Car News
3000-strong fleet for 2006 Winter Olympics
In keeping with its role as an official sponsor of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Fiat is delivering some 3000 cars to the organisers of the Games, which are taking place in the company’s home town, Turin, next month. The Italian car maker’s new four-wheel drive Fiat Sedici is the official car of the 2006 Games.
Lexus supports life-saving Air Ambulance
A £20,000 donation from Lexus has enabled the Devon Air Ambulance Trust to purchase new life-saving equipment. The money is helping to pay for a new defibrillator along with other vital equipment, for the airborne medical service strengthening its capacity to deliver emergency help across the county.
2006 Honda Accord on sale now
The striking and innovative new Accord is now available to order from Honda showrooms across the UK.
An over merry Christmas for 9,275 drivers
The RAC Foundation has described the number of drink and drug drive arrests over the Festive period as: "extremely worrying" and demanded new thinking to stem the trend.
Fifth consecutive record year for Mitsubishi Motors UK
Mitsubishi Motors UK has posted an all-time new vehicle sales record of 38,345 for 2005, up 6% on the previous year. Achieving its fifth consecutive year of growth, Mitsubishi Motors UK has seen a 112% growth in sales over the past five years increasing from 18,089 to 38,345 units per year.
Maserati in Detroit – ‘excellence through passion’
"Excellence through passion." Maserati arrives in Detroit for the fifth time in its recent history, days after wrapping up its best year ever. With 2,100 cars delivered in the twelve months of 2005, Maserati North America set a new high water mark in the United States and Canada, nearly doubling sales volumes with a 53% increase compared to the 1114 units of 2004. Of the 2,100 cars, 1,550 were Quattroporte, the Italian sedan quickly becoming known as a unique and special offering. In fact, through November of 2005, the Quattroporte maintained a commanding lead in its segment with a 36% share of the market for sedans with a base MSRP between $100,000 and $200,000. The individual models included in the grouping are the BMW 760, Mercedes S600, S55 and S65 and the Bentley Flying Spur.
High honour for Hyundai’s master of the mountains
The achievements of Britain’s boldest Hyundai driver, Alan Hinkes, have reached new heights with his inclusion in the New Year’s Honours List.
Noteable prices from Nissan
The new Nissan NOTE is a dynamically different take on the conventional family hatchback. Exceptionally spacious, it was designed, engineered and will be manufactured in the UK. There’ll be a choice of three engines and three equipment levels. Prices will start from a notable £9995 for the 1.4 S topping out at £13,395 for the 1.6 SVE automatic. All are orderable now for delivery in March (April for diesel).
Diesel Power Added to Saab 9-3 Convertible Range
Swedish premium car maker Saab has unveiled the new 9-3 Convertible 1.9 TiD turbo diesel variant at the Brussels International Motor Show.
Mobile speed trap fines expected to rise by 40% – but there is an answer
Motorists are picking up record numbers of speeding tickets from mobile police cameras. The Government has misled motorists, delayed providing information and continued to see speed camera revenue soar.
New Ford S-Max strengthens range
Ford has officially named the production version of its SAV Concept vehicle. It will be called the Ford S-MAX to indicate that it matches sports style and driving pleasure with flexible and spacious accommodation.
Ford leads Welsh new car market again
Welsh motorists bought more new Ford cars than any other make in 2005, official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders confirm.
Lexus LS 460 redefines real-world luxury
Lexus has revealed the fourth generation of its LS flagship model, the all new LS 460 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Seventeen years on from the debut of the original LS, Lexus has crafted a luxury saloon that exemplifies its mission to deliver automotive perfection, at prices real-world motorists can afford.
Toyota F3R Concept: living room on wheels
Toyota has introduced living-room like space and style to the motoring world with its latest concept vehicle, the funky F3R.
Jaguar announces XK coupe and convertible pricing
Jaguar announced pricing for the new XK today following the official unveiling of the convertible model at the Detroit Motorshow. Customers can now place an order for the new model with prices starting from £58,955 for the coupe and £64,955 for the convertible.