Liverpool Daily Post - Culture - Motoring

Sound move as Kia launches electric car

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Style and saving with new Megane

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Facelifted Aygo’s a real city slicker

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Britain’s car makers striking gold as sales figures rocket

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Prices set for cool coupé

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Pathfinding Vitara veteran offers value and road manners

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Dacia plans expansion

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Sharper stying for city Citroen

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Ultra-lightweight Mercedes roadster ready to rumble

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Sporty Mazda heralds lower bills

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

£409m cost of going backwards

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Up-market Nissan shows its metal

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

A fresh twist on executive travel

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

US debut for new Lexus

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Chinese fortunes depend on success of iconic MG brand

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Deer park proves a tough test for new Land Rovers

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A SCOUT camp site and deer park seem an unlikely place to build a reputation for toughness which has encircled the world for half a century.

Eco hatchback with a real mean streak

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Renault Clio has developed a genuine mean streak, turning the popular little hatchback into one of the most economical cars around.

Compact car lovers to be spoilt for choice in 2012

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

COMPACT car fans are in for a treat this spring, thanks to the arrival of three stylish mini-marvels.

Up! cover goes down

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

VOLKSWAGEN’S new city car, the up!, has boosted its appeal ahead of its March launch, thanks to a class-leading 1E insurance group rating.

Open-air motoring returns in style with iconic Volkswagen Golf soft-top

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WITH sales of around 1.5m, Volkswagen is one of the world’s most successful producers of convertibles.