Honda has announced class-leading residual values for its new Jazz, offering customers even greater value for money.
For those considering downsizing from the sector above, the Jazz offers many features of a bigger car (load space, driving feel and high-spec equipment), but with the great fuel economy, low emissions and more affordable running costs of a small one. (more…)
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Honda Jazz Residual Values Offer Even Greater Value for Money
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Audi Announces Version 2.0 of “Audi A4 Driving Challenge”
Audi of America today announced the release of version 2.0 of the popular “Audi A4 Driving Challenge” iPhone and iPod Touch application. The first version has been downloaded over 370,000 times since it was released in August. (more…) -
Toyota develops world’s first rear window curtain shield airbag
Toyota announced today that it has developed the world’s first* SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) rear window curtain shield airbag to protect rear passengers’ heads in the event of a rear-end collision. (more…) -
Prices revealed for the new Volvo DRIVe SUB-120 g/km Range
Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices for the new economical sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 Saloon and V50 Sportswagon. The new DRIVe range, which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in early October, will start at £15,410 OTR for the Volvo C30 and £17,260 and £18,660 for the S40 and V50 respectively. (more…) -
A new chapter in the history of Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini will unveil its new project at the Volkswagen Group Event ‘Driving Ideas’, in Paris on 1 October.
Come to the Lamborghini stand at the 2008 Paris Motorshow on press days, 2 and 3 of October – Hall 4, stand 110 (more…) -
Renault unveils new Kangoo Be Bop
Based closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family. Its compact size (3.87m in length), original two-tone colour scheme and exclusive interior appointments of this innovative vehicle combine to give it a particularly strong personality. (more…) -
Suzuki powers into third vitara decade with new flagship Grand Vitara
Suzuki launched its first Vitara 20 years ago, creating the world’s first compact SUV and tapping into a new market for vehicles that deliver true off-road performance with responsive, fun-to-drive on-road performance. Since then the stylish and versatile SUV has steadily evolved and kept pace with growing demand for good-looking, versatile 4x4s that are as rewarding on the open road as they are motoring off the beaten track. (more…) -
Kia Amanti Tops Strategic Vision SmartGreenIndexSM
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the Kia Amanti topped the large car segment in the newest Strategic Vision automotive metric, the SmartGreenIndexSM (SGISM). The SGI reflects the relationships between perceived quality plus overall value and issues including fuel economy and environmental friendliness. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S: Thrilling high-performance roadster
The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the SLR McLaren Roadster. Both vehicles feature a fully retractable folding soft top capable of withstanding the high speed and are made of carbon fibre. (more…) -
Audi S3 boxes clever with new s tronic transmission option
The Audi S3 is now not only available with five doors, but also with seven speeds courtesy of the much lauded S tronic twin-clutch transmission, which not only quickens shifts compared with the continuing manual version, but also slows down fuel consumption. (more…) -
Ford Mondeo takes Caravan Club Towcar honours for second year
Ford’s latest generation Mondeo has won a Caravan Club Towcar Award for the second year in a row.
The Mondeo Titanium X Estate triumphed against tough competition in the £25,000 to £32,000 category at the Caravan Club’s ceremony, the UK’s longest running towing vehicle competition.
Caravan Club Chairman, Grenville Chamberlain, said: “The returning champion, Ford Mondeo, had a lot to live up to, but it triumphed again. The estate model’s huge load space makes it a very practical caravanning car. The five-cylinder turbo petrol engine has tremendous pulling power, the gearbox ratios (six-speed manual) are just right and both brakes and steering inspire confidence. The icing on the cake is great build quality.”
Roelant de Waard, chairman and managing director of Ford of Britain, commented: “We are delighted the Ford Mondeo’s outstanding practicality, versatility and quality have once again been acknowledged and rewarded by the Caravan Club. This is a hugely prestigious award which pitched us against some tough competition. The independent judges’ decision confirmed what the growing number of Ford Mondeo owners already know about this exceptional family car.”
The Caravan Club is the largest touring organisation of its kind in Europe and claims over half the UK caravanning population as members. The Towcar of the Year Awards were launched 26 years ago.
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NICE MyCar is electric vehicle of the year
NICE Car Company (No Internal Combustion Engine) has won electric vehicle of the year at the 2008 GreenFleet Awards. It picked up the accolade for MyCar, an Italian-designed two-seater which was launched at the London Motor Show in July.
“We are obviously delighted to have won the award,” said NICE co-founder Julian Wilford. “Since launching NICE in 2006, our aim has been to bring clean, affordable and convenient transport to private and corporate customers alike. MyCar is the latest in a growing portfolio which already features the largest range of all-electric cars, vans and motorcycles on sale in the UK today.”
MyCar owners are set to benefit from motoring costs of around 2p per mile, no road tax and no congestion charge in London – and, of course, zero emissions. Starting from £8,995, the first MyCar’s will arrive in the UK next month.
In awarding MyCar its electric vehicle of the year award, GreenFleet said the stylish and functional design, along with low running costs, would go a long way to increase the appeal of electric cars for city drivers.
NICE was also commended in GreenFleet’s Green Marketing category for its 2008 motor show campaign. NICE was the only all-electric vehicle company to invest in a stand alongside mainstream car makers, showing its entire model range, as well as hosting cars in the show’s electric vehicle village. Nearly half a million visitors came to the show.
This year’s GreenFleet awards, which recognise pioneers of environmental fleet management, were presented at a ceremony on Thursday 25th September in Twickenham.
