Car News
Business as usual for SsangYong
A South Korean court last Friday granted ‘court receivership’ status to SsangYong Motor (SYMC), paving the way for radical restructuring and the opportunity of forging a stronger and leaner company with a more diversified product range.
First glimpse of new-look Seat Leon and Altea family
Ahead of their imminent public debut ‘in the metal’ at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show, SEAT is unveiling the first official pictures of its revised Leon and Altea family of vehicles.
New Alto set to clean up
When the new Suzuki Alto goes on sale in the UK on 01 March 2009, it will stake its claim as being the lowest emitting five-door petrol family car on the market.
Drivers now need to deal more effectively with new snow
Drivers will need to deal effectively with snow and ice on the road in the coming week, especially on untreated side roads, warned the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) as fresh snow falls are predicted.
Bucking the trend - Mitsubishi’s Dealer of the Year
A Mitsubishi dealer since 1976, just two years after Mitsubishi’s only authorised importer and distributor started selling in the UK, Devonshire Motors has been a consistent advocate of the brand.
Hyundai to reveal SUV concept at Geneva
Hyundai is to unveil an all-new concept car at this year’s Salon International de L’Automobile in Geneva on March 3rd. This innovative concept portrays a dramatic new look for compact SUVs and was styled at the company’s European Design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Kia nose best
Kia Motors has become a supporting partner of Red Nose Day 2009 and has even introduced a limited edition Picanto ‘Red’ to mark the occasion and help raise as much money as possible for Comic Relief.
Kia challenges the credit crunch with cracking offers
Kia Motors is running a number of hot offers to beat the winter chill and kick the credit crunch where it hurts. Two special models, Picanto Red and Rio Black, represent significant value over and above run of the mill competitors.
GKN Driveline’s Viscodrive coupling for Suzuki’s new Wagon R
All-wheel-drive (AWD) versions of Suzuki's new Wagon R, recently launched in Japan, are being equipped with GKN Driveline Torque Technology's Viscodrive coupling.
Soul in the city
Kia’s new segment-busting Soul has made its first impression on six major UK cities this week with the instalment of six specially commissioned pieces of Soul inspired street art.
Highways Agency supports salt strapped councils
Highways Agency vehicles are today making deliveries of salt to hard-pressed local authorities. The move is part of continuing coordination managed by the Government, the Highways Agency and the Local Government Association. All new salt supplies produced today will go to those local authorities most in need rather than the Highways Agency.
Nissan net loss at 83.2 billion yen in third quarter FY08
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008, ending March 31, 2009, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, the consolidated net loss after tax came to 83.2 billion yen (US $0.81 billion, euro 0.55 billion), compared to net income of 132.2 billion yen (US $1.28 billion, euro 0.87 billion) from the same period a year ago.
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa expected to break world auction record
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, will present one of the most historically significant and valuable Ferrari racing cars ever offered at auction, the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 TR (chassis no. 0714TR), when the famed Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event returns to Maranello, May 17, 2009.
Fiat 500 Start&Stop gets started
A new option on the Fiat 500, which will give the popular city car even better fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures, has just been introduced.
Bravo diesel 2.0 MultiJet: More power, less fuel, lower emissions
A stylish new fleet challenger from Fiat will allow company car drivers to enjoy increased power and performance, while maintaining impressive fuel economy and low tax bills.