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  Sales of Zafira MPV 'booming' 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  Now, to coincide with the release of 2008 number plates this March, the firm is to reinvent the look of the car with upgraded equipment and a new trim level. Vauxhall believes that the tweaks will give motorists an updated vehicle, but not soften demand. "With some styling changes, a new trim level and equipment upgrades, the class-leading Vauxhall Zafira looks set to further increase its popularity in the UK market, Meanwhile, Vauxhall is to open its heritage centre to the public on April 20th, it has been reported.
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  Seat out of the traps quickly in March 12 Feb 2008 (News)
  "I'm confident these new registration deals put Seat at the top of March buyers' test drive lists," he said. Seat is a Spanish car manufacturer founded in 1950 with assistance from Fiat. It is now a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group.

  Study reveals romantic side to occupational driving 12 Feb 2008 (News)
  Maurice Howkins, sales director at the company, commented that this shows a softer side to the occupation. "The results of the study show there is more to company car drivers than business mileage," he said. People looking to impress their loved one's on Valentine's Day only have two days remaining to buy gifts, flowers and cards.
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  Mazda5 comes to UK 22 Jan 2008 (News)
  He added that the vehicles will be a hit with young professionals between the ages of 35 and 45 and that it will be promoted as "a fine handling car that has our brand's typically high driver appeal". "The upgraded Mazda5 for 2008 is the ideal vehicle for Mazda to consolidate its strong appeal in this segment," he said. Mazda is an affiliate of Ford Motor Company, which owns 33 per cent of the motor manufacturer.
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  Sales increase at Renault 4 Jan 2008 (News)
  French automaker Renault has revealed that it has seen a sales increase over the course of 2007. The manufacturer commented that it sold one per cent more of its own-branded cars during the past 12 months, while it also shifted an extra 17.4 per cent Dacia vehicles. Some 2.5 million Renault units were sold in 2007, taking its market share to 3.6 per cent globally and its profits up by 2.2 per cent.
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  Honda Accord reaches 30th birthday in UK 17 Dec 2007 (News)
  " The Accord is now considered to be an intermediate vehicle, but it originally debuted in Japan and North America as a compact car. It has also enjoyed several different body styles and looks.
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  Sales milestone reached by Nissan Qashqai 13 Dec 2007 (News)
  The company has stated that in November it sold 17,554, 15,376 and 10,746 in the UK, Russia and Italy respectively. It added that consumers across the continent have responded well to the car because it provides "something new" on the market. Indeed, demand has been so high that it had to increase production of the vehicle at its Sunderland plant by 20 per cent in June.
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  Training programme to teach drivers winter roads skills 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  "We encourage the use of their own vehicle so in a real-life emergency they will know exactly what to do and how their car will react," said Charlotte Orton, director of sales and marketing at the firm. Next week, Highways Agency officials will be at the southbound section of Leicester Forest East motorway to field questions from motorists about how best to deal with road conditions this winter.
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  Vauxhall continues heritage with new Insignia 29 Nov 2007 (News)
  "In the new Insignia, this defining characteristic is realised by sophisticated powertrain technology, active safety and the interface between driver and car," he said. Originally a British-based automaker, Vauxhall has since been acquired by US manufacturer General Motors. The firm celebrated its centenary in 2003 and remains at the forefront of the British motoring industry, according to its corporate website.
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  All-time October production record broken by Nissan 28 Nov 2007 (News)
  In the UK, production growth was up by 21.3 per cent against last year with 35,447 vehicles made - activity the firm is attributing to the Qashqai range. The firm's home market of Japan registered a 10.9 per cent hike in the number of cars constructed, with 112,698 new Nissans hitting dealerships in the Land of the Rising Sun during October. But this comes as the company has been hit with a manufacturing crisis in North America.
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  Lamborghini Reventon 'most beautiful supercar' 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  Lamborghini will be hoping that the model is remembered in the same way as arguably its most famous car - the Diablo. This supercar was in production from 1990 to 2001 and came in a variety of different styles.

  Honda launches internet TV channel 22 Nov 2007 (News)
  Those who visit the site may find Honda's choir advert, launched last year. The commercial featured 60 singers making the engine noises of a Honda Civic car as a video of the vehicle was played.
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  Camper van conversion offered by Nissan 21 Nov 2007 (News)
  The adventurer accessory is a sleeve which fits onto the back of Pathfinder, X-Trail, Qashqai and Murana models, making a tent behind the car which can be slept in. Furthermore, the inside of the automobile can be used as a living area, providing an alternative to a trailer which is simple to set up and has a host of traditional tent features.
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  Maybach espouses 're-enlivening' new model 5 Nov 2007 (News)
  Between the two sections is a liquid crystal membrane-based partition, which those in the back of the car can use to embellish their privacy. "Seated in opulent armchairs upholstered in white leather, they are treated to a majestic open-air experience currently unrivalled by any other automobile in an environment of the utmost luxury and exquisite style," the firm commented.
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  Kangoo compact launched 30 Oct 2007 (News)
  Kangoo Kompact has the latest ABS, which combines Emergency Break Assist with regulation in the form of torque overrun. When Renault's cars were introduced into the American market, consumers at first pronounced the t, which should be silent.

  Jaguar X-Type subjected to 2008 makeover 12 Oct 2007 (News)
  Consumers can pick the new 2.2-litre diesel variant, which comes with automatic transmission and increases the appeal of the car when it goes in sale in UK dealerships in 2008. "The package of revisions - particularly the automatic transmission in the 2.2 diesel - presents our established dealers and the key emerging markets with an excellent opportunity to reach new customers and retain existing owners," the official added.
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  Half-term deals for all the family from Kia 11 Oct 2007 (News)
  Automaker Kia is offering a number of vehicle deals for families as the half-term holiday approaches. The South Korean automobile manufacturer is offering £1,000 off any new car in its Sedona rage for parents with twins, while those with quintuplets can pick up a £2,5000 discount. Environmentally-aware customers looking for a diesel model may be interested in the cee’d family model, which the firm has priced at the same amount as its petrol equivalent.
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  Mazda "evolution" continues with new Taiki concept 4 Oct 2007 (News)
  Mazda will be following the design tradition set by its previous models with the latest Taiki concept car. The firm has commented that the vehicle will pick up where the Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaze vehicles left off, fusing real-world technologies with new concept thinking. While a greater aerodynamic performance and a next-generation rotary engine are under the bonnet, the automaker has stated that the Zoom-Zoom ideology behind Mazda is still in place.
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  Materia to gain as new accessories launch 26 Sep 2007 (News)
  The automaker was formed in Japan in 1907 and has since become renowned for manufacturing compact cars.
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  August vehicle production 'breaks with tradition' 24 Sep 2007 (News)
  According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), there was an increase of 37.3 per cent in the number of cars and vans being made compared with one year previous. This means that some 100,200 vehicles came out of factories last month, taking 2007's total to 994,229 - itself a 0.4 per cent hike on last year.