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XDB Street Bob: Latest BCA Motorbike Sale sees record number of buyers

(09/11/2009)

The latest sale of motorbikes by British Car Auctions (BCA), was a record for the company, with an entry of 203 motorbikes, scooters, quads and mopeds attracting 150 registered bidders. The high number of buyers underlined the enduring popularity of motorbikes, particularly with anyone trying to save on motoring costs. A total of 172 bikes were sold on the day, with sales totaling nearly £300,000. Among the stars of the show, a 2007 Harley-Davidson Soft-tail deluxe in black and white sold fo... [more]

XK120: Citroen DS voted most beautiful car of all time

(19/02/2009)

What’s the most beautiful car of all time? A multi-million pound Ferrari or the curvy Jaguar E-type perhaps? No, it is now officially Citroën's DS. That was the verdict when Classic & Sports Car magazine polled a jury of the world’s leading car designers to nominate the most gorgeous cars ever. The 20-strong panel ranged from Car designer of the Century Giorgetto Giugiaro – the man behind the Maserati Bora, VW Golf, Fiat Panda and Lotus Esprit – to current Jaguar director of design Ian Callum... [more]

XJ 2.7 Diesel: Environmental Transport Association names Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel Britain's greenest luxury car

(22/07/2008)

Jaguar’s XJ 2.7 Diesel has been named Britain's greenest luxury car in the Environmental Transport Association’s 2008 Car Buyers Guide. The award recognises Jaguar’s commitment to delivering CO2 and fuel consumption advantages to customers, with the development of its industry-leading diesel engines and application of advanced lightweight aluminium vehicle architectures. The Environmental Transport Association has looked at over 1,300 models of car currently on sale in Britain and examined th... [more]

XC60: Volvo announces XC60 pricing and specification

(20/06/2008)

The Volvo XC60 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March and has already won a UK technology award for its City Safety system, an autobrake collision avoidance system which is a standard feature on this new car. Popularity for the XC60 is building with more than 250 confirmed orders placed so far. Volvo Car UK has announced preliminary prices for the new XC60. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling. Starting at £24,7501 On The Road, the Volvo XC60... [more]

X-Trail: Renault enters 4x4 crossover segment with Koleos

(02/05/2008)

Koleos is Renault’s first-ever entry into the growing crossover segment, boasting MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. Its practicality is evident in its split-opening tailgate, 70 litres of stowage space and impressive boot volume of up to 1,380 litres with the rear seats folded. Off-road, Koleos excels with innovative features such as Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control system, the ‘all mode 4x4i’ system developed ... [more]

X-Trail: New Subaru Forester goes on sale in April

(02/04/2008)

A new Forester goes on sale in April offering more space, a smoother ride, greater ground clearance yet even more agile handling. The new Forester is Subaru’s third generation of crossover SUVs but now occupies a similar silhouette to the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V. Based on the platform of the new Impreza, the Forester features a new multi-link rear suspension, fuel-saving electric power steering, standard Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control, self-levelling rear suspension, engine... [more]