World’s smallest car races into Guinness Book of World Records
The world’s smallest roadworthy car has made it into the 2014 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records, which was released last week. The tiny creation was invented by Austin Coulson of Arizona...
View ArticleScottish Government plans to ban all diesel and petrol cars by 2050
The Scottish Government has revealed their plans to eliminate diesel and petrol cars by 2050 as part of a ‘Switched on Scotland’ document, which aims to completely decarbonise road transport. The...
View ArticleMazda develops car that communicates intelligently with trams
Mazda will start trials next month of a system enabling vehicles and trams to communicate with one another – the first of its kind in the world. It will begin testing its Mazda6 ASV-5 (Advanced Safety...
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Arnold Clark supporting Breast Cancer Care
We’re supporting the ‘Detect Cancer Early’ campaign with Breast Cancer Care, encouraging women to check their breasts for signs of the disease. Along with Scottish actress Libby McArthur and comedienne...
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Women in the car industry: is sexism an issue?
HistoryIn 1902, Mary Anderson invented the first windscreen wiper. Silent movie actress Florence Lawrence is credited with inventing the first turn indicator and the full-stop signal that comes on when...
View ArticleMotoring News – October 2013
October has seen UK car production strengthen, with output now passing the one million mark for the year. Car sales in September were also at their highest level for five years.According to Polk, car...
View ArticleThe UK’s Largest Car Wash with Peugeot & Children in Need
Our Peugeot dealerships throughout the UK are getting their sponges and buckets at the ready for the UK’s Largest Car Wash this week, in aid of BBC Children in Need 2013. Peugeot, an official partner...
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Arnold Clark sponsors Armadale Falcons in their flight to success
Arnold Clark is pleased to support the Armadale Falcons (2002 Team) as they defend their place in the West Lothian Soccer Sevens League 1st Division and show off some cracking new football strips....
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Toyota builds a car that reads drivers' emotions
The Tokyo Motor Show is set to be filled with innovative ideas from Japanese manufacturer Toyota. The brand is due to showcase no less than five new vehicle concepts on November 20th, including the...
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Next Generation Nissan Qashqai – price, spec and release date
Since its launch in 2007, the Nissan Qashqai has sold over 2 million units globally – all built at Nissan’s UK factory in Sunderland. In June 2011, the 1 millionth Qashqai was built.However, Thursday...
View ArticleStylist magazine completes Ford Fiesta's 24 Hour Challenge
A firm favourite in the Arnold Clark head office, Stylist magazine recently collaborated with Ford– the new Ford Fiesta, to be specific – to produce a full edition of their ‘freemium’ women’s weekly...
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What to carry in your car during the winter, a comprehensive list - Winter...
As any good boy scout will tell you, preparation is key. This is especially true when it comes to getting ready for winter, and making sure your car contains everything you might possibly need. Car...
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Winter driving checklist, and how to prepare - Winter Driver's Guide
We don't need to tell you that driving in the UK throughout the winter months can be pretty treacherous. Thanks to the unpredictable and disruptive weather conditions, vehicle breakdowns are more...
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Laser headlights: BMW i8 will be the first production car to use them
More efficient than LED or Xenon headlamps, and using far less energy – the German manufacturer BMW claims laser light is the next logical development in car light development.Laser light consumes over...
View ArticleICYMI: The most epic advert from Volvo Trucks
In case you missed it, Volvo Trucks have just released potentially the most epic motoring advert of all time. We recently featured a very cool advert from Volvo Trucks, featuring their CEO standing on...
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The best 4x4 cars for tackling winter weather
Did you get your gloves and scraper out this morning? Yes, winter is now definitely upon us. If, like many, you are looking for a new car to tackle the seasonal weather, a 4x4 may be the perfect...
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SEAT Leon ST Estate: pricing, specification and release date
The new SEAT Leon ST estate is the latest addition to the SEAT range, officially launched at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car will be available to buy from January 2014, with prices starting at...
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INTERVIEW: Andy Heiron and Ben Fletcher on the Renault Z.E. range
Andy Heiron, Brand Manager for Dacia and the former head of the Electric Vehicle Division of Renault, and Ben Fletcher, Andy’s successor, gave us their thoughts on the market for electric vehicles...
View ArticleGreat festive season offers from Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental
The countdown to Christmas probably started ages ago, but let's just say it's definitely underway. To help ease the festive pressure, Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental will once again be offering...
View ArticleHomecoming Scotland launch new advertising campaign for 2014
Homecoming Scotland has just launched their new ‘Brilliant Moments’ TV campaign, with hopes of encouraging tourists from all over the world to visit Scotland next year. The Homecoming Scotland£5.3m...
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