Car News
Mitsubishi Concept-RA premieres at Detroit
Mitsubishi Motors have premiered the Mitsubishi Concept-RA to the world at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS or the Detroit Motor Show).
GM finds a green future for Saturn
General Motors finally seems to have found a role for Saturn, its ‘alternative’ brand, launched in 1991 in a bid to appeal to younger buyers. “Saturn has become GM’s green brand,” said Troy Clarke, GM’s president of North American operations.
Mondeo’s in Top Gear!
It takes something very special to impress the Top Gear team but the crew were unanimous in their decision to name Ford’s Mondeo as their 2007 Family Car of the Year.
Chrysler hopes green concepts will be the ENVI of its rivals
Chrysler’s opening day cattle drive down the streets of Detroit grabbed the headlines – but it was a far cry from the sort of environmental message every automaker wants to get across.
Changfeng targets European launch
Chinese manufacturer Changfeng Motor is back at Detroit again – chairman Li Jianxian said the company was looking to set up SKD manufacturing in Europe as well.
Flybrid-Torotrak-Xtrac partnership receive ‘Teamwork Award’
Three British companies – Flybrid Systems, Torotrak and Xtrac – have jointly received this year’s prestigious ‘Teamwork Award’ at the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) annual Awards Dinner for their close working relationship in the development of a groundbreaking mechanical kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for motorsport application.
Chamco poised to sell first Chinese cars in US
The first Chinese cars will go on sale in the US within 12 months. The vehicles – a pick-up and SUV built by Chinese manufacturer Hebei Zhongxing – are being imported by Chamco, a US distribution business established by entrepreneur Bill Pollack specially to deal with China.
China’s BYD offers battery breakthrough
Of the five Chinese companies on show at Detroit, perhaps the most significant is BYD, which is promising breakthrough electric vehicle technology through its self-developed ferrous batteries.
Lancer Evolution X sales match on-road performance
Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution X (ten) goes on sale in the UK on 1st March, still six weeks away, but the car has already left the grid when it comes to sales performance.
Hyundai to launch major TV advertising campaign for 2008
Car manufacturer Hyundai is to unleash a multi-million pound advertising campaign to raise consumer awareness of the brand ahead of a raft of new product launches over the next 12 months.
Honda launches ‘Problem Playground’ campaign
Honda has launched its new brand campaign developed by Wieden and Kennedy London, showcasing the many engineering innovations that the company has developed in order to create products that are less impactful on the environment.
Leon FR sports a classy new accessory
SEAT’S dynamic Leon FR – the 200 PS and 170 PS petrol and diesel hot hatches that sit just below the fire-breathing 240 PS Leon Cupra in the Spanish firm’s exciting five-door family hatch line-up – is now available with a smart new optional extra in the shape of bespoke leather seats.
Britain drives in fear of foreign lorries
Four out of five motorists are giving left-hand drive lorries a wide berth on UK roads for fear of being side-swiped or falling victim to other unpredictable manoeuvres according to a survey by Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket group.
Fiat 500 in UK
When the new Fiat 500 goes on sale in the UK on 21 January 2008, it will be exactly 500 hours after the start of the New Year.
Subaru Forester is just what the doctor ordered
General Practitioner, Latif Hussain, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs, knows only too well how important a vehicle is when responding to emergencies in his work as a voluntary member of BASICS (British Association for Immediate Care).