NEW CAR COMPARISON News Archive

New Car Spare Wheel   BBC TV consumer programme Watchdog ran a story on the increasingly common practice of New Car Manufacturers deleting the spare wheel when producing new cars. All new car manufacturers are competing to obtain the lowest CO2 emission banding for. . .

New Car Deals of the Day Uk car discount have some great new car deals so visit us at www.uk-car-discount.co.uk and look at some of the fantastic New Car Deals we have on our New Car Website.   A Selection of some of. . .

This Sundays 2011 Rugby World Cup Final in Auckland, New Zealand between The All Blacks and the Les Blues promises to be a fierce battle with neither side giving any ground. The French seem to have shed their reputation for Foul Play and. . .

As the Stone Roses announce yesterday they are getting back together for a Reunion Tour after 15 years apart, as a Manchester Company, and with many Manchester Music Fans in the uk car discount office, when they announced the tour. . .

The revised new I30 has just been given the green light and should be available in spring 2012.   The word from Hyundai is the car is slightly bigger than the existing vehicle with styling similar to the I40 and comes with. . .

The new Vauxhall Astra is the most reliable best-selling fleet cars on the road, according to news put out by Warranty Direct at the start of April. The automotive warranty specialist analysed the reliability of the 10 most popular fleet vehicles. . .

BMW’s award-winning EfficientDynamics programme has been honoured with a global brand.  A jury of 47 motor journalists from 24 countries has awarded the BMW 118d, a model that displays all facets of EfficientDynamics, with the ‘World Green Car of the. . .

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has recently reported on new car sales for this September. The month of September is traditionally a busy month for car sales and SMMT reported that this September was even better than expected. . .

BMW is introducing a new concept car, the Concept X6, at this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, along with an updated version of the 1-Series and a revision to the 6-Series. BMW is calling the Concept X6 the world’s first sports activity. . .

Two new Peugeot 207 models are now available as Special Editions – the m:play and the Sport XS THP 150. The new Peugeot 207 m:play model features built-in MP3 compatibility because of a hidden connection in its glovebox. Powered by a. . .

Volvo Car UK has announced class leading residual values for its all-new Volvo V70 and XC70 premium estate models. The Volvo V70 and XC70 have recently been awarded ‘best in class’ future residual values by industry experts. CAP which predicts. . .

The Department for Transport has just launched a new website which lists the top ten lowest CO2 emitting cars. Cars are grouped into categories, eg, Supermini, and drivers can then find the lowest emitting cars in the category they are. . .

The new Peugeot 308 is set to be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September; a Coupe Cabriolet version will then be launched in 2008. The 308 is larger than the 307 model, resulting in more interior space and storage. . .

VW’s new 4x4 model, the Tiguan, is due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007 and is due to be on sale in the UK later in 2007 or early 2008. It is set to rival other. . .

Sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid models have recently exceeded 1 million. Hybrid vehicles have been proving popular in many countries but have been particularly popular in North America and Japan. The highest selling hybrid model, the Toyota Prius has now. . .

Volvo is launching 4 all-new, innovative models into the UK to reinforce the company’s long-standing commitment to environmental care and its desire to extend customer choice. FlexiFuel engines that run on E85 bioethanol fuel1 are now available to order in the. . .

Renault has recently introduced 2 new Clio Special Edition models – the Clio TomTom and the Clio Dynamique SX. The Renault Clio TomTom is only available as a three door model and comes with TomTom One GB portable sat-nav system as. . .

Available from May 2007, both the Ford S-MAX and Galaxy models will be available with the 130PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine and Ford’s new six-speed Durashift automatic transmission. On the road prices for the automatic start from £19,995 for the. . .

S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon, have been given a comprehensive external and internal redesign - visually drawing both models closer to Volvo’s all-new S (saloon) and V (estate) styling. With effect from 2008 Volvo model year, production starts in May. . .

BMW has announced details of the new BMW M3 Coupe, a model that 21 years ago created an entirely new segment for super-high-performance compact cars. In the past 2 decades and 3 previous generations, the M3 has proved a success. . .

Skoda is due to launch an updated version of its very popular Fabia model. The new Skoda Fabia model will be available in a range of engine types – featuring 4 petrol and 3 diesel engines. Petrol engines start with a. . .

Saab with their 9-3 and 9-5 BioPower models Ford with their new Focus flexi-fuel convertible, a formula race car which runs on ethanol and a Model T Vauxhall with their latest Corsa, Zafira and Tigra models Honda with its Hybrid car Mercedes with their. . .

Audi strikes out in yet another new direction at the 77th International Geneva Motor Show (March 8-18) with the all-new Audi A5, a dramatically styled coupé combining four-seat practicality, 455-litre luggage capacity and an all-new driver-oriented sports chassis with a. . .

Citroen is strengthening the appeal of its exciting supermini range this February with a new collection of great value Citroen C1, Citroen C2 and Citroen C3 Airplay special editions, designed to provide more music, more colour and more kit for. . .

Peugeot is introducing a new petrol engine to its highly popular 207 range - with 2 new models being introduced using the new engine - the 207 Sport 1.6 16v 120 and the 207 SE 1.6 16v 120.   The new. . .

The new Seat Altea XL is now on sale across the UK.   This new model of the Altea is an extra 18.7cm long, giving more cabin and luggage capacity. It has been designed to appeal to families needing high levels of. . .

Figures from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that the Ford Focus was again the best selling car in the UK in 2006.    This is now the 8th year in a row that the Ford Focus has topped. . .

Volkswagen has recently announced that its top-brand Audi range is set to almost double over the next few years from the current 22 models, bringing its range of models to nearly 40 by 2015.   This will involve investment of billions. . .

Tesco Car Insurance has warned drivers of the "myth" of free courtesy cars. This is despite the fact most insurers charge for courtesy cars in their claims costs, which are then used to calculate overall premiums. Allan Burns,. . .

Demand for diesel cars in Britain is rising, with registration volumes rising in March for the first time this year, new data reveals. British drivers are increasingly turning to diesel vehicles, as they often provide lower emissions and better. . .

It's official there are more cheap Ford cars in Essex than any other English County. Meanwhile, Scots play to their stereotype with a penchant for the cheap and cheerful Skoda, twice as many on the highland roads as the national average.. . .

Ford buyers can celebrate the new year with the free upgrade deals that it is offering on its cheap new cars. So, a Kia Luxury can be bought for the same price as would normally be paid for a Kia collection,. . .

The S-line A4 for Saloon and Avant models will now have improved wheels and front sports seats. It will also feature an upgraded stereo, the "Concert II" audio system. Buyers will be pleased to hear that the new A4. . .

Fiat and Ford are joining forces to develop and produce two cheap new small cars. Engineers from Ford in Poland are set to help in the manufacture and development of the two models. "As far as Fiat is concerned, the. . .

The Cheap new Mini Cooper S JCW GP edition has broken cover and is boasting some impressive performance statistics. "We wanted to see how much racing character we can put on a road-going car. It was a good exercise to show. . .

Following closely behind the cheap new Megane's ample boot space came the new Audi A4 Cabriolet, which tempted 4,529 buyers with its clean, understated lines. Speaking to Auto Express a Mini spokeswoman said (in a tiny voice): "The Mini. . .

Both the new Jeep Patriot and new Jeep Compass Rallye will make it into production, perhaps as early as next year. Both of the cheap new Jeeps have drawn a great deal of attention at the show, and mark. . .

Data from Jato Dynamics shows that car sales reached 1.24 million vehicles in July, with new car registrations dropping slightly, and figures for the first seven months of the year are on a par with 2004. Volkswagen topped brand performance, with. . .

With a manual six-speed gear box as standard the new BMW 130i reaches 60mph in a startling 6.1 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 155mph. The new BMW 130i is available with two spec levels, the standard SE. . .

Citroens have proved to be some of the most secure new cars on sale after topping the table in this year All of the entrants were rated out of five stars in 'theft of' and 'theft from' tests with the C4. . .

A stunning new Citroen concept has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside a new Citroen C6 and an update of the cheap new Citroen C3. It certainly looks the part with sharp, sleek lines and aluminium detailing that looks. . .

The new Ford Focus ST will be released in five-door form when it goes on sale later this year. Both the three and five-door options will be powered by a 217bhp, 2.5-litre engine, and although no official figures have been released. . .

Honda is expecting to sell over 3 million cheap new cars worldwide by the end of the year, with extra growth predicted for 2006. The US will see an expected 1.45 million sales, making a four per cent increase. . .

Based on the new Mercedes R-Class the fully tricked up new Vision R 63 AMG will be debuting at next weeks Frankfurt International Motorshow According to the manufacturer, the new Mercedes AMG offers the driving experience of a thoroughbred sports car. . .

With the new 55 registration plates expected to boost new car sales in August, a consumer credit agency is urging motorists to get a credit check before signing up to new car finance schemes. However according to Alison Nicholson,. . .

The new model of the Focus has proved to be particularly successful in Ford's line-up as it also ranked as the best-selling diesel model available. Meanwhile, Ford's general position in the marketplace has proved to be strong after 347,550. . .