What Car?'s news week

Friday, September 12, 2008

Driven: new VW Golf
Revealed: VW Golf Bluemotion
New cars bonanza: Paris motor show stars

Latest News

Welcome to our weekly round-up of the best new stories from the week, which kicks off with our first drive in the new VW Golf.

Does the most eagerly anticipated new car of the year meet or even exceed its own exacting standards? Find out here.

Not content with that, VW has also revealed details of a new Golf Bluemotion, which will go on sale in mid 2009 with incredible fuel economy figures. Read more here.

Paris motor show special
We've got more details of new cars that are going to be launched at next month's Paris motor show. Follow the links below to read more:
Mini Crossover Concept
Renault Megane
Vauxhall Astra
Toyota Avensis
Mercedes E-Class concept
Lexus IS drop-top
Citroen C3 Picasso
Mazda MX-5
Volvo's eco range
Citroen C3 Pluriel Charleston

Other news
First drive: BMW 3 Series
To read our first impressions, click here.

The great fuel price rip-off?
Oil prices have fallen almost a third since the summer, do why haven't fuel prices come down at the same pace? Click here to read why retailers are being accused of profiteering.

When learners attack!
Driving instructors may have to fit CCTV to test cars after a rise in attacks. Click here for more.

Toyota begins plug-in trials
Find out more about Toyota's UK-based plug-in hybrid trials by clicking here.

Sacked for 'speeding' at 6mph
Read about the hearse driver who was awarded damages after being sacked for 'speeding' at 6mph here.

Mazda's new tech
Mazda will replace virtually its entire range of engines and platforms in the next three years to help reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of its model line-up. To read about the potential gains click here.

Land Rover Defender theft alert
Defender owners have been put on red alert after a spate of thefts. Learn more here.

Buy before you try?
We wouldn't normally recommend buying a car before you've driven it, let alone before you've read a review or even seen the finished product, but that's exactly what more than 1000 Ford Focus RS devotees have done. Read more here.

Save £1000s on Chevys
Chevrolet buyers can save up to £2375 off selected 58-plate models this month. Tempted? Click here for details.

Chevrolet Volt pictures
With its 40-mile electric range, the Chevrolet Volt is one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of the future, and we've got the first official pictures of it. See them here.

On video… Ford Fiesta
Click here to see our first drive and an interview with the Fiesta's designer.

See new cars first!
Want to see new cars before they even go on sale? Well, we've got two new car previews coming up for you to get involved with. Click below to learn more.
Toyota Avensis
Kia Soul