Car News
PSA Peugeot Citroen leads the way in low emissions vehicles
PSA Peugeot Citroen again confirmed its leading status in low emissions vehicles in 2006, with European sales of nearly a million vehicles with emissions of less than 140g CO2/km. Of these, more than 450,000 units emit less than 120g CO2/km - 38% of this segment in Europe – and 200,000 emit less than 110g CO2/km.
Seat sponsors the first Ibiza International Film Festival
Seat is turning its attention to the silver screen this summer, as it sponsors the inaugural Ibiza and Formentera International Film Festival, which runs from 29th May to 7th June.
Car servicing price lottery
Motorists may be benefiting from increased competition to get their cars serviced, but some dealers are still charging over 200 percent more than neighbouring garages.
Autoquake ramps up operations
Autoquake, UK direct to consumer remarketing company, has today announced an increase in its operations to expand premises and boost staff levels across the business, as the company continues in its growth trajectory.
Audi TT clubsport quattro
The Audi TT clubsport quattro study reduces the TT Roadster to a pure driving machine. A powerful engine, state-of-the-art technology and numerous traits borrowed from the world of motorsport are the dominant features of the TT clubsport quattro.
New low carbon diesel engines from Ford Dagenham
Ford's Dagenham facility is on target for an annual output of 1,000,000 engines thanks to two production landmarks this year.
Hybrids ranked first in Eco Fuel Technologies report
Hybrids have dominated a BusinessCar.co.uk investigation into the Top 10 Eco Fuel Technologies.
Mazda breaks Scottish sales record
Mazda, which now has 18 dealers in Scotland, is flying high north of the border and breaking new sales records. Last year the company finished the 12 months with a record market share of just under 3 per cent – Mazda is now set to burst through the 4 per cent barrier.
UK Toyota Centres win first European customer satisfaction awards
Four UK Toyota Centres were winners of the 2007 Toyota Ichiban* European Customer Satisfaction Awards at a ceremony in Venice , Italy in April. The Centres were, Border Toyota of St Boswells, Minories Toyota from Wearside, and two Ron Brooks Toyota Centres from Ilkeston and Mansfield, won this recognition.
Buyers flock to H&H Kempton Park sale for Don Leeson Suzuki collection
Don Leeson’s extensive Suzuki collection formed the core of H&H’s Kempton Park sale last Saturday (May 12), and buyers arrived in droves to bid for everything from silencers and fork assemblies to complete road and race motorcycles.
Clarion maps the way forward
Clarion - the world’s largest manufacturer of in-car audio, entertainment and satellite navigation - has expanded its navigation range, following its first successful foray into portable devices last year, to create three new high-spec models for the burgeoning PND (portable navigation device) market.
Ex -fleet vehicles clogging up auction market
Ex-fleet vehicles are not selling at auction because many fleet operators insist on inappropriately high reserve prices, according to the RMI Society of Motor Auctions (SMA), a part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Renault Scenic Conquest - pricing and specification
Launched at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show to considerable interest, Renault has now confirmed pricing and specification for the first two models in the new Scénic Conquest range, priced £17,945 for the 2.0 VVT 136 and £19,135 for the 1.9 dCi 130. A further two engines will be added in September.
Tenth anniversary of Bosch Common Rail
The future of diesel engines began in 1997. Ten years ago, Bosch introduced the Common Rail injection system for passenger cars to the market. The first cars to feature this technology were the Alfa Romeo 156 JTD and the Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI.
Glass’s Guide remains the dominant force in used car valuations
In an independent survey commissioned by EurotaxGlass’s, 91 per cent of car dealers said they refer to Glass’s Guide before purchasing used cars, and 80 per cent use the Guide when determining appropriate values for vehicles they plan to sell. This puts Glass’s Guide well ahead of its nearest rival, which is used by 52 per cent of dealers for buying, and by 31 per cent for selling used cars.