Car News
Average used car values up another 3% in July
BCA’s Pulse report for July shows that used car values are continuing to rise as average auction values increased for the ninth month running.
Volkswagen announces prices for new Polo
Volkswagen has announced prices for its new Polo model which is available to order today in UK Retailers. The first deliveries will take place on the car’s official ‘on sale’ date of 16 October. Prices start at £10,035 for the S 1.2-litre 60 PS five-door; the three-door model will be available in December.
Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon
The new Secretary of State for Transport Lord Adonis and Sadiq Khan, the DfT Minister responsible for environment and climate change, have both endorsed the 2009 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO 10 MPG Marathon in Coventry on September 30 and 1st October.
Another major industry honour for eco:Drive
Fiat has just been honoured with another award for its innovative eco:Drive technology – picking up Auto Express’s Special Award at the magazine’s New Car Awards 2009 earlier this week.
Fiat 500 scoops another major industry honour
Fiat has just picked up another important industry award for its iconic 500 hatchback, adding to its tally of 30 international awards received to date.
Alcoa’s new aluminium wheel blanks use aerospace technology
Alcoa has extended the range of lightweight wheel forgings supplied to Solomon Alsberg for their exclusive high-performance alloy wheels.
SsangYong sales up for fourth consecutive month
For the fourth month in succession, SsangYong has outperformed the UK car market in July with a sales increase over the same month last year of 167.57 per cent.
Skoda Yeti awarded low insurance ratings
Skoda retailers have opened their doors for orders of the brand new Yeti. Customers can now place orders for the Czech manufacturer’s new crossover vehicle, six weeks ahead of its official on-sale date of 17 September 2009.
Upturn in luxury car sales expected
A host of luxury car manufacturers have signalled an expected boost in sales, as they support the worlds only chauffeur drive event.
Ford Fiesta sales leap in July
Ford Fiesta sales are up by over 26 per cent thanks to the continuing appeal of the UK's top-selling car – yesterday declared Auto Express' prestigious 'Car of the Year'– and the momentum behind the Government's scrappage scheme .
New Toyota Prius an instant hit
The British motoring public has shown itself eager to embrace the latest advances in cleaner, fuel efficient, full hybrid power by signing up in their thousands to buy the all-new Toyota Prius.
Nissan supports EV & infrastructure deployment project
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken.
Scrappage scheme success continues into July
The success of the vehicle scrappage scheme has continued into July, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
British-built Civic Type R to be sold in Japan
The acclaimed 3-door hot hatch, manufactured at Honda’s plant in Swindon, is to be shipped to Japan where it will go on sale during 2010.
Only the very best bulls for Audi interiors
Making a prestige German car calls for an obsession for attention to detail with Audi now only selecting leather from bulls rather than cows to achieve the required upholstery standards for the 36,000 premium cars it will sell in the UK this year equipped with leather seats.