Car News
New car registrations fell 30.5% in March
The March new car market fell by 137,730 units in 2009 and by 202,991 units over the first three months of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The March total was 16,000 units or 4.9% below expectations and pushed the 12 month rolling total to 1.93 million units. Volumes could now slide below 1.7 million units by the end of the year.
Skoda announces great quarter two deals
Skoda has unveiled its list of outstanding value deals for the second quarter of 2009. The Czech manufacturer is renowned for its great value for money, offering excellent quality, high specification levels, practicality and reliability at fantastic prices.
Brits take steps to crunch motor costs
With economic turbulence rife, nearly three quarters (70%) of financially savvy Brits are taking steps to reduce their motoring costs, according to new research from Saga Motor Insurance.
New car buyers still fail to haggle more on price
The number of people looking to haggle on the price of a new car over the next six months has increased significantly, according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance, but car buyers could collectively still overpay by more than £200 million because they are not prepared to haggle more on price.
The new Citroen C3 Picasso
The funky, and already award-winning Citroen C3 Picasso, is the latest addition to the Company’s Picasso family. A vehicle for the individual thinker, the C3 Picasso offers users adaptable, class-leading space, effortless modularity, unrivalled visibility and exceptional driving pleasure in a bold design that is as cool as it is functional.
Safety motoring check puts your mind at ease
Before setting off for your next motoring adventure, it surely makes sense to ensure that your car or MPV is in perfect condition for a safe and trouble-free holiday or trip.
Gentex mirrors featured on new VW Passat CC
Gentex Corporation has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming interior and exterior rearview mirrors for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC, exposing the technology to thousands of new motorists. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry.
Spring savings at Kia
Spring has sprung and the offers have well and truly blossomed at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. Prices on the small Picanto city car have dropped by £200 on the nippy 1.0-litre entry model meaning you could pick up one of Kia’s best sellers for under £6,000.
Low emissions Fiats to benefit from Capital Allowance rule changes
Fiat is anticipating increased interest from fleet managers in its low-emissions vehicle range, following the introduction today of new Capital Allowance guidelines.
Custom Cars return to Beaulieu
Over 200 vehicles from all over the country attended the first Hot Rod and Custom Drive-In Day, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, in June last year. Following on from this success, a weekend event is being staged this year, from 19th to 21st June.
Make every litre count, says IAM
Motorists facing the 2p per litre fuel price rise (1 April 2009) have been reminded by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) that a smoother driving style is the single best eco-driving tip that could make a difference.
KTM X-BOW to make British GT debut
Supporters of the British GT will be the first in the UK to see the stunning KTM X-BOW GT4 race car in championship competition this season.
ContiPremiumContact 2 receives recommendation
Continental’s ContiPremiumContact 2 tyre has been named a Which? Best Buys in two sizes in the consumer group’s April 2009 report. This takes Continental’s Which? Best Buy recommendations up to eight in tyre tests featured on the Which? website.
Age of the diesel sports car is fuelled by Audi
An all-new Audi TDI endurance racer carrying the genes of the first and only diesel-powered sports car to win the Le Mans 24 Hours has opened its account with a maiden victory in Florida’s Sebring 12 Hours (21 Mar), and these same genes are spawning advanced diesel-powered road cars like the TT TDI, Q7 V12 TDI and A5 3.0 TDI.
The Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon
From today, all Defender 110 Station Wagons featuring the Utility Pack will gain a classification change from M1 passenger carrying to N1 Light Commercial Vehicle. With a payload capability in excess of 1,000kg, the Defender 110 Utility Wagon also meets requirements to be classified as a light goods vehicle for VAT purposes should the usage be commercial.