Car News

New Mazda6 prices to start from just £14,891 on-the-road

When the expanded 26-strong line-up of 2009 new Mazda6 models goes on sale in January, prices will start at just £14,891 (OTR).

7-seater Qashqai+2 now starts at less than £15,500

Qashqai+2 ownership has just become even more affordable with the introduction of two new wallet-friendly engines to the range. Nissan’s award-winning seven-seater crossover can now be specified with 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel power, in addition to the 2.0-litre petrol and diesel units already available.

Suzuki introduces Splash GLS model

Suzuki is introducing a new entry-level variant of the Splash GLS mini-MPV model which was launched earlier this year, as motorists increasingly face pressure to downsize and shift to models which offer low CO2 emissions and high fuel economy.

Latest Manheim survey reveals essential damage limitation

A survey conducted by Manheim DeFleet Services has revealed that nearly two-thirds of fleet vehicles inspected in 2008 were damaged beyond normal ‘fair, wear and tear’.

Ford launches new interactive customer website

Ford has launched a brand new version of its popular customer website (ford.co.uk) using the latest online technology to deliver an easily accessible, user-friendly and practical tool for car and light commercial vehicle buyers across the UK.

XPart technicians gain specialist K-series expertise

Parts distribution organisation XPart is offering its AutoService centre network the opportunity to improve its knowledge of K-series engine repairs. Members of XPart’s AutoService centre network are gaining valuable knowledge of K-series engine repairs by attending a new training course.

HPI reveals massive residual value swings for exotic cars

Footballer’s favourite, the Bentley GT Coupe is depreciating at £500 more per week than it did 12 months ago, reveals HPI, the leading independent vehicle information provider.

Antonov secures additional customers in China

The board of vehicle technology company, Antonov, whose technical centre and headquarters is based in Warwick in the UK is pleased to announce that in addition to the customer win with Lifan Motors announced on 4 December 2008 for its new TX6 six-speed automatic transmission, the company has now secured two further customer orders in China for its products.

Car dealer survey shows effect of downturn on used car activity

New research conducted by Manheim Retail Services during December 2008 has revealed the true impact of the recession on dealers’ used car sales.

Road Tax evasion falls by more than 40%

Road tax evasion has fallen by more than 40 per cent in the last year, statistics published today by the Department for Transport show.

Vauxhall offers the most low emissions models

The current financial situation means that fleet managers are scrutinising costs even more closely than usual, with concerns including high fuel prices and increasing environmental pressures.

New Ford Fiesta triggers retail surge

Nearly 11,500 new Ford Fiesta models have been snapped up in the UK in just 77 days since it went on sale on 1st October – and with more than 9,000 going to retail customers. That equates to almost 80 per cent – a substantial increase on the normal retail rate of 60 per cent. The Zetec model remains the most popular, taking 51 per cent of sales. Zetec models have been introduced with a £500 customer saving and free Bluetooth. The most popular colour has been Panther Black (21 per cent) followed by the new Hot Magenta (15 per cent).