Car News

Hyundai reveals innovative HCD9 Talus concept

Hyundai Motor America’s stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will see the world debut of the new HCD9 Talus concept.

Direct Line launches industry first no claims discount for additional drivers

Direct Line has launched a unique no claims promise enabling motorists to save hundreds of pounds on their car insurance.

Car buyers put the brakes on 2005

Car sales in the UK dropped by 5% last year to fewer than 2.5 million, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Saab sales soar in 2005 to a record high

Whilst the overall UK new car market limped through 2005, seeing total registrations decline by over 6 per cent compared to the previous year, with a 3 per cent drop in the premium segment, Saab continued to make enormous strides, enjoying a year-on-year sales growth of over 35 per cent. In volume terms, this equated to a total of 27,465 new Saabs sold in 2005, compared to 20,292 in 2004, taking its slice of the UK new car market to a record 1.14 per cent. This achievement becomes even more impressive, considering that that 2004 was itself a record year for Saab, with sales growing by 39 per cent compared to 2003.

Ford retains new car market leadership in Scotland

Scottish motorists bought more new Ford cars than any other make in 2005, today's official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders confirm.

Skoda sales reach record levels in 2005

Skoda sold nearly 38,000 new cars in 2005, a new record for the brand in the UK. The brand’s market share of 1.6% is also a record-breaking achievement.

Skoda adds even more value to Octavia and Superb models

From 1 January, prices for the Octavia 1.6 FSI will be reduced significantly, and an additional trim level will be added to this engine, the Classic 1.6 FSI. Available in both hatch and estate, the new model will be priced at just £11,990 on the road for the hatch and £12,480 for the estate version. The Classic 1.6 FSI will have the same standard equipment as other Octavia Classic models, including electro-mechanical power steering, electric front windows and door mirrors, air conditioning, driver and front passenger airbags and central locking.

Skoda Octavia Estate scoops Test Drive Gold Award

The Skoda Octavia Estate has been named the Compact Estate Gold Winner by Test Drive magazine. In their first annual Car of the Year Awards, staff at the monthly motoring magazine chose the Octavia Estate over a wide range of competitors.

Land Rover sets global sales record in 2005

Land Rover has achieved its best sales performance in the company's history. In the record year of 2005, the 4x4 manufacturer sold 185,120 vehicles around the world, an increase of 14% on the previous year.

More than luck takes Toyota to 13th record year in the UK

Toyota recorded its 13th consecutive year of growth in the UK in 2005. The company, which has two UK production plants in Derbyshire and Deeside, achieved 5 per cent market share for the first time ever with 138,536 cars and commercial vehicles sold.

New '06 registration offers and temptation from Volvo

With the March new '06 registration now only a few weeks away, Volvo is ready with plenty of desirable new 2006 models, affordable finance with deposit contributions of up to £1,000 available from Volvo Car Finance, exclusive Volvo Ocean Race editions, and a value for money servicing package for S40 saloon and V50 sportswagon models.