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The ACP Pro Air Aircon System Cleaner promises to eliminate the nasty odours caused by the build up of bacteria on your car’s air-conditioning condenser. But is it the answer to an increasingly common problem? Pro Air was relatively straightforward to use, although the instructions could have … [Read more...]
Chrysler have unveiled the new Black & Red edition of the Lancia Ypsilon at the Bologna motor show. This new version of Lancia Ypsilon, the five-door supermini that’s sold with a Chrysler badge in the UK, is an attempt to appeal to younger, male buyers. European market cars come in … [Read more...]
Abarth has unveiled two latest versions of the 500 at the Bologna motor show. The 595 is available in both Turismo and Competizione guises – the former offering more style and comfort, the latter aimed more squarely at performance enthusiasts. Both are available with a 1.4 turbocharged … [Read more...]
Taiwanese car manufacturer Luxgen is set to market their first medium-sized saloon, which will preview at the Taipei Motor show in April. The Luxgen5 will be powered with the choice of two VVT turbocharged engines: a 170 HP 2.0L and 150 HP 1.8L. Both engines are mated to automatic transmissions, … [Read more...]
Testing of the hardcore Juke R concept has begun. With the build now complete, Nissan have taken the prototype to MIRA testing ground to check that all the car’s systems are functioning properly, before putting the 480 bhp crossover through its paces on Silverstone race circuit in the first … [Read more...]
The 2012 Nissan Qashqai showcases new technology to help drivers while maneuvering and parking. Nissan claim it's the first time such an innovative feature has been available on a C-segment car. Dubbed Around View Monitor, the system uses a total of four tiny wide angle cameras mounted under the … [Read more...]
Power and performance plus lower emissions from state-of-the-art new diesel -- Advanced new 1.6-litre diesel engine brings enhanced efficiency to Qashqai and Qashqai+2 119g/km emissions from new 1.6 dCi PURE DRIVE engine with Stop / Start system, delivering: - High levels of power (130PS) and … [Read more...]
Less is More - New clean diesel Qashqai uses downsized engine for lower emissions and greater economy Since its launch in 2007, sales of Nissan’s small family Crossover have been strong with more than one million Qashqai and seven-seat Qashqai+2 models built at the Sunderland factory. The … [Read more...]
The new Prius Plug-in will cost less than £31,000 when sales start in the first half of 2012. This headline figure does not take into account Government funding through the Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle grant scheme that could reduce the price to customer by up to £5,000: the Toyota has qualified for … [Read more...]
Is the government’s £5,000 electric car grant enough of a discount on electric cars to offset the perceived drawbacks? The term ‘Electric vehicle’ conjures up all sorts of imagery… milk floats, electric wheel chairs, fork lift trucks and childrens radio control toy cars. But a serious … [Read more...]