Localcarsearch Motoring News http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/ Localcarsearch: Search & locate UK Used Cars en-us <![CDATA[TOYOTA: Record February Sales... ]]> The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2967&title=TOYOTA:-Record-February-Sales...-- 2010-03-10T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[UK REGISTRATIONS: Through Scrappage...]]>

Registrations Through Scrappage Hit 330,000&nbsp;

• 324,991 new cars were registered through the scrappage scheme by the end of February....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2968&title=UK-REGISTRATIONS:-Through-Scrappage... 2010-03-10T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[LEXUS: Is Primed For 2010 With New...]]>

Lexus Is Primed For 2010 With New F-Sport Models

New grade at the heart of changes for the new model year

KEY POINTS

* Improvements across the Lexus IS range for 2010 model year

* Introduction of new F-Sport grade, inspired by the ultra-high-performance IS F
Lowered suspension (IS 250 only)
18-inch alloy wheels
Bootlid spoiler
Sports seats, steering wheel and aluminium pedals
Alcantara and leather upholstery

* New HDD navigation system

* New DAB-ready audio system featuring USB connectivity and Bluetooth

* 17-inch alloy wheels now standard feature on IS 250 SE and IS 220d SE

* Improvement in fuel consumption and emissions performance

* Revised range on sale now, on-the-road prices from £24,350

Sharper looks and new high-tech on-board features are central to Lexus’s revision of its best-selling IS sports saloon for 2010....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2969&title=LEXUS:-Is-Primed-For-2010-With-New... 2010-03-10T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[FIAT: Tops CO2 Reduction Rankings For... ]]> Fiat has once again set new standards in cutting carbon dioxide emissions, after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group posted Europe’s lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2972&title=FIAT:-Tops-CO2-Reduction-Rankings-For...- 2010-03-10T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[FIAT: eco:Drive Moves Into Fleet With... ]]> eco:Drive, Fiat’s awarding-winning in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions, has been introduced to the fleet market with the launch of eco:Drive Fleet....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2973&title=FIAT:-eco:Drive-Moves-Into-Fleet-With...- 2010-03-10T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[UNICHIP: Plug And Play ECU For... ]]> UNICHIP EUROPE LAUNCHES PLUG AND PLAY PERFORMANCE PIGGY BACK ECU UPGRADE FOR 148BHP SUBARU IMPREZA 2....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2959&title=UNICHIP:-Plug-And-Play-ECU-For...- 2010-03-09T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[CITROEN: Ogier Completes A Podium Clean... ]]> The Citroën Junior Team crew took their second podium of their World Rally Championship careers and shared centre stage with two World Champions, rally winner Sébastien Loeb and Petter Solberg, who was second....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2960&title=CITROEN:-Ogier-Completes-A-Podium-Clean...- 2010-03-09T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[PEUGEOT: Kris Meeke & Paul Nagle Take... ]]> Peugeot UK's IRC Champions Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle secured maximum points towards their title defence last weekend when they cruised to victory in Brazil's Rally Internacional de Curitiba, round two of this year's Intercontinental Rally Challenge....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2961&title=PEUGEOT:--Kris-Meeke-&-Paul-Nagle-Take...- 2010-03-09T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[XPART: Supported MG Race Teams Gear Up For... ]]> MG racing ace Paul Luti and student team Lunar Racing are preparing for a competitive season’s racing after a winter of fine tuning and rigorous modifications

The MG racing community is set for an exciting start to the season as MG TF race driver Paul Luti and student race team Lunar Racing put the finishing touches to their cars....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2962&title=XPART:-Supported-MG-Race-Teams-Gear-Up-For...- 2010-03-09T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[VOLKSWAGEN: Commendations For... ]]> Lower consumption and emissions combine with higher driving dynamics

Volkswagen’s TSI engines have been awarded the environmental commendation certified by TÜV Nord, following in the footsteps of the dual-clutch transmission DSG....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2963&title=VOLKSWAGEN:-Commendations-For...- 2010-03-09T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[TOYOTA: In Energy Partnership To...]]> TOYOTA JOINS CLEAN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP TO INTRODUCE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLES IN EUROPE

KEY POINTS

  • Toyota joins the Clean Energy Partnership to support the development of sustainable mobility
  • Five Toyota FCHV-adv hydrogen fuel cell hybrid vehicles to be introduced in Germany by 2011
  • Move supports Toyota’s ambition to commercialise hydrogen powered vehicles by 2015
  • Toyota’s alternative energy powertrain technology featured at Geneva motor show

Toyota and the Clean Energy Partnership announced today (5 March) that Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the organisation....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2948&title=TOYOTA:-In-Energy-Partnership-To... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[FORD: Consolidates Leadership Of The UK...]]> Ford consolidates leadership of the UK car and commercial vehicle markets in February....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2949&title=FORD:-Consolidates-Leadership-Of-The-UK... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[PEUGEOT: Eco Cup Delivers Astonishing...]]> PEUGEOT ECO CUP DELIVERS ASTONISHING REAL-WORLD FUEL ECONOMY

  • 72 entrants from 18 countries drove in 4 different Peugeot HDi diesel cars
  • 1000km of normal roads from Paris to Geneva in all weathers
  • Peugeot 308 HDi returns just under 90 mpg in real world driving conditions....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2950&title=PEUGEOT:-Eco-Cup-Delivers-Astonishing... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[MICHELIN: New Michelin Guide...]]> The Michelin guide France 2010, available from 4 March, features a selection of the best restaurants and hotels in France....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2951&title=MICHELIN:-New-Michelin-Guide... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[LEGENDS CARS: Unveil New Title Sponsor For...]]>

    CPC Legends Cars Unveil New Title Sponsor For Ultra Competitive 2010 Race Season
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    Legends Cars, one of the most exciting motorsport series in the UK, has announced a welcome and innovative new title sponsor, CPC; one of the UK’s leading suppliers of electrical products and accessories....]]>     http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2952&title=LEGENDS-CARS:-Unveil-New-Title-Sponsor-For... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News     <![CDATA[PROTON: Unveils Concept Global Car Series At...]]>

    Proton Unveils Concept Global Car Series At 80th Geneva Motor Show

    Malaysian car manufacturer PROTON, which has a franchise portfolio of 107 dealerships throughout the UK, has unveiled a series of concept global cars at the prestigious 80th International Geneva Motor Show....]]>     http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2953&title=PROTON:-Unveils-Concept-Global-Car-Series-At... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News     <![CDATA[RENAULT: Europcar Orders Its First 500...]]>

    Europcar Orders Its First 500 Electric Renault Z....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2954&title=RENAULT:-Europcar-Orders-Its-First-500... 2010-03-08T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[AVON TYRES: Longer Tyre Life And... ]]> Avon Tyres’ latest high-performance tyre, the ZT5, caters for a wide range of popular small, medium-sized vehicles, such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Vauxhall Corsa, Citroen C3 and Peugeot 207....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2943&title=AVON-TYRES:-Longer-Tyre-Life-And...- 2010-03-05T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[PEUGEOT: Races Ahead Of The...]]>

  • UK passenger car market up 28....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2944&title=PEUGEOT:-Races-Ahead-Of-The... 2010-03-05T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News <![CDATA[JEEP® : Wrangler Special Order... ]]> Jeep® is offering off-road enthusiasts the opportunity to build their own ‘bespoke’ Wrangler with the launch of a Special Order Programme, designed to give customers greater individuality for their cars....]]> http://www.localcarsearch.co.uk/sections/newsread.asp?ID=2945&title=JEEP®-:-Wrangler-Special-Order...- 2010-03-05T00:00:01+00:00 Localcarsearch Motoring News