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Infiniti M37 flagship saloon names its price
Infiniti has confirmed its new M37, the first of a trio of V6-powered, rear-wheel drive luxury performance saloons to take on Europe’s executive-car hierarchy, will be available in five different grades priced from £35,150.
Toyota Prius sales reach 200,000 in Europe
As others promise prototypes or tout test cars, Toyota celebrates ten years of the Prius in Europe with 200,000 sales. The full hybrid Toyota Prius, synonymous as the definitive hybrid car, was launched in 2000 to the European market, (1997 in Japan).
Open-air motoring Abarth style
The new Abarth 500C, which has just gone on sale in the UK, allows drivers to combine unrivalled small car performance with the thrill of wind-in-the-hair motoring in one stylish and well-equipped package.
Abarth Punto Evo - The legend builds
With Abarth now firmly established as a brand in its own right, the Abarth Punto EVO, which has just gone on sale in the UK, proves the firm can take a winning formula to the next level. As its name implies, the new car is an evolution of the successful Abarth Grande Punto, the car that heralded the rebirth of Abarth in 2008.
Vauxhall Meriva embraces full diesel line-up
Vauxhall has completed the new Meriva’s diesel engine line up with the addition of two ultra-efficient units that together boost the range’s green credentials and offer yet more performance than before.
Nissan’s green desirability reaps rewards
The latest highly coveted What Car? Green Awards have delivered a ringing endorsement of the environmental competitiveness of Nissan’s current model line-up with the best-selling, British-built Qashqai emerging triumphant in the Green Crossover category.
British drivers look for best route to fuel saving
Ford is using cutting edge technology to provide tailored advice on the best way for customers to save fuel.
Nissan Micra waves goodbye to the UK
10th August 1992 the first Sunderland-built Micra rolled off the line. Now, 18 years, more than 2.3 million units and one model change later, Micra production in the UK has come to an end.
Seat’s summer offers keep the heat on the competition
SEAT is unveiling a plethora of stunning summer offers across the bulk of its growing range of sporty, dynamic models as the Spanish brand looks to build on a solid first six months of 2010.
Range Rover Evoque prototypes go undercover
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has entered its final phase of testing, with hundreds of prototype models dispatched around the globe for trial in the toughest climates and conditions.
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion What Car? Green Car of the Year
Volkswagen’s BlueMotion range of vehicles has added a further three awards – including overall Green Car of the Year – to its list of accolades, this time at the What Car? Green Awards 2010 which were presented last night at a ceremony at Twickenham Stadium in London.
Volvo three-point plan to help car industry improve UK air quality
Volvo Car UK has launched a three-point plan aimed at providing all motorists with a broader range of emissions information when they buy their next car - irrespective of marque - to help combat the UK’s rising problem of poor air quality.
Seat digital radio - Turn on, tune in, rock out
Always keen to offer its drivers the very latest technology, SEAT is now making DAB radio available to Leon, Altea and Altea XL buyers via a new, state-of-the-art, satnav system.
Chevrolet Volt with eight-year 100,000-mile battery warranty
The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will provide U.S. customers with an unprecedented, standard eight-year/100,000-mile (160,000 km) warranty on its advanced, lithium-ion battery.
Jaguar XJ wins What Car? Luxury Car Green Award
Jaguar has won the Luxury Car category in this year's What Car? Green Awards with its XJ 3.0 Diesel V6 Luxury model with the judges saying it is the best green luxury car money can buy.