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Fiat Introduce Stop Start on the New Fiat 500
"Stop and Start" is Fiat's clever new way of reducing fuel consumption, noise pollution and harmful CO2 emissions on the New Fiat 500. Here's how it works... Fiat 500 Stop & Start System Overview The Start & Stop system automatically stops the car's engine whenever the car's stationary e.g. in... »
Discover the New Suzuki Splash
The new Suzuki Splash is Suzuki's new 5-seater compact MPV that's packed with style and equipment... Suzuki Splash Design The Suzuki Splash's high roofline gives it street presence as well as more headroom and a commanding view of the road. It's high driving position gives great all-round visibility. The gently rising nose and A-pillars that... »
Introducing the New Suzuki Alto…
The Alto is Suzuki's new city car aimed at people looking for a compact stylish car giving fun and excitement but losing none of the practicality. Suzuki Alto Design The rounded front headlamps add to the new Suzuki Alto's fun personality, whilst the angular rear lights give it a sleeker, sportier feel. The SZ4 models add 14" alloy wheels complementing the car... »
Cheap car loans in UK motor industry bail-out plan?
Car buyers could be tempted back into showrooms by cheaper car loans in the government's plan to rescue the stricken motor industry. Gordon Brown has indicated that car manufacturer's finance houses may have the same support extended to them as other banks and finance providers - allowing them to offer incentives such as 0% finance to prospective car purchasers. Richard Burden,... »
Discover the New Fiat Qubo
The Qubo is Fiat's latest family-sized offering aimed at people looking for a funky yet cheap to buy and run super-practical 5-seater. Based on the Grande Punto platform, the Fiat Qubo is just under 4 metres long - perfect for around town driving with it's city-car dimensions. However, in the metal, the Fiat Qubo appears... »
Quentin Willson says “now’s the best time to buy a new car”…
TV's motoring pundit Quentin Willson advised the nation on the Tonight programme that the best time to buy a new car is now. He reasoned that with falling demand for new cars came lower prices and people were now far better off trading in their old... »
Kia ends 2008 6% up in a depressed market
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has ended 2008 with a total new car sales figure of 31,323 - an increase of more than 6% on 2007 despite tough trading conditions. The UK new car market fell by 11.3% in 2008 to 2.13m units - with some brands 30% down in the second half. Kia's modern, attractive and excellent value range is clearly... »
Personal Contract Plans (PCPs) save motorists a fortune!
With the current economic doom and gloom, used car prices are nosediving. Negative equity, where the amount outstanding on a car finance agreement is more than the car is actually worth, is now becoming a real problem for car owners. In fact, according to one car magazine, the shortfall for drivers in the UK has reached £272 million! Owners of... »
What Car? investigate D C Cook Direct
What Car? are investigating the activities of D C Cook Direct and Indigo Cars. Both companies were run by Changing Gear Limited which was placed into administration in December. At the time, administrators Tenon Recovery said a large number of customers had paid deposits, but What Car? fears many buyers may have paid the full balance for their car. One case... »
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