Car News
Volvo reveals prices for new 2-litre V70 and S80 models
Volvo Car UK can now reveal prices for the new entry level 2-litre petrol and diesel engines in the all-new Volvo V70 premium estate and S80 executive saloon. Prices for the petrol derivative will start from £24,995 in the Volvo V70 and £23,495 in the S80, while the diesel powerplant is priced at £25,495 and £23,995 in the Volvo V70 and S80 respectively.
One call – five brands
All parts for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda cars and light commercial vehicles can now be purchased from a new, all-embracing Trade Parts Specialist (TPS) centre, which recently opened at 696 Stirling Road on the Slough Industrial Estate.
Hyundai unveils Concept Genesis Coupe
Hyundai has revealed its highly anticipated Concept Genesis Coupe at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
Motorpoint breaks through postcode lottery
How far you are prepared to travel will determine how good a deal you get when buying your next car. That’s according to leading industry analysts EurotaxGlass’s who say prospective buyers need to look outside their local area to get the best deals.
Honda introduces experimental Home Energy Station IV
Honda has announced that it has begun using the Home Energy Station IV at its Honda R&D Americas, Inc. facility in Torrance, California. This fourth-generation experimental unit is designed to provide fuel for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, as well as heat and electricity for a home.
Ten percent power boost for MG Rover diesels
Owners of diesel powered Rover 75 and MG ZT models can now boost their engine’s performance by more than 10 percent with the relaunch of XPart’s XPower diesel upgrade. The enhancement, which is available through XPart’s 240-strong AutoService centre network, raises power by 15bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time by up to ten percent.
Tired drivers can be as dangerous as drunk drivers
What Car? has shown that driving while you're tired can be as dangerous as drink driving.
Stay green health check with Citroen
Citroen – the two-times GreenFleet Car Manufacturer of the Year – is now offering its customers a great value ‘Stay Green’ health check as part of its continued drive to minimise the environmental impact of its vehicles.
Honda debuts all-new FCX Clarity advanced fuel cell vehicle
Honda unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing of the vehicle in summer 2008.
Antonov Chinese manufacturing plans make good progress
Antonov plc is pleased to provide an update on progress with its pilot project with Loncin to set up a Chinese manufacturing base for its six-speed automatic transmission, announced on 24 September 2007. Good progress has been made and the programme is moving on to the next stage.
All new Murano stars at LA Auto Show
Nissan North America has unveiled the all-new Murano during a high-profile press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Get your tread read before winter says Kwik-fit
You may have had your palm, tea leaves, cards or even your head read, but few motorists will have ever had their tyre tread read. Yet according to Kwik-Fit the seemingly humble car tyre can reveal a mass of information, both about your driving style and your car.
Ford of Europe is voted Car Company of the Year
Ford of Europe has won Autocar magazine’s annual Car Company of the Year Award for 2007.
The beat goes on! – Chevy concept to reach production
The next generation Chevrolet city car will be based on the popular Beat concept, after 1.9 million online voters elected it their favourite of a trio of minicar styling studies shown at the 2007 New York Auto Show.
UK motorway network bottom of the European league
Motorways in the UK are the most congested amongst the European Union's 25 nations, according to the latest figures in Road File 2007/08, revealed by the RAC Foundation's director, Edmund King, in a presentation at The Transport Times conference in London.