News By Topic: Alpha Motor Car

Vauxhall GTC -- Economical and Refined 1.6 CDTi Whisper Diesel

Jul 11, 2014

Just 104g/km/109g/km CO2 and up to 72.4mpg combined economy Up to 320Nm torque and 136PS offers increased performance Luton – Vauxhall’s rakish GTC, is now available with the refined and powerful 1.6 CDTi ‘Whisper Diesel’ engine. It is the latest model to benefit from the economical new engine, foll ... Continue reading

Round 2: DVLA Personalised Registrations will be Auctioning McLaren 650S Next

Jul 10, 2014

Six weeks after auctioning the personalised registration MCL 650S to reflect the McLaren 650S supercar, the DVLA is offering the perfect follow up with 650 S. The registration, which has a reserve of £3,500, is among 1,500 that will go under the hammer during the Agency’s three day summer auction which gets und ... Continue reading

The Fourth Generation Vauxhall Corsa is Revealed

Jul 10, 2014

First official pictures of New Corsa ahead of late-2014 launch New engines, transmissions and engine technology New interior with IntelliLink Set for unveil at Paris Show, October 4-19 Luton – These are the first images of Vauxhall’s Fourth-Generation Corsa, which will reach production later this year and is ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Slashes Young-Driver Insurance Costs

Jul 8, 2014

Vauxhall offering young drivers aged 18-20 one year’s insurance for just £99 Average cost of insurance premium for drivers aged 18-20 is over £1,000 Deal available with Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition and Excite models Corsa Excite available from just £189 per month with a £189 deposit Corsa Limited Edi ... Continue reading

MG Debuts MG3 Trophy Championship Concept at MG90 event

Jun 28, 2014

MG Trophy Championship concept created to highlight in house engineering, design and calibration capabilities at SMTC UK in Longbridge Developed by team of specialist MG engineers within a short time frame Latest MG continues the marque’s tradition of competitive club racing 204 BHP 1.5T VTi Tech engine with fully ... Continue reading

Detroit Electric Will Build the World's Fastest Production EV Car in Europe

Jun 27, 2014

Limited-edition SP:01 two-seat, 100% electric sports car to be launched in Europe and Asia in fourth quarter this year and soon followed by the US introduction. New sports car showcases class-leading electric vehicle powertrain technologies Family of high-performance EVs to follow from Detroit Electric brand Production ... Continue reading

McLaren M838T Engine Wins Award

Jun 27, 2014

The 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 petrol engine has upheld the honour for McLaren Automotive, having won the ‘3-litre to 4-litre’ category at the 2014 Engine of the Year awards. The success marks the second consecutive year McLaren has claimed the prestigious title, having been named the first new winner of the acc ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Marks 10 Years of VXR with New Line-Up

Jun 26, 2014

New VXR8 GTS completes 2014 VXR range as it celebrates 10 years in UK market VXR range offers more power per pound than almost any other performance brand Two iconic pre-VXR performance Vauxhalls also mark significant anniversaries in ‘14 Luton –Vauxhall’s VXR brand has come of age in 2014 with the lates ... Continue reading

Vauxhall reveals radical factory-test film for new Vivaro van

Jun 24, 2014

Luton company’s video shows ‘alternative’ approach to sign-off of new Vivaro Extreme test ensures that vans are optimised for maximum agility and durability Plant staff now accustomed to J-turns and approved ‘Two-Wheel Certification’ Luton – Vauxhall is thought to be the very first manufac ... Continue reading

The new ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo is Available in the UK

Jun 20, 2014

410 bhp coupe and convertible combine luxury and refinement with just 177 g/km of CO2 Goodwood Festival of Speed – Stand 7 – UK launch for new ALPINAs Nottingham (UK). ALPINA is following the launch of the remarkable D3 Bi-Turbo, the world’s fastest diesel production car, with two new petrol models. The ... Continue reading

Design student's Qoros 9 Sedan Concept Makes a Debut at UK Exhibition

Jun 19, 2014

Automotive design student takes Qoros for a spin into the future Qoros 9 Sedan Concept for the year 2020 results from internship and sponsorship Qoros dedicated to nurturing new talent via real and conceptual project experience Shanghai, 18 June 2014 – After an internship during which he worked amongst some of the ... Continue reading

Most Popular Cars and Trucks USA in 2013

Dec 31, 2013

2013 was the year of the full-size truck, according to new car shoppers on AutoTrader.com®. Trucks made up nearly half of the top 20 most popular new vehicles on the site this year, including three of the top five. Aligning with its longstanding status as the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the Ford F-150 retained i ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Keeping You Informed About Automotive News Nov 4-10, 2013

Nov 10, 2013

* There was some wringing of hands in Washington and Detroit last week as the government's General Accounting Office released an in-depth report on the state of health of General Motors. The government recently reduced its stake in the world's second largest automaker to just 7.3%, down from the 60.8% after the bankrup ... Continue reading

Performance Figures for the McLaren P1 Confirmed as the First Customer Car is Delivered

Oct 22, 2013

Following an extensive testing and development programme, McLaren Automotive has now confirmed the performance figures for the McLaren P1 in the latest stage in the launch of the groundbreaking model. These figures show that the third model in the range accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph ... Continue reading

Back to the Future: Caterham Launches Seven 160

Oct 22, 2013

Caterham Cars has opened the order book for the Seven 160 - its new entry-level variant of the iconic sportscar, powered by a super-compact, turbocharged Suzuki engine. Priced from £14,995 in the UK in component form, the car's live-axle rear suspension, compact engine and low weight embody the pioneering spirit of ea ... Continue reading