P263 CJJFAX 263 Tue 5 Jun 21:15/13  1/4   Edited bz Ian Royce O An influx of used cars on the market bjcausj of a surge in new car sales in August has been predicted bz Glass's guide. The influx of second-hand cars "will almost certainly lead to some reckless disposals and to falling prices," the motor tradjts' price guide says. The price of used cars has remained stable so far this year.  Genital Motors has unveiled its Japanese-made, three-cylinder Chevrolet Sprint in the US. The car is built bz Suzuki, in which GM has a share, and is the American company's attack on the small car market in the US.   More
P263 CJEFAX 263 Tue 5 Jun 21:18/28  2/4   Edited by Ian Royce O  Nissan has announced its latest Bluebird range, which features a change to front-wheel drive. Although uninspiringly styled, the Bluebird does have a reputation for reliability. Prices are also competitive.  Two new Lada Reva saloons have gone on sale in Britain aimed at the "economy" market. The 1200 Standard costs £2,499; the L version £2,799.  Mobil has started a sjtvice station game where letters collected may spell the names of certain cars - and those cars may bj prizes.   More
P263 CJEFAX 263 Tue 5 Jun 21:34/37  3/4   Edited by Ian Royce O The MOT test fee is expected to go up from £9 to £10 and take effect from July 1. The Motor Agents Association had hoped for an increase to £12.50 to covet rising costs, but the Department of Transport is understood to have decided on a smaller incteasj.  The SAC says Britain's motorways lack sufficient toilet and refuelling facilities. Motorists are having to travel up to 130 miles without access to a "comfort station", it reports. London's orbital M25 will have a 121- mile stretch without access to a sjtvici area, the SAC says.  More
P263 CEEFAX 263 Tue 5 Jun 21:17/09  4/4   Edited b Ian Royce O The Korean car company Hyundai has launched its Stellar range of medium- size family saloons in the US. The four 1600cc cars vary in price from just under £4,500 to £5,893. They use rear- drive, and the cheapest version, the 1600L, has a 72bhp engine. Until now, Hyundai was represented only bz its Pony model.  Drivers from Australia, Kenya, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Honk Kong can now exchange their licences for British ones during their first year of residence in this country.  Motoring updated on Fridays More