Car News
Kia dealers rank franchise even higher
Kia has leapt to become the third highest-ranked franchise amongst dealers according to the latest Retail Motor Industry National Franchised Dealers Association survey – just behind Audi and Toyota.
Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel 5-door completes range
Suzuki has announced the introduction of the 1.9 DDiS engine to the Grand Vitara SZ 5-door range completing the revised model line-up.
Staycation costs UK motorists dear
Motorists choosing to have a summer ‘staycation’, coupled with deteriorating road conditions, have been attributed to Auto Windscreens recording higher than normal windscreen repair figures in July and August this year.
Three Fabias Super 2000 at Principe de Asturias Rally
Altogether three Skoda Fabias Super 2000 are going to appear at the Principe de Asturias Rally, the ninth event of this year's Intercontinental Rally Challenge series (IRC) that is to take place near Oviedo, Spain on 10-12 September.
Hyundai dealer network expands
Hyundai is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new franchises to the network bringing the total number of dealers to 141.
Car dealers and manufacturers pull together
‘The need to work together through tough economic conditions has caused certain vehicle dealer-manufacturer relationships to improve in recent months,’ according to Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the findings of the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey.
Reva launching two new cars at Frankfurt
REVA Electric Car Company (REVA) will be unveiling two new M1 classified electric cars at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA).
New York’s free motor show event
Following the success of both their inaugural New York Motorexpo last year and this summer’s 14th annual Canary Wharf event, the British team behind Motorexpo have announced full details concerning their 2009 World Financial Center New York Motorexpo
Ford Fiesta crowned Northern Car of the Year
Ford Fiesta is turning heads in England’s higher latitudes, with the car named "Northern Car of the Year 2009" by the Northern Group of Motoring Writers.
Record drop in congestion reflects economic crisis
Britain’s road network is wearing the scars of the economic climate on its sleeve, according to a new report published by Trafficmaster and the AA.
Audi driver Timo Scheider extends DTM lead
Audi has taken another small step toward achieving its big aim of becoming the first automobile manufacturer in DTM history to win a third consecutive DTM title: By clinching second place at Brands Hatch (Great Britain) after a fierce battle, Audi driver Timo Scheider extended his lead over the best Mercedes driver to nine points.
Rolls-Royce Ghost to be unveiled in Frankfurt
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new production model, Ghost, at the Frankfurt motor show on 15 September 2009.
Fiat Punto Evo to feature Blue&Me – TomTom
Fiat and TomTom announce that the two companies have jointly developed an integrated portable navigation solution: Blue&Me – TomTom. This solution, which is the result of a partnership between the two companies, will be showcased for the first time in the new Fiat Punto Evo at the upcoming IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt, Germany.
Can petrol price hikes fuel motorists to hang up car keys?
Despite ongoing concerns for the environment, almost a quarter of UK motorists (24 per cent) would never consider substituting their cars for public transport - no matter how costly fuel becomes, according to research.
Goodwood Revival to feature air displays
With just two weeks to go until the 2009 Goodwood Revival meeting (18-20 September), the nostalgic appeal of the world’s most authentic historic motor race meeting is set to continue with a huge variety of rare aircraft to complement the racing and period fashions on terra firma.