Car News
Seat powers ahead with sales up by 15.5%
It’s always a great achievement for any car maker to increase sales and market share – but especially so when the majority of other manufacturers’ results have done just the opposite.
Internet boosts values of modern classic cars
The residual values of many classic cars have undergone an improvement over recent years thanks to larger numbers of prospective buyers finding available cars via the internet.
The Peugeot RT4 Multi Media System
Peugeot is launching the new RT4 Multi Media system with integral 30 Gb hard drive and 180 hours of MP3 music playback capability on the 407 Saloon, SW and Coupé range.
Sixth consecutive record year of sales for Volkswagen vans
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has started 2007 on a high, reporting record annual sales for a sixth consecutive year. In 2006, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold 26,145 units; in fact 2005’s total was passed in the middle of November.
Volkswagen Group delivers record 5.73 million vehicles in 2006
In 2006, the Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles to customers than ever before.
Volkswagen brand announces record deliveries for 2006
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand sold more vehicles last year than ever before in the history of the company.
Nissan Rogue and Bevel concept debut at Detroit
Nissan unveiled two new vehicles at a press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit – Nissan’s first entry into the small crossover SUV market, the 2008 Rogue, and an advanced design study, the Nissan Bevel Concept.
Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ debuts at Detroit
The Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ has made its world debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The concept provides a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX.
Janspeed range gives the 986 Porsche Boxster extra bite
Salisbury based performance engineering company Janspeed is delighted to unveil a range new performance exhaust components for the 986 Porsche Boxster.
Honda Accord Coupe concept poised to set new benchmark
Honda has revealed a totally new look for the next-generation Accord with the unveiling of the Accord Coupe Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
Jaguar is star of the show
The new Jaguar C-XF concept car – a major UK initiative – was hailed the star of Detroit’s International Motor Show yesterday when the covers were taken off by Jaguar’s Design Director Ian Callum and Managing Director Bibiana Boerio.
Ford connects with Microsoft for new Sync system
New Ford president Alan Mulally linked up with Microsoft boss Bill Gates via satellite to announce a new technology initiative called Sync, that will allow Ford cars to link up seamlessly with iPods and Bluetooth mobile phones, letting the drivers control the devices by speech.
Chrysler’s latest recipe for success in the minivan market
Chrysler calls its minivan models its “bread and butter” cars – so with typical showmanship Chrysler president Tom LaSorda donned an apron at the Detroit Show and joined well-known American chef Bobby Flay in presenting the “recipe” for its latest-generation large MPVs.
New Ford boss Mulally reprieves Jaguar – but Aston will be sold this year
Jaguar is no longer for sale – but Aston Martin will be under new ownership by the end of the year, according to new Ford president Alan Mulally.
Volvo pumps up the volume with new XC60
Volvo unveiled its compact XC60 SUV, and bosses of Ford’s Swedish luxury brand said the car signalled the start of a more “pumped-up” look for the company’s cars.