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New car sales down 17.5% in August
Monday, 6 September 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
New car sales fell 17.5% in August compared to 2009 figures, as the end of the cash for cars scrappage scheme continues to discourage new car buyers.
According to Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) figures quoted by BBC News, 55,305 new cars were registered in August this year, which represents a 17.5% fall on ...
Mazda celebrates 100,000 MX-5 sales in UK
Friday, 3 September 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has chalked up its 100,000th MX-5 sale in the UK - twenty years after the first model arrived in British showrooms.
According to Autocar, British motorists make up around 10% of global and 40% of European sales since the iconic sportscar's launch in 1990.
The MX-5 was first unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show in 1989, arriving in the ...
Lexus 'luxury hybrid' to go on sale in October
Thursday, 2 September 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
The new Lexus CT 200h hybrid will go on sale next month, according to an official press release.
The luxury brand's latest offering will be available in showrooms from October, following its official market launch at the Paris Motor Show later this month.
With the CT 200h, Lexus is making its first steps into the burgeoning crossover market. News of the launch is sure to get ...
Ferarri recalls Italia 458s after fire reports
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
Italian car firm Ferrari has decided to recall every single Italia 458 it has made so far, after the car was found to carry a design flaw that can cause it to set on fire.
The recall comes after photos of several burnt-out Italias emerged on the internet last month. Five of the £170,000 vehicles are believed to have been destroyed by fire this year, according to ...
Saab 9-4X poised for LA Auto Show debut
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
Saab has confirmed that the new 9-4X crossover will make its official debut at the LA Auto Show in November.
Back in June, Saab announced in a press release that the 9-4X would be unveiled 'later this year.' However, a recent post on the LA Auto Show's Twitter account confirmed November as the official date. ...
Volvo set to launch new, cleaner 1.6 litre petrol engines
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
Volvo plans to add two new 1.6-litre engines to its S60 and V60 ranges later this year, according to an official press release.
The new T3 and T4 engines, available in late 2010, will feature variable valve timing, direct injection and turbocharging. The T3 will produce 148bhp compared to the T4's 178bhp, with both engines meeting Euro V emissions requirements.
The ...
Chinese man buys £9,500 van with loose change
Friday, 27 August 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
A Chinese man has paid for a new van with 100,000 Yuan (£9,500) of loose change that he amassed over a number of years.
Businessman 'Mr Zhao' went to a dealership in Jining, in northern Shandong province, and presented staff with a huge stack of notes – none worth more than one Yuan (10p).
Government incentives fail to impress drivers
Thursday, 26 August 2010 by Hannah McLaverty-Williamson
More than two-thirds of Britain's car buyers admit the government incentives are not enough to persuade them to buy an electric car.
According to a recent survey of 500 people by Parkers.co.uk, 69 per cent said they wouldn't buy and electric car and 32 per cent of these respondents cited the main reason being the ...
Four cars awarded five-star Euro NCAP rating
Thursday, 26 August 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
Four cars have been awarded maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings, according to crash test results published yesterday.
The Citroen C4, Honda CR-Z, Hyundai ix35 and Suzuki Swift all achieved the highest possible score in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests.
The news will no doubt be ...
Ferrari investigate mysterious 458 Italia accidents
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 by Joseph Jeffries
Luxury carmaker Ferrari is investigating a number of incidents where its new 458 Italia has either crashed or mysteriously caught fire.
Several photos of burnt-out or crashed Ferrari 458s have surfaced on the internet over the past week. Some have questioned the £170,000 supercar's safety, which may force potential buyers thinking "I'm going to
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