Car News
50mpg-plus Audi diesel sports car cleans up in Geneva
The world’s first bona fide diesel-powered sports car - the new 140mph Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro - brings 50mpg-plus fuel economy, a 23 per cent reduction in CO2 output and EU5 compliance to the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (March 6th to 16th).
Kitted Cupra K1 is the body beautiful
Fresh for the imminent ‘08’ plate change SEAT is giving its most potent road-going model – the muscular Leon Cupra – the option of an even more sporty look courtesy of a dramatic limited edition styling kit version.
LeasePlan sign up to driving for Better Business
LeasePlan, the world’s largest vehicle management and leasing provider, has become the latest leasing company to sign up as a business champion of the government backed Driving for Better Business programme managed by RoadSafe.
Motorpoint tops the best online discounts Which? can find
Investigators at the Consumers’ Association’s magazine Which? have confirmed new car buyers can make significant savings by ordering online and gave a ringing endorsement to purchasing cars this way.
New official Ferrari body repairer
Ferrari GB is delighted to announce the opening of a new Official Ferrari Body Repairer in Slough which will serve Ferrari customers as part of a network of three official Ferrari Body Repairers in the UK.
Almost half of Britain's motorists txt + drv
Almost half of Britain's motorists regularly flout the law by texting and driving, putting themselves and other road users at risk, according to figures released by the RAC Foundation.
Looking great for 08 – Citroen’s small car range
With the introduction of the 08 registration plate just around the corner, French car manufacturer Citroen expects the trend of increased small car sales to continue.
Corvette C6 Coupe and Convertible
The sixth generation of the Corvette, the 2008 C6, offers customers a choice of coupe or convertible left-hand drive models delivering legendary American supercar performance with great style and quality – plus even better value
Magnificent seventh for Foray
Foray Motor Group, based in Salisbury but now growing across the south west of England, is celebrating the acquisition of its seventh Ford dealership.
Back to the future! BCA returns to Farnham
Farnham, Surrey has received a big business boost as Europe’s leading vehicle auctioneer, British Car Auctions (BCA), has moved its administrative centre back to the town after a near twenty-five year absence.
100 up for VWFS & BCA
Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited and BCA have celebrated 100 sales in partnership. The VWFS Centenary Sale was staged at BCA Nottingham and featured 392 vehicles, with a broad selection of VW, Audi and Skoda product on offer and a special selection of Bentleys.
Euro NCAP picks up car makers’ weaknesses in new category
Euro NCAP is happy to announce that it is now testing ‘pick-up’ vehicles. The organisation releases the results for three vehicles in this new category: the Nissan Navara, the Isuzu D-MAX/Rodeo and the Mitsubishi L200.
Consumers warned not to exhaust their finances
Consumers buying brand new cars next month should brace themselves for a sharp financial shock the moment they drive off the forecourt.
Most 08-plate buyers opting for greener new car choices
Three out of five 08-registration new car buyers will be collecting a vehicle with lower CO2 emissions than their last car, according to a survey by Motorpoint, UK car supermarket group.
Maserati presents the Granturismo S
A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.