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Volvo has launched new, revised DRIVe versions of the S40 saloon and V50 estate vehicles, complete with start/stop technology to reduce emissions down to just 99g/km of CO2. The revisions reduce the CO2 emissions of the S40 and V50 by a further 5g/km compared to their predecessors and mean they now join the Volvo C30 [...]

September 27th, 2010

Infiniti is set to reveal a shiny new concept cabriolet car called the Infiniti Performance Line (IPL) G Cabrio concept at the Paris Motor Show this week. As yet unconfirmed for production, the new concept vehicle is designed to showcase the brand’s art, craft and technology to full effect in its latest model. Resplendent in [...]

September 27th, 2010

The soon-to-launch A1 will make its public debut in Paris on Saturday, October 2, 2010 as it prepares to launch in the UK next month. Audi will also be showing a new engine option for the new supermini model, which is set to open for orders by the end of the year. The new 185ps [...]

September 24th, 2010

The average width of UK cars has grown almost two centimetres in the past four years, according to statistics compiled by DrivenData. The ever increasing waistline of the modern car now stands at an average of 1,798.2mm, up from 1,780.9mm in 2006. The figures reflect a trend that has continued apace during the past few [...]

September 24th, 2010

Honda held the first ever takeover of Times Square in 3-D technology, yesterday, to support the American launch of the CR-Z sport hybrid. The event marks the first time 3-D footage will be broadcast in a public area. As a part of the takeover, Honda will run 3-D CR-Z commercial footage on the Times Square [...]

September 24th, 2010

Four vehicle brands within Fiat Group Automobiles UK have announced their support for the UK’s leading tyre safety campaign group, TyreSafe, taking the number of vehicle manufacturer members within the organisation to ten. Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat and Fiat Professional will promote the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance across their 328-strong, UK retail [...]

September 23rd, 2010

With the group stage of this season’s exciting UEFA Europa League now well under way, and Matchday 2 just around the corner, Spanish car maker SEAT is once again forming a partnership with the UEFA as

September 23rd, 2010

Four world debuts and a ground-breaking electric vehicle will make the Chevrolet stand at the Paris Motor Show next week. The US carmaker will show off its new Aveo hatchback, Orlando MPV, Captiva SUV and a show car version of the Cruze 5-door hatchback. Chevrolet’s ground breaking Volt electric vehicle will also have a significant [...]

September 23rd, 2010

September 22, 2010 Consumer car review website marks two major milestones Consumer car review website, RoadTestReports.co.uk is celebrating hitting two major new milestones. The popular car review website has more than doubled its web traffic in just over a year, now attracting around 10,000 visitors a day compared to just over 4,000 back in early [...]

September 22nd, 2010

Nearly a fifth of motorists who hit a parked vehicle fled the scene of the accident without leaving their details, new research suggests. Not only are the guilty drivers breaking the law, but they are also leaving a £169m repair bill for the luckless owners of the parked cars. The research by accident management company, [...]

September 22nd, 2010