Car News
Motorists banish the blues with fantastic retail offers from Ford
Motorists can banish those New Year blues when they buy a new car from Ford. Retail customers will be offered a free series upgrade on all models and low rate finance offer of 5.9 per cent APR on Ford Options or Ford acquire with no minimum deposit (excluding Fiesta ST and Focus ST).
Volkswagen present the GX3
In a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen presents the GX3 – a completely new type of motorcycle. The GX3 was conceived by the Moonraker team and VW’s Design Center in California, exclusively with the U.S. in mind, to bring an exciting idea to a fully functioning concept. With its three wheels and unique design, this Volkswagen opens up a new driving dimension.
Ascari KZ1 Joins 200mph Club at Autosport International
A year on from its official launch, the Ascari KZ1 is back in Birmingham for Autosport International, a motor show like no other which sees the great and the good of the world’s motor industry fighting it out for the attention of almost 90,000 show goers.
Masterfit launches massive New Year holiday promotion
As the festive season recedes, many of you will be planning your next holiday on the slopes or in the sunshine, but spare a thought for your car. It too may need some winter cheer to ensure trouble-free motoring at this most testing time of year.
BMW and MINI sales in 2005
BMW Group has achieved record UK sales in 2005 with over 156,000 BMW and MINI vehicle registrations, an increase of nine per cent compared to 2004 and in a market down by five per cent.
Christmas 2006 comes early thanks to Citroen’s New Year resolution
Citroen’s New Year resolution is to give light commercial vehicle operators an unrivalled package of customer offers, so the Company is providing the following unique ‘real value’ deals on all Citroen commercial vehicles ordered and registered by 31 January 2006:-
Subaru launch Impreza microsite
Following the unveiling of its new ’06 Impreza range, Subaru (UK) Limited will launch its first ever microsite for the iconic model on 13 January.
Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini Miura Concept
The House of the Raging Bull has brought back a legendary historical name with the introduction of its Lamborghini Miura Concept car.
Lexus is America’s top-selling luxury brand for sixth consecutive year
With record-breaking sales in 2005, Lexus has retained its title as America's top-selling luxury brand for the sixth consecutive year. The luxury brand reported total year-end sales of 302,895 units, up 5.5 per cent over last year's record-breaking sales.
Drivers can’t go wrong with Citroen’s special January deal
Drivers can’t go wrong with Citroen’s brand new deal this January – hop into a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire, with £3,400 cashback, and get a colour touchscreen StreetPilot Satellite Navigation system worth £410 absolutely free.
UK drivers are a nation of ‘Bad Samaritans’
Stranded motorists hoping to flag down a 'Good Samaritan' this winter could have a long wait as nine out of ten drivers will not pull over to help a fellow road user broken down at the roadside.
Higher rates of used car depreciation predicted for 2006
EurotaxGlass’s, publishers of the Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values, is predicting a modest rise in rates of used car depreciation during 2006. This is expected to result from a continued slowdown in sales of new and used cars, coupled with an increase in the supply of nearly new vehicles entering the used market.
FSA regulations are damaging car dealers, finds RMIF
‘The FSA (Financial Services Authority) insurance regulations could change the face of the motor insurance market as we know it, threatening motor retail business and restricting consumer choice,’ warned Matthew Carrington, chief executive of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Toyota New Year news
Aygo, the Top Gear car of the year, will now go even further for your money with the launch of a new 1.4-litre diesel engine. The ultra-fuel efficient powerplant can return 68.9mpg in combined cycle driving, giving a potential range of more than 530 miles.
New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S unveiled
A new, supreme top-of-the-range model is taking over the leading position within the Porsche Cayenne range; second only to the Carrera GT, the Cayenne Turbo S is the most powerful Porsche homologated for road use. Benefiting from careful improvement and on-going development of the turbocharger system, the eight-cylinder bi-turbo power unit develops maximum output of 383 kW (521 bhp) at 5500 rpm, 52 kW or 71 bhp more than the Cayenne Turbo. Maximum torque of 720 Newton-metres or 531 lb-ft, in turn, is maintained consistently all the way between 2,750 and 3,750 rpm. This impressive output is reflected by truly outstanding performance on the road. The Cayenne Turbo S accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds, sprints from 80 – 120 km/h (50 – 75 mph) in fifth gear in 5.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 270 km/h or 167 mph.