Car News
Debutants set new benchmark for drop-top residual values
Two prestige-brand compact convertibles, to be introduced to the UK market this year, will establish a new benchmark for drop-top residual values, according to EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of auto industry ‘bible’ Glass’s Guide.
Nissan’s “Denki Cube” at New York Auto Show
New York City is about to get a lesson in what happens when geography meets geometry – specifically, when the world, which is round, meets the Nissan Cube, which is essentially square.
Skoda wins Driver Power again
The UK seems to be in love with Skoda. The Czech brand has scooped first place in the Auto Express Driver Power survey… for the second year in succession.
Southern Group gets familiar with Honda
A recent event staged by Honda UK at Brands Hatch provided Southern Group members with a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with the marque’s range - from supercars to lawnmowers!
GEM argues that the Scourge of Captain Hook had it right
ROAD safety champions GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) says that as we move towards the end of March and the return to British Summer Time we should all learn a lesson from Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie’s famous pocket watch swallowing crocodile and once the clocks have ‘sprung forward’ one hour leave them alone.
Completely new Forester – the driver’s choice
A completely new Forester goes on sale in April offering more space, a smoother ride, greater ground clearance yet even more agile handling, fully justifying Subaru’s adherence to the low centre-of-gravity ‘boxer’ engine and all-wheel drive system which has made the brand famous.
Ricardo establishes centre Battery Systems Development centre
Ricardo has announced the establishment of the Battery Systems Development centre at the Ricardo Detroit Technology Campus.
Leon gains state-of-the-art turbo power
SEAT’s best-selling car, the sporty five-door Leon family hatch, is set to become even more appealing with the news that it is to benefit from the addition to the range of a hi-tech 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine.
Fiat announces prices of new Bravo 1.6 MultiJet
With a starting price of just £13,595 OTR for the Active 1.6 16v MultiJet 105 model, the newly-extended range saves even more money, with fuel economy of up to 62.7mpg on the combined cycle, and low CO2 emissions, starting at an impressive 119g/km.
‘I’m no boy racer’ says Septuagenarian Scooby fan
Could 77-year-old Ron Billingham be Subaru’s oldest and most loyal Impreza turbo fan?
Jeep launches most luxurious Grand Cherokee ever
Jeep has thoroughly updated its Grand Cherokee range for 2008, with a range of new features and a new interior that makes this Jeep the most luxurious ever.
Skoda website scoops prestigious IMA award
Skoda’s new-look website is already winning awards thanks to its eye-catching design by digital communications agency, Reading Room, after scooping the Outstanding Achievement for Excellence honour from the Interactive Media Awards (IMA).
Norwich City Council places record order for Polo BlueMotion
Norwich City Council is set to take delivery of a record 50 examples of the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion – the largest single order of BlueMotion vehicles to date.
Kumho increases global tyre output to c.65 million units
Kumho has completed the construction of a 315,000 sq metre Vietnamese tyre factory, in which it has invested $200 million. The plant will initially manufacture some 3.15 million tyres per annum, but there is provision to expand production to 13 million units.
Skoda grows emergency services market share
2007 signalled a huge success for Skoda in the emergency services market, with the manufacturer selling over 500 vehicles direct to this sector, a sales growth of 35 per cent from 2006.