Was 2014 a vintage year?
As the curtain draws on the year, it’s time to reflect on what has passed. This is often a moment for quiet contemplation, but in the world of cars it’s a chance to celebrate what has been a very g...
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Union Flag to feature on driving licences
As part of a host of changes made to the UK driving licence, the Union Flag is to feature on the photocard. New licences issued in England, Scotland and Wales will all be adorned with the flag in a...
Fiat-Abarth to take over Alfa’s MX-5
Fiat-Chrysler’s joint venture with Mazda is more likely to produce a new Fiat than a new Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo’s head of brand Harald Wester has admitted in an interview with one of Britain’s lead...
Updated Infiniti Q70 gets more efficient diesel, coming January 2015
Infiniti’s refreshed Q70 boast lower CO2 and more kit when it goes on sale this January. A 170PS 2.2-litre diesel engine will replace the old 3.0 V6 diesel, with CO2 emissions rated at 129g/km whe...
Order books for re-badged Adam S open in January
The Vauxhall Adam S, which was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, will be re-badged as the Grand Slam when the order books open in the UK in January. The 148bhp ‘warm hatch’ will make its British ...
‘Tis the season for numpties - how safe will your car be over Christmas?
Christmas is a time for rest for many drivers, who spend much of their year behind the wheels. So, the festive season is a time to put our feet up and also park up, leaving the car to its own devic...
CHAL’s most read car reviews of 2014
Covering every new car is a tough call but we’d like to think we’ve done a decent job at bringing you honest reviews of the biggest and most important new models at ContractHireAndLeasing.com. As a...
Review: Fiat Panda Cross
Back in the day, the Panda was offered with a four-wheel-drive variant, which made it the Italian answer to the Citroen 2CV – small, rugged, dependable and capable. Since the return of the Panda in...
Faster Volkswagen Polo GTI price and kit confirmed, coming March 2015
The GTI variant of Volkswagen’s sixth generation Polo is now available to order, priced upwards of £18,850 OTR. This should put personal leasing rates at around £400 a month (£320 business). The re...
Prices confirmed for Mazda2, coming March 2015
Mazda’s 2 supermini will “bring new levels of technological sophistication, driving pleasure and active safety to the highly competitive B-segment” when it arrives in the UK early 2015. The entry ...
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