Car News
Qashqai scores highly in J.D. Power survey
Nissan’s compact Crossover the Qashqai has been rated 11th overall in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study of 101 models, its first appearance in the survey.
Protect fleet resale prices
In the current economic climate, fleet managers are under increasing pressure to reduce costs. One of the ways to do this is to know the best time to sell vehicles on to avoid the worst of depreciation.
Free oil checks could save drivers costly bills
With National Oil Check Week kicking into gear this week (June 15th to 19th), car care specialists Carcraft Service Centres are putting their weight behind the initiative with free oil checks for motorists.
ACEA members support changes in governance of Formula One
Today, the members of the Board of the European Automobile Manufacturer's Association discussed the current situation prevailing in Formula One, and have concluded that the current governance system cannot continue.
Mercedes-Benz revolutionises driver education
The new Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is set to revolutionise the way British teenagers learn to drive, with the aim of encouraging safer driving on Britain’s roads.
Skoda increases scrappage offer on Octavia
Due to the success of the Government’s scrappage scheme and an especially high demand for Skodas, the Czech manufacturer is introducing an even higher discount on the Octavia range.
Green shoots materialise at Motorexpo
Motorexpo organisers have reported very positive feedback from manufacturers for their 2009 Canary Wharf London event. Exhibitors have confirmed the event has been a major success with many exceeding targets in both sales and leads generated.
Skoda expands its GreenLine brand
Skoda is proud to announce the launch of the new Octavia GreenLine, further expanding the Czech manufacturer’s environmentally friendly range.
British drivers go ‘petrosexual’
A new breed of driver is dominating British roads. These drivers, termed ‘petrosexuals’, are not identified by the cars they drive, but by their boots full of shopping and the rock anthems they singalong to.
Citroen’s new 3.0HDI V6 diesel
Citroen has released first details of an advanced 3.0HDi V6 240hp engine to be introduced to the C5 and C6 ranges later this summer. The unit is the most powerful production engine in the history of the Marque.
New Kia is a Soul sensation - 1,000 sold in 100 days
The Kia Soul has reached a major milestone in the UK as the 1,000th car was delivered to a customer on 8 June 2009, just 100 days after the unique Kia went on sale across the UK.
Subaru supports top cyclists
Subaru will once again be lending support to the UK’s top amateur cyclists in the London-Paris Cycle Tour 2009.
Nissan finance offers unchanged by scrappage
Facing criticism from the media on the total-cost benefit of the Government’s Scrappage scheme, Nissan can confirm that its finance offers deliver the same rates and incentives for those participating in the car buying incentive as for those who don’t have a scrapper to trade-in.
Volkswagen Touareg Bluemotion now available
A BlueMotion version of the Touareg is now available to order, offering improved fuel efficiency and emissions of 219 g/km, well below the tax threshold of less than 225 g/km.
Team Mazda UK to compete in World Aerobatic Championships
Team Mazda UK will compete at the World Aerobatic Championships, Silverstone in August in a bid to put a British pilot on top of the podium for the first time in the history of the championships.