Car News
Latest Audi A4 specification now sounds even better
New A4 sports models, cost effective option packages and BOSE sound system as standard for SE, S line and S4 variants.
There might be 9 million bicycles in Beijing but what about the cars?
Building on its strong record for providing roadside assistance services in China, Mondial Assistance China (MAC), part of the global Mondial Assistance Group, has added another two assistance programmes to its portfolio in the rapidly expanding Chinese market. MAC now offers roadside assistance services for all new imported Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles sold through the authorised Jaguar and Land Rover networks.
Dodge the dangers when driving abroad
They drive on the wrong side, the road signs make no sense and the kids are making a racket in the back seat – all ingredients for high stress and a potential accident. But, according to leading travel assistance provider, Mondial UK, much of the stress can be eliminated with a little preparation.
Summer savings from Ford
Ford has created an array of cool offers to put a smile on the face of new car buyers. Retail customers benefit from savings of between £1,795 and £2,345 plus a super-low rate finance offer of just 5.9 per cent APR on most models, with Ford Options.
OFT ignores 5m used car buyers
Servicing and repairing cars generates £14bn every year, yet the OFT (Office of Fair Trading) continues to overlook the warranty restrictions being applied to the dealer dominated used car market.
Off-roaders stuck in the mire
EurotaxGlass’s reports that the market for off-road motorcycles is currently proving to be difficult for dealers throughout the country. The bike market is notoriously hard to predict and seasonal changes, rapidly evolving products and a customer base sensitive to changes in fashion, all bring their influence to bear on dealer forecourts.
Complex market confuses used car buyers
According to EurotaxGlass’s, the increasingly complex variety of cars for sale on British forecourts has led to a certain amount of confusion from buyers. Some ‘niche’ vehicles are experiencing limited demand on the used market and values are suffering as a result.
Lexus at the British International Motor Show
Lexus arrives at the British International Motor Show in exceptional form. A series of new product launches in the past 18 months have revitalised its model range and powered a big increase in sales, both in the UK and Europe.
Toyota at the British International Motor Show
Toyota gives visitors to the British International Motor Show their first chance to see a series of exciting new design concepts, based on the Aygo, Yaris and RAV4 models. These UK debuts fully express Toyota's flair for style and innovation.
Volvo: The artist’s garden’ at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2006
Volvo has sponsored another garden by designer Thomas Hoblyn at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2006, which runs until 9 July.
Turn up the heat this summer with Seat!
Seat is looking to send showroom temperatures soaring this July, with the launch of its unmissable ‘Turn Up The Heat This Summer’ campaign. A range of tempting offers across the Ibiza, Leon, Altea and Toledo ranges are sure to tempt buyers with an eye for not only style, but also for great value.
Rolls-Royce joins MTV to fight HIV and AIDS
Rolls-Royce has joined with MTV to raise $25,000 for the Staying Alive Foundation, a global organisation dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS. Rolls-Royce provided a new Phantom for last year’s MTV European Music Awards in Lisbon and invited artists to autograph the back seat. By the end of the event more than 20 major celebrities had signed.
Fantastic one-two for the Maserati MC12s at Oschersleben
A great Maserati one-two brought the third round of the FIA GT at Oschersleben (Germany) to a close on Sunday 2 July. First and second went to the Maserati MC12s driven by Bartels-Bertolini and Davies-Biagi in the Vitaphone Racing Team cars. At the end of the three hour race, the Trident cars outclassed the Aston Martin of Deletraz-Piccini, the Saleen driven by Bert-Janis and the other Aston driven by Gollin-Babini. With this result, Bartels and Bertolini move to the top of the drivers' standings and Maserati stays in second position in the Manufacturers’ Cup. For Michael Bartels and Andrea Bertolini, Oschersleben is the second win of the season and comes on the heels of the Silverstone victory in round one.
Binz Offers S-Class Luxury Limousine
Leading limousine manufacturer Binz, famed for its extended chassis E-Class limousines, is stepping up a grade with an all new S-Class limousine concept vehicle. The S-Class Mercedes-Benz based Binz is designed to continue that tradition of excellence established since 1936 when Michael Binz first started coachbuilding with Mercedes-Benz sourced chassis units.
Volvo and Ford commit to environmental technology development in Sweden
In a twin announcement Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars unveiled environmental engineering plans in Gothenburg, Sweden.