Car News
Tough new Trekking version to join Qubo range
A rugged new version of the versatile Qubo range is gearing up for a UK introduction later this month, following its international public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is BMW’s most innovative concept car ever and sets a new performance car agenda. Its unique powertrain, ground-breaking performance potential and exo-skeletal style bodywork crafted from aerodynamic knowledge gained in Formula One set it apart from anything previously seen.
Kia named UK Automotive Company of the Year
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has been named UK Automotive Company for 2010 by the Institute of Transport Management in recognition of “its innovative and dynamic efforts to lead the way towards a healthier industry, in both financial and environmental terms”.
SsangYong sales lift for fifth consecutive month
For the fifth month in succession, SsangYong has outperformed the UK car market in August with a sales increase over the same month last year of 160 per cent.
Peugeot 4007 DCS automatic
The 4007 is Peugeot's first compact all-terrain vehicle, available with either five or seven seat versions, and is particularly appreciated for its dynamic attributes, combining high performance engines with an innovative integral electronic transmission and chassis components worthy of a saloon car.
Seat joins the big league with massive UEFA football deal
SEAT is joining the big league following the announcement that the dynamic Spanish car maker has struck a deal with football’s European governing body, UEFA, to become the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of its new Europa League.
Councils putting lives at risk on our roads
Public sector bosses are potentially putting the lives of their staff and the general public in danger by failing to carry out basic safety checks on their employees’ cars that are being used for work.
New Series 51 Bentley Continental range
Bentley Motors will preview an exciting new design direction for the company’s Continental GT and GTC models at the 2009 Frankfurt Show.
smart festival 2009 - The biggest, best and most colourful yet
The world’s biggest-ever single day gathering of smart owners is this Saturday (12th September). It is set to be a very memorable occasion for enthusiasts of the iconic brand, and a particularly colourful affair too.
Honda CR-V with upmarket looks and diesel auto
A new-look Honda CR-V will go on sale in January 2010, with a new diesel engine and an eagerly-awaited automatic gearbox for diesel models.
Lexus LF-Ch concept debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show
Making its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.
New drivers go for smaller car to reduce premiums
The Vauxhall Corsa is the most popular first car for new drivers, in a top 10 entirely dominated by little hatchbacks, according to Confused.com.
ASDA slashes 2p off litre of petrol
ASDA today (Friday 11th September 2009) announced it was cutting the price of petrol by 2p per litre and diesel by a penny. As a result, the maximum price drivers will pay at any of its 179 forecourts is 102.9 for unleaded and 103.9 for diesel.
Porsche demonstrates strength in innovation
With one European and four world premieres, Porsche is demonstrating its strength in innovation at the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show 2009.
Tell MPs to call for scrappage scheme extension says NFDA
Car dealers must write to their local MPs to call for an extension of the vehicle scrappage scheme, so the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is urging its car dealer members to write to their local MP as part of its campaign for a continuation of the initiative.