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Nissan celebrates record for UK cars

Nissan celebrates record for UK cars

Friday, February 3, 2012

STADDLESTONES Nissan has started the new year on a high, with the announcement of Nissan’s record-breaking production success in 2011.

Get set for a classic treat

Get set for a classic treat

Friday, January 27, 2012

SPORTS car lovers are in for a treat at this year’s International Classic Car Extravaganza, with some fabulous old MGs already promised.

Harwoods for Vauxhall cars

Harwoods for Vauxhall cars

Friday, January 20, 2012

ESTABLISHED motor dealership Harwoods is stepping up a gear after securing the Island’s Vauxhall franchise.

Mercedes is already here

Mercedes is already here

Friday, January 20, 2012

THE latest export from Germany has arrived and is ready to be tested on the Island.

Suzuki top Zoo bike of the year

Friday, January 6, 2012

SUZUKI'S GSR750 has scooped its second title in just a few months, this time becoming the coveted Zoo magazine Bike of the Year in the weekly magazine’s annual motoring awards.

New Mazda goes for KODO theme

New Mazda goes for KODO theme

Friday, December 30, 2011

MAZDA has celebrated the world premiere of its all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV.

This year, be prepared

This year, be prepared

Friday, December 16, 2011

DRIVER training specialist IAM Drive and Survive is warning drivers to take extra care when driving in icy conditions.

Honda power steals show

Honda power steals show

Friday, December 9, 2011

WATCH out Santa and Rudolph — Church Street Motorcycles has a super high-speed Christmas window for shoppers in Ventnor.

Take a spin in super new Micra

Take a spin in super new Micra

Friday, November 25, 2011

STADDLESTONES Nissan is inviting customers to test-drive the new Nissan Micra DIG-S model.

Classic cars will be back

Classic cars will be back

Friday, November 18, 2011

DATES have been announced for next year's International Charity Classic Car Show Extravaganza and it is set to be bigger and better than ever, with a Continental flavour to add extra interest.

More space, better drive for Ranger

More space, better drive for Ranger

Friday, November 11, 2011

THE all-new Ford Ranger has made its worldwide debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney and is the latest addition to a wave of global vehicles being introduced by Ford.

Get a grip on snow with special tyres

Get a grip on snow with special tyres

Friday, November 4, 2011

AS the UK braces itself for a potentially treacherous winter, Audi drivers can take comfort in a range of factory-approved winter wheel and tyre options offering the best possible protection against the paralysing power of snow and ice.

Car share gets electric boost

Car share gets electric boost

Friday, October 21, 2011

THE first all-electric Nissan Leaf car has arrived on the Island.
The new vehicle will be part of the Island’s first electric car share scheme for residents at Westpoint — a new development of luxury retirement apartments in Cowes.

Price set for flexible Prius

Price set for flexible Prius

Friday, October 14, 2011

THE new Toyota Prius Plug-in will cost less than £31,000 when sales start in the first half of next year.

Motor muscle on IW streets

Motor muscle on IW streets

Friday, October 7, 2011

MODIFIED and high-performance cars were in abundance when members of UK Street Cars gathered on the Island.

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