Car News
Ford Fiesta makes a million
Sales of the latest-generation Ford Fiesta have reached one million in Europe. The landmark was achieved just 28 months after the stylish small car went on sale in Ford dealerships. UK drivers have snapped up almost a quarter of the new Fiesta models, with sales since launch totalling 239,742.
Seat Alhambra named CarBuyer’s Best Large MPV
SEAT’s all-conquering new Alhambra MPV – the Spanish brand’s seven-seat people carrier – is the proud recipient of yet another prestigious trophy, this time in the inaugural CarBuyer.co.uk awards.
Stand out from the crowd for just £14,995
Volvo Car UK has announced that the C30 sports-coupe, with its iconic design and generous levels of standard specification, will start from just £14,995 on the road. This allows car buyers to benefit from a cost-effective yet appealing and distinctive model with numerous opportunities to create their own individual car.
Renault Scenic wins ‘Best MPV’ at CarBuyer awards
Renault’s high-selling compact MPV has added another trophy to its ever-growing list of accolades with CarBuyer.co.uk’s ‘Best MPV’ award.
Pick up? Isuzu sales take off
Isuzu has reported a fantastic start to the year, with sales of its much admired Rodeo model up by 111% to the end of February compared with the same time last year.
Toy Racer - life-size Play-Doh car sticks to road
Commuters – and traffic wardens – were surprised to see a life-size replica of a car made from 1.5 tonnes of Play-Doh parked up in a London street today.
Vauxhall announces Katie Melua UK tour dates
Singer/songwriter and Vauxhall brand ambassador Katie Melua begins her European concert tour tomorrow. Her tour will then hit the UK with dates across the country this April and May.
Land Rover Discovery 4 named 'Best Luxury 4x4' by CarBuyer
Surely the most decorated SUV ever, the Land Rover Discovery 4 has scooped yet another award, being named 'Best Luxury 4x4' in the inaugural CarBuyer.co.uk awards.
Volkswagen supports Westlife on Gravity Tour
Irish supergroup Westlife are back on the road again, kicking off their Gravity Tour of the UK last night at the Cardiff International Arena, with Volkswagen UK supplying vehicles.
Citroen launches EV Network as C-ZERO deliveries reach UK
With first C-ZERO deliveries now underway, the Government’s Plug-in Car Grants in place and new car buyer interest in EVs at an all time high, Citroen is already well placed for success as one of the first European manufacturers to introduce an all-electric car into the UK market.
Three million Toyota hybrids… and counting
Worldwide cumulative sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the three million mark, with 3.03 million recorded by the end of February this year.
Ford Focus and Fiesta top market for the year
Ford's top-selling vehicle range secured 14.2 per cent of the total UK February market with Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta as top two bestsellers for the year.
Huge demand for Mercedes-Benz Service Care plans
Hassle-free, easy-to-budget and inflation-proof servicing is proving extremely popular for Mercedes-Benz owners following the announcement by the manufacturer of the sale of more than 16,000 Service Care plans in less than 10 months.
2010 NHS Employee of the Year wins Renault Megane
NHS Employee of the Year winner and ‘healthcare hero’ Yunus Dudhwala has driven away in his prize, a new Mégane, courtesy of Renault.
Infiniti G line - perfectly tailored
Comprising saloon, coupé and convertible body styles, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive and features such as 4-Wheel Active Steer, Infiniti’s G models already deliver more choice than most in the luxury performance market.