Car News
Kia Sorento awarded 5-star Euro NCAP rating
The all-new Kia Sorento, due in the UK early 2010, has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results, placing the Sorento amongst the safest SUVs on the road.
Toyota Prius achieves 5-star EuroNCAP rating
The new Toyota Prius has achieved the maximum 5-star vehicle safety rating in the latest 2009 Euro NCAP test results.
Renault Grand Scenic awarded five-star EuroNCAP rating
New Grand Scenic has become the 12th model of the Renault range to be awarded EuroNCAP's maximum five-star crash-test rating, despite the increase in the independent body's evaluation criteria (side and rear impact, child and adult protection, pedestrian protection, equipment) earlier this year.
Focus on motorists to boost cycling
Motorists who cycle hold the key to less congestion, better health and less pollution, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Its new study, Cycling Motorists, identifies the enormous potential for many more motorists to take up cycling either for leisure or to replace some car journeys.
Motorists face 2p fuel duty increase
As petrol prices spike at a six month high of 104.7p per litre, Brits face the prospect of another 2p per litre rise in fuel duty on 1 September.
Volkswagen honoured in Businesscar Techies 2009
Volkswagen’s latest security system has been honoured at this year’s BusinessCar Techies Awards with the advanced electronic Intelligent Key being named Best Security Device.
Volvo XC60 gets the R-Design treatment
Volvo has announced first details of the latest car in the R-DESIGN stable – the XC60 R-DESIGN. Showcasing a series of sporty visual features, the R-DESIGN package also adds a specially tuned sports chassis and sharper driving characteristics, enabling customers to enjoy the XC60's practicality together with more dynamic handling and distinctive styling.
SMA urges car dealers and fleets to set realistic auction prices
Vehicle dealers and fleet operators selling stock at auction in the next few weeks should make sure that they set realistic reserve prices that take into account the fact that market conditions may soften, according to the RMI’s Society of Motor Auctions (SMA).
XPart continues worldwide MG Rover parts availability
As XPart celebrates its fifth anniversary on 27th August 2009, motor traders around the globe are still able to service and repair MG Rover cars using genuine parts, thanks to the company’s continuing efforts to ensure a steady supply of parts in the wake of the manufacturer’s collapse in April 2005.
Trafficmaster Mobile wins Best Handheld Satnav award
BusinessCar magazine, one of the UK’s leading motoring publications, has awarded Trafficmaster Mobile first place in the 2009 BusinessCar Techies, for the Best Handheld Satnav category.
The Hyundai ix35
Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, an all-new C-segment crossover that showcases Hyundai’s distinctive new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language.
Another fantastic victory for Skoda Motorsport Factory Team
Jan Kopecký and Petr Starý have won the 39th Czech Rally Zlín. Making Skoda Motorsport's fifth appearance in this year's Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) series and this great achievement even sweeter, Juho Hänninen and Mikka Markkula came third.
Vertu Motors first group to be SAF Approved
Vertu Motors plc – one of the largest motor retailers in the UK – has been awarded SAF Approved status by the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) in recognition of their commitment to raising standards of knowledge on motor finance for the benefit of their customers.
Volvo City Safety named Best Car Safety Device
Volvo’s pioneering City Safety technology has been named winner of the Best Car Safety Device at the new BusinessCar Techies awards. City Safety is designed to minimise the risk of collisions at low-speeds and is fitted as standard to all Volvo XC60 models.
Estate version of Skoda Superb to debut at Frankfurt
Skoda Auto will present the estate version of its flagship model Superb at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.