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Mercedes introduces special edition C-Class

For most car enthusiasts the thought of owning a Mercedes Benz is special enough – however, the C-Class edition from the German manufacturer has now added an extra touch of class.
The Mercedes Benz C-Class Executive SE includes a host of exterior styling pack and interior upgrades. It follows on from the success of the E-Executive [...]

Author: Paul Lucas, October 31, 2009
Filed under: Latest news, Mercedes-Benz

Misery for Britain’s frustrated drivers

Have you ever found yourself losing your cool in commuting traffic? If so, you’ll be relieved to hear your frustrations are shared by the nation.
According to Kia Motors’ Cleaner Driving Report, commuters spend more than two days a year (49.5hours) stuck in stand-still traffic on Britain’s roads with daily jams and queues blighting 71 per [...]

Author: Paul Lucas,
Filed under: Kia, Latest news

Skoda enjoys sales growth

The global economic recession may be taking its toll on the motoring industry, but that hasn’t stopped Skoda Auto delivering 6.5 per cent more vehicles to its customers from July-September than it did during the same period in 2008.
The largest car manufacturer in the Czech Republic delivered 174,984 new vehicles to customers compared to 164,258 [...]

Author: Paul Lucas,
Filed under: Latest news, Skoda

Cost of motoring expected to increase again

Motorists hoping for a reprieve as we head into Christmas shopping season, have been dealt a blow with news that the price of motoring looks set to break through the 120p a litre mark in some parts of London.
The global price of crude oil has once again shattered the $80 a barrel mark and, according [...]

Author: Paul Lucas,
Filed under: Latest news

Amphibious car aims for motoring history

It seems like one of those daft stunts you’d see from the BBC’s Top Gear team, but Peter Martin is very serious about his attempts to make maritime history.
The Bangor man has spent the summer creating an amphibious car from a Renault Laguna that he purchased for £100. Named Sir Tristam, it has already completed [...]

Author: Paul Lucas,
Filed under: Latest news, Renault

Fiat 500C car of choice for Strictly’s Tom Chambers

This week has seen the return of actor Tom Chambers to our screens in the BBC1 smash-hit school drama Waterloo Road. The Strictly Come Dancing winner, who claimed his title with professional dance partner Camilla Dallerup, collected a new Raggamuffin Red 1.2 litre soft-top Fiat 500C with Pop trim from Fiat Marylebone in Central London, [...]

Author: Nikki Geldard, October 30, 2009
Filed under: Fiat

RAC foundation questions need for High Speed Rail link

Commissioned by the RAC Foundation, and written by transport expert Professor John Preston ‘The Case for High Speed Rail: A review of recent evidence’ is published today (October 30, 2009).
The Professor’s findings include that the high speed rail line between London and Scotland up the Western side of the country may produce, at best, only [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Latest news

New Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX breaks green threshold

Available to order from January 2010, the new Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX will break new ground for the popular supermini. Boasting CO2 emissions of only 98g/km and a combined fuel consumption figure of 76.3mpg the 3-door Corsa will be one of the greenest cars on UK roads.
Even in five-door trim, the Corsa ecoFLEX achieves 99g/km and, [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Vauxhall

Fastest ever Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco now available

Developed by Volkswagen’s special projects wing, Volkswagen Individual, the most powerful and fastest accelerating Scirocco and Golf derivatives yet produced are available to order.
Both the Golf R and Scirocco R come with a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine and a six speed manual gearbox as standard, the Scirocco R develops 265 PS and 258 lbs ft [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Volkswagen

Citroen introduce the new Enterprise spec to its LCV offering

Citroen is adding new Enterprise versions of the Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay to its LCV range from January 2010.  These new models have specially selected additional specification – air-conditioning, Bluetooth for improved communications, and reverse parking sensors for improved safety.
Robert Handyside, commercial vehicle operations manager, comments: “Citroen recognises that LCV drivers require and deserve [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Citroen, Vans & commercial vehicles

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