Car News
Land Rover’s new navigation for the New Year
Land Rover’s New Year resolution is to make it easier for owners to get 2007 off to a fresh start with the latest satellite maps. Drivers can now order navigation system map updates through a new online facility – and by selling direct to customers, many disks can be offered at less than half the original price.
Toyota fleet reduced by 56 tonnes
Toyota (GB) PLC is turning its fleet team green by giving them Toyota Prius company cars. A saving of 56 tonnes of CO2 is achieved because Prius produces one tonne less CO2 than the best D-segment diesels on the market.
Six-cylinder bio-ethanol engine for the Volvo XC60 Concept
The powertrain for the All Wheel Drive Volvo XC60 Concept, due to make its world debut at the Detroit show in January, is a six-cylinder, 3.2-litre bio-ethanol engine.
Revised engines for Toyota Land Cruiser
The engine range for the Toyota Land Cruiser has been revised in line with Euro IV emissions standards. Both the 3.0-litre D-4D diesel and 4.0-litre VVT-i V6 petrol unit have been re-engineered to produce lower levels of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide emissions are also slightly reduced.
Are your kids safe this Christmas?
With thousands of cars transporting excited children around this festive season, What Car? has revealed that a huge number of child seats are wrongly fitted or are not being used at all.
Saab Wins coveted Award for anti drink-driving device
As the perennial problem of drink-driving rears its ugly head all over Europe again this Christmas time, Swedish premium car maker Saab has been awarded a coveted prize for its contribution to tackling the issue. The Swedish Automobile Association’s “Årets Hjulklapp” award (meaning “this year’s Christmas present”) has been given to Saab in recognition of its AlcoKey device, which is now being trialled on a widespread basis in Sweden.
Toyota Auris achieves five-stars from Euro NCAP
The new Toyota Auris has been awarded a best possible 5-star crash safety rating from Euro NCAP.
BMW Touring enjoys cultural and sporting festivals
Hot on the heels of a record year for BMW 3 Series Touring sales, BMW UK has launched ‘Touring Festivals’ – a guide to the UK and Europe’s most evocative and challenging cultural and sporting festivals, compiled, appropriately, behind the wheels of BMW’s Touring models.
BMW 3 Series Convertible makes world debut at Detroit
BMW’s new 3 Series Convertible makes its world debut at the 100th North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 7 January 2007. Offering innovations, unique technologies and powerful yet low emission engines, the new 3 Series Convertible is set to offer unparalleled levels of performance and refinement to remain the clear class leader.
iPod Nano for every new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
Mazda Motors UK has announced that all six models in the exciting Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe range will feature an equipment upgrade for 2007, with both iPod connectivity and an Apple iPod Nano as standard.
All-new Cadillac CTS coming soon
Ed Welburn, GM Vice President, Global Design (left) and Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development, have provided a sneak preview of the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS. The luxury mid-size saloon will be fully revealed at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show in January. Production is due to begin in late summer 2007 and worldwide sales will follow in the autumn.
Aston Martin Art Installation at the 2007 NAIAS
Visitors to the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will discover a new edge to Aston Martin's ongoing reinvention.
Renault introduces new entry-level Clio ‘Freeway’ trim
When the New Year arrives, it’s a tradition to make plenty of unrealistic resolutions but if your goal is to inject some Va Va Voom into your style without breaking the bank then Renault has the answer with the launch of its lowest-priced chic New Clio supermini, the Freeway.
National Farmers' Union takes 150th Ford biofuel car
Ford has delivered the 150th Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) registered in Britain to the National Farmers' Union. Vice president Paul Temple is using the car, which can run on bioethanol made from UK-grown crops such as wheat and sugar beet.
Increased road safety with more braking functions as standard
In order to further contribute to increased road safety, Volvo Trucks will include additional safety functions as standard on its FM and FH ranges for the European market.