Car News
Sale of Suzuki shares by General Motors Corp.
Suzuki Motor Corporation made an announcement today concerning the sale of Suzuki shares by General Motors Corporation with a mutual agreement to continue the implementation and expansion of the business relationship between the companies.
Vauxhall Insignia voted Car of the Year 2009
In one of the hardest-fought contests in recent years, Vauxhall’s Insignia has taken the honours as 2009 European Car of the Year, polling an impressive 321 votes.
Lancer Evolution X wins ‘Sports Car of the Year 2008’
This year’s ‘Car of the Year’ final on Dave TV announced that Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution X has won the Sports category ‘Car of the Year’. The new car was up against some very tough – and in some cases very expensive - competition, including the new VW Scirocco and the Porsche 911.
Renault launches Clio RenaultSport 197 Lux
Renault has the perfect solution for customers who like their hot hatch thrills with just a touch more refinement and extra comfort, with a new version of the much-acclaimed Clio Renaultsport 197, the ‘Lux’.
Insignia is Car of The Year 2009
The Insignia, the all-new family car from Vauxhall/Opel, has been voted 2009 Car of the Year – by the narrowest possible margin. The Insignia polled an impressive 321 votes to beat this year’s other favoured contender, the Ford Fiesta, by a solitary point. The Volkwsagen Golf, on 223 points, was third.
A1GP Prepares for Sepang
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport heads to Malaysia this weekend for round three of the 2008/09 Season on 21 – 23 November, with home favourite Fairuz Fauzy looking to keep his team top of the leader board at the Sepang International Circuit.
Bully drivers get black marks on road
All road users can support this year’s National Anti-Bullying week (17 – 21 November) by brushing up on their knowledge of the rules of the road.
Allan McNish voted “Driver of the Decade” in the ALMS
The Audi ace, who won the 2000, ’06 and ’07 ALMS championship titles, received the most votes cast by fans of the North American-based endurance sportscar series.
Mass production launched at Hyundai plant in Czech Republic
Mass production was officially launched in the first European Hyundai automotive plant – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech in Nosovice, the Czech Republic.
Fiat strikes the right chord with guitar prize
It was music to band member Nick Hughes’ ears when he discovered he had won a limited edition Fender guitar in a Fiat-backed competition.
What to do when your kids start to drive
New drivers, particularly the under 20s, are most at risk in the early weeks and months after they pass their driving test.
Nissan to introduce ultra-low precious metal catalyst on Cube
Nissan announced it will introduce its ultra-low precious metal catalyst on the new Cube, to be launched on 19 November. The breakthrough catalyst, a world’s first, utilises half the amount of precious metals compared with conventional catalysts.
Used car market shows signs of recovery as valuations level
Used car valuations have suffered more than most with the year-on-year decline in October for all 12 month old cars increasing on average from over 20% to 24%. However amid the gloom, there is the odd shoot of recovery as the latest figures from the HPI Used Car Valuations Index reveal.
Free emissions audit tool available from Travelfootprint
Travelfootprint has added a new Fleet Emissions Audit tool to its set of free online emissions calculators to help businesses assess the environmental impact of their vehicle fleet.
So much extra for so much less
Starting today, the price is certainly right at Nissan dealerships where customers can grab some great savings.