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Mini is recalling 235,000 vehicles worldwide - 29,868 cars in the UK - due to a fault with an electric water pump. The fault, which could potentially be a fire risk, is known to affect vehicles, including the Cooper S and John Cooper Works models, built between March 2006 and January 2011. Owners will be contacted in the coming weeks to … [Read more...]
Decembers’ new car registration figures are in so who won the league? Who made it into Europe? Who got relegated? We can now take a look at the final table for 2011 and check the standings of the various top 20 manufacturers we have followed throughout the year in the Car Makers Premier League. As the SMMT themselves say 2011 was … [Read more...]
Car Buzz have created an infographic showing the best selling cars in 2011, plus the best selling manufacturers and key trends. … [Read more...]
December 2011 new car registration figures: New car registrations were down 3.7% in December according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 119,188 cars were registered in the month, with the market 3.7% or 4,629 units down on December 2010 (which let's not forget was down 18% on December 2009) and down 4.4% over the year. … [Read more...]
As we welcome in 2012 it is worth reflecting on what a very challenging year in the motor trade 2011 was. It was a year which saw many dealerships suffering, some having to call in the administrators and some sadly going under completely. Many car buyers deciding to delay or cancel their decision to buy another car in favour of sticking with … [Read more...]
Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure fresh funds from potential Chinese investors. General Motors (GM), which owns part of Saab, did not want Chinese carmakers accessing technology licences. Production has been suspended at Saab's main plant in Trollhattan, Sweden, since April as the company has … [Read more...]
Car production in the UK rose for the sixth straight month in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 136,111 cars were made last month, up 8.5% from the same point last year. UK engine production rose by 1.7% in November. "UK vehicle and engine production continues to lead a manufacturing … [Read more...]
It’s time once more for the Car Makers Premier League where each and every month we examine the top 20 manufacturers by number of units registered and see just how they look when compared with the previous month. At the end of the year who will be crowned champion? Who will drop out of the top 20 as the year unfolds and which high achievers will … [Read more...]
November 2011 new car registration figures: New car registrations were down 4.2% in November according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 134,027 cars were registered in the month, with the market 4.2% or 5,848 units down on November 2010 (which let's not forget was down 11.5% on November 2009) and down 4.5% over the year-to-date. … [Read more...]
Daimler is preparing to disband ultra-luxurious car manufacturer Maybach. The decision follows almost a decade of trying to make Maybach a profitable rival to Rolls Royce and Bentley. Maybach will be replaced by new and more luxurious models from the Mercedes brand, which is also owned by Daimler. Daimler is said to have invested more than … [Read more...]
A former motor dealer has been jailed for 18 months after he and three brothers admitted a "car clocking" scam in which vehicles were sold with vastly reduced mileage readings. The activities of Paul Price and his brothers Gary, Ian and Melvyn, came to light after concerns were reported to North Yorkshire Trading trading standards … [Read more...]
The OFT has taken enforcement action against Carcraft, which has 11 car supermarkets across England and Wales, over concerns about its business practices when selling cars, finance and after-sale guarantees. Following its investigation, the OFT believed that Carcraft: Was not always properly carrying out the comprehensive pre-sale … [Read more...]
Kia Motors has released the first official images of its all-new Ray (not short for Raymond as far as we are aware) compact vehicle, which will be sold exclusively in the Korean home market. The Ray city car will provide consumers with economical motoring and a spacious and highly versatile interior, while standing out from the crowd thanks to … [Read more...]
Winter driving preparations Welcome to the next part of the winter driving blog. We are giving you tips and advice during winter 2011, here we will look at the vital preparation needed before a winter drive… There are a few ways to prepare your vehicle for the journey ahead on a winter’s day. By following these steps you will reduce … [Read more...]
October 2011 new car registration figures: New car registrations were up 2.6% in October according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 134,944 cars were registered in the month, with the market 2.6% or 3,449 units up on October 2010 (which let's not forget was down a whopping 22.2% on October 2009) and down 4.5% over the … [Read more...]
The Hyundai Veloster has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP. The results of the extensive test process include class-best scores for the 1+2 door sports coupe. The Veloster attained a rating of 96% in the ‘adult occupant’ category, registering maximum points in the side … [Read more...]
he number of cars made in the UK accelerated ahead last month. A total of 136,051 cars were produced in September 2011 - a 7.5% increase on the September 2010 total, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. Over the first nine months of this year, car production was up 4.8% on the January-September 2010 figure, while CV … [Read more...]
Will more drivers go electric as fuel sales fall? With the news of a massive drop in the amount of petrol and diesel sold in the UK in the first six months of 2011, it has seemingly increased the possibility of more disgruntled drivers switching more fuel efficient or electric cars in a bid to reducing the long-term costs associated with staying … [Read more...]
Motor finance achieved its highest recorded share of the private new car sales market for four years in August. In the last 12 months, 57.9 per cent of people buying new cars used forecourt finance, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, the trade body for the motor finance industry. The number of new cars … [Read more...]
September 2011 new car registration figures: New car registrations were down just 0.8% in September according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 332,476 cars were registered in the month, with the market 0.8% or 2,770 units down on September 2010 (which itself was down 8.9% on September 2009) and down 5% over the … [Read more...]
The September registration plate change marked a significant milestone in the history of BMW. Just over 31 years after BMW UK Ltd sold its first vehicle, the best-selling premium marque in the UK has now surpassed the two millionth car mark. The first car sold on 1 January, 1980 was an E12 5 Series Saloon. Move forward 1,999,999 cars later and … [Read more...]
Car manufacturing rose 10.7% in August compared with the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) while year to date production is 4.4% higher than in 2010. Engine production was the best-performing sector, up by 14.4% in August and 4.8% higher over the first eight months of the year. The SMMT's … [Read more...]
To celebrate the birth of the new Jaguar C-X75 Alfred Dunhill have filmed a short movie that links its inception to the legendary 1960’s icon - the Jaguar XJ13. Produced to celebrate 75 years of Jaguar, the C-X75, is an example of state of the art thinking and engineering. It is propelled by a combination of four electric generators, two jet … [Read more...]
A survey by WarrantyDirect has revealed that car owners are looking at above inflation increases in the cost of servicing their cars, with certain garages charging more than £200 an hour to do the work. Garages in general are now charging £80.44 an hour for a mechanic's time, in contrast to £74.82 this time a year ago. However taking a car … [Read more...]
August 2011 new car registration figures: New car registrations were up 7.3% in August according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 59,346 cars were registered in the month, with the market 7.3% or 4,041 units up on August 2010 and down 6.1% over the year-to-date with August marking the first rise in volumes for 13 … [Read more...]
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