Car News

New Bravo engine boosts Fiat’s green credentials

A new diesel engine, introduced initially for use in the Bravo range, has again demonstrated Fiat Group’s commitment to the production of increasingly environmentally-friendly cars.

Membership of Repair Methods Assessment Group widens

Membership of ReMAG, widened this week when ACFO named Clive Rolfe, General Manager, Elite Incident Management as their representative on the crash repair methods assessment group.

Retail demand drives Ford to New Year sales success

Ford's new product onslaught attracted more private new car buyers last month – boosting retail sales by 20 per cent compared with January 2007.

Nissan first to initiate bio-ethanol trials in Japan

Nissan has announced that it will begin bio-ethanol trials through its participation in the Tokachi E10 project. The project, the first of its kind in Japan, aims to test the feasibility of E10 fuel, which contains 10% bio-ethanol mix.

Diesel volumes surge, despite overall weaker demand in January

New car registrations got off to a slow start in 2008, falling by 2.1 per cent or 3,506 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT).

Motorpoint bucks trend in latest credit crunch

As the ongoing financial market turmoil threatens to curb economic prosperity and the borrowing of credit becomes tougher, it is becoming more difficult for consumers to find affordable credit to purchase new and used cars.

Armor all looking purposeful

Armor All – the car care specialist – continues its campaign to cure the nations neglected vehicles, with the introduction of an all singing, all dancing, All Purpose Cloth.

Meriva Concept to make Geneva debut

Already Europe’s market leader in the monocab sector, with one in five pan-European sales being a Zafira, Meriva or Agila, Vauxhall and Opel are set to unveil their vision of the future at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4th.

More support for TyreSafe

Toyo Tyres (UK) has become the latest tyre company in the UK to pledge support to TyreSafe. The company joins the growing list of organisations from both within and outside the tyre industry to sign up to support the tyre safety activities undertaken by TyreSafe.

RM Auctions previews Ferrari sale event at Retromobile

RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, will present two star cars from their upcoming ‘Ferrari Leggenda e Passione’ event at this week’s ‘Retromobile’ exhibition, to be held February 8th to 17th in Paris, France.

Suzuki Splash mini-MPV

Splash is Suzuki’s all-new mini-MPV with bags of practicality and youthful, vibrant styling designed specifically for the European market.

Freelander 2 HST tops the range

Land Rover will introduce a new 'HST' derivative to complete the Freelander 2 range. On-sale from March 2008, the Freelander 2 HST will be available from £31,990 on the road. Features include a Sports Styling Pack with front and rear bumper aprons, side sill mouldings and a rear roof spoiler.