Daily Archives: December 9, 2012

One-off Fiat Panda 4×4 Monster Truck – video


There is nothing wrong with your monitor! Yes, Fiat has created a one-off Panda Monster Truck to star in a TV ad promoting the new Panda 4×4. The TV commercial will be launched in 2013.

Tightest Parallel Parking New Guinness World Record


Chinese stunt driver Han Yue squeezed a MINI Cooper between two MINI Cooper Clubman’s with a mere 15 cm to spare and a new Guinness World Record was born in May.

Suzuki Grand Vitara updated for 2013


The popular Suzuki Grand Vitara receives a mild facelift for 2013 with new front and rear bumpers, lightly revised interior and a cleaner 1.9-litre diesel engine. Starting price of £15,995.

New car sales continue to grow in November


The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that new car sales in the UK continue to perform well in a weakening Europe. In November, registrations rose by 11.3% to 149,191 units, on the back of increased private demand, and the Focus overtook the Fiesta as the UK’s best selling car.

Nissan Juke gets the Nismo treatment

Nismo is set become Nissan’s performance brand in much the same way as AMG for Mercedes-Benz and M-division for BMW. The new Nissan Juke Nismo was first shown at the 2012 Paris motor show, and becomes the first – of many – Nismo-badged products in Europe.