Car News

Sold on hybrid
Britain’s drivers are switching on to hybrid in increasing numbers, with sales results for September and the first three quarters of 2014 showing Toyota’s technology attracting an ever greater proportion of customers.

Hundreds hurry to snap up the new Lexus NX
Keen customers are wasting no time making sure they secure the keys to the NX 300h, Lexus’s hyper-stylish new luxury hybrid crossover.

New Bentley Mulsanne Speed - Pinnacle of luxury and performance
Bentley has unveiled a new flagship model at the Paris Motor Show, positioned at the very pinnacle of automotive luxury and performance. The new Mulsanne Speed is the fastest ultra-luxury driving experience in the world.

The all-new Suzuki Vitara
Ever since its market launch in 1988, the Suzuki Vitara series has earned acclaim for stylish, city oriented designs, compact, easy to manage dimensions, comfortable on-road performance, and genuine off-road capability. The series has evolved through changes in body size and powertrain.

Slimming World fleet shapes up with Lexus hybrids
Slimming World, the UK’s leading weight loss organisation, has put its vehicle fleet on a new diet of Lexus hybrids, signing a deal that will see 76 cars acquired for its managers during the next three years.

A new take on the Audi TT
Audi has drawn inspiration from its five-door A5 and A7 Sportback models, which artfully blend the rakish lines of a coupé with the real world practicality of an executive class car, to create the TT Sportback concept, which made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Fiat 500X debuts at the 2014 Paris Motor Show
Introducing the new Fiat 500X, the latest addition to the Fiat 500 family! Making its world début at the Paris Motor Show, the new Fiat 500X is a crossover not only in terms of vehicle segments, but also in terms of its potential customers.

Infiniti makes audacious statement at Paris Motor Show
Infiniti signals a clear intent to break into the top tier of the premium saloon category with the eye-catching Q80 Inspiration concept car revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show by Infiniti Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, François Goupil de Bouillé, and Infiniti’s Executive Design Director, Alfonso Albaisa.

The new Jaguar XE - The sports saloon redefined
The Jaguar XE redefines the concept of the sports saloon and will be the driver’s car in its class. Its lightweight construction, streamlined styling, luxurious interior and outstanding ride and handling are testament to company founder Sir William Lyons’ vision: ‘The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive’.

Honda reveals new-look CR-V at Paris Motor Show 2014
Honda will this week use the Paris Motor Show to reveal its new-look CR-V. The exterior receives a whole new look with new headlamps, front grille, fog lights, skid-plate and bumper; whilst at the rear, new LED combination lamps, a refreshed tailgate design and bumper complete the enhancements.

New thinking in car buying
Automotive retailing is evolving and customer expectations are changing. Today, customers visit a car dealership just 1.3 times before purchase.

Pricing announced for all-new, high tech Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Retailers in the UK will begin taking orders for the eighth generation Passat saloon and Estate models on 7 October, ahead of first UK deliveries in January, with prices starting from £22,215 (RRP OTR) for the entry-level saloon.

Seat celebrates its 5 millionth Ibiza
Seat’s Martorell plant in Barcelona, Spain, is celebrating the production of the 5 millionth Ibiza. The Spanish Brand reached the milestone on the iconic model’s 30th anniversary.

All-new Honda Civic Type R: The most extreme and high-performing Type R yet
With the automotive world about to descend on the Paris Motor Show 2014, Honda has released further details of the eagerly anticipated new Civic Type R.

Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid makes Paris debut
The new Passat is one of the most innovative cars in its class. Equipped with progressive drive, assistance and infotainment systems, it is high-tech encapsulated in a powerful design with sharp proportions.