Car News
Audi A8 with Google Earth
Vorsprung durch Technik will come to the fore yet again in 2010 as exciting new technological advances make their debut in the new Audi A8, not least of which being the option of Google information services channelled to the new luxury flagship via the internet.
Refreshed team drives Seat fleet sales success
SEAT’s increasingly successful Fleet and Business Sales team, led by ex-Audi fleet professional Nick Andrews, is celebrating another important signing with the addition of Kellie Lee to the line-up.
Peterborough United scores with Subaru
Conders Subaru has loaned local Championship side, Peterborough United, a brand new Legacy diesel for use by club officials. And the arrival of the AWD estate couldn’t have been better timed, what with the recent wintery weather in the region.
Hyundai’s special edition Edition additions
What better way to see in the New Year than with a new range of high value, well-equipped special editions?
One-77 closes on new Aston Martin record
Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high speed testing after surpassing all predictions and comfortably breaking the 200mph mark.
New Year, new engine and styling pack for Scirocco
From next year, the Volkswagen Scirocco will be available to order with an efficient new entry-level engine. From 4 January 2010, it will be possible to order the two-door compact coupé with the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine, with prices starting at £18,860 RRP on the road.
Peugeot 207 with added Verve
The popular Peugeot 207 Verve will be available with two new engine options and in three new exciting exterior colours, from January 2010.
Citroen C3 Picasso awarded Best Family Car honour
Citroen’s C3 Picasso has been named ‘Best Family Car’ of 2009 by the Daily Express’ Motoring team.
How to drive safely in the snow
It is looking more and more likely that some of us will be having a white Christmas. If you’re Father Christmas travelling everywhere by sleigh, it’s not too much of a problem, however it’s much tougher for those of us who are braving the roads on four wheels.
Ruth the robot gives Ford engineers the human touch
Ford is the only automaker to use a robot to test the feel and appearance of switches and surfaces in its vehicles.
Volkswagen relies on ‘heavy’ support
When the five Volkswagen Race Touaregs cross the start of the Dakar Rally on New Year’s Day 2010, they will not be the only participants competing for the Volkswagen Group.
You’ve gotta love Seat’s radical new Ibiza adverts
SEAT is getting straight to the ‘point’ with a cheeky new advertising campaign which appears online, on TV and across the printed media from 19 December.
IM Group to import Great Wall vehicles into Europe
I.M. Group, the UK-based automotive importer and distributor for Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, has announced the signing of an agreement that will see it import vehicles from Chinese auto maker, Great Wall Motor Company Limited, into Europe starting next year.
Land Rover - Vehicles to overcome the big freeze
Land Rover has over 60 years of experience developing supremely capable vehicles that boast four-wheel-drive and pioneering technology such as Electronic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Terrain Response – which includes a snow setting utilising the vehicles’ traction aids.
Upgraded Mazda5 on sale 1 January 2010
New for 2010, Mazda is introducing a completely revised line-up for its Mazda5 range of Compact Multi-Activity Vehicles (C-MAV) offering customers a choice of six models with upgraded equipment and even greater value.