Car News
Early presents from Proton Cars
Christmas and New Year have come early for consumers thinking about buying a Proton, as its 2007 offers are now available across the range.
Special driving day offer for Impreza RB320 fans
Subaru is offering a very special driving day experience in the new Impreza RB320 for a select number of fans.
Think differently… for great value and stunning style
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get a great deal on a stylish new car, look no further. SEAT, the young and vibrant car maker, is adding plenty of extra value to selected models across its range, in addition to offering some attractive Hire Purchase and PCP plans. The showroom bonanza is all part of SEAT’s ‘Think Differently’ campaign, which will run for the whole of January 2007 at participating Dealers.
Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive concept – elegant modern-day convertible
At the North American Auto Show Detroit, Mercedes-Benz is adding to its reputation as a pioneer and design trendsetter among premium carmakers with the presentation of its Concept Ocean Drive four-door convertible.
Audi R8 - lighting up time
New 187mph Audi R8 sports car features 210 exterior LED lights and even illuminates a rarely visible component – the engine.
Renault launches new Clio Campus van and Kangoo van 2007
The chic and stylish Clio has always been a favourite of UK buyers and the van version is no different. The arrival of New Clio last year led to the Clio II car range being known as Clio Campus, so the van version now follows suit, complete with more modern styling and a lower price to tackle the competitive small van sector with renewed vigour in 2007.
Mazda enters the big league
Mazda UK has marked up a record-breaking year for sales in the UK and December 31 could see the company tip 50,000 sales in a year for the first time ever.
A new breed of ‘sporty’ Panda arrives at Mangoletsi
A new breed of Panda has arrived at Mangoletsi; it is a very dynamic, powerful and ‘sporty’ beast, which goes under the new name of Fiat Panda 100HP. The brand-new Panda 100HP now extends the growing Panda ‘family’ a step further, adding a new member that combines the attributes of the model range with a new variable – high performance.
Christmas revellers warned: “Get taxi wise!”
Party-goers out enjoying themselves over Christmas and New Year are being warned to check the cab they get home is the real deal.
Major order for Volvo Trucks in the Netherlands
Den Hartogh Liquid Logistics, a specialist in bulk liquid transportation for the European chemical industry, has placed an order for 200 new FH trucks with Volvo Trucks in the Netherlands.
Volvo Trucks continue to grow in Eastern Europe
Volvo Trucks delivered 95,458 vehicles (94,693) in the period January - November 2006, which is an increase of 1 per cent. However, in Eastern Europe, the positive development continued and deliveries increased by 42 per cent.
Gleneagles chooses Renault Espace when renewing their V.I.P. fleet
As one of the world’s most prestigious hotels, The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire is synonymous with luxury. Its chauffeur service for guests is no exception, with the hotel opting for one of the grandest MPVs on the road, the Renault Espace, for its fleet.
Motorists: don’t ‘wing it’ this winter
Kwik-Fit today urged motorists not to ‘wing it’ this winter as research commissioned by the company found that 1.8 million (7%) British motorists make no attempt to check that any part of their car is prepared for winter driving conditions. Half of all motorists (50%) fail to check their battery and over two thirds (37%) ignore the condition of their windscreen wipers.
Girls’ guide to surviving the festive season
Christmas may only come once a year but it’s so stressful you could find yourself eating anti-wrinkle cream right out of the jar.
Vauxhall Corsa buyers insured of a premium package
In a type of deal never before seen in the motor industry, Vauxhall is offering buyers three years’ fully comprehensive insurance for a one-off payment of just £399. The package is available to all drivers aged between 21-80 on the best-selling Club models, or 23-80 on the sportier SXi variants of the stylish hatchback.