News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Lotus Hybrid Power For The Proton Concept

Feb 23, 2010

The PROTON Concept car, to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, showcases an advanced series hybrid drivetrain, designed and developed by Lotus Engineering. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall's Power Events Unleash VXR Muscle For 2010

Feb 23, 2010

1000PS. That's the total horsepower-count in the current VXR range. And this year Vauxhall will be giving both new and existing customers the chance to fully exploit a VXR's performance in a fresh and unique series of activities, known as the 2010 VXR Power Events. ... Continue reading

UK Dealers Recognised In Peugeot's European Quality Awards

Feb 23, 2010

Three British Dealers have been recognised in Peugeot's second European quality awards. Fussell Wadman of Devizes, Simon Bailes of Northallerton and Dale Garage, Hexham were among 15 Dealers out of the 1,200 strong European Peugeot network to receive awards for exceptional service standards in both new vehicles sales a ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Vehicle Sales to Total 2.8 Million by 2020, Says Pike Research

Feb 23, 2010

BOULDER, Colo.--For a decade or more, Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) have been touted as the “next big thing” in automobiles, featuring the promise of zero emissions, other than water and heat. Now, with fleets of FCVs in the hundreds and the increasing utilization of fuel cells in commercial vehicles, it appears ... Continue reading

Aps Sportec Upgrades New Volkswagen Golf R To 300 BHP

Feb 23, 2010

APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Swiss based Sportec range of vehicle performance enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Stage One ECU upgrade package for the new Volkswagen Golf R. ... Continue reading

Citroen Press Conference At The Geneva Motor Show

Feb 23, 2010

Citroen has announced that Frederick Banzet, Managing Director of Automobiles Citroën, will be holding a press conference at 8.30am on Tuesday, 2nd March on the Citroen Stand in Hall 6 ... Continue reading

Pay Less, Load More & Bag Free Options With New Movano

Feb 23, 2010

To celebrate the launch of Movano, Vauxhall is giving away £1,400 worth of options, to include air conditioning, a multi-function trip computer, vehicle alarm and Bluetooth connectivity. Known as the Launch Pack, it will be offered on new Movanos until July 31 this year. ... Continue reading

Mazda's Fuzzy Drives Home Vehicle Safety

Feb 23, 2010

Mazda2 Ambassador and Video Hits presenter Fuzzy Agolley is driving home the importance of vehicle and road safety, encouraging young drivers to complete a defensive training course. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style Research Vehicle

Feb 23, 2010

Mercedes-Benz'F 800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five-seat upper-range sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in ... Continue reading

Audi to Present the RS 5 in Geneva

Feb 23, 2010

Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coupé: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. ... Continue reading

BMW Group to Build Progressive Electric Vehicle in Leipzig with Major Components from Bavaria

Feb 23, 2010

Clear commitment to Germany as the home of production ... Continue reading

Skoda Superb Collects Car of the Year Award From Top Gear UK

Feb 23, 2010

The Skoda Superb has been voted the Luxury Car of the Year by Top Gear's TV, online and magazine teams. Top Gear Awards recognise the most exciting and innovative cars launched in the last 12 months. ... Continue reading

Toyota Extends Brake Override Feature to Provide an Additional Measure of Customer Confidence

Feb 23, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it will install a brake override feature on an expanded range of customers' vehicles to provide an additional measure of confidence. This braking system enhancement will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and th ... Continue reading

Mopar Announces 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Program for Grassroots Racers

Feb 23, 2010

-- Dodge Challenger Drag Pak built for sanctioned NHRA Stock, Super Stock and Comp Eliminator configurations -- Priced at $39,999, production to start this summer -- Applications now available at www.mopar.com -- First-year build program in 2009 sold out AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Following a first-year sell out o ... Continue reading

Camp Jeep Returns to Cleveland Auto Show

Feb 23, 2010

CLEVELAND, Feb. 22 -- -- Unique, popular indoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep vehicle lineup Feb. 27 - March 7 at Cleveland's I-X Center The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 Cleveland Aut ... Continue reading