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Volvo introduces front-wheel drive in XC60 and XC70 crossover

2.4D engine and front-wheel drive introduction in Volvo XC70 premium estate and XC60 crossover would bring down CO2 emission to 159 g/km. This will make Volvo XC60 the first premium SUV falling below Writing Down Allowance threshold of 160 g/km for company cars. The award winning XC60 will thus become an attractive choice for Fleet [...]

Vauxhall to throw open its Heritage Centre for the annual ‘Drive it Day’.

Vauxhall will be celebrating annual ‘Drive it Day’ of classic motoring on April 26th 2009. It will throw open doors of its Heritage Centre for family entertainment and allow classic car enthusiasts to offload unwanted autombilia and spares to like-minded folk.

Audi leads West Europe’s premium brands

In January 2009, Audi scored over all its premium competitors in new-vehicle registrations in Western Europe. The Ingolstadt auto maker sold 45, 124 new vehicles in Western Europe, much higher than its major competitors. 

Skoda records impressive growth in 2008

Skoda’s sales in 2008 grew by 7.1 to 674,530 vehicles, setting new record in the Czech Republic’s largest automaker’s history. In the backdrop of serious financial crisis during second half of last year, this is highly impressive performance by Skoda Auto.

Peugeot’s ‘Verve’ Special Edition offers extra features

Peugeot’s ‘DriveSexy’ campaign is being supplemented by its ‘Verve’ Special Edition cars which offer extra features that enhance value and appeal of Peugeot’s low-emitting, high economy, high quality stylish cars.
The new Peugeot 107 Verve offers features that include 14” alloy wheels, air conditioning, rev counter, floor mats and Verve identity badges. It is available in [...]

Geneva Motor Show to star Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

A high performance Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept will be will an attraction at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2009.
In line with famous Gran Turismo Alleggerita signature, Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept is a model with optimum power-to-weight ratio. Italian word Alleggerita means reduced weight.

Car scrappage scheme to boost ailing UK automotive industry

Government officials who are attending a European Commission summit in Brussels are likely to introduce a car scrappage scheme to help ailing automotive sector as recession takes heavy toll on the UK motor industry.

Aston Martin to present V12 Vantage sports car at Geneva Motor Show

Aston Martin is set to present most powerful sports car of its 95-years’ history, on 3rd March 2009. Based on highly successful V8 Vantage model, V12 Vantage will be equipped with 6.0-litre V12, 510 bhp engine with 570Nm of torque giving top speed of 190 mph and 0 to 62 mph acceleration in just 4.2 [...]

Free holiday bonanza to the UK buyers from Jeep

There is gift bonanza for every person who visits Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler dealership in February.
Potential buyers, test driving any Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler model will get one night’s free accommodation in a luxury hotel. Even those simply walking into a dealership would be gifted a two-for-the-price-of-one movie pass.

Honda’s UK factory to suspend production till 1st June, 2009

Tumbling profits have forced Honda’s UK factory to go into long break. Workers at motor giant’s plant made the last car on January 31, and went on extended shutdown of 4 months caused by big slump in sales. Production will remain suspended till June 1.