Car News

Ford increases market share
Ford's top selling vehicle range secured almost 17 per cent of the UK's total 2009 market for the blue oval, making one in six new vehicles a Ford.

Volvo beats downturn with rising sales
Volvo Car UK is celebrating after beating the downturn with rising sales of its new cars during 2009. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Volvo enjoyed a sales increase of 4.49% in comparison to 2008’s full year sales.

Nissan Juke crossover on sale from October
One month before its global media unveil on February 10th, Nissan has confirmed the name of its forthcoming small Crossover. The Nissan Juke will go on sale from October, following its global public premiere at Geneva Motor Show in March.

Kia records new UK and European record annual sales
With sales of 50,636 vehicles in 2009 Kia Motors UK, has smashed records for the brand both in Britain and across Europe.

Land Rover sales increase continues
In the period October to December 2009, Land Rover UK sales were up 93% year on year.

James Hunt’s ‘company’ Porsche Carrera RS for sale
Warwickshire-based Nick Whale Sports Cars Direct has recently put onto the market an extremely rare and highly significant Porsche 911 3.0 litre Carrera RS, one of only six made in right hand drive as part of the Porsche RSR homologation process.

Vauxhall Motors to host an enchanted evening in London
Pull up your socks and grab your knee pads, because London’s Vauxhall Skate is back, but this time with a frozen twist. After the astounding success of this summer’s event, Vauxhall Motors has teamed up with some of the UK’s best music, design, and style talents to drive some winter excitement into London for just one, very enchanted evening.
Barclays: December SMMT car registration figures
Keith Parry, Head of Motor Retail at Barclays, said: "The government's scrappage scheme has been a huge success, drawing people into showrooms and has accounted for almost 300,000 additional vehicles coming onto the market in 2009.

Superchips performance upgrade for Peugeot 207 GTi
Superchips Ltd, the long established performance ECU specialist, is pleased to announce a new performance upgrade for the Peugeot 207 GTi THP 175.

Suzuki offers low finance packages
Suzuki is pleased to start 2010 with some great news on low finance packages and the best deal to date on a new Alto; now available on a PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) scheme for just £95 per month.

Ford’s Blue Oval Club New Year offers
Ford's Blue Oval Club enters the New Year offering independent parts retailers improved terms on almost 70 per cent of key fast-moving products.

Lee Noble Supercar teaser pics
These are the first official shots of Fenix Automotive’s astonishing new supercar, which is due on UK sale in the second half of this year.

Turbo Dynamics’ twin entry turbocharger unleashed on Subaru market
Hybrid turbocharger designer, Turbo Dynamics (TD) is already acclaimed worldwide for its turbocharger designs and revolutionary steps forward within the industry.

Pipercross VW Golf K-Jet induction kit
Induction maestro Pipercross has the perfect solution for owners of Golf Gti models equipped with the K-Jet management systems. A tailor-made induction kit.

Porsche powers into 2010
Porsche never rests on its laurels, whether on the road or the race track, and 2009 was once again a year of constant activity with the launch of a number of new models and new facilities both in the UK and Germany.