Car News
Peugeot’s 308 CC - A car for all seasons
Bond, the original all-female, multi-million selling electronic string quartet, have applied their unique sound to one of classical music’s most popular and iconic works - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Stunning Seat Ibiza Bocanegra is ready for the road
SEAT is wowing the crowds at this week’s Barcelona International Motor Show with the debut of a road-ready version of its stunning Ibiza Bocanegra.
Auto industry outlines R&D priorities for EU Green Car Initiative
The European automotive industry has submitted clear and concise R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative, announced by the EU.
Renault-Nissan form partnership with Singapore government
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has formed a partnership with the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to explore the development of Zero Emission Vehicles Programme.
Car sales figures highlight need for scrappage scheme
‘Today’s car sales figures highlight the state of the new car market and the need for the introduction of the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme in the UK,’ according to Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), representing the UK’s car dealers, commenting on new car sales for April 2009, announced today (Thursday 7 May 2009).
Scirocco GT24 secures double class victories at dress rehersal
Volkswagen completed further testing and development of the Scirocco GT24 and GT24-CNG at the Nürburgring over the Bank Holiday weekend as the team entered the third round of the BFGoodrich Endurance Championship.
New car registrations fell 24% in April
New car registrations in April were down 24.0% or 42,193 units on the April 2008 market and 47,529 units short of the ten year average for the month, of 185,856 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Renault announces new Kangoo pricing
Continuing Renault’s relentless product offensive, the latest new model to join the company’s ever-growing range is New Kangoo, priced from £11,200 on-the-road.
RCA students unveil vehicle designs of the future
In celebration of the 40th year of the UK’s Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design course, a competition for students has reached its climax with three students on their way to Rüsselsheim following an evening of presentations to an assembled audience at the London Transport Museum.
The £4,295 Chevrolet Matiz… all you need is an old car!
If you’re currently driving around in a 10-year old car, then chances are you’re thinking of replacing it soon with a more modern model.
Gentex mirrors offered on German carmakers' product lines
Gentex has announced that it is shipping interior auto-dimming mirrors with advanced features for the 2009 BMW 1 Series and Z4 Coupe/Roadster. The corporation is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry.
Renault unveils Z.E. electric vehicle demonstrator
Kangoo be bop Z.E. is derived from the production version of Kangoo be bop and is instantly recognisable by its ‘Energy Blue’ body colour, while the Renault logos on the grille and wheels are picked out in satin-finish blue-hued chrome.
Subaru and Isuzu appoint new dealer (Derek Slack Motors Ltd)
Subaru and Isuzu’s plan to increase dealer development continues to move forward with the appointment of Derek Slack Motors Ltd, Middlesbrough.
New Audi S4 raises the benchmark for handling dynamics
An advanced new high-tech driver aid from the inventors of quattro permanent four-wheel drive is now available in the UK in the new Audi S4.
Chrysler introduces special edition Grand Voyager
Chrysler UK Ltd is pleased to introduce a special edition model to its successful Grand Voyager range. Celebrating 25 years as the world’s best selling MPV, and with over 12 million vehicles sold worldwide, the Grand Voyager special edition comes with significant amounts of extra interior and exterior equipment that help makes the award winning vehicle even better value for money.