Car insurance cost at four-year low

THE COST of insuring a car has fallen to a four-year low as motorists benefit from a record 19% drop in average premiums compared with a year ago. The Confused.com car insurance price index, in association with Towers Watson, reveals the average cost of comprehensive car insurance in the first quarter stood at £596, a drop of £140 against this time last year. The figure, including a reduction of 7.5% on the previous quarter, means that average premiums have dipped below £600 for the first time since late 2009.

London motor show A-Z report and videos

By Tim Pollard Motor Shows 24 July 2008 17:30 CAR Online now has a full A-Z multimedia guide to the London motor show 2008. Check out our full reports from every stand at the British International Motor Show, complete with: • A written stand review by CAR journalists • Video of the key cars at the London show • Separate video news stand-by-stand • Reader reports by CAR's citizen journalists Scroll to the foot of each manufacturer report for exclusive CAR video reports – and be sure to click 'Add your comment' to rate our news and our readers' reviews of the British International Motor Show. Do we have some star writers in the making?

Fiat Panda 4x4

Fiat has unveiled a new 4x4 version of the third-generation Panda, which is set to make its world debut at the 2012 Paris motor next month. The 4x4 line of the Panda has a long history and in its previous itterations became known as one of the most versatile, robust but also likeable cars on the road. The default mode of transport for Southern European hill farmers, the Panda 4x4 has also developed something of a cult following in trendier Alpine resorts thanks to its functional-tough body clad aesthetic and handy small size.