Car News
Online sales records continue to break at Manheim Auctions
Simulcast, Manheim Auctions’ online broadcast of physical auctions, has never been so busy with a record 2,100 vehicles sold in January 2009, up 78% year-on-year.
Ricardo achieves breakthrough efficiency for ethanol-fuelled engines
Ricardo has revealed the development of technology that optimizes ethanol-fuelled engines to a level of performance that exceeds gasoline engine efficiency and approaches levels previously reached only by diesel engines.
S Tronic sports transmission now for Audi A4 and A5
Shifting into a higher gear in Audi A4 and A5 models could take as little as 0.2 seconds from this month as the latest performance-oriented S tronic twin-clutch automatic transmission makes the transition to 2.0 TFSI quattro versions of the acclaimed compact Saloon, Avant and Coupe.
Santa Pod’s ‘Podzilla’ - The ultimate snow-mobile?
Arctic conditions may have ground the entire country to a halt, but staff at Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire came up with a unique solution to the problem. Their 12 foot tall Monster Truck, ‘Podzilla’!
MiTo tops value chart
Just one week after the eye-catching Alfa MiTo went on sale in the UK, the compact and sporty new model has knocked MINI off the top spot in terms of resale value, according to a new report from industry experts CAP.
Land Rover vehicles help owners overcome the freeze
Land Rover has reissued its advice to motorists on how to cope with the winter driving conditions following heavy snowfall in most parts of the UK and warnings of more to come.
Are used car values on the rise?
Although the outlook remains unsettled going into 2009, January saw some used car values go up. The latest HPI Used Car Valuations Index shows that the month-on-month figures for December to January show that on average values are up for all 12 and 36 month old cars. However, the new year usually sees an increase, so the worst is not over yet.
Driving on worn tyres is false economy
With much of Britain still blanketed by snow, drivers deferring their next car service to beat the economic crunch are taking a big risk with such safety critical components as tyres and brakes.
Subaru’s anniversary sweetener
So confident are the Subaru Scottish dealers of the Legacy boxer diesel, that they’re prepared to place good money where their mouth is!
LEX & BCA - Centre for a Day
Lex and BCA have announced a new ‘Centre for a Day’ sales initiative at the Bedford auction centre. Every Tuesday in 2009, Lex will exclusively sell at BCA Bedford, utilising two auction halls and offering around 300 vehicles, including Lex and Lex Defence stock.
Kia to redefine mini MPV at Geneva
The star of Kia’s display at the 2009 Salon de l’Automobile in Geneva at the beginning of March will redefine the mini MPV segment bringing style and cool to what is currently a bland segment of the new car market.
Jaguar Land Rover CEO calls for urgent action on car support package
Jaguar Land Rover's Chief Executive Officer, David Smith, has urged immediate action by the Government to deliver the aid package promised to the UK's automotive industry if serious industrial consequences are to be averted.
Autoquake.com launches new handover site in Leeds
Autoquake.com, the online used car retailer, continues its meteoric growth and success with the launch of a new large scale distribution and handover site, with a capacity of 10,000 cars per year, in the former Vickers tank factory at Radial Park, Leeds.
Road funding boost covers just 6% of shortfall
Road maintenance campaign website, Potholes.co.uk, has expressed its disappointment in the Government’s announcement today of an extra £66 million being put towards the upkeep of roads in England.
Brand specialists love their Subarus
Subaru (UK) Limited continue to launch new initiatives to keep its dealers ahead of the opposition. Being recognised as a Brand Specialist became hugely important for all participants as they battled for the highest honour, a distinction, and a well-deserved boost to their self-confidence.