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Tesco ends used car salesTesco cars, launched in April last year, has ceased business after the company claimed it could not offer a satisfactory range of cars to customers. The site, a joint venture with...
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Vauxhall Ampera road testMany people may have been tempted by the green credentials of electric cars. When they’ve looked closer at the reality of running one, however, they may have found it an unrealistic proposition. That’s...
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Budget 2012: as it happenedThe 2012 Budget did little to help out UK car owners with the escalating costs of running a car. The main news was that fuel duty rises are set to remain...
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SEAT announces new Ibiza pricingSEAT has announced pricing for the facelifted SEAT Ibiza, which recently debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Due to be launched next month, and available to order now, the price for...
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Geneva Motor Show 2012The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest motor shows in the world. It’s where many manufacturers show off all-new models, as well as some updated favourites and the...
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Geneva 2012: LexusLexus unveiled a facelift for its hybrid RX 450h 4x4, along with a new concept car and the GS 450h hybrid. Parkers’ Pick – RX450h What is it? A facelift for the RX450h...
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Geneva 2012: CitroenCitroen has the DS3 Racing, and soon it’ll add the DS4 Racing to its line-up. This new concept is a clear pointer to stunning hot hatch that is expected to be launched in 2013. Parkers Pick – Citroen...
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Geneva 2012: MitsubishiThere’s an all-new Outlander from Mitsubishi on display at Geneva. Parkers Pick – Outlander What is it? The third generation of the firm’s Outlander crossover. Vital stats and facts: New features include a new...
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Geneva 2012: PeugeotThe biggest news for the French car maker is a 208 GTi concept car along with a standard 208. Parkers Pick – 208 GTi Concept What is it? A blatant homage to...
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Geneva 2012: FerrariThe news on the Ferrari stand is an all-new car called the F12 Berlinetta. It is accompanied by a facelifted California convertible. Parkers Pick – F12 Berlinetta What is it? A new V12...
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Geneva 2012: Mercedes-BenzThe dominant model on the German brand’s stand was the new A-Class. It has dropped the previous model’s high-roof design for a more compact Volkswagen Golf-like design. Parkers Pick – A-Class What is it? New...
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Geneva 2012: LotusLotus unveiled its convertible Exige S – remember, it’s not an Elise. Parkers Pick – Exige S Roadster What is it? A convertible version of the Lotus Exige S. Vital stats and...
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Geneva 2012: MINIOn MINI’s stand centre stage was taken by a hot version of the Countryman crossover Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more interpretations of the MINI, the firm also...
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Geneva 2012: SsangYongSsangYong unveiled a radical new concept vehicle dubbed the XIV-2 Parkers Pick – XIV-2 What is it? A premium convertible crossover concept vehicle. Vital stats and facts: The big news is the...
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Geneva 2012: BMWBMW had a whole host of new cars on its stand. There’s world premieres of three ‘6’ models – the 6 Series Gran Coupe, the M6 and the X6. Parkers Pick –...
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Geneva 2012: ToyotaThe Japanese car maker is broadening its hybrid horizons with its new small Yaris hybrid. It also showed its GT 86 sports car and a brace of concept cars. Parkers Pick – Yaris...
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Geneva 2012: Rolls-RoyceThe super-luxury brand shows off a new version of the Phantom – the Series II. Parkers Pick – Phantom Series II What is it? The second installment of one of the ultimate...
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Geneva 2012: VolvoVolvo unveiled its all-new five-door hatchback, dubbed the V40. Parkers Pick – V40 What is it? A five-door premium hatchback aiming to steal sales from the likes of BMW’s 1 Series hatchback and...
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Geneva 2012: FiatJust one main attraction on the Fiat stand – the 500L. There’s also a large group of Pandas (cars, not bears). Parkers Pick – 500L What is it? The L stands for...
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Geneva 2012: DaciaDacia still hasn’t reached the UK yet but that’s set to change in 2013. The company is the budget brand of Renault and makes low-cost and reputedly durable cars. The first car...
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