Car News
Vauxhall to launch eight new models
Vauxhall is ready to launch a new and impressive offensive in the next years. The UK division of Opel has to comply with European CO2 guidlines, expected to be active 2020, and is going do comply with a new range of models.
Range Rover Sport completes autonomous test
Land Rover is making constant efforts to bring autonomous technology to its cars. The developing phase is now completed, with the testing one in course. A Range Rover Sport has completed the first ever self-driving lap of one of the UK’s most challenging road layouts. A prototype self-driving Range Rover Sport handled the complex Coventry Ring Road, successfully changing lanes, merging with traffic and exiting junctions at the speed limit of 40mph.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gets new turbo engine
Chevrolet is extending the Silverado US range with the introduction of a new engine. It’s a turbo, that many of the clients were waiting on a pick-up.
Skoda first true compact car teased
Skoda is ready to tackle the compact segment with a real and competitive model, not the current Rapid Spaceback. It seems that Skoda got the green light for a Golf rival from its parent, Volkswagen.
Isuzu D-Max Fury launched in UK
Isuzu is targeting UK clients who look for an exclusive specification for their current D-Max. The car is addressed to pick-up professionals and is a limited volume. Isuzu has made the Fury available to pre-order early (now) however Fury will not be arriving in dealerships until January 2019.
Fiat 500X updates available in UK
Fiat recently applied a series of important updates to the current 500X model, inside and outside. It’s available with a choice of three trim levels, Urban, City Cross and Cross Plus, three petrol engines, including two brand new more efficient turbo petrol engines, and now comes with a host of safety assistance systems as standard across the range. The new Fiat 500X is on sale now priced from £16,995.
Ferrari 488 Pista Spider introduced
Ferrari used this year paris Motor Show to represent the entire FCA Alliance but also to introduce its most powerful convertible ever. After its world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the new special series Ferrari 488 Pista Spider has made its European debut.
Nissan Connect infotainment system launched on Qashqai
Nissan is offering one of the most attractive line-up of SUV’s in Europe, but even so its technology was not so up to date. Until now. Nissan’s all-new infotainment system with significantly enhanced functionality is now available in the Qashqai crossover.
Jeep Renegade PHEV to be produced at Melfi
Jeep is ready to go further with its European offensive. Not only in the SUV segment, but also in the pug-in hybrid segment, an area where the US manufacturer is still searching the right way.
Nissan Qashqai receives new 1.3 litre engine
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler developed a new petrol engine, with 1.3 litre capacity and enough power to satisfy current customers. Nissan is one of the first brand to benefit from the introduction fo this new engine. It will be available on the Nissan Qashqai, Europe’s best-selling crossover.