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The Government has announced a package of measures aimed at freeing up lending of more than £2bn for the automotive industry. The automotive industry employs nearly one million people from manufacturing to retailing and contributes £10bn added value to the economy. It is a major contributor to research and development, and supports a supply chain [...]

January 28th, 2009

The best selling MPV manufacturer in Europe, Citroën, has released UK prices for its newest addition to the Picasso family – the C3 Picasso. Specified in three trim levels, VT, VTR+ and Exclusive, the stylish new model will be available from just £11,495, up to £15,595. Exact equipment and specification will be announced when the [...]

January 27th, 2009

Shoppers are travelling to London in search of the best deals on luxury cars, The Financial Times reports. A fall in the exchange rate caused by a weak pound means that luxury brands such as Aston Martin and Porsche models are cheaper to buy here. According to the publication, an Aston Martin DBS sports car [...]

January 27th, 2009

Complaints about second hand cars bought from independent dealers have once again topped the list of complaints received by government-funded advice service, Consumer Direct. Consumer Direct advisors answered almost 1.6 million calls and emails in calendar year 2008 and logged 874,171 consumer complaint cases, up almost 7 per cent from the previous year. In total, [...]

January 27th, 2009

It is nearly 40 years since Suzuki began manufacturing light compact SUVs, which saw the launch of the first generation LJ10 in 1970 and developed almost 30 years later into the current Jimny. This model is ever popular in this sector of the market, and Suzuki GB has proudly announced a range of stylish accessories [...]

January 26th, 2009

One of the UK’s most popular value MPVs has just got even more practical and versatile with the addition of a new seven-seat option to the family-friendly Citroën Berlingo Multispace range. Priced at just £800, the new ‘Family Pack’ option is available on VTR models fitted with the 1.6i 110hp and 1.6HDi 90hp engines. The [...]

January 26th, 2009

Hyundai have some great offers, their popular i30 model, the 1.6 CRDi Comfort (hatchback) is now available at £10,995 OTR, a £2,125  saving. Key features include 15” alloy wheels, air conditioning, electronic stability programme (ESP, front active headrests, heated electric door mirrors, iPod/USB and Aux input connections, remote central locking with deadlocks & alarm, 6 airbags [...]

January 23rd, 2009

The all-new Ford Fiesta took top honours at the 32nd annual motoring What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2009. Ford scooped four awards during the glittering ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane. What Car? editor Steve Fowler said: “The Fiesta is the right car at the right time – [...]

January 23rd, 2009

Suzuki GB has  announced the appointment of the new franchise dealer, Ponthir Road Suzuki in Newport, South Wales, as part of the latest phase in the expansion of the automobiles retail network in the UK by the Japanese manufacturer. The new Suzuki showroom shares the Ponthir Road premises with the existing Daihatsu franchise, which was established in [...]

January 23rd, 2009

Looking for a reliable, new car but on a tight budget? Why not consider one of the Daihatsu range. The Sirion is a 5 door supermini with a range of engines to suit all driving styles. Starting with a 1.0 litre engine for maximum economy, then a 1.3 litre engine for a little more power and [...]

January 22nd, 2009