Car News
Toyota Prius is a natural choice for Wildlife Trust
The head of one of Britain's regional Wildlife Trusts has swapped his conventional estate car for an environmentally friendly Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle – and he is hoping that his colleagues at the UK's other 46 Wildlife Trusts will also consider Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive when it comes to replacing their own cars.
The new BMW 3 Series Coupe
Heralding the dawn of a new era in engine technology, BMW’s all new 3 Series Coupe range goes on sale in the UK on 23 September 2006. The third generation of compact Coupe marks the introduction of the first ever twin-turbo petrol-powered engine in a production BMW as well as pioneering Direct Injection technology. Two models will be available at launch.
Cadillac sparks great British roadshow
Cadillac, in association with the charity SPARKS, is embarking on a nationwide tour to launch its new midsize executive saloon the BLS. The Cadillac BLS Launch Tour will visit 84 motorway service areas over a two-week period to showcase the new BLS to a potential audience of over one million motorists.
Saab sees soar-away motability success
Saab Great Britain has continued its soar-away sales success with a best-ever result in the Motability market with sales growth of 87% in the last six months.
Heads up for a safer journey
We tend to call them headrests, but they have a proper title: head restraints.
New Mitsubishi Outlander Japan’s best-selling SUV
Since its home market launch in October 2005, the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander has amassed more sales than any other SUV in Japan, placing it not only ahead of its own sales targets but also well ahead of the competition.
Motability sales success for Chevrolet
Chevrolet has achieved its single best sales month on record in the Motability market. Sales in March were at a new high into this sector at 291 units.
ROARR Launches the 2nd Himalaya Classic Rally
Entries are now open for the 2nd Himalaya Classic Rally (March 9 to April 9 2007) following the successful running of the first Himalaya Classic Rally which finished in Calcutta on April 10 2006.
Skoda auto breaks world-wide sales record in March
Spring has sprung early at Skoda Auto this year with yet another new sales record. A total of 52,852 Skodas were sold world-wide in March – a car every minute – which represents a 17 per cent increase on the same period in 2005.
Smith aims to be a crowd pleaser
Mondello Park could see poetry in motion this weekend if Dubliner, Gavin Smith, takes his maiden victory for VX Racing in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Be your own car parts specialist – Just go online
Mail order specialist Carparts-direct.co.uk has developed a brand new DIY online car parts range. Anyone needing a price for spare parts can browse online without obligation. Ordering is simple – with just a couple of clicks of the mouse.
Aston Martin’s Retail Design Programme
Aston Martin enters 2006 with 125 dealers in 27 countries around the world, the results of an ambitious expansion led by a strong brand identity, with the emphasis on design and attention to detail. The company’s dealership presence continues to expand, with new showrooms recently opening in Sandton, South Africa, Queensland, Australia and Osaka, Japan. Major projects are currently under construction including Nagoya Japan, Towcester, UK, as well as Newport Beach in the US, Hong Kong, Bordeaux and Milan.
AA car data check gets five star rating
An independent review by Auto Express, the most subscribed to motoring magazine in the UK, with a circulation of 91,029, has revealed that AA Car Data Check is the best vehicle history checking service on the market.
Alert over unsafe use of sat-nav
While satellite navigation system sales are booming according to the latest Mintel research, Privilege Insurance is warning that - when used incorrectly - in-car navigation equipment could be proving to be more of a hindrance than a help to the nation's drivers.
New Volvo XC90: more style, refinement and desirability
Three years after its launch, a new, enhanced 2007 model Volvo XC90 will make its UK debut at the British International Motor Show in July, when it is also expected to arrive in Volvo showrooms.