The Daily Car News from the UK
Saturday 4th July 2009
Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Volkswagen Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the 'economy' range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant. the full story
MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan. the full story
Skoda has extended a range of offers available across its range until the end of September 2009. Zero per cent finance is available on the Skoda Octavia and a low rate of 7.9 per cent across the Skoda range with its Solutions product. the full story
The new Land Rover Discovery 4 offers convenient and relevant new systems which enhance safety and security. The Land Rover Discovery 4's new front headlights incorporate high beam assist technology. the full story
Structurally derived from the Fiat 500 hatchback (the first car under four metres to receive a five-star Euro NCAP crash safety rating), the Fiat 500 C retains all the safety components and features (active and passive) that justifiably place it among the market's best-in-class. the full story
It's already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming Nissan 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new Nissan 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion. the full story
Young drivers can keep an eye on their motoring costs as well as driving one of the most fashionable small cars on the road, thanks to Vauxhall. The stylish Vauxhall Corsa SXi is now available with one year's free insurance cover for eligible drivers aged 19 years or over, easing the pain of sky-high premiums, which can often keep car ownership out of reach for many young drivers. the full story
Every year since 1997, Lord March has surprised us all with ever more vast and spectacular centrepieces for the Festival of Speed at his home, Goodwood House in West Sussex. For 2009 the latest sculptural 'monument' will be unveiled for the start of the three day Festival (3rd to 5th July 2009), which is likely to entertain a record number of 130,000 visitors for this year. the full story
The Fiat 500 C offers a comprehensive range of proven, widely acclaimed engines: two are petrol (a 1.2 litre, 69 bhp 8v and a 1.4 litre, 100 bhp 16v). The third is Fiat's award-winning 1.3 litre, 75 bhp 16v MultiJet turbodiesel with DPF. the full story
The 96th Tour de France, the world's most famous cycling competition, is again going to be supported by Skoda Auto, for the sixth consecutive year. With 20 teams on the start line, this legendary race starts 4th July 2009, in Monaco and, as usual, is going to end on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. the full story
World Land Speed Record holder, Andy Green, will be experiencing a different type of thrust this weekend when he drives the all-new, 325hp Vauxhall Insignia VXR up Goodwood's hillclimb course at the Festival of Speed. the full story
Ford dealers have taken over 12,000 orders for new cars under the Government's scrappage scheme - rising by about 300 a day. More than 75 per cent of Ford's 'scrappage' orders are for its small car range, with over 47 per cent of the 12,000 new Fords replacing blue oval-branded vehicles aged 10 years or over, and the balance being delivered to customers new to Ford. the full story
With its agile, versatile and modern character, the BMW X1 guarantees a new driving experience in the premium compact segment. It expands and enhances the range of BMW X models by yet another innovative vehicle concept. the full story
The Car News continues ...
Having made its international public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009, the new Fiat 500 C, a convertible version of the iconic Fiat 500, goes on sale in the UK on Thursday 2nd July 2009 - with the UK being the first market in the world to receive the vehicle. the full story
Alloy wheels are often seen as a luxury item - but this summer thanks to a new offer from Vauxhall, the luxury comes without the price tag. the full story
A year shy of the Italian sporting marque's 100th birthday, Alfa Romeo will be preparing for next year's Centenary with an historic hill climb by the first 8C Spider production car to be seen on the move in Britain, at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. the full story















