Car News
Myton Hospice receives a helping hand from LTI Vehicles
LTI Vehicles, the manufacturers of the London black cab, has raised an amazing sum of £4636.20p for the Coventry based Myton Hospice.
Jeep focus in on family hatchback with Patriot
The Jeep Patriot will be the new, entry-level model for the Jeep brand in the UK when it launches this summer priced from just £15,995, and alongside the Jeep Compass, it will help take Jeep in a new direction with vehicles that combine the packaging and interior flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a family hatchback.
Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 set to make UK debut
The Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 concept is set to make its UK debut at the GTI International show, an independently organised event which will be held over the weekend of 16/17 June at Bruntingthorpe proving ground in Leicestershire.
Volkswagen Golf Estate now available to order
Volkswagen has revealed prices for the new Golf Estate ahead of its UK launch in August, and from Friday 8 June it will be available to order from Volkswagen Retailers. Prices start at £14,347 RRP OTR for the entry-level S 1.6-litre and rise to £20,417 for the 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS with DSG and DPF (diesel particulate filter).
Daihatsu Materia offers practicality with presence
Daihatsu’s funky new Materia mini-MPV goes on sale in July from £10,995 on-the-road offering outstanding interior space and distinctive styling.
Skoda Auto increases its worldwide sales again
With 254,680 vehicles delivered to customers over the first five months of 2007, Skoda Auto continues achieving record results. Compared with the same period of last year, the sales have grown by 13.8 %.
Automobile industry united in approach towards reducing CO2 emissions
The Board of Directors of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, agreed at their regular meeting today on the general framework and basic principles that should apply to the new EU policy to further reduce carbon emissions from cars, of which the European Commission is currently drafting a proposal.
Toyota Motor Europe to become full ACEA Member
The General Assembly of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, has accepted the application of Toyota Motor Europe (TME) to become a full ACEA member. The company’s membership will start in January 2008.
Nissan Patrols take the long way down with Ewan & Charley
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are taking to the road once again as they tackle some of the roughest roads in hazardous surroundings and this time, Nissan is going along for the ride.
Battling emissions
The environment remains top of the agenda at National Car Rental. Working closely with a number of global motor manufacturers, the UK’s leading rental provider is setting the standard in providing customers with environmentally friendly road transport solutions.
Motor racing legends confirmed for Goodwood Festival of Speed
With two weeks to go until the 2007 Festival of Speed, the event’s founders, the Earl of March and his team, have once again pulled together an encyclopaedic list of almost 100 top motor sport heroes, all converging on Goodwood Park from 22-24 June.
e-GoodManners urges dealers to communicate
Sales lead management company, e-GoodManners is helping dealers to keep in touch with prospective buyers with the launch of a new communication suite module.
Multi purpose vehicles sales reach a four year high
Analysts at Vehicle Remarketing Solutions believe the market in larger MPV’s such as Renault Grand Scenic is growing and is at its strongest since 2003. This will strengthen this summer as buyers are attracted to more spacious and comfortable forms of transport.
Land Rover unveils second Zara campaign
On the back of an extremely successful advertising campaign in January 2007, Land Rover has today released a second advertisement using Zara Phillips to encapsulate the brand.
The ultimate guide to in car child care from Volvo
Based on over 40 years of child safety research and development, Volvo’s latest results highlight a number of simple guidelines that any parent or family member can follow to provide optimum protection for children when travelling in cars, irrespective of make or model.