Car News
NYSE bell rings to the sound of Motorexpo expansion
On Tuesday 16th September, executives and guests of Brookfield Properties and Motorexpo visited the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate their partnership, and officially announce the further expansion of the motor show like no other to the additional locations of Los Angeles and Toronto in 2009.
Goodwood Revival celebrates ten years
This coming weekend (19-21 September) Goodwood will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the popular and unique Goodwood Revival. With the weather forecast looking very encouraging for the event, around 115,000 excited motor sport enthusiasts are expected to come to see their favourite star cars and drivers in action.
Volvo turns to locust swarms for future safety solutions
Since the first single cell organism emerged from the primordial soup, nature has been testing, selecting and perfecting how best to help life survive. Along the way, she encountered dead ends and thankfully many successes.
More Murano than ever
Hot on the heels of the Qashqai+2 comes the striking all-new Nissan Murano, the second generation of a model that was key to establishing the entire crossover genre. Even more generously equipped than its predecessor, the latest Murano is priced from £32,795.
0% finance and 3 years road tax on new SX4 and Grand Vitara models
Suzuki is pleased to announce that any new petrol or diesel Grand Vitara or SX4 model purchased before 30 September will now qualify for 0% APR finance from Suzuki Finance Services and three years free road tax, providing even greater value for customers.
Renault Scenic 2009 range
The compact MPV pioneer, Renault Scénic, continues to lead the way in the style and practicality stakes. To ensure it stays at the forefront of the highly-competitive sector, it has been revised for the 2009 model year, including the introduction of a new special edition designed to tempt retail buyers.
Porsche increases its VW stake to 35.14 per cent
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, acquired a further 4.89 per cent of the Volkswagen ordinary shares on Tuesday, 16 September. As a result, the total stake in the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer now amounts to 35.14 per cent of the voting rights. This step ensures that Porsche has a lasting majority at the VW annual general meeting.
North South divide on car trade-ins?
Drivers in the north of England could save up to £3000 by trading in their old car in the south of the country, according to research undertaken by iMotormag.co.uk.
Ford dealers offer Mountune Performance for Focus ST
Ford is offering Focus ST performance upgrades through a special dealer-fit option. The Mountune Performance package will retail at £1,120 (plus fitting) and consists of a larger intercooler, a high-flow air filter and revised engine calibration. Together, this lifts power output from Ford’s potent 2.5-litre Duratec ST engine from 225PS to 260PS at 5,500rpm and from 320Nm to 400Nm at 2,500rpm.
Don’t write off an insurance write-off
Vehicle information specialist HPI is calling for used car buyers to be sure they fully understand the meaning of the term an ‘insurance write-off’, as fresh reports confirm a significant rise in vehicle write-offs over the past 10 years.
Bosch parking assistant: Stress-free parking
In the face of increasing traffic congestion, less parking spaces available, and rising demands for driving convenience, the Bosch parking assistant makes day-to-day driving much easier, by taking the stress out of parking.
Mazda to sponsor 2009 World Aerobatic Championship
Mazda Motors UK is extending its involvement with exciting sports as a sponsor of the next World Aerobatic Championships (WAC), to be held at the famous Silverstone circuit during August 2009.
GEM Motoring Assist joins the battle to keep pubs open
Surprisingly, a leading group concerned with the safety of all road users is joining the campaign dramatically led by real ale heroes CAMRA to keep community and rural pubs open.
Mitsubishi announces Lancer Evolution X Race-Car programme
Mitsubishi Motors UK can confirm that it is developing a race-going version of its new Lancer Evolution X, with which it plans to contest the increasingly popular Britcar Championship.
Honda celebrates ‘Red H’ with Type R Drivers’ Club
Honda has invited Type R owners from across the UK to a special celebration event at Brands Hatch on 21 September.