Car News
Seat Ibiza Ecomotive
Ambitious Spanish car maker SEAT is gearing up for a green Christmas and New Year, with news that its ultra-low emissions new Ibiza Ecomotive is available to order now.
Smart drivers could save £68m over 12 days of Christmas
Drivers who act on CO2 this festive season and follow the Department for Transport's Smarter Driving tips can help tackle climate change and save money during this expensive time of the year.
The Seven Deadly Motoring Sins at Christmas
The Seven Deadly Sins of Motoring are causing havoc on UK roads which could be avoided by better behaviour behind the wheel, claims the RAC Foundation.
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Five stars in Euro NCAP test
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has passed the European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests with flying colours. The Saloon has therefore been awarded five stars and, according to the Euro NCAP organisation, is one of the safest cars available on the market.
First electric smart delivered to Coventry City Council
Coventry City Council takes delivery of an early Christmas present this year, in the form of a fully electric smart.
New seven-speed DSG gearbox set to debut in Golf
The latest evolution of Volkswagen’s pioneering DSG twin-clutch gearbox, now featuring seven gears, greater efficiency and a more compact design is set to make its debut in the new year.
Greater style, value and equipment – the new Polo Match
Set to be the biggest selling model in the Polo range the Match replaces the S level in the line-up. Compared with the S, the new Match offers even greater value and increased equipment while retaining the virtues of quality, efficiency and practical ability for which the Polo is famed.
Toyota Auris advances with new sporting flagship
A new flagship Toyota Auris hits the streets early next year, giving the range a new sporting edge. The SR180 does not stint on eye-appeal, with Toyota Motorsport lowered suspension springs giving it a ground-hugging stance and a neat new rear spoiler positioned atop the tailgate.
Mercedes SLK more powerful, more economical, more intense
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Incorporating around 650 newly developed parts, the SLK models of 2008 are even more dynamic and now offer an even more emotionally charged driving experience.
Bauer Millett secures “approved dealer status” for Cadillac, Corvette
Leading Manchester independent retailer, Bauer Millett, last week signed contracts with GM UK to secure approved dealer status for the legendary Cadillac and Corvette brands. It has been an official HUMMER dealer since August 2007.
Special ‘Mazda MX-5 Niseko’ brightens winter gloom
The latest Mazda MX-5 can truly be described as an all-weather, all-year sports car with its enhanced heating and air-conditioning systems.
Record sales run puts Mazda in strong position for year
The success of Mazda2 has helped the UK importer to a run of six months of all-time record sales – and means 2007 will be a record year.
Corvette ZR1 reclaims dominion as the ‘king of the hill’
The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft – but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance.
Peugeot 308 goes from strength to strength
With stories on CO2 emissions filling the media, customers purchasing one of Peugeot’s new 308 HDi 90 models can feel happy they are driving a family car that emits only 120 g/km of CO2.
Volvo helps charity to bring people together for Christmas
Volvo is helping people get together over the festive period by providing a fleet of cars to the Crisis Open Christmas.