News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

New Addition for Progress Skoda in 2011

Feb 4, 2011

Progress Skoda is starting 2011 in style with the launch of a new showroom in Northampton. ... Continue reading

Kia Retail Sales Strong As New Car Sales Show Fall One Year on From Scrappage

Feb 4, 2011

Kia Motors sold 3,100 new vehicles in January - a fall of 38 per cent compared to the same month last year when the Government's scrappage scheme was in full swing - with its retail-only sales soaring by almost 70 per cent. ... Continue reading

900,000th Mazda MX-5 to Set New Guinness World Record

Feb 4, 2011

The world's most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, sets a new record this week when total production of Mazda Motor Corporation's iconic sportscar passes 900,000 units on 4 February, 2011. This significant milestone has been achieved 21 years and 10 months after mass production of the first-generation MX-5 commenced in ... Continue reading

BMW Australia Reveals M Sport Package For Popular X1.

Feb 4, 2011

BMW Australia today announced details of its exclusive M Sport package for the highly popular X1. ... Continue reading

Optima-istic Start To The Year For Kia

Feb 4, 2011

Kia Motors Australia has literally launched into the new year, unveiling the all new Optima at the Australian Tennis Open in the middle of January. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Marks The Year With The Extension Of Carlton Football Club Partnership

Feb 4, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has announced it has re-signed with Carlton Football Club, continuing their existing joint major sponsorship agreement for an additional three years. ... Continue reading

Skoda UK Teams Up With Rally SunSeeker

Feb 4, 2011

Skoda UK will continue its support of British rallying when it becomes the Official Vehicle Partner to Rallye Sunseeker (February 25-26), the opening round of the 2011 Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship. ... Continue reading

Keep Britain Moving - Newsletter Issue 1

Feb 4, 2011

Welcome to the first edition of Keep Britain Moving, our new regular newsletter which is here to keep you up to date with the latest news about the world of commercial vehicles. We'll be reporting on the latest CV industry legislation, product and performance news as well as updates on Ford products and services. All t ... Continue reading

David Coulthard MBE Opens the Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show 2011

Feb 4, 2011

The Caravan Club was delighted to welcome Caravan Club member, David Coulthard MBE, former Formula One driver and television presenter, to officially open The Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show this morning, 3rd February 2011. ... Continue reading

Do you Know Your APRs From Your Elbow?

Feb 4, 2011

Fewer than one in three borrowers know the interest rate on their loan, according to research by Autoquake.com, the UK's leading online car retailer. ... Continue reading

Ford Dagenham Sees Boost in Exports

Feb 4, 2011

Exports from Ford's UK-based engine and parts manufacturing operations have grown by over a third in the last 12 months to keep up with increasing demand in Russia, Australia and the Far East. ... Continue reading

Ally Selects NADA Guide for Used Vehicle Underwriting

Feb 3, 2011

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced today that Ally Financial will utilize vehicle pricing information from the NADA Used Car Guide when underwriting consumer auto contracts in 38 states. The change is effective immediately. Ally Executive Vice President of North American Operations Tim Russi s ... Continue reading

Cars.com Names 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Best SUV for Families

Feb 3, 2011

PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Cars.com, a leading resource for buying and selling a car, named the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox the winner of its $29,000 SUV Shootout. The shootout took nine midsized SUVs and crossovers with a sticker price under $29,000, five automotive journalists, celebrity ca ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Was the Top Selling Brand In U.S. In January, as Retail Sales Climbed 33 Percent

Feb 3, 2011

Chevrolet sold a total of 125,389 vehicles in January and claimed the spot as the top selling brand in the United States. That includes 33 percent increase in retail sales, as customer demand remained strong across the brand's lineup. "We are encouraged to see Chevrolet's momentum in 2010 carryover to the new year," sa ... Continue reading

Live Broadcasts of Dodge, Ram Product Reveals at 2011 Chicago Auto Show - WATCH THEM ALL RIGHT HERE

Feb 3, 2011

Feb. 3 Auburn Hills, Mich. , Feb. 3, 2011 - Live satellite feeds, webcasts, and on-demand replays of Dodge and Ram Truck Brand product reveals at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show will be offered to the media and general public. Webcast schedule and links: Dodge Brand Feb. ... Continue reading