Added: 09/03/2010 14:47:30Chrysler and Lancia could be merged as early as the end of 2010
The boss of Fiat/Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has hinted that the two marks Chrysler and Lancia could be merged as early as the end of the year. The move is based on the idea that each company could fill the gaps in each others range.
When merged they could then offer a full range of vehicles as opposed to what they currently have separately. Lancia is currently undersized in... Read more>
Added: 09/03/2010 14:04:13BYD Have Ambitious Aims
The Chinese car firm BYD has stated its intentions to become the world largest manufacturer by the year 2025. Whilst in Detroit BYD, currently China’s fourth largest car maker let this fact be known. Although they only sold their first car five years ago it is expected that they will announce intentions to move into Europe at this years Geneva motor show. Read more>
Added: 09/03/2010 12:42:13Chrysler aim for more Efficient Engines
As Chrysler look to raise its engine range efficiency it will turn to ... Read more>
Added: 09/03/2010 12:37:09Cadillac XTS
The production version of the Cadillac XTS was on show at Detroit to give ... Read more>
Added: 04/03/2010 12:21:23Toyota Hybrids are Key
Toyota was able to show off a new vehicle in the Prius line with a hybrid concept that ticks the coupe box at this years Detroit motor show. The concept named the FT-CH, is shorter and narrower than the Prius and in fact has been liked more to a ... Read more>
Added: 26/02/2010 12:54:38Volvo pinning alot on new S60
Volvo has high hope for its new S60 as it hopes it will become the biggest selling model in its range. The original car was very successful with over one million cars sold over its lifetime.
The company design boss is excited about the new car and says that Volvo are pushing their designs harder than before in an effort to incorporate a more typical Swedish theme. The target initially is 90,000... Read more>
Added: 26/02/2010 12:50:46New Kia Sportage on its Way
The all-new SUV soon to arrive from Korean manufacturer Kia, the Sportage, is promising a much better ride and improved handling characteristics after the company confirmed they will tune the car on UK roads. ... Read more>
Added: 26/02/2010 12:23:48Cadillac High Performance CTS-V
The Detroit motor show saw a new hot Cadillac enter the stage showing off the companies high-performance CTS-V. They have lowered the cars ride height and widened the track in an effort to improve the handling over the basic saloon version. Power will be provided by a meaty 6.2-litre V8 that is able to produce over 550bhp to play with. Read more>
Added: 26/02/2010 12:16:23Tata Supermini Style Makeover
TaTa have given its Nano a supermini style makeover for the Delhi motor show, that takes the car some direction from the entry level models.
There are For Him and For Her versions that now benefit from features such as stop-start, leather seats and a range of customisable colours and trims. Read more>
Added: 24/02/2010 16:02:53Toyota Updates Popular Yaris
Toyota has launched a revised version of the popular Yaris for 2010. There are minor changes to the headlights and bumpers, but the top range TR gets new 15-inch alloy wheels and fog lights in the front bumper. The car is available now and car leasing customers opting for the TR will be getting the most benefit. Read more>
Added: 24/02/2010 15:47:34Ford Fiesta UK's Top Seller
The number of new cars on the road fell in 2009 to its lowest level since 2005. With just under 2,000,000 vehicles registered there was a 6.4 per cent drop from 2008. The clear winner however, was the new Ford Fiesta that became the UK's top seller. Last year the ... Read more>
Added: 24/02/2010 15:22:30Mercedes Eight-Speed Automatic Gearbox
Mercedes will not be following in the footsteps of both BMW and ... Read more>
Added: 24/02/2010 15:17:30VW's First Petrol Car using Bluemotion Technology
Volkswagen has launched its first petrol car using the Bluemotion technology. The system has previously only been used in diesel cars but now the ... Read more>
Added: 24/02/2010 15:12:34Audi Q5 Hybrid
The Audi Q5 is set to become the companies first hybrid when it arrives sometime this year. The power for the car is expected to come from a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine that will work in combination with a pair of electric motors. The electric motors will sit within the gearbox and lithium ion battery pack. Read more>
Added: 24/02/2010 15:10:40Continental Tyre Suppliers plan to boost drivers fuel economy
Continental is currently developing an accelerator pedal that could help cut drivers emissions as well as boosting their fuel economy. The pedal is able to apply some resistance if the system detects what is being described as over enthusiastic driving. It is hoped that this system could increase fuel economy by some five per cent. Read more>