Motoring News
22 April 2011Wedding's legacy likely to be less golden
While some point to the benefits of extra spending because of the royal wedding, the bank holiday is more likely to be a drag on the economy than a respite from austerity
read moreTelematics makes inroads in China's car market
SAIC and GM lead the way in offering high-tech gadgetry for drivers, with more local manufacturers expected to launch such services soon
read moreToyota warns of further global delays
Carmaker could require another eight months to restore its global production volume to normal levels, according to the first timetable issued since Japan's earthquake and tsunami
read moreRenault's battery-powered Twizy car-scooter cross is a bright spark
It’s electric and it’s fun. Two words not usually combined unless it’s to do with the Tesla Roadster in which case you have to add another two words (bloody and expensive).
read moreThe new Audi A6: Nice body, pity about the face - Richard Hammond test drive
This family face business needs to stop. Car manufacturers, most of them at least, are obsessed with giving their cars a ‘face’ or style that runs across all their ranges.
read moreShanghai motor show: Picture previews as Car makers head to China for orders
A FEW years ago the Shanghai motor show wasn’t on the map.
read moreFord's new Transit Supervan
THIS Transit with added aggression is a one-off knocked up by Ford for the commercial vehicle show.
read moreBMW launch new luxury Mini
ANYONE remember Radford Minis? Radford was a coachbuilding company that took 60s Minis and fitted them out with veneer and leather turning them into small luxury cars.
read moreAlfa Romeo gives 159 range a spring boost
ALFA Romeo has given its 159 range a spring boost with new interior trim and the option of a new 136bhp 2.0 JTDm diesel engine. The new engine meets the Euro 5 emissions regulations with emissions of only 134g/km in the 159 saloon and 137g/km in the Sportwagon estate. Both of these 159s, which are quite a few years old now, still look fantastic. Prices start at £21,779 for the saloon version in Turismo trim. They’re available to order now.
read moreVolvo launches new diesel enegines
VOLVO has given various models in its line-up revised diesel engines and stop/start systems for all cars fitted with manual gearboxes.
read moreNew BMW engine
BMW is working on a three cylinder engine to power future small models. The new engine was seen in a marketing video, though BMW hasn’t actually said it will make it.
read moreA peek at tomorrow's Lexus - picture
THIS is the Lexus LF-Gh concept car unveiled at the New York motor show this week. Lexus says it contains ideas and styling we’ll see on future models, including a ‘spindle’ front grille, whatever that is.
read moreAA reveals insurance premiums are up 40%
RECENT figures released by the AA reveal that car insurance premiums have risen by 40% over the past year with the average premium expected to be £1,000 by the end of this year. Peugeot has responded by launching a new scheme that it calls Just Add Fuel.
read moreNew trim level for Seat's Ibiza and Leon
Seat has introduced a new trim level in the Ibiza and Leon ranges.
read moreSoaring fuel prices kills motorists' speed
A RECENT survey found that a large percentage of UK motorists have altered their behaviour behind the wheel because of soaring fuel prices. I didn’t need to read a survey to work this out.
read moreToyota launches new Aygo
TOYOTA has launched a new version of its excellent little Aygo.
read moreNew Subaru Legacy comes with sat-nav - picture
SUBARU has a new model out called the Legacy ES Nav, which comes fitted with sat-nav as standard. It’s an entry level model that costs £21,995 and is fitted with a 150bhp 2.0-litre boxer petrol engine.
read moreAston Martin's new Vantage GT3 - picture
THIS is Aston Martin’s Vantage GT3, an off-the-shelf racing car that private teams or wealthy individuals can buy and use in GT racing events.
read moreHertz adds electric cars to its fleet
HERTZ has added a couple of Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric cars to its car sharing club (which is called Connect by Hertz). Punters will be able to charge the cars at points at Heathrow and London City airport and using Mayor Boris’s new charging points that are being installed next year in the capital.
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