Car News
Nissan Qazana concept debuts at Geneva
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past.
Nissan GT-R SpecV at Geneva Motor Show
The 79th Geneva motor show and the Nissan stand will present something V special this week..……. the European debut of the much anticipated hardcore Nissan GT-R SpecV. Not yet confirmed for sale in Europe, the vehicle will be on show to gauge media and public interest.
Mazda premieres at Geneva 2009
Mazda Motor Corporation comes to Geneva this year to celebrate three world premieres, all of them vehicles that are cleaner-running, while still delivering the marque’s famous Zoom-Zoom driving fun.
New Polo unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, 34 years after the original went on sale in the UK. It’s sharper, lighter, safer and more cutting edge than ever before and is set to establish new standards in the small car class.
Skoda unleashes Yeti at Geneva Motor Show
Compact, attractive and with a fresh attitude, the new Skoda Yeti will be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show extending the brand’s model range to five.
European debut for new Toyota Prius
The first-generation Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Launched in Japan in 1997 and in Europe in 2000, the unique Toyota hybrid established a major industry milestone in vehicle powertrain development and sustainable mobility.
World premiere of the new Toyota Verso
The new Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for – a multi-purpose vehicle – but doesn’t ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned.
ReMIT launches Body and Paint apprenticeship programme
Motor Industry apprentice training provider ReMIT launches its brand new Body Repair and Paint apprenticeship programme on Thursday 30 April 2009.
Classic quarter pounders on show at Race Retro 2009
Not to be overshadowed by their circuit racing and gravel spewing cousins, the retro kings of the quarter mile are showing up in force at Race Retro 2009, held 13-15 March at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.
Colin Appleyard Cars commended for training programme
Colin Appleyard Cars, owner of four Suzuki franchise dealers, claimed the trophy for the “Best Training Programme” at the recent annual Automotive Management magazine (AM) Awards at the ICC in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Strong price rises in used car trade market
A clamour for used car stock in the open trade market has led to some of the strongest price rises in Black Book history.
Fiat European leader for CO2 emissions reduction
Fiat Automobiles, one of Europe’s 10 best-selling automotive brands, has for the second year running been confirmed as having the lowest average value for CO2 emissions from vehicles sold in 2008: 133.7 g/km (137.3 g/km in 2007).
Seat UK welcomes Leon Supercopa Challenge 2009
SEAT is once again at the heart of amateur British motor racing with the introduction of the SEAT Leon Supercopa Challenge 2009.
Sibling synchronicity results in brotherly love for smart cars
smart thinking rather than telepathy resulted in brothers living 150 miles apart buying identical cars in the same week without each other’s knowledge.
Profits up again at Porsche
After the first six months of the current 2008/09 business year (August 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009), Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart can look back on a further increase in Group profit before taxes.