Car News
Mercedes-Benz appoints mobile communications agency
Mercedes-Benz has appointed Ymogen, the mobile and web engagement specialist to create, implement and manage all its passenger car mobile marketing and communications in 2007.
Mitsubishi bring forward introduction of next-generation diesel car engine
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that it is to bring forward the introduction of a next-generation 2.0-liter class diesel engine to the European market where demand for such engines is growing.
Manufacturers buy into Lex dealer customer service reward scheme
Lex has engaged in very positive discussions with manufacturers following its decision to invest in rewarding dealers for making its drivers happy.
Brake: speeding drivers not being prosecuted
Brake, the national road safety charity, is shocked to learn that hundreds of thousands of drivers caught on camera speeding and going through red lights are not being prosecuted.
1 million axle systems for Land Rover
Currently, the ZF axle assembly plant in Solihull, UK, has two very special reasons to celebrate. Since start of production in July 2004, one million axle modules have been produced and supplied for the Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport models. Moreover, the plant has been working with zero defects for 12 months.
Car dealers offered insight into local used car demand and pricing
Auto Trader and EurotaxGlass’s have teamed up to launch Stock Profile Intelligence (SPi), a unique service that enables car retailers to discover how competitively their used car stock is priced within their local area. The service also reports on expressions of interest from prospective used car buyers searching for vehicles advertised online.
Cherished number transfer bill moves to third reading
A Bill that could simplify the process of buying and keeping a cherished number plate for a vehicle could soon move to the House of Lords, bringing it closer to becoming law.
VX Racing ready to attack at Rockingham
Dramatic racing is expected at the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship’s (BTCC) next outing at Rockingham Motor Speedway this weekend, a circuit which possibly offers more overtaking opportunities than any other in the UK.
Motorpoint invites Irish car buyers to take advantage of huge savings
According to a recent report, a growing number of consumers in Ireland are turning to British car supermarkets to capitalise on the huge savings which they offer on new and used vehicles, compared to the dealer list prices in their own country.
No more tyred excuses
Kwik-Fit has announced that it will be giving support to Bridgestone’s “Think Before You Drive” campaign – which is their contribution to the United Nations Global Road Safety Week taking place during 23rd - 29th April.
Toro is tops for touring
Eight-day, privately-arranged tours of the Scottish Highlands and Islands that take place throughout the year will be part of the regular work of an Optare Toro executive midicoach that’s just entered service with Shropshire operator Sargeants of Hodnet.
The Autodelta GT Super Evo arrives in Dubai
Alfa Romeo enthusiasts’ attention worldwide has over the last year has been firmly focused on the “new breed” of exciting Alfa Romeo models. And at the same time the attention of Autodelta’s design and engineering team has been on working through the rapidly-growing order book for the new 340bhp Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C, as well as finalizing bespoke high-performance versions of the 159, 159 Sportwagon and Spider to be added to the range this year.
Citroen UK opens its largest-ever dealership
Citroen Retail Group is opening one of the biggest solus franchise, single site dealerships in the UK - Citroen Coventry. This flagship, multi-million pound development also ranks as the Company’s largest-ever dealership in the country.
Putting the right options on your car can impact used values
Motorists should take more care with the options they fit to their new car as making the right decision could improve used values by hundreds of pounds according to a Manheim Auctions survey. Worryingly, making the wrong decision can cost drivers literally thousands.
Seat launches Toledo Sport
Watch out silver – buyers are going back to black! Last year, ubiquitous silver lost some of its sheen with new car buyers, while black jumped from third to second most popular colour choice. Riding on the crest of this enthusiastic wave for arguably the coolest paint option, SEAT has launched a menacing new version of its Toledo, available in one colour only. And it’s not silver.