The Daily Car News from the UK
Tuesday 9th February 2010
Industry experts predict that the new Jaguar XJ will have class-leading residual values; better than Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz over the next three years. EurotaxGlass's publish the car industry's residual value bible - the Glass's Guide - that the trade use to value cars of all ages. the full story
The eagerly awaited Peugeot RCZ Coupe has been voted the most beautiful car of the year 2009 at the 25th International Automobile Festival. As part of the 25th International Automobile Festival, an online competition was created to select the most beautiful car of 2009. the full story
Toyota has announced a global recall on the latest, third-generation Toyota Prius built before 27th January 2010. This will involve 8,500 cars in the UK. the full story
The smart fortwo cdi is maintaining its top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine. The smart fortwo cdi now emits just 86 g/km of CO2 - less than all its competitors. the full story
The Ferrari 458 Italia has been declared 'Supercar of the Year' by GQ Magazine, the UK's most important and influential men's style magazine. The magazine described the newest addition to the Ferrari range as "a motor that elicits the most primal response from all who see it, while moving engineering on to a whole new level", with the engine in particular being described as a "masterpiece". the full story
When the new Mercedes Benz E-Class arrived in showrooms in mid June of last year (2009), it was regarded in some circles as Mercedes Benz returning to its roots. Well not quite back to the very beginning but the new car certainly has a hint of nostalgia for things past. the full review
The European Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe will make its world debut at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show in March. With sporty looks and agile handling, the Honda CR-Z is the most exciting hybrid yet, promising driving thrills and a cleaner exhaust emissions package. the full story
BMW's class-leading Sports Activity Vehicle, the BMW X5, will receive an array of design and engine changes offering even greater performance and lower emissions, whilst also updating its look. The new BMW X5 will be on sale from 5th June 2010. the full story
Ford grew its January car sales figures by almost 1,200 units according to industry figures released today. Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus continued as the first and second best sellers respectively in the UK market. the full story
The engineers at Porsche have developed the new Porsche 911 Turbo S in response to customer demand for greater power, performance and driving dynamics. Building on the success and reputation of the revered Porsche 911 Turbo, at the heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is a six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry. the full story
The new Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet rounds off the renewal of the new Renault Megane family in style with introduction of the line-up's sixth body type. The newcomer's striking looks combine the elegance of a coupe with the promise of the thrills that go hand-in-hand with driving a cabriolet. the full story
SEAT is continuing its relentless 2010 new product offensive with another stylish and svelte newcomer to the SEAT Ibiza range. The SEAT Ibiza ST is the third silhouette to join the Spaniards’ supermini line-up and significantly expands SEAT’s presence in this important market segment. the full story
The design of the Bentley Mulsanne, Bentley's new flagship, is a compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance - created on a grand scale. Its sweeping bonnet and long overhang convey a sense of power and movement, enhanced by the muscular haunches and sharply sculpted lines flowing gracefully from the front wings to the rear. the full story
The Car News continues ...
The Government's 'scrappage' scheme may have almost run its course, but Vauxhall is set to offer customers an even more generous package, available on three of its most popular ranges. the full story
In a visual twist on the classic Space Invaders arcade game, Alfa Romeo returns to television screens on Friday 12th February 2010 to launch its new Alfa Romeo MiTo MultiAir models. the full story
Just over 40 years ago a motoring icon was born. As the sixties moved into the 1970s, the Datsun 240Z was launched on the US market. the full story













