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  Eight new models bolster 308 range 26 Mar 2008 (News)
  With manual, automatic and hatchback variants available, the 308 has added eight vehicles to its line-up and building on its success after being handed the German Golden Steering Wheel by newspaper Bild am Sonntag. "The 308 was chosen as the best compact family car and came first in nine of the 15 judgement criteria ... the judging panel also paid special tribute to the quality of the Peugeot 308," the company commented. Peugeot unveiled the 308 as the successor to the 307 on June 5th 2007.
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  Some Britons 'travelling with faulty brakes' 18 Mar 2008 (News)
  He said: "Brakes should be inspected as soon as braking system symptoms are noticed - it's in all road users' interests for you to be able to bring your car to a halt at the time of asking." This comes as the company has announced the Kwik-Fit Fleet service to repair fleet vehicles, according to the Transport News Network.

  Chevrolet exhibits fuel cell vehicle 13 Mar 2008 (News)
  The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell was exhibited by the US company at the Globe 2008 Auto Future Tech Summit and features a fourth generation fuel cell propulsion system which has been developed by General Motors (GM). Chevrolet, which was founded in 1911, is a division of GM which develops cars and trucks under its own marquee. Speaking on behalf of GM, vice-president of environment, energy and safety policy Beth Lowery said that such technology can provide a great leap forward. "Fuel cells and the electrification of the vehicle have the potential to literally change the way the world drives," she said.
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  Skoda rolls out its two-millionth Octavia 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  The milestone follows the vehicle's success at the Geneva Motor Show last week. Skoda picked up the AM Used Car of the Year 2008 award for the model at a ceremony hosted at the exhibition, beating off BMW and Mazda to claim the prize. The Octavia is produced at sites around the world including China and India.
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  Porsche: Congestion charge hike is disproportionate 20 Feb 2008 (News)
  From October 27th, motorists entering the centre of London in high-emissions vehicles will be asked to pay a £25 charge per day under the new plans. Mr Goss said the new fee was effectively "a green tax for those who own certain cars in London". "What we've got at the end of the day, is a regulation, which by their own admissions by Transport for London, [does not] improve congestion, in fact could potentially make it worse and [does not] really affect emissions," said the official.
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  Motorists name children as 'big distraction' 19 Feb 2008 (News)
  French motor manufacturer Citroen has found that out of 1,000 polled, 90 per cent believe young people in their car make them lose concentration more than anything else. It added that 25 per cent of motorists have been involved in crashes as a result of unruly children and ten per cent say that screaming and fighting in the back seat is a regular occurrence.
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  Citroen C5 hits dealerships in April 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  Citroen first launched the family-sized C5 vehicle in 2001, with the model replacing its Xantia car.
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  Alistair Darling visits Nissan 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  "I am delighted that Nissan will employ an extra 800 staff to meet demand. And we look forward to many more great Nissan cars from the North East of England," he said. This comes as Nissan sales in Europe have shown a 71.9 per cent year-on-year increase, with 50,542 units picked up on the continent, according to Reuters.
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  Koleos set for world debut at Geneva motor show 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  Aimed at people looking to get away from the trappings of city life, the model comes with the storage space of an MPV while motorists can also benefit from its all-wheel drive system. Renault believes the car marks a "sure sign" that it is exploring the right areas of production effectively. "The launch of Koleos marks a decisive step in the brand's development, not only in Europe but across the world," said the firm.
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  Potholes 'problematic for British motorists' 30 Jan 2008 (News)
  It cites figures from the AA which show that some £320 million worth of damage was done on roads across Britain over the course of 2006. Similarly, the group adds that the number of claims made on car insurance policies against such problems has risen by 42 per cent in England since 1996. "Damage to the tyre is not immediately visible and therefore motorists may be unaware of this until a potentially catastrophic failure occurs, thus putting the vehicle occupants and other road users at risk," commented TyreSafe.
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  Volkswagen announces record 2007 sales figures 14 Jan 2008 (News)
  "Vehicle sales in excess of six million represent an important milestone for us. I am convinced our great cars, attractive prices and further models will help us to beat the record yet again this year," said the official. VW brands Skoda and Audi also performed well in 2007, reporting sales of 630,000 and 964,000 units respectively.
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  Northumbria motorists 'endangering lives' 24 Dec 2007 (News)
  In addition, the force stated that drink-drivers could also be banned from getting behind the wheel of a car for at least a year. Meanwhile, the Evening Express reports that Grampian Police have caught 21 people driving under the influence in the area during the second week of a festive crackdown.
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  Factory reaches 15 million production milestone 21 Dec 2007 (News)
  A site producing vehicles for automobile manufacturer Nissan has rolled out its 15 millionth car. The Tilda hatchback proved to be the landmark vehicle, reached 46 years after the plant was first opened. It comes 15 years after the site hit the ten million mark in 1992 and 19 years since it produced its five millionth model.
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  Upgrading brakes 'a good idea' 12 Dec 2007 (News)
  A vehicle accessories company has commented that motorists in the UK should look to improve their brakes as the wet weather increases over the next few months. Car Parts Direct described 'brake fade', where moisture and gases seep onto pads, as one particular problem people could experience. Indeed, company spokesperson Mark Cornwall commented that he "regularly" hears horror stories from motorists.
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  Defender SVX 'celebrates 60 years of Land Rover' 22 Nov 2007 (News)
  BBC Sports Personality of the Year Zara Phillips unveiled the Defender SVX at this week's British Red Cross Ball in London. Land Rover stated that the model is, stylistically, the best version of the car ever made, adding that it is also packed with more features than ever before "For those who want the ultimate Defender, we thought that the SVX special edition would be an ideal way to mark Land Rover's 60th birthday," said the brand's managing director Phil Popham.
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  Swindon Honda plant reaches milestone 12 Nov 2007 (News)
  The factory first opened its doors in September 1994, after which point it developed 6,652 cars in its first year - a figure which has now gone up to 138,792 every 12 months. It appears that there is no rest for the wicked, as the company is expecting to develop the site's two-millionth vehicle by the end of next year.
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  Suzuki motorists given second diesel option 5 Nov 2007 (News)
  Suzuki commented that the 90 ps output and 215 nm of torque offers "lively, flexible performance characteristics". "Like the rest of the SX4 range, the 1.6 DDiS offers an exciting small car alternative, combining responsive driving dynamics, high levels of practicality and styling that suggests a freestyle approach to life," said the firm. Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1909.
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  'Win-win' situation as latest Audi SUV is unveiled 2 Nov 2007 (News)
  Its 3.0 TDI Quattro is a stylish and practical vehicle which keep an eye on the environment with impressive carbon efficiency figures. Audi has revealed that the car cuts carbon emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent. It added that the motor runs on an "extremely lightweight" engine - a 69 kg battery and a 40 kg motor. Audi commented that the vehicle combines higher power and torque with economy of fuel and lower carbon emissions.
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  'Ultimate supercar' espoused by Nissan 24 Oct 2007 (News)
  The details of the new GT-R model from Nissan have been released by the automaker. A 480 ps engine producing 6400 rpm provides a powerful engine for a car the company believes is the "ultimate supercar enjoyable to anyone, anywhere at any time". Once the firm makes the model available in Japan in December at high performance centres, staff will have been made experts on the vehicle and will be able to help with any problems, it added.
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  Record numbers achieved as Lexus hybrids sell well 15 Oct 2007 (News)
  The Japanese manufacturer, a subsidiary of Toyota, sold 3,381 units over the month of September - the highest single-month amount it has ever achieved. It added that 28 per cent of the vehicles it has sold are energy-efficient hybrid cars, with its RX 400h its biggest-selling model across Europe. Steve Settle, director at the firm, commented on what it is that sets Lexus apart from the crowd. He said: "Our advanced technology strategy is proving its value, quality, effectiveness and reliability, helping make Lexus the first choice for an ever greater number.