The Daily Car News from the UK
Saturday 6th September 2008
Subaru Car News
Subaru Europa Sheffield
A new Subaru Dealer for Sheffield
Subaru (UK) Limited plans to increase its dealer representation in Sheffield following the appointment of Europa Limited. In addition to the 10 new appointments so far this year, there are a further 10 ‘hot prospects’ according to Lawrence Good, Managing Director, Subaru (UK) Limited, who has an ultimate Subaru network goal of 100 dealers. the full story
Subaru (UK) Limited plans to increase its dealer representation in Sheffield following the appointment of Europa Limited. In addition to the 10 new appointments so far this year, there are a further 10 ‘hot prospects’ according to Lawrence Good, Managing Director, Subaru (UK) Limited, who has an ultimate Subaru network goal of 100 dealers. the full story
Published on: 5th Sep 2008
Subaru Car News
Suabru Impreza and Forester Boxer Diesel Debut at Paris Motor Show
Subaru’s highly-acclaimed new Boxer Diesel engine will appear for the first time in both the new Forester and Impreza at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (4th - 19th October). Meanwhile, other highlights include a Subaru Impreza WRX2008 replica plus the Subaru R1e and G4e electric cars. the full story
Subaru’s highly-acclaimed new Boxer Diesel engine will appear for the first time in both the new Forester and Impreza at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (4th - 19th October). Meanwhile, other highlights include a Subaru Impreza WRX2008 replica plus the Subaru R1e and G4e electric cars. the full story
Published on: 5th Sep 2008
Subaru Forester Diesel
Citroen Car News
New Citroen Dealerships for Slough, Redditch and Letchworth
Citroen UK announce the opening of three new retail premises in Slough, Redditch and Letchworth, marking a significant expansion of Citroen’s Retail Group, increasing their number of dealerships to 12 sites across the UK. the full story
Citroen UK announce the opening of three new retail premises in Slough, Redditch and Letchworth, marking a significant expansion of Citroen’s Retail Group, increasing their number of dealerships to 12 sites across the UK. the full story
Published on: 5th Sep 2008
Lamborghini Car News
Lamborghini Miura Spyder
One-off Lamborghini Miura Spyder re-emerges after 40 years!
Exclusive news from Joe Sackey, Miura expert and author of "The Lamborghini Miura Bible" to be published in November 2008 by Veloce Publishing Ltd. Purely as a design exercise, aimed at keeping demand for Lamborghini’s Miura on the crest of a wave, Nuccio Bertone assigned Marcello Gandini a styling project to create a Spyder version of the Miura, commencing in the second half of 1967. the full story
Exclusive news from Joe Sackey, Miura expert and author of "The Lamborghini Miura Bible" to be published in November 2008 by Veloce Publishing Ltd. Purely as a design exercise, aimed at keeping demand for Lamborghini’s Miura on the crest of a wave, Nuccio Bertone assigned Marcello Gandini a styling project to create a Spyder version of the Miura, commencing in the second half of 1967. the full story
Published on: 5th Sep 2008
Skoda Car News
The Skoda Superb as supplied to the Czech Government
The Czech car maker Škoda Auto will provide 27 Škoda Superb cars to the Czech Government car fleet during the Czech EU presidency in 2009. Today the respective contract has been signed by the car maker's representative Fred Kappler and Alexander Vondra, the Vice President of the Government for European affairs. the full story
The Czech car maker Škoda Auto will provide 27 Škoda Superb cars to the Czech Government car fleet during the Czech EU presidency in 2009. Today the respective contract has been signed by the car maker's representative Fred Kappler and Alexander Vondra, the Vice President of the Government for European affairs. the full story
Published on: 4th Sep 2008
Skoda Superb
Mazda Car News
Mazda Kiyora
Mazda Kiyora debut at Paris Motor Show
Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, 2nd October until Sunday, 19th October 2008. the full story
Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, 2nd October until Sunday, 19th October 2008. the full story
Published on: 4th Sep 2008
SEAT Car News
Whatch the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship on TV
Speed Hurts, a new 10 part television series following the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship, begins on Nuts TV on Thursday 4th September 2008 at 10pm. The series follows car expert and speed enthusiast David Green, as he races the Nuts TV branded 300bhp turbocharged Leon Cupra car in this year's SEAT Cupra Championship. the full story
Speed Hurts, a new 10 part television series following the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship, begins on Nuts TV on Thursday 4th September 2008 at 10pm. The series follows car expert and speed enthusiast David Green, as he races the Nuts TV branded 300bhp turbocharged Leon Cupra car in this year's SEAT Cupra Championship. the full story
Published on: 4th Sep 2008
SEAT Leon Cupra
smart Car News
smart fortwo
6ft 7in fits into a smart car
A 6ft 7in motorist has found that his new smart fortwo certainly doesn’t fall short when it comes to space or saving money. Keith Edwards, who is a member of the Tall Persons Club GB & Ireland, opted to downsize to his smart fortwo passion cabrio when he could no longer justify the running costs, or the need, of a large saloon as his company vehicle. the full story
A 6ft 7in motorist has found that his new smart fortwo certainly doesn’t fall short when it comes to space or saving money. Keith Edwards, who is a member of the Tall Persons Club GB & Ireland, opted to downsize to his smart fortwo passion cabrio when he could no longer justify the running costs, or the need, of a large saloon as his company vehicle. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Volkswagen Car News
Drive a New Volkswage Scirocco From £259 Per Month
The very first examples of the new Volkswage Scirocco are set to be delivered to customers at Volkswagen retailers across the UK this week as the much-anticipated coupé makes its debut. The acclaimed new Scirocco also marks the introduction of a new range of personal finance packages from Volkswagen Finance – making the new coupé even more affordable. the full story
The very first examples of the new Volkswage Scirocco are set to be delivered to customers at Volkswagen retailers across the UK this week as the much-anticipated coupé makes its debut. The acclaimed new Scirocco also marks the introduction of a new range of personal finance packages from Volkswagen Finance – making the new coupé even more affordable. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Volkswagen Scirocco
Vauxhall Car News
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop VXR
The Vauxhall Astra TwinTop VXR Styling Pack
Inspired by Vauxhall’s record-breaking British Touring Car Championship team, a VXR styling pack is now available for the Astra TwinTop. Combining cutting edge design with VXR high performance appeal, the pack comprises a deep front spoiler skirt, side sills, rear spoiler and lower spoiler skirt. the full story
Inspired by Vauxhall’s record-breaking British Touring Car Championship team, a VXR styling pack is now available for the Astra TwinTop. Combining cutting edge design with VXR high performance appeal, the pack comprises a deep front spoiler skirt, side sills, rear spoiler and lower spoiler skirt. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Land Rover Car News
The Land Rover G4 Challenge
Do you have the mental and physical strength to enter the ultimate global race? If so, there is still time to apply for the free-to-enter Land Rover G4 Challenge - the adventure of a lifetime that combines off-road driving with kayaking, mountain biking, abseiling, climbing and orienteering across some of the most remote and extreme terrains in the world. the full story
Do you have the mental and physical strength to enter the ultimate global race? If so, there is still time to apply for the free-to-enter Land Rover G4 Challenge - the adventure of a lifetime that combines off-road driving with kayaking, mountain biking, abseiling, climbing and orienteering across some of the most remote and extreme terrains in the world. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Land Rover G4 Challenge
Suzuki Car News
Suzuki Car Dealers
Suzuki Car Dealers are a Happy Bunch
Suzuki franchise dealers are the third most satisfied in the UK, according to the findings of the new dealer attitude survey conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association. When asked to rate the value of the holding of their franchise, Suzuki achieved an overall score of 7.5 (with 1 denoting ‘Very Poor’, and the score of 10 equating to ‘Excellent’), ranked only behind Jaguar and Audi, who gained 8.2 and 8.5 respectively, and coming high above the average score of 5.9 for the 32 manufacturers in the study. the full story
Suzuki franchise dealers are the third most satisfied in the UK, according to the findings of the new dealer attitude survey conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association. When asked to rate the value of the holding of their franchise, Suzuki achieved an overall score of 7.5 (with 1 denoting ‘Very Poor’, and the score of 10 equating to ‘Excellent’), ranked only behind Jaguar and Audi, who gained 8.2 and 8.5 respectively, and coming high above the average score of 5.9 for the 32 manufacturers in the study. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Mitsubishi Car News
Mitsubishi Outlander production started at the Nedcar plant in Born, Holland
Eighteen months after the retail launch in Europe (Spring 2007) of New Outlander, the extremely successful mid-size SUV has now started production at Mitsubishi’s Nedcar plant in Born, Holland. the full story
Eighteen months after the retail launch in Europe (Spring 2007) of New Outlander, the extremely successful mid-size SUV has now started production at Mitsubishi’s Nedcar plant in Born, Holland. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Mitsubishi Outlander
The Car News continues ...
September 2008
Lexus News
Win a 365-day Lexus RX 400h Test Drive
Lexus Centres across the UK are providing the perfect introduction to the benefits of hybrid power in a special themed weekend of activities, including the chance for one lucky participant to win a luxury Lexus RX 400h SUV for a year. the full story
Lexus Centres across the UK are providing the perfect introduction to the benefits of hybrid power in a special themed weekend of activities, including the chance for one lucky participant to win a luxury Lexus RX 400h SUV for a year. the full story
Published on: 3rd Sep 2008
Volvo News
The Factory Built Volvo V70 Police Car
Volvo is unveiling the ultimate factory-built police car today (2nd September 2008) at the National Association of Police Fleet Manager’s (NAPFM) Conference in Cheltenham. the full story
Volvo is unveiling the ultimate factory-built police car today (2nd September 2008) at the National Association of Police Fleet Manager’s (NAPFM) Conference in Cheltenham. the full story
Published on: 2nd Sep 2008
Kia News
The Kia Soul at the Paris Motor Show
Kia’s sharply-stylish new segment-busting Soul is set to win over minds as well as hearts at the Paris Salon de l’Automobile in October 2008 with confirmation that the urban crossover will come to Europe next year with a choice of fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines. the full story
Kia’s sharply-stylish new segment-busting Soul is set to win over minds as well as hearts at the Paris Salon de l’Automobile in October 2008 with confirmation that the urban crossover will come to Europe next year with a choice of fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines. the full story
Published on: 2nd Sep 2008
