Car News
Continued success for Suzuki Swift
When the Suzuki Motor Corporation launched Swift - its first global strategic model - in Japan in late 2004, it brought a blend of eye-catching good looks, Japanese quality and European inspired driving dynamics to the compact car segment.
Vauxhall adds potent new BiTurbo engine to Zafira Tourer range
Following in the tyre tracks of the Astra and Insignia BiTurbo models, Vauxhall has introduced state-of-the-art, sequential twin-turbo diesel technology to the Zafira Tourer range.
Audi A3 Cabriolet prepares for its grand finale
As the worst of the snow recedes from much of the UK, the current Audi A3 Cabriolet is also withdrawing gracefully with the help of new Final Edition models which make the prospect of spring soft-top motoring even more attractive.
Ford wins the double in BusinessCar Awards
Ford has claimed double success in the 2013 BusinessCar Awards, with Focus winning Car of the Year in its sector and S-MAX taking the MPV honours. The new Ford B-MAX was runner-up in the overall Car of the Year category.
A new era for BMW ConnectedDrive
As a continuing commitment to technological innovation, BMW has redefined its ConnectedDrive offering.
Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT set for Geneva debut
The new Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT – the brand’s most performance-focused production cars ever – will enjoy their world premieres at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March.
Record market share achieved by Mercedes-Benz cars in 2012
Figures released by SMMT revealed that Mercedes-Benz experienced its best ever new car registrations market share in the UK in 2012.
Pretty in pink - Kia Picanto’s new colour!
The pocket-sized Picanto is now available in pink! Adding a splash of girly colour to the Picanto line up ‘Fuchsia Blush’ is available on the 5-door model on grades ‘2’ and ‘3’ at just £445.
Peugeot 208 Type R5: Testing continues with Craig Breen
After an initial shakedown test in December, development work on the 208 Type R5 continued this week with a four-day programme attended by Irish driver Craig Breen.
Shaking up Kia’s Soul range
The Soul ‘Shaker’ returns to the Soul Originals line up joining its Originals stable-mates – Soul ‘Quantum’ and Soul ‘Inferno’ – at the top of the recently revised Soul range, priced from £15,295 on-the road.
First customer takes delivery of all-new Range Rover
The first customer hand-over of two All-New Range Rovers took place today at Land Rover’s new state-of-the-art visitor centre in Solihull.
Ford Fiesta adds European top seller title
Consumers bought a new Ford Fiesta every two minutes on average last year, making it the best-selling small car in Europe, according to automotive data intelligence provider JATO Dynamics.
Jaguar Land Rover launch locally-built Jaguar XF in India
Jaguar Land Rover is commencing production of the Jaguar XF saloon at its facility in Pune, India, from components supplied from the company’s Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham, UK.
LEAF for less - Nissan’s pioneering EV becomes more affordable
Nissan is making zero-emission mobility more affordable by reducing the price of the all-electric Nissan LEAF by £2,500.
Alfa MiTo & Giulietta with intelligent All-Weather control
While snow continues to hamper thousands of driver journeys across the UK, the Alfa MiTo and Giulietta models are keeping their cool, thanks to Alfa’s innovative D.N.A. system, which features an All-Weather driving mode for tackling some of the most wintery road conditions.