
06 January 2009
Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research indicates that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads.

Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research indicates that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads.

Citroen has extended its 'No VAT' and 0 per cent finance deals on a number of its models into the New Year.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is introducing finance offers on new and used models, including the Caddy, Caddy Maxi and Transporter van ranges.

Bentley will unveil the Continental GTC Speed at the Detroit Show, a four-seat convertible capable of hitting 200mph or 195mph with the roof down - making it the fastest four-seater drop-top in the world.

The new Porsche Panamera grand tourer will make its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April before going on sale in the Summer of 2009 in a further sign of the West's interest in China as a new market.
Porsche has increased its stake in Volkswagen to more than 50 per cent, in preparation for taking further stake of 25 per cent later this year.
Mitsubishi has announced a series of initiatives it believes will see it through the economic downturn focussed on dealer profitability and cash flow.
Ssangyong's largest creditor, Korea Development Bank, has agreed to help the stricken car-maker on the condition that Ssangyong's parent company – SAIC – agrees to plough cash into the SUV manufacturer.
Fiat has agreed to pay £10.6m in order to settle accusations that it was involved in 'kickbacks' with Saddam Hussein's regime, and has admitted to 'regrettable incidents'.
Tough times for Japanese manufacturers as former darling of the industry feel the chill of the economic downturn.


02 January 2009
The new C5 in either Saloon or Tourer form is a very striking and well equipped vehicle and should not be overlooked by moneywise drivers - private, fleet or business.

30 December 2008
The Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 dCi 4x2 may not have four-wheel drive, but should not be overlooked because of it. The SUV crossover is a good vehicle in any guise.

26 December 2008
As people downsize from SUVs, large MPVs and even family saloons, the small estate with seven seats and low costs such as the Peugeot 307 SW is an increasingly popular alternative for families.