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Kia Motors launches service plan to help customers

Seeing the customers’ plight due to rising costs, Kia Motors has evolved a plan to spread servicing cost with a low cost monthly payment.
The new Kia Service Plan offers choice of a time frame and monthly amount, which a customer will be able to afford. A customer could opt for a Direct Debit for 36 [...]

Citroen expands retail group in Redditch, Slough and Letchworth

Citroen UK opened three new retail premises in Redditch, Slough and Letchworth, expanding its dealership network to 12 places across the UK.
The three new openings, leading to significant expansion of Citroen’s Retail Group, join the current locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Manchester South, Hatfield, City (London), London West, Coventry and Birmingham.
More than 80 years ago, [...]

Audi breaks sound barrier with new in-car entertainment system

Audi has added another innovation to its design. An advanced in-car entertainment system, which does not need iPods, CDs and MP3 players. The latest Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI), with new integral hard drive can store 4,000 tracks internally, enough for long holiday journeys.
The new system offers:

‘Jukebox’ option to store music files on hard drive [...]

Subaru (UK) to increase dealer representation in Sheffield

Subaru (UK) has appointed Europa Limited as its dealer in Sheffield and plans to further increase dealer representation. Subaru appointed 10 dealers during the current year and proposes to appoint 10 more in the coming weeks. According to Managing Director Lawrence Good, Subaru (UK) is aiming to create a strong network of 100 dealers. He [...]

Ford of Europe to present new Ford Kuga at 2008 Paris Motor Show

Ford Europe is going to be previewing a style enhancement and improved powertrain for its new Ford Kuga, at the 2008 Paris Show. The Kuga range would be equipped with an exciting 200 PS, 2.5-litre Duratec Turbo petrol engine and Durashift 5-tronic automatic transmission as an option.
In addition, Kuga would be sold with personalisation [...]

Volvo unveils factory built Police car

Volvo unveiled its factory built police car at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers’ (NAPFM) Conference held in Cheltenham on September 2. The Volvo V70 was designed and developed in close co-ordination with the National Police Improvement Agency, Police Federation, users and NAPFM. The fully equipped V70 estate which would offer turn key solutions [...]

SEAT to unveil Ibiza Cupra & Emotive at the Paris Motor Show

SEAT will be unveiling its ultra-green Emotive and Cupra models at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show on 2nd October 2008. The two models are additions to the sharp-looking Ibiza-range, built with sophisticated technology. The Cupra is equipped with 180 PS 1.4-litre petrol engine, a supercharger which enhances both fuel efficiency and power delivery. This [...]

Proton’s LPG run model will offer 40% saving in fuel

Proton is offering two dual fuel models in its GEN-2 range which will run on either liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or petrol.
The rising petrol and diesel costs have made LPG an attractive alternative for car users. The LPG-based models can save up to 40% on fuel cost in spite of slightly higher consumption. In order [...]

Aston Martin to use unique design language for revival of Lagonda Marque

Dr. Ulrich Bez, the chief executive officer of Aston Martin, in a statement, declared his resolve to revive Lagonda Marque.
Aston Martin, one of the most reliable and authentic brands, builds sportscars by combining craftsmanship with technology.
Dr. Bez announced that it would launch the Rapide sportscar with four doors next year, followed by the most spectacular [...]