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14 02, 2024

JANUARY 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS GROW. Short new car news

By | February 14th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

January 2024 UK new car market grew by 8.2% according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 142,886 new cars were registered and this was mostly down to fleet registrations. Private retail demand is still down.  The best selling new car for last month was [...]

17 01, 2024

40 YEARS OF THE SEAT IBIZA. Car news.

By | January 17th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

This year SEAT will be celebrating 40 years of its most iconic model the Ibiza. Three automotive giants came together to produce the first generation SEAT Ibiza. The exterior was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, interior by Karmann and the powertrain was designed by Porsche. Named after the island of Ibiza, over 6 million Ibizas [...]

13 11, 2023

2023 THIRD QUARTER UK USED CAR MARKET IS STILL RECOVERING. Short used car news.

By | November 13th, 2023|car news|0 Comments

The UK used car market grew by 5.5% in the third quarter of this year. A total of 1,884.160 used cars changed hands according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK used car market is up 4.6% year to date but is -9.3% down on pre-pandemic levels. Supermini [...]

16 05, 2023

POSITIVE START TO 2023 UK USED CAR MARKET.

By | May 16th, 2023|car news|0 Comments

The UK used car market grew by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023. This is the first positive quarter after three successive quarter declines.  Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 1,847,149 transactions took place. Black was the most popular used car colour and the Ford Fiesta tops [...]

4 04, 2023

NEW LAMBORGHINI REVUELTO. Short new car news.

By | April 4th, 2023|car news|0 Comments

New pictures of the V12 plug-in hybrid Lamborghini Revuelto at its launch. With the presentation of the Lamborghini Revuelto we start writing a new chapter in our considerable V12 history. This is not only a landmark moment, but one that everyone working at Lamborghini takes pride in, and it is a privilege to welcome [...]

23 02, 2023

BENTLEY’S W12 ENGINE COMING TO THE END OF ITS ROAD. Short new car news.

By | February 23rd, 2023|car news|0 Comments

Bentley have announced the end of its iconic W12 engine. They are planning to cease production of the 12 cylinder engine in April 2024. The decision comes as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future where it will see its entire model line-up become fully electric. For the here and now, Bentley have just finished [...]

14 10, 2022

NEW PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS POSTS QUICK TIME AROUND THE NORDSCHLEIFE. Short new car news.

By | October 14th, 2022|car news|0 Comments

We lost a little downforce due to the strong, sometimes gusting wind, but I’m still very happy with the lap,” says Bergmeister. “In the fast sections in particular, the 911 GT3 RS is in a league of its own. Here it’s on a level usually reserved for top-class racing cars. The car is also setting new standards in braking. Fast laps on the Nordschleife are simply so much fun in this car.

27 09, 2022

LAST OF THE LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR. Short new car news.

By | September 27th, 2022|car news|0 Comments

This is sad news from Lamborghini. Production has come to an end for the Lamborghini Aventador. The final Aventador was an LP70-4 Ultimate Roadster in a special blue Ad Personam colour and destined for the Swiss market. This marks the end of an era for the naturally-aspirated V12 Lamborghini. The Aventador was launched at the [...]