Car News
Staddlestones joins forces with Daihatsu
Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its dealer network representation in the Isle of Wight with the appointment of Staddlestones garage.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB set for Thruxton thriller
The fastest track on the calendar is the next destination for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB for rounds three and four at Thruxton, near Andover, Hampshire on April 25/26.
Vehicle scrappage scheme good news for buyers
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has welcomed government’s introduction of a scrappage incentive scheme to kick-start demand in the car and van market.
Government introduces incentive for motorists to 'scrap' old cars
Motorists are being offered £2,000 towards a new car or van if they trade in their 10-year-old, or older, vehicle for scrap under plans unveiled by the Government in today's Budget.
Autotorq maximizes scrappage scheme opportunity for dealers
Autotorq, the leading provider of cutting-edge dealer and manufacturer web platform and e-marketing services, has developed and integrated the online capability to help dealers maximise the benefits of the government scrappage scheme.
Car scrappage scheme a boost to showrooms says RMIF
‘The introduction of a vehicle scrappage scheme as announced in the Budget will boost the new car market, encourage consumers to get back into car showrooms, and reduce the likelihood of employee downsizing in this sector,’ according to Paul Williams, Chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF)
The new Citroen Nemo Multispace
Citroen is introducing the compact, practical, versatile, environmentally-sensitive and, above all, attractively priced Nemo Multispace.
Volkswagen Group generates operating profit in first quarter
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft generated an operating profit and increased its liquidity in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Group’s operating profit amounted to €312 million (€1,311 million).
Volkswagen to produce the New Small Family in Slovakia
Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, has set its course for the future. Yesterday, a decision on the production location for the future New Small Family was taken.
AA Personal Loans welcomes Darling’s Deals for New Wheels
AA Personal Loans welcomed the Chancellor's plans for a vehicle scrappage scheme whereby the car owners will receive a benefit of £2,000 (£1000 government grant and £1000 from manufacturers) if they cash in vehicles registered before 31 December 1999.
New tracks for JLS at Mercedes-Benz World
X-Factor runners up JLS took to the Handling Circuits at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey last weekend on a day out to celebrate lead singer Aston’s 21st birthday. Aston, Oritse, Marvin, and JB, who were mentored by Louis Walsh in the hit ITV show, spent the morning behind the wheel of some of the most awe-inspiring vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz range.
Aberdeenshire council elects to buy Superb
Aberdeenshire Council has just taken delivery of a new Skoda Superb GreenLine. The keys for the new car – which delivers low emissions and great fuel economy – were handed over to Mr Bill Howatson, Provost of Aberdeenshire Council, by Alan Robertson, Dealer Principal for Specialist Cars Aberdeen Skoda.
The Historic Road Sports Championship supported by Zircotec
Heat management specialist Zircotec is supporting the 2009 Historic Road Sports Championship, a race series run by the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC) for classic production sports cars.
New Mazda2 1.6 Sport Diesel models on sale now
The introduction of two new Mazda2 1.6D Sport models this spring has doubled the line-up of diesel-powered cars in this popular range that has attracted more than 3,500 buyers so far this year.
New limits could be set for over two thirds of UK speed cameras
A major government overhaul of speed limits on residential and rural roads could see a significant number of additional motorists criminalised, says RoadPilot Ltd. According to the firm’s database, more than two thirds (68 per cent) of all of the UK’s speed cameras are located on the affected roads.