Vehicle news - Page 104

Market edges down in 2011, after more stable second half. Hope for stability in 2012 against difficult setting.

Increased demand over a shortened trading period with reduced volumes in December saw average values improve by £250 compared to November, according to BCA’s latest Pulse report.

Volkswagen has announced UK pricing for the new CC, which is now available to order.

Mitsubishi has announced that all its franchised dealers are to become fully functioning Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Centres.

Saab Automobile has filed for bankruptcy, after months of negotiation over securing funding from Chinese car manufacturers failed.

World's first production diesel plug-in hybrid combines 32-miles' zero-emission battery range with powerful diesel engine for long journeys.

Volvo launches automatic transmissions for low-CO2 DrivE models with no fuel consumption or emissions penalty.

Honda will launch a 96g/km facelifted Insight in January 2012 while order books open for a new 95g/km Civic in March.

Volkswagen is showcasing its concept of an SUV of the future at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, in the shape of the Cross Coupé.

Nissan has revealed the Nissan Juke Nismo at the Tokyo Motor Show.