Car News
Volkswagen reveals mid-engined roadster concept
Volkswagen is taking the North American International Auto Show in Detroit by storm this year with the world debut of an all-new mid-engined, rear-wheel drive roadster concept.
Skoda announces Q1 2009 prices
Skoda UK has published its price lists for quarter one 2009. As ever, every model in the brand’s range offers outstanding value for money, with excellent build quality, high specification levels, practicality and reliability at great prices.
e-GoodManners announces enhancements for 2009
e-GoodManners, the UK’s leading sales lead management company and part of Manheim Retail Services, is enhancing its software for 2009 with the introduction of two new suites: Deal Optimiser and Telephony.
Converj: The ‘Cadillac’ of electric vehicles
General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept.
No joke for Chrysler as Press pushes EVs
Wind the clocks back 12 months and things were looking good for Chrysler. Newly freed from the unhappy marriage with Daimler, the company was preparing for a positive future under the ownership of private venture company Cerberus.
GM rallies the troops
At first, it looked like a protest by irate workers who’d managed to invade the Cobo Hall. A group of chanting, banner-waving employees protesting on the GM stand as chairman Rick Wagoner prepared to take to the stage.
Volkswagen Group sets historic new delivery record
“We have kept our promise: the Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles than ever before in the difficult year of 2008. With growing shares on the world market and major single markets, including Germany and the USA, we expanded our position further.
Maserati unveils new Quattroporte Sport GT S
The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S making its worldwide première at the 2009 North American International Auto Show sets yet another milestone in terms of sportiness in the high performance luxury sedan segment of the automotive market.
Ford focuses on electric future, not present crisis
An economic crisis? In the American auto industry? You’d never have guessed Motown was facing Armageddon if all you saw was the Ford press conference on the Detroit Show’s opening morning.
Lutz planning for a smaller US car market
The American new vehicle market is in freefall, with sales falling rapidly since the economic crisis began to bite half-way through 2008. But when – and at what level – will it hit the bottom?
Detroit Show enters the age of austerity
Visiting journalists were left in no doubt as to the effect of the economic crisis on Detroit and its auto show. Gone were most of the customary parties and off-site events, and most manufacturers’ stands were considerably more modest than in previous years.
Jaguar reveals new XKR and XFR at Detroit Auto Show 2009
Jaguar has revealed the new XKR and XFR at the Detroit Auto Show 2009 – two cars that are true to the heritage of Jaguar's legendary performance, delivering a superb balance of high performance, dynamic ability and refinement.
All-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
With the new E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the benchmark when it comes to safety, comfort and environmental compatibility in the market segment. With more than 20 new or further technical developments, this saloon further consolidates the leading position of Mercedes-Benz in the luxury class.
Metro partners Caterham Academy
Caterham Cars is excited to announce Metro newspaper as title sponsor of the 2009 Caterham Academy.
Drivers Republic partners Caterham Roadsports
Caterham Cars is delighted to announce Drivers Republic as media partner for the Caterham Roadsport race series.