Car News
Hyundai VAT-tastic offers on i10, i20 and i30
January may seem a little bit gloomy for some - post-Christmas blues, shortage of cash after spending too much on presents and the government’s VAT rise making things even more expensive.
BMW ends year on a high
A special BMW Closed ‘virtual auction’, staged at the Park Plaza Riverbank, London on 9 December saw 325 cars offered live via a giant screen by BCA’s auctioneers to over 100 BMW dealers.
Ferrari breaks all records in China in 2010
In the year ending December 2010 Ferrari sold close to 300 cars in China, its best result since the company started exports there. This result represented a further strengthening of the positive trend within the market in recent years, and an increase of nearly 50 per cent compared to 2009.
Foray tops 10 Ford dealerships after 10 years in business
Salisbury-based Foray Motor Group has ended 2010, its 10th year of existence, by acquiring its 10th Ford dealership.
Polo and Golf BlueMotion exempt from congestion charge
Not only are the highly efficient Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion and Golf BlueMotion models exempt from road tax but, as of this week, they are also exempt from the London Congestion Charge.
Alfa Romeo inspires centenary bags
Alfa Romeo UK has unveiled two concept designer bags for its sporty compact MiTo as part of the company’s centenary year and to help support young British fashion talent.
Eight Vauxhall models go congestion charge-free
Vauxhall offers eight models in its range which are eligible for London’s new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’, which comes into force today and promises drivers of Euro 5-compliant cars emitting 100g/km or less total exemption from the Congestion Charge.
BMW set to drive British athletes’ performance
Today BMW, the Official Automotive Partner of London 2012, announced the launch of the BMW London 2012 Performance Team. An initiative designed to provide Team GB and ParalympicsGB with support as they prepare for the Games on and off the field, with plans already underway to utilise BMW’s technological and performance expertise.
Honda holds the VAT and offers three years free servicing
Honda is continuing to make new car ownership more affordable by adding three years’ complimentary servicing and a range of flexible finance options to selected new cars until the end of March 2011.
New Year, new rules - and no charge for Seat’s E Ecomotives
Some of SEAT’s increasingly popular E Ecomotive models are coming to the rescue of beleaguered London motorists who are today hit by not only an unwelcome VAT rise on fuel, but also an extra £2 on the Congestion Charge.
Volvo celebrates congestion charge changes
Volvo has been offering a free chauffeuring service into Central London today (4th January 2011) in three of its low-emission DRIVe models to mark the introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount for the capital’s Congestion Charge.
80% of Subaru customers to dodge VAT hike
Unlike most car companies, Subaru UK will not be passing on January’s VAT (Value Added Tax) increase to the majority of its customers. Rather, the All-Wheel-Drive Japanese manufacturer is to absorb the 2.5 per cent rise in sales duty itself in most cases.
Kia Picanto - the small car, grown up
Kia has released the first official photos of the next generation Picanto city car boasting a bolder, more mature and more self confident look.
Seat says ‘VAT hike? What VAT hike?’
Spanish car maker SEAT is bringing some welcome Latin excitement to the post-Christmas gloom with news that it is extending and refreshing its successful VAT-free offer.
LUXGEN7 SUV Sports+ and MPV Elegance+ at Taipei exhibition
The 2011 Taipei Automobile & Accessories Exhibition was successfully held, and the independent Taiwanese brand, LUXGEN, with its strong capabilities in development and design, introduced its special editions LUXGEN7 SUV Sports+ and LUXGEN MPV Elegance+ during the event and attracted high attention from the attendants.