motoring

Sound move as Kia launches electric car Jan 09 2012

KIA has introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle, with the launch of the new Ray EV, a zero-emissions city car with a range of up to 86 miles on a single charge.Read

Style and saving with new Megane Jan 09 2012

RENAULT’S top-selling model range, the Megane, has been revamped for 2012 – with the emphasis on smart style and fuel economy.Read

Facelifted Aygo’s a real city slicker Jan 09 2012

TOYOTA is switching up the style and performance on its popular Aygo model, in the first major revision since the city car was launched nearly six years ago.Read

Britain’s car makers striking gold as sales figures rocket Jan 09 2012

THIS is Britain’s Olympic year, and the nation’s car makers are on course to strike gold by bucking the economic trend.Read

Prices set for cool coupé Jan 09 2012

VOLKSWAGEN’S new coupé cabriolet, the CC, will cost from £24,200 when it hits the streets in mid-April.Read

Pathfinding Vitara veteran offers value and road manners Jan 09 2012

MOTORISTS are a choosy lot when it comes to buying a compact SUV. From Honda CR-V to Toyota RAV4, from Land Rover Freelander to Skoda Yeti, the choice is endless.Read

Dacia plans expansion Jan 09 2012

EUROPE’S fastest growing automotive brand for the last six years, Dacia, is poised to expand its line-up later this year with the arrival of a new people shifter named the Lodgy.Read

Sharper stying for city Citroen Jan 09 2012

WITH more than 80,000 cars sold in Britain since its launch almost seven years ago, the Citroen C1, above, has proved a huge hit with supermini fans.Read

Ultra-lightweight Mercedes roadster ready to rumble Jan 02 2012

MERCEDES-BENZ has lifted the lid on a leaner and meaner SL Roadster – made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium.Read

Sporty Mazda heralds lower bills Jan 02 2012

A SPORTY new diesel model from Mazda is set to herald savings for fleet operators and company car drivers.Read

£409m cost of going backwards Jan 02 2012

TRAVELLING in reverse gear causes almost £409m worth of vehicle damage each year, according to research by Accident Exchange.Read

Up-market Nissan shows its metal Jan 02 2012

ONE of the rarest elements in the earth’s crust has been used as the inspiration behind a new special version of Nissan’s X-Trail 4x4.Read

A fresh twist on executive travel Jan 02 2012

TRAVELLING in style has been given a new twist by Volkswagen, in the shape of a special edition version of its Caravelle executive people carrier, above.Read

US debut for new Lexus Jan 02 2012

LEXUS will unveil a new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupé concept, a vehicle which marks a further step in the company’s design direction, at the Detroit Motor Show on January 9.Read

Chinese fortunes depend on success of iconic MG brand Jan 02 2012

WHEN I was growing up in the swinging sixties, the British motor industry was dominated by Ford, Vauxhall and a host of domestic brands like Austin, Morris, Rover, Humber – and MG.Read