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Rear View Camera in Ford Kuga enhances safety while reversing

A Ford first high-tech rear-view miniature camera system on new compact crossovers will help drivers in car parking and safe manoeuvring by reducing behind the car blind spots.
The camera, mounted on the tailgate, would show objects, which are normally difficult to see, on a large 7-inch display. The system gets activated as soon as reverse [...]

New Subaru Forester - 3rd generation crossover SUV

The new Subaru Forester launched in April, is the third generation of Subaru’s crossover SUVs, on par with Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
Subaru Forester offers more space, larger ground clearance and smoother ride. Its low centre-of-gravity boxer engine has horizontally-opposed cylinders instead of vertical lay-out. It has famous all-wheel drive system.
The new Forester [...]

Grab opportunity to buy new Proton GEN-2 for £6,995

The limited edition of Proton GEN-2 would be available this autumn for £6,695 on the road.
GEN-2 was never before available on such affordable prices, just £6,695 for 1.3 GLS LE model and £7,495 for 1.6 GLS LE, amounting to saving of £2,000 from the list price.
Standard specifications include air conditioning, electric front windows and airbags. [...]

Demand slowdown in Russian car market worries carmakers

Slowdown in the once favoured Russian car market is heightening concerns among the global car makers who are already under great strain due to rising costs and weak economy.
The falling oil prices, mainstay of Russian economy, and stock market turmoil have created ripples in the car manufacturing industry.
The slowdown has started gripping Brazil, China and [...]

The Saab 9-X Air concept car for Paris Motorshow

Saab, which introduced first 4-seater convertible to the world 25 years ago, would be unveiling its classic design in the form of 9-X Air concept car at the Paris Motorshow on October 2, 2008.
The tantalising future convertible car, featuring unique canopy top, deviates from conventional convertibles in design. Its flat folding roof is mounted on [...]

Renault Clio wins Best Supermini award

Renault Clio was declared Best Supermini in the Auto Express sponsored ‘Best Used Cars 2008’ award. It is proving to be as popular as any new car in the Used Car market.
Renault Clio beat all major competitors, which included Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta and Fiat Grande Punto. The judges were most impressed with Renault Clio’s [...]

Northumbria Police conducting trial of the Vauxhall Astra as beat car

Northumbria Police is currently conducting a comprehensive and comparative trial of 56 Vauxhall Astra beat cars supplied as per police specifications. Astra is listed within the Police National Framework for use as the beat car.
Two of the six area commands of the Police Force would be replacing their entire fleet with Astra in order to [...]

F&G Commercials to represent SsangYong vehicles in West and South Yorkshire

The specialist commercial vehicle dealer, F&G Commercial, have been appointed as the official dealers for SsangYong cars and light commercial vehicles by its distributor Koelliker UK Ltd. (KUK) to represent the brand in South Yorkshire and the West.
F&G Commercials, well known as DAF Trucks and LDV Maxus dealers, are expanding as the newest dealers for [...]

Used Hyundai Car Scheme wins Auto Express award

The biggest-selling motoring magazine, Auto Express declared Hyundai’s Used Car Scheme as winner of the “Used Car Scheme of the Year Award”.
According to editor David Johns, to win this prestigious award, an approved programme had to lend something out of the ordinary. This year’s winner Hyundai stood apart from competitors on basis of Five-Year Unlimited [...]

Renault Scenic revised for 2009

The compact Renault Scenic, revised for 2009 model year is expected to continue its leadership in style and practicality. A new special edition is also being introduced to attract retail buyers Renault Scenic revised for 2009.
The three-model scenic range is given front end face lift with black headlight surrounds and chrome-effect grille. Apart from revised [...]