Car News
Why today's young drivers have never had it so good
Today's young drivers are getting an easy ride when it comes to climbing the first rung of the ‘Car Ownership Ladder', according to research from Tescocompare.com.
Volvo teams up with Grand Designs Live 2009
Volvo is the official Automotive Sponsor of this year’s Grand Designs Live at London’s ExCeL taking place from 25th April – 4th May. Grand Designs Live is the UK’s number one consumer show for design and innovation, and showcases the very best in cutting-edge contemporary design, inspiring ideas and green living, making it the perfect place to demonstrate both the low CO2-emitting DRIVe range and the innovative City Safety technology.
75 miles with the G-Wiz L-ion
GoinGreen, the retailer of the UK’s best selling electric vehicle, the REVA G-Wiz, announces the specification and price structure of its much-awaited G-Wiz L-ion, the world’s first mainstream electric vehicle powered by lithium-ion battery technology. The G-Wiz L-ion is now available to order for delivery in May.
Fleet and lease diesel values retain price premium
With many volume fleets continuing to specify diesels in preference to petrol cars, data from BCA shows that the price premium fleet & lease diesel cars achieve over comparable petrol models is beginning to narrow.
Look and feel great with Suzuki and the Vitality Show
Suzuki has teamed up with this years Vitality Show at Earls Court on 26th– 29th March to become the shows official car sponsor for 2009. The show, being held at Earls Court, is the UK’s largest health, beauty and wellbeing event with up to 350 companies, including Suzuki, exhibiting.
Weak pound drives Ford to increase UK prices
The continued weakness of the £ against the Euro, which this week edged even closer to parity, has forced Ford to increase the price of all its models within the UK from the start of April 2009. The price increase, an average of 3.75 per cent, will apply to all new orders received after 31st March.
Kia’s Red Nose cash
Kia Motors staff from all over the UK took part in a whole host of activities to ‘Do Something Funny for Money’ - stilt-walking, quizzing and eating their way towards raising over £100,000 for Red Nose Day 2009.
Ricardo wins prestigious Russian business award
The continued and substantial growth of Ricardo’s business in Russia has been recognised by the award of ‘best newcomer of 2008’ to the country’s automotive industry.
Audi TT Roadster slims down for summer
This summer a new version of the acclaimed Audi TT Roadster will make it a little easier for sun worshippers to weather the economic storm as they work on the all-important tan.
Sixth generation Golf GTI opens for ordering
The Golf GTI is back. Almost 36 years to the day since a small band of engineers started work on the first prototype GTI, the very latest evolution and sixth generation of the original hot hatch has been released for ordering at Volkswagen Retailers.
Glock rocks on two wheels
Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Timo Glock has experienced a unique view of Melbourne in the lead-up to this Sunday's Australian Grand Prix by driving a Toyota Hilux on two wheels.
New Ford Fiesta wins international design award
"The new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design.
Nissan launches innovative new digital platform
Nissan’s constant drive for innovation in every aspect of its business has led to the creation of something unique. A new global digital platform that is breaking new ground in the way markets are reached and relationships built.
Great deals from Skoda Finance
An attractive 6.9 per cent APR finance offer is now available from Skoda for customers looking to purchase a new car, through its Solutions scheme.
Toyota drives down emissions with new Urban Cruiser
Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser signals a new industry milestone in achieving the world’s lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car. The figure of 130g/km for the 1.4 D-4D AWD model is one aspect of the all-round environmental excellence that Toyota has achieved with its new B-segment hatchback crossover.