Car News

GM bids to reclaim its green crown with new electric concept

“An electrically driven car from General Motors? I’m shocked – truly shocked,” joked GM product chief Bob Lutz as he took the wraps off the Chevrolet Volt, GM’s latest bid to re-establish its eco-friendly credentials in the US.

Chevrolet Camaro drop-top upstages GM’s celeb parade

How to create a curtain-raising splash for the Detroit Show? GM’s answer was to hire celebrities – including genuine Hollywood A-listers Christian Slater and Vivica Fox , as well as US comedians, soap stars and reality TV show winners from further down the celeb food chain.

School run parents still going solo

Parents may have high eco-standards in the home but are putting convenience before conscience when it comes to the school run, according to motor insurer, Zurich.

Land Rover sets global sales record in 2006

Land Rover has achieved a global sales record for the second year running. In 2006, the 4x4 manufacturer sold 192,500 vehicles around the world, an increase of 4 per cent (8,500 vehicles) on the previous year.

Rolls-Royce celebrates third record year

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating its third successive annual sales increase since 2003, confirming the Phantom as the world’s leading super luxury car. Last year the company retailed 805 cars, a 16-year high for the marque.

Peugeot’s 307 Estate attracts canine response

Peugeot’s Specialist Vehicle Operation (PSVO) department is to supply West Midlands Police with a further 15 307 Estate cars, to carry their dog patrol teams. The specially adapted Peugeot cars met the demanding criteria for the response transportation of trained dogs and their handlers, and are specially adapted to hold a removable cage.

Lexus LS 460 edging closer to perfection

The all-new Lexus LS 460 is an engineering masterpiece, a car that more than any other Lexus before it exemplifies the brand’s famous “relentless pursuit of perfection” motto.

BMW lifts the lid on new convertible models

Detroit in January will not see too many drop-top drive-thru’s, but at next week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), BMW Group will be offering a glimpse of sunnier days ahead with the global unveiling of the new MINI Convertible Sidewalk and the all-new BMW 3 Series Convertible. Both cars go on sale in the UK in spring and both are set to hit the number one sales slots in their respective segments.

Honda CR-V hits the showrooms

The new CR-V is now in Honda showrooms across the UK – with a competitive insurance rating that’s lower than anticipated.

Peugeot sales steady in a declining 2006 market

Peugeot new car sales remained buoyant in a UK market which saw a decline of 3.9%. With a total of 144,132 car sales Peugeot strengthened its position in the UK market, with a market share of 6.15%. This ensured that Peugeot regained fourth place in the manufacturers’ league table, comfortably reaffirming its position as the UK’s favourite French car brand.