Car News
Kia Venga wins design award before it goes on sale
Not yet on sale, but already new Kia Venga has won one of the most prestigious international design awards.
New Pipercross induction kit for Fiat 500 and Panda
Filtration specialist Pipercross has released a superb induction kit for the new Fiat 500 and Panda 100HP. The smart looking kit not only adds a power and torque increase throughout the rev range, but also gives a throaty induction ‘roar’ under hard acceleration.
New Pipercross Venom for Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Audi S3
Filtration specialist Pipercross has released a bespoke version of its ground breaking Venom sealed induction kit. This latest version is for the VW Golf Mark 5 2.0T and its mechanical sibling, the Audi S3.
Jaguar XF drives Jaguar to sales success
Jaguar's UK sales in November have risen by 50 per cent compared to the same month last year with a total of 1463 models sold.
Apprentices join the Rolls-Royce success story
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that nine of the company’s first year apprentices have been offered permanent positions with the company. All nine successfully completed three-year apprenticeships at the head office and manufacturing plant at Goodwood, West Sussex.
New Citroen C3: The visiodrive
Citroen introduces the new C3 - a smart, sophisticated, low CO2 and unique 5-door supermini, designed for the modern family.
Peugeot 207 star of Peugeot’s strong November sales
Peugeot new car sales were up over 29% last month compared to November 2008. Sales to private buyers were up 89% as customers took advantage of some great winter deals on Peugeot’s range of new cars.
Nissan’s market share hits 3 per cent
Nissan in Europe has reported sales of 44,726 units in November, representing an increase of 10,547 units, +31% year on year. Overall TIV was up 10% versus November 2008.
Top Gear names Prius top of the town
Prius has gained an unlikely new admirer with Top Gear choosing the Toyota hybrid star as its City Car of the Year.
Ford car range boosts sales in November
Ford car sales increased by 19 per cent in November, compared with the same month in 2008. Sales were boosted across the Ford model range with Ka, Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, S-MAX and Galaxy all recording sales increases compared with November 2008.
Citroen Racing and Red Bull give wings to Kimi Räikkönen in 2010
Since its establishment in 2008, the association between Citroen Racing and Red Bull has already reaped world titles for Citroen, Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena in 2008 and 2009*, and the ties between the two companies are to be stepped up for next season.
Nissan Qashqai crossover updated for 2010
Built in Britain and better than ever – the Qashqai is being revised for 2010. Nissan’s mid-size crossover model will undergo an extensive update in the spring of 2010 to cement its position as the class-leading, pioneering alternative to the traditional hatchback.
Aston Martin Rapide pricing announced
As the eagerly awaited Aston Martin Rapide four-door sports car goes through final engineering and testing phases before being launched in quarter one 2010, Aston Martin confirms UK pricing.
Volvo set to sell more cars in 2009 than in 2008
According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Volvo Car UK is on course to become the first premium motor manufacturer to sell more cars in 2009 than it did in 2008.
Vauxhall retail sales soar by more than double in November
Vauxhall posted retail sales of 6,643 cars during November, a year on year increase of 128 per cent, according to figures issued by the Society of Manufacturers and Traders.