Car News
Toyota and Lexus hybrid sales top two million
Worldwide sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the two million mark, with more than 200,000 of these hybrids sales in Europe.
Success for Fiat in August sales results
The continued success of the Fiat Group in the UK is underlined with the release of August’s new car sales figures.
Used car values keep climbing
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that used car values increased for the tenth month running in August, taking average values across the board to £6,223.
Closing the net on used car fraud
Vehicle information expert, HPI, supports calls this week from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to increase the amount of available data that can be used to clamp down on car cloning.
Ford shines in August sales race
Ford car sales outperformed the market last month almost three times over, according to industry figures out today.
New Ford C-Max - Stylish and versatile
Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.
Hyundai's eco-initiatives move into high gear
Blue Drive, Hyundai’s eco-initiative, will move into high gear at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. The company has created a special Blue Drive Zone where it will exhibit a wide array of its new eco-friendly technologies and products demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel economy of its vehicles.
Scrappage boosts August registration volumes
The scrappage incentive scheme has boosted vehicle registrations for the third successive month in August, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Car scrappage pushes up new car sales in August
‘With car sales continuing to grow as a result of the vehicle scrappage scheme, Government must consider an extension to enable consumers and business to gain full benefit from the initiative,' says Sue Robinson, Director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), representing the UK’s new car dealers, commenting on new car sales figures for August 2009.
New car sales up in August
New car registrations rose 6.0% in August to 67,006 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Hyundai outsells Ford to top retail sales charts in August
Official car sales figures released today are set to send shockwaves through the industry. Hyundai sold more cars to retail customers in August than any other brand, overtaking Ford and Vauxhall.
Call for Government to extend scrappage scheme
Richard Mason, Managing Director from motoring.co.uk said: "Having seen such a positive stimulus as a result of the scrappage scheme, I urge the government to follow suit with the French and extend the scheme.
Lotus Elise Club Racer
Making its debut at the I.A.A. in Frankfurt 2009, the Special Edition Lotus Elise Club Racer introduces new and exclusive colour schemes, bespoke interior and lightweight components all in a world class, high performance and low emission sportscar.
Mazda MX5 is best used car of the ‘noughties’
Mazda’s MX5 convertible is the number one second-hand car of the new millennium according to research by Carsite.co.uk.
Dany Bahar joins Lotus as Chief Executive Officer
Dany T. Bahar has been appointed as the new CEO of Group Lotus effective 1st October 2009, replacing Michael J. Kimberley, who retired in July.