Car News
BMW M3 Coupe - re-birth of an icon
BMW has announced details of the new BMW M3 Coupe, a model that 21 years ago created an entirely new segment for super-high-performance compact cars. In the past two decades and three previous generations, the M3 has proved a success on road and track.
Motorpoint part-exchange facility brings car retailing into 21st century
Customers now able to part-exchange their vehicle over the phone or online in minutes.
JVC and Autodelta announce a new partnership
JVC has signed a new partnership agreement with London-based Autodelta. This relationship will include JVC sponsorship of the Autodelta European Tour 2007, which takes place 28 July – 4 August, as well as an on-going agreement to supply a limited range of high-end models including the eagerly awaited in-car entertainment/navigation system the KD-NX5000.
Middle lane drivers are inconsiderate say middle lane drivers
Those who complain about others on the road should look in the mirror at their own driving behaviour.
Rare Ducati sold at BCA
BCA’s most recent Motorbike sale generated a huge amount of interest with nearly 150 bikes on offer including a new Ducati 1098 S and a Harley Davidson Custom Shop Fat Boy. Sales take place at BCA Peterborough on the last Friday of every month, with up to 200 motorbikes on offer.
Motorbikes draw crowds to BCA
Motorcycle enthusiasts know exactly where to be on the last Friday of the month, when BCA stages its special Motorbike sale in Peterborough. The sales programme started last year and has gone monthly in 2007, with every third sale being a ‘Super sale’ with up to 200 motorbikes on offer.
Lexus LS 460 declared World Car of the Year 2007
The new Lexus LS 460 has been declared World Car of the Year 2007 by a group of international journalists. The announcement was made at a press conference at the New York International Auto Show on 5 April, 2007.
Nissan shines through the April showers
Nissan is brightening up April with a host of offers on many of the vehicles in the range, including Navara, 350Z and the new QASHQAI.
The Seat success story continues in 2007
Seat is continuing to increase its UK sales, with a fantastic first quarter performance sustaining the momentum of 2006. Last year, the Spanish brand’s sales increased from 28,431 (in 2005) to 32,839, in a market down by 3.9%.
Armoured Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a new armoured version of the Phantom will be launched, offering substantial security benefits for those customers that require the highest levels of personal protection.
Innovative Golf set to charge onto the race track
Britain’s Volkswagen Racing Cup will be the stage for a motorsport world debut this season when a Golf GT equipped with the pioneering TSI supercharged and turbocharged engine takes to the track.
H&H consigns its second 1929 GP Alfa of the year!
Hot on the heels of selling the Irish Grand Prix-winning 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport for a record £503,000 (Cheltenham, March 1), H&H Classic Auctions has now consigned UV 819 – a 1929 6C 1500 Super Sport Works Team Car.
Record march for Ford UK sales
Market leader Ford turned last month's bumper industry vehicle sales into its best March since twice yearly number plate changes were introduced in 1999.
BCA increases capacity in the Home Counties
BCA’s long-established Paddock Wood centre in Kent has increased its sales volume by 50% with the introduction of a regular Wednesday sale to complement the existing Tuesday and Friday sales days. Now with three sales a week, Paddock Wood has increased its capacity to over 1,000 cars and LCV's a week.
Unprecedented first quarter sales success for Audi UK
Record-breaking first quarter sales figures have yet again pushed Audi UK out in front of its German premium rivals in the first quarter of 2007, giving added impetus to predictions that the brand is on course to become the most successful operator in the premium sector by 2015.