Car News

Welcome to the world of Changfeng Motor

The Chinese invasion of the US car market was widely predicted – but so far it hasn’t materialised, with manufacturers such as Chery and Geely backing off from plans announced by their US distributors.

Cadillac CTS will drive phase two of GM luxury brand’s UK launch

Cadillac will reach the end of phase one of its launch in the UK at the end of this year, and the car that will spearhead phase two was launched at Detroit.

Supertrucks big, big, big Glassex Show 2007 display

Supertrucks Ltd, the UK’s largest manufacturer of specialist glass transport systems, is setting the pace at this year’s Glassex Show (March 4-7 2007 NEC. Its stand, (F090) is one of the biggest it has ever taken at the Show, includes a terrific win-a-Citroën Berlingo van competition, a special Supertrucks money-saving show offer worth up to £275 + VAT, as well as the first showing of a new Ready to Run glass carrying rack for the all-new Citroën Relay.

Mitsubishi: New performance diesel model under development

Meeting European customers’ demand, the Lancer sports sedan will be offered from launch in Europe (fourth quarter of 2007) with the well known VAG-supplied 140 ps – 2.0 l Pump Jet Diesel already fitted to Grandis Di-D and Outlander Di-D.

Prototype for next-generation Lancer Evolution

In Detroit, Mitsubishi Motors hints at the next generation of its iconic supercar, the much anticipated and all-new Lancer Evolution. Consistent with MMC’s impeccable sporting credentials, its high performance engine, outstanding dynamics and sharp design will appeal to enthusiasts worldwide. As such, Prototype X also demonstrates the depth and breadth of the new Lancer sports sedan family, ranging from entry model (1.5 l in Europe) right up to the all-new Lancer Evolution, the “range topping” supercar.

All-new Mitsubishi Lancer Sports

With its sharp handling, crisp design and 35 year Lancer sporting credentials, the Lancer sports sedan will be a fresh alternative in Europe for customers of desirable, heritage-proud, non-mainstream, right-brained brands in the C-segment.

Maserati Quattroporte Automatic

Maserati opens 2007 with a significant product development and even more varied product range, allowing for a wider client reach and increase in sales volumes.

Mazda Ryuga concept: an evolved zoom-zoom

“How will Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom spirit achieve form and substance in the future?” That’s the question Laurens van den Acker, Mazda Motor Corporation’s Design Division General Manager for Hiroshima, asked upon his arrival at Mazda last year – disturbing the status?quo and challenging every designer in the company’s three global studios.

Fiat: fastest growing auto brand in UK

Following a consistently strong sales performance throughout 2006, Italian auto maker, Fiat, has confirmed its position as the fastest growing automotive brand in the UK, with annual sales of 58,831 units – up by over 64% year-on-year – in a market down by 3.9% over the same period.

Toyota powers to 14th successive year of record UK sales

Toyota has achieved record sales in the UK for the fourteenth year in a row, once again bucking the trend in a new car market that has suffered a further fall in volumes.

Young people most frightened to use public transport

Congestion charges won’t tempt young people to leave their cars at home – they’re too frightened to use public transport. Young drivers are so fearful of being attacked or robbed that they are likely to ignore schemes to save the environment in a bid to stay safe.