Car News

Mazda to lease electric vehicles in Japan

Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) with plans to commence leasing examples to selected customers in Japan during Spring 2012.

No compromises from Infiniti’s first hybrid

Technical specifications and performance are confirmed today for Infiniti’s first hybrid and the most powerful new member of the luxury Infiniti M family.

Super-efficient engines for next generation Kia Picanto

Cost-conscious motorists will benefit from the next generation Kia Picanto’s greatly reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy when the company’s latest A-segment hatchback goes on sale in the UK in late Spring.

FALKEN selects Porsche 911 GT3 R for 2011 Nürburgring 24 Hour assault

Long time participant in the Nürburgring 24 Hour race, FALKEN Motorsport Team, has signalled its intent for this year’s event (June 25th-26th) with the decision to run a highly competitive GT3 R specification Porsche 911.

M Sport comes to the BMW X1

The smallest member of the BMW X family, the X1, is the latest model to be enhanced with the addition of the popular M Sport specification. BMW’s smallest Sports Activity Vehicle was an instant hit when it first went on sale in October 2009, going on to sell more than 6,300 units in 2010.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV proves good passenger safety

Mitsubishi has announced the high rating results from the ADAC*1. When a crash occurred, Mitsubishi i-MiEV was able to instantly recognise the impact and automatically shut off the high voltage elements of the electric car, sustaining a safe space for the passenger as well as leaving the lithium-ion battery along with their original 88 cells undamaged.

BMW to introduce new turbocharged small engine

Available from autumn 2011, the new BMW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with its all-aluminum crankcase, will for the first time be teamed with BMW’s advanced single turbocharger technology.

Skoda appoints Arnold Clark in two sites in Scotland

Skoda UK has appointed the Arnold Clark Group to two locations in Scotland, adding to the brand’s strength north of the border. The Arnold Clark Edinburgh Skoda dealership is in a new facility on Seafield Road East that will commence trading on 21 January. In Inverness, Arnold Clark has recently acquired Delmore Cars, on Carsegate Road.

New BMW 6 Series Convertible pricing confirmed

The new BMW 6 Series Convertible goes on sale 26 March with prices for the 640i SE starting from £65,680 OTR and prices for the 650i SE starting from £73,430 OTR.

Fiat Marylebone creates new website

A new website, designed to make choosing, testing and ordering a new car easier and more enjoyable, has just been launched by Fiat’s London flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone.

The new BMW 318i Coupe

On sale from March 2010, BMW is pleased to announce the addition of the new 318i to the popular 3 Series Coupe range. This new entry level 3 Series Coupe is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 143hp, resulting in a zero to 62mph time of 9.1 seconds.

New Ford Customer Relationship Centre opens in Daventry

Ford's Customer Relationship Centre (CRC) has moved to a new facility adjacent to the Ford Parts Distribution Centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire. More than 100 service professionals are located at the new centre dedicated to answering customer enquiries.