budget in our essential guide.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:30:44 0000
Budget: your questions answered


How much will it cost to tax my car? Is the price of petrol going up? Answers to all the big questions about the Budget 2009.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:41 0000
Budget 2009: another fuel price rise?


Why have fuel prices risen again in this year’s Budget? We talk to the experts and look at recent trends to find out why.