Car News
Ford grows UK share in challenging 2008 market
Strong consumer demand for Ford's exciting new product line-up continues to increase the blue oval brand's market share, with major gains both last month and for the 2008 full year.
New BMW Z4 to make international debut at Detroit
BMW’s first roadster to come with a Retractable Hard-Top roof makes its international debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month.
BMW 2008 sales
The full year sales of BMW’s 1 Series Coupé and the widespread acceptance of BMW’s award-winning EfficientDynamics technologies helped BMW weather the credit crisis storm in 2008.
Nissan reports sales for December and calendar year 2008
Nissan Europe reported sales of 36,646 units in Europe in December, a 25.6% decrease compared with the same month in 2007. However, market share for December 2008 improved to 2.7% versus 2.5% in the previous year.
New engines for BMW 116i and BMW 330d Convertible
BMW’s flagship 3 Series diesel-powered Convertible is available with a new engine. Featuring third generation common-rail injection technology with piezo injectors, the new BMW 330d Convertible now has a 2,993cc engine that produces 245hp, up from 231hp. Torque has also improved from 500Nm to 520Nm at 1,750rpm.
Kia warns of possible job application fraud
Kia Motors (UK) Limited is warning people to beware of a fraudulent job application scam that could result in identity theft or possibly the misuse of bank and credit card details.
BMW 5 Series Business Edition models launched
BMW’s award-winning 5 Series range has now been expanded with the introduction of the Business Edition model portfolio. Offered on 520d, 525d and 530d Saloon and Touring variants, and in SE and M Sport trims, the Business Edition specification represents a significant customer saving on a range of equipment normally offered as an option.
New Sport trim launched for BMW 1 Series
Three- and five-door versions of the BMW 116i, 116d and 118d are now available with a new Sport trim level. Customers choosing this car over an ES model gain 17-inch alloy wheels, front foglights, heated exterior mirrors and windscreen washer jets, a Sport multi-function leather steering wheel and Sport seats.
Jaguar records annual sales boost in 2008
Jaguar finished 2008 with sales of more than 65,000 cars – an increase of 8% over 2007 and one of only a handful of automotive brands to report a year-on-year sales increase.
BMW’s most fuel efficient car announced
BMW is pleased to announce the launch of the new 116d – the marque’s most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicle. With a combined consumption figure of 64.2mpg and a CO2 emissions figure of 118g/km, the BMW 116d even trumps the current World Green Car of the Year, the BMW 118d.
Nissan participates in ITS-Safety 2010 industry-wide test
Nissan announced it will participate in "ITS-Safety 2010", a large-scale test of future automotive Intelligent Transportation Systems, with four advanced safety prototype vehicles. Nissan ITS technologies include Driving Safety Support Systems (DSSS) and Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV).
WD-40 and 3-IN-ONE set to star at Autosport International 2009
Visitors to Autosport International 2009, the world's largest dedicated motorsport exhibition available to the public, will be able to experience the latest in high performance products from WD-40 and its sister brand, 3-IN-ONE, on Stand 7412 in the main hall.
Plans for 21st year of Heritage MGB Bodyshells
Now moving towards its 21st year of making MGB bodyshells, British Motor Heritage plans a batch of MGB and MGB GT bodyshells for production in May/June 2009 for delivery in June/July. Detailed specifications of orders to be included in this build need to be with Heritage as soon as possible to ensure satisfaction.
Heritage kicks off early for Mini 50
With the iconic Mini due to celebrate its 50th birthday in August 2009, British Motor Heritage has already planned its first batch of Mini bodyshells in 2009, which will be built in February, for delivery in March.
Vauxhall tops UK’s car registrations chart in December
Vauxhall took the lion’s share of the UK’s passenger car market last month, with a total of 19,058 registrations – a mere 5.93 per cent down from the same period in 2007, despite the UK’s sharp economic decline.