Car News

Citroen five seat C4 Picasso
First details have been announced of the exciting new five seat C4 Picasso, which will be launched internationally in the first quarter of 2007, making Citroen the only manufacturer to offer a choice of three compact MPVs.

Skoda Roomster gets five Euro NCAP stars
Everybody knows Skoda’s Roomster is one of the most versatile vehicles on the market with its adaptable interior and clever storage solutions, but now Europe’s top car safety boffins have proven that it’s also up there with the safest.

Volkswagen unveils cleanest ever TDI engine
Volkswagen has unveiled the cleanest ever TDI engine. First test drives demonstrate the high potential of Volkswagen technologies, which consequently reduce nitrogen oxide.

Volkswagen Touareg takes on key role in the Dakar Rally
The new Volkswagen Touareg is set to face its toughest test yet as it prepares to act as a support vehicle to the bespoke Race Touareg 2 on the Dakar Rally. The event has run since 1979 and, for 2007, totals 4,309 km of stages taking in the most inhospitable terrain to push the tolerances of the vehicles, drivers and the teams.

Toyota FT-HS hybrid sports car concept
Forget the congestion charge, petrol taxes and global warming – motoring in the future can still be fun according to Toyota with its FT-HS hybrid sports concept being shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
Car safety problems persist warns Which?
New cars are much safer than they used to be, but Which? is still finding basic safety problems with many models.

Record-breaking 2006 for Chrysler Group in the UK
Chrysler Group has achieved record new car sales in 2006 with more than 20,000 cars sold for the first time in the UK.

Perrys acquires Land Rover dealership
Perrys Motor Sales Ltd, consistently one of the UK’s leading motor retail groups, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Stratstone Land Rover dealership in Luton. Perrys purchased the site from Pendragon for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will also see Perrys retain the existing staff.

Tourists opt for taxi tours
Visitors to Manchester are delving into the city’s industrial past thanks to a novel programme of taxi tours set up by proud local drivers.
Used car values improved during 2006
The residual value of most used cars in the UK fell at a slower rate in 2006 compared to the previous year, according to a comprehensive new study by EurotaxGlass’s.

Live events at Race Retro
Race Retro, the International Historic Motorsport Show, promises a better-than-ever spread of live action to entertain the expected 20,000 visitors at the 2007 event. To be held at Stoneleigh Park from 23-25 March, the live action will take place on the Saturday and Sunday of the Show and includes such exciting spectacles as:

Corsa VXR – Vauxhall unleashes its hottest ever supermini
The new Corsa has already caused quite a sensation with its bold styling and impressive road manners, but now Vauxhall has pulled the wraps off the ultimate version – the long awaited VXR.
FYI, motorists don’t get acronyms
Do you know your SUV from your FWD, your CVT from your CMBS? Chances are you’ve no idea what it all means, according to new research carried out by online car buyer’s guide NEW CAR NET.

Jaguar C-XF concept
The C-XF concept car signals the onset of a new era for Jaguar. A stunning, four-door sports saloon which blends design purity with unmistakable dynamism, the C-XF is a clear indication of the design direction that the next generations of Jaguar saloons will take.

HST Feeds takes delivery of first Euro 4 Volvo Truck in the North-West
Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd - the Volvo Truck and Bus Dealership for the North-West - have delivered their first Euro 4 equipped vehicle to HST Feeds of Crewe.