Car News

Romahome plans 50% production rise for 2010
Romahome, the motorhome manufacturer based on the Isle of Wight, is planning a 50 per cent rise in production this year as its models enjoy ever-growing popularity.

All-new Mazda5 at Geneva Motor Show
The world premiere of the all-new Mazda5 on 2 March will be a highlight of this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The all-new Mazda5 has been designed and developed to be especially good at meeting the needs of European families with active lifestyles.

Caterham thrills thousands at Autosport Show
The volume was turned to full blast as the Caterham Drive Experience hit the Autosport International show at Birmingham’s NEC over the weekend.

Record worldwide sales for Skoda in 2009
SkodaAuto defied the market downturn by increasing its overall worldwide sales last year, bettering its previous sales record. In total, Skoda sold 684,226 cars in 2009, up 1.4% on the previous year.
Kia’s European factory hits the half-million mark
Kia Motors produced its 500,000th car at its plant near Zilina in Slovakia when a white cee’d SW rolled off the assembly lines.

Winter weather sees surge in visitors to subaru.co.uk
One of the worst winters in living memory has led to a dramatic rise in interest in all-wheel drive vehicles, judging by the number of visitors to Subaru’s official website – subaru.co.uk.

Seat Ibiza FR turbodiesel debuts
Continuing the relentless product offensive that in 2009 helped SEAT to an all-time record UK market share of 1.50% the sporty Spanish car maker is starting 2010 with yet more exciting new models.
MG TF RAVE disc now available to MG TF owners
A detailed electronic service and repair manual known as the MG TF RAVE disc is now available to MG TF owners from all XPart AutoService centres and wholesalers.

Fiat 500 gets in the Pink
It’s the limited edition Fiat 500 that customers have been asking for ever since the popular city car was launched in 2008 – the 500 Pink has arrived.

Prodrive releases new Impreza Group N
Prodrive has launched the Impreza N2010, its latest FIA specification group N rally car.

Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover to premiere at Geneva
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will premiere its ASX all-new compact crossover from Tuesday March 2, 2010 to Sunday March 14, 2010 at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show held at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland.

Mazda3 Tamura on sale 1 February
Following on from the success of the Mazda2 and Mazda6 Tamura special editions in early 2009, Mazda has introduced a new 1.6 Tamura hatchback to its Mazda3 line-up from 1 February 2010 to offer customers even greater ‘added value’.

Skoda offers drivers a free winter health check
Sub-zero temperatures can seriously damage cars and, after a week of treacherous driving conditions, many vehicles will be feeling the strain.

Honda Jazz tops table for holding its value
The Honda Jazz is Britain's best car for retaining its value according to Parker's annual depreciation report which surveyed almost 300 model ranges.

Elektromotive shares limelight with EV stars at Brussels show
Elektromotive’s status as the world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV)...