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Chevrolet Captiva - a car to be owned

Chevrolet Captiva was launched in UK nearby June 2007, just before its near identical Vauxhall sibling Antara. Chevrolet Captiva is also known as Opel Antara, Daewoo Winstorm and all models are manufactured in Gm plant in South Korea.
The road test of Vauxhall Antara was performed and the results were surprising. Main difference between Chevrolet captive [...]

Workers wary after Euro Car Parts (ECP) takes over rival LSUK

Euro Car Parts (ECP) took over rival LSUK, having 53 branches all over the UK, last Wednesday. Just after a week, 600 workers of this car parts supplier are worried over their future as the firm has been put into administration yesterday.
ECP claimed that circumstances forced the company to handover its entire business to the [...]

Renault goes one step further to cut car power draw

While talking about electric cars, Renault happens to be one of the few auto manufacturers that are concerned about energy consumption of auxiliary functions. They have shown their concern by the introduction of electric city car ZE that stands for Zero Emissions. You have got to hand it to Renault for taking its efforts one [...]

Paris Motor Show exhibits sports cars for a fresh change

The Paris Motor Show usually exhibits electric vehicles, hybrid technology and small cars. So when a few attractive and interesting sports cars were on display, it was a well accepted and lively change.
The Mazda has evolved a great deal since the 1989 Mk1 and the updated version Mazda MX-5 will be out on sale from [...]

Aston Martin keeps number one spot as UK’s coolest brand with help from Bond

You probably won’t be surprised to know which brand took the number one spot this year on UK’s Cool Brands list. Yes, it was the Aston Martin Company. This is the third consecutive year that Aston Martin has secured the first place in the annual list of the most iconic brands and council chairman of [...]

Volkswagen announces entry-level specifications and two additional engines for Scirocco

Volkswagen has announced order booking through its retailers for the new entry-level specification and 2 engines for its Scirocco coupe. Costing £18,790 RRP onwards on road, it offers an opportunity to a wider customer base to become proud owner of the Scirocco. It is powered by 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine.
The new engines are now [...]

The New Peugeot 308 CC with improved dynamic performance

Peugeot, the pioneer of the ‘folding roof cars’ concept, has added new model 308 CC to its family of elegant 601, 402, 401, Eclipse and 207 CC models.
The 308 CC which is replacing the 307 CC, is wider and longer with bigger rear and front tracks which will enhance its overall dynamic performance. Increased width [...]

Slump in sales forces car industry to urge rate cuts

The impact of credit crunch has shaken car industry as the sales slumped by more than 20% in the last month. The sales touched the lowest figure since 1999 and were less by more than 120,000 units below the March sales.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ chief executive Paul Everitt, new car [...]

Designed in Europe, built in the UK – the new Toyota Avensis

Built on the success of its past models, Toyota’s European flagship model Avensis had its world premier at Paris Motor Show. Designed in Europe and built at Burnaston plant in the UK, it delivers high level of quality, dynamic performance and very comfortable drive.
New Avensis would also be more environment friendly with CO2 emissions to [...]

Major carmakers launch compact smart cars

The car industry is bidding to emulate the fashion companies, who realised early that they could make a lot of money from selling premium branded products to a wider public. The result is advent of models like the BMW X1, Audi’s A1, or the Mini crossover.
Taking the cue, at the show in Paris, BMW, the [...]