Car News
Safety & style in smallest speed camera locator
RoadPilot has announced the launch of microGo, the world’s smallest GPS speed camera warning device. The stylish speed camera locator can be simply mounted on the windscreen or dash, is just the size of a match-box, and is offered with a graphite coloured case, brushed aluminium face, and configurable coloured backlight which can be adjusted to closely match the instrumentation of any vehicle.
Seven seat Audi Q7 now open for order
Seven-seat versatility, air cushioned ride comfort and the more familiar hallmarks that set every Audi apart will be available from £37,285 OTR in the new Q7 SUV, which opens for UK ordering this week and will reach its first UK customers next summer.
New Ford Fiesta and Fusion arrive in showrooms
The new Ford Fiesta and Fusion will arrive in showrooms next weekend (19, 20 November). Every Fiesta and Fusion in the Ford small car line-up has had a colour and style makeover for 2006. Britain's popular small cars are now available with "big-car" features including voice-controlled temperature, phone and audio systems.
Volkswagen Passat now available with 3.2-litre engine
Volkswagen has expanded the petrol line-up of the new Passat Saloon and Estate with the arrival of the 3.2-litre V6 250 PS engine. Available now to order, the most powerful engine in the range is coupled with the 6-speed DSG gearbox and features the 4MOTION four-wheel drive system as standard.
Ordering opens for Renault’s new five door Clio
Renault has already seen its three door all-new Clio on sale since last month, received to great acclaim by the Press and public alike, with its chic styling, high quality interior, performance and impressive cabin space.
New look Vauxhall Meriva
The New Year will see a new Meriva, as Vauxhall continues to move its stylish and dynamic model range forward with a revised version of its smallest MPV.
DIAmond advanced test goes eco: nifty and thrifty!
The DIAmond Advanced Motorist Test is the first advanced driving test to include eco-safe driving techniques. Under the latest EU directive on driving licences, eco-safe driving techniques are now built into the government test taken by would-be driving instructors – and it makes sound sense to extend this level of skill and awareness to all drivers.
New car prices rise again, but buyers still get more for less
The list price of the average new car rose by 1.4 per cent, year-on-year, to the end of October 2005, equivalent to a rise worth £182. The findings, published by EurotaxGlass’s in the monthly Glass’s New Car Market Trends report, point to a continued modest increase in new car prices, albeit at a rate that remains below that of UK inflation as a whole (the Retail Prices Index currently stands at 2.5 per cent).
Greener motoring showcase opens in Birmingham
The most important exhibition of greener motoring takes place this week at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.
Roush European specification Mustang for retail market
The Limited Edition Model, designated 420RE is an evolution of the hugely successful 2005 and 2006 Model Year Mustang which has taken the US market by storm.
SAAB launches 9-5 BioPower flex-fuel models
Saab Great Britain has announced that it will now take orders for the Saab 9-5 BioPower™, a flex-fuel car whose fossil CO2 emission level can be reduced by as much as 70 per cent compared to a standard petrol-engined car. Saab BioPower technology means that the 9-5 model is capable of running on either a high-blend mixture of eco-friendly renewable energy source bioethanol and petrol (E85), or on pure petrol, without any adjustment required by the driver.
Xenon lights help draw the sting from night time driving dangers
The evenings drawing in and the long dark nights, and often wet conditions, make driving particularly hazardous. Statistics show that while only 25 per cent of journeys take place at night more than 50 percent of all fatal accidents happen during the hours of darkness. Furthermore it is recognised that a person aged 60 requires up to 10 times more light than a 20 year old. Car lighting therefore is a hugely important contributor to road safety and driving comfort.
Motorists urged to complete regular vehicle checks
Motorists are putting their safety at risk by failing to complete regular vehicle checks, according to car part and servicing giant Unipart Automotive.
Audi S4 quattro Cabriolet
Refreshed and ready for summer 2006 open-top motoring, the new Audi A4 Cabriolet range and its flagship, the new S4 quattro Cabriolet, open for order later this month, and an enhanced specification ensures that greater desirability is more than merely skin deep in this new generation. Pricing for the new S4 quattro Cabriolet has just been confirmed at £42,980 OTR, while the A4 Cabriolet range runs from £25,730 OTR to £32,735 OTR. First UK deliveries will begin in March 2006.
Mazda makes it a record month
Mazda UK hit new heights in September despite a falling new car market and some holes in the model line up.