MPV and people carrier car news articles 
The GM Volt small petrol engine acts as a generator for the extended range electric vehicle
The GM Volt is an extended-range electric vehicle. It has an electric motor and a conventional engine, so it can’t be classified as a zero-emissions vehicle. “It’s an electric vehicle,” states Johan Willens, GM’s global director of advanced propulsion and environmental communications. “The electric motor drives the wheels at all times.” It has a 16KwH Lithium Ion battery pack that gives the Volt a range of around 40 miles – sufficient for mos... [more]
Used car prices continue to fall
Fears over the economy, added to concern over the government’s road tax plans, are having a knock-on effect on consumer confidence. The situation has seen some 3 year old vehicles drop in value by more than a third over the past 12 months. According to HPI, overall prices for 3 year old vehicles are down by nearly a quarter (23.1 per cent) over the past 12 months with petrols the worst affected, with falls, on average, in value of 24.7 per cen... [more]
Most car buyers buy a car without a full understanding of its history, functions or specifications
According to a new fish4cars survey, over half of car hunters (55%) buy a car without a full understanding of its history, functions or specifications: a symptom of the fact that 57% of us admit to feeling totally befuddled when negotiating with car dealers. Interestingly, a huge seven out of 10 (70%) of buyers have purchased a car even though the information they were getting from the car dealer went right over their heads. Although car-sales... [more]
Volkswagen Group reports increased sales revenue and sharp rise in profit
The Volkswagen Group has delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Group delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months, an increase of 7 percent. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Operating profit rose by 21 percent to €1.3 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 percent. “The succ... [more]
Dodge will launch Journey crossover in August 2008
Dodge brand will launch this summer the all-new Journey crossover, which offers fuel economy, masses of interior space and value for money, without compromising its bold looks. With 5+2 seating standard across the range, the front-wheel drive Dodge Journey will be available in the UK from August 2008 and will feature a 2.4-litre petrol engine or a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The diesel engine will be available with either a manual or dual-clutch ... [more]
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer: JAMES MARTIN: To young dads, the flexi-seats are heavenly. But I like the chopper-like view of ...
The monster windscreen reaches up over your head and then a glass sunroof goes the rest of the way to the rear.
Seat Launches Market Offensive In China
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – Apr 26, 2012: A new era is beginning for SEAT. The Spanish manufacturer is, at the Beijing Motor Show, launching its offensive on the Chinese market with the official opening of eight dealerships and the handover of its first customer vehicles.
B.G. fence work breaks a gas line, causes leak
Some Battle Ground residents were asked to confine themselves to their homes for about 40 minutes just after noon Saturday when someone digging a hole for a fence post hit a gas line and caused a leak.
