Car News
Ford Focus named CAP Used Car of the Decade
The Ford Focus 1998 – 2005 has been voted ‘Used Car of the Decade’ by CAP – the UK’s independent used car pricing experts.
Volkswagen Passat named as Large Used Car of the Decade
The fifth generation Passat, produced between 1996 and 2005, has been awarded the coveted title of Large Used Car of the Decade by the used car valuation specialists, CAP.
Skoda announces Superb Estate pricing
Prices for the award-winning new Skoda Superb Estate have been announced. Prices start at just £17,715 OTR for the Superb Estate S with the 1.4 TSI 125bhp engine.
Freelander 2 White & Black special editions for 2010
The Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ Special Editions are new entry-level additions to the Freelander 2 range for the 2010 model year, and will be on sale in January 2010, priced from £19,495 on-the-road.
Next-generation battery electric powered Volvo C30
Volvo Cars will unveil the next-generation battery electric powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010.
Audi A3 awarded CAP Executive Used Car of the Decade
Highly regarded vehicle valuation specialist CAP has named the Audi A3 ‘Executive Used Car of the Decade’ in its Used Car Awards, acknowledging the major contribution made by the pioneering three and five-door hatchback in distilling the premium sector values traditionally reserved for larger prestige cars and introducing them into the compact class.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV launches UK’s largest public electric car trial
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has become the first zero emissions fully electric city car to be used on the government funded Technology Strategy Board user trials.
New Suzuki Swift range
Suzuki has announced that from January 2010 the popular Swift model will be available in three new grades.
Seat site clicks with fleet and business drivers
SEAT’s growing presence in the important Fleet and Business Sales sector is being matched by an increasingly sophisticated, and successful, presence in cyberspace.
Volkswagen puts the Dakar Rally on the iPhone
From high-tech nomads for high-tech nomads: Volkswagen has launched a new iPhone application about the Dakar Rally in Apple’s online store today.
Kia global sales increase over 53 per cent in November
Kia Motors Corporation has announced that global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales, and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for November 2009 have recorded a total of 152,826 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 53.2 per cent.
Citroen’s Champs-Élysées showcase offers DS3 experience
From 12th December, Citroen’s Champs-Élysées showcase, C_42, will be transformed for a brand new season - offering the ultimate DS3 experience. In the same week, C_42 wins a prestigious World Architecture News award.
Lexus LFA sounds as good as it drives
Not only does the Lexus LFA deliver thoroughbred supercar performance, the sound it makes is every bit as thrilling. The acoustic performance of the V10 engine and exhaust system has been fine-tuned to create a unmistakeable “soundtrack” that rises from a rumbling note at idle to a nape-tingling red-line wail.
New Volvos awarded to winners of ‘What Drives Edward’
The winners of the Volvo Cars' 'What Drives Edward' online challenge, which was launched in conjunction with the cinema release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon, have been announced.
New Astra hits road today
First customers will receive the keys to their new Astras today as Vauxhall celebrates the retail launch of what’s set to be the best-selling British-built car in the UK.