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New Year, New Aygo

New Year, New Aygo

There's no question about Aygo's success as one of the best value, fun-to-drive cars on the market, but the time has come for some strategic changes that strengthen both its performance and its owner-appeal.

Renault facelifts Megane for 2012

Renault facelifts Megane for 2012

For 2012, Megane has undergone a number of small styling changes to freshen up the model’s original lines. The front end has a more modern feel, while LED daytime running lights provide a distinctive new lighting signature.

Peugeot’s stylish new 107

Peugeot’s stylish new 107

A new Peugeot 107 is introduced in February 2012 featuring a stylish ‘new face’, improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced equipment with an upgraded interior.

Volkswagen CC - Luxury motoring without the luxury price tag

Volkswagen CC - Luxury motoring without the luxury price tag

Volkswagen has announced UK pricing for the new CC, which is now available to order. The new CC, which made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, will cost just £24,200 for the entry-level 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS, rising to £30,100 for the range-topping GT 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS DSG with BlueMotion Technology.

Drop everything and grab a bargain with Seat!

Drop everything and grab a bargain with Seat!

SEAT is starting 2012 as it means to go on: with a range of exceptional new offers that makes its stylish, sporty new models genuinely irresistible this January.

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil an innovative petrol plug-in hybrid.

Records tumble at Nissan Sunderland Plant in 25th anniversary year

Records tumble at Nissan Sunderland Plant in 25th anniversary year

Staff at Nissan Sunderland Plant capped their 25th anniversary year in style with a string of new UK car industry records.

Citroen C3 Picasso Code special edition

Citroen C3 Picasso Code special edition

Citroen has introduced a stylish new special edition into its award-winning C3 Picasso range - C3 Picasso Code.

Bentley sales bounce back

Bentley sales bounce back

Bentley bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets. Globally, sales were up 37% to 7003 for the calendar year with sales accelerating as the year progressed.

Mitsubishi Shogun Black special edition

Mitsubishi Shogun Black special edition

Following the success of the latest (12MY) Mitsubishi Shogun, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are about to extend the Shogun range with the introduction of the Shogun Black, a new special edition model with enhanced exterior styling.

Lexus LF-LC sports coupe concept

Lexus LF-LC sports coupe concept

Lexus will unveil a new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 9 January, a vehicle which marks a further step in the development of Lexus’s design direction.

Liverpool lad’s on track with Seat

Liverpool lad’s on track with Seat

A music lover from Merseyside is celebrating winning what he describes as ‘the best Christmas present ever’… a one-of-a-kind SEAT Ibiza fitted with a state-of-the-art audio-visual system worth thousands of pounds.

Kia introduces Korea’s first production electric vehicle

Kia introduces Korea’s first production electric vehicle

Kia Motors introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle, with the launch of the new Kia Ray EV – a zero-emissions city car with lively performance and a range of up to 139 km (86 miles) on a single charge.

Looking for an excuse? Steer clear of your Nissan dealer

Looking for an excuse? Steer clear of your Nissan dealer

The period between Christmas and New Year is traditionally a time to catch up with relatives, swapping gifts and feed on leftovers.

Nissan gets used to Qashqai awards

Nissan gets used to Qashqai awards

Nissan’s Qashqai crossover has been voted ‘Used Car of the Year’ by used car pricing experts CAP – for the second year in a row.