http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/?intcmp=rss_4car_news 4 Car at Channel4.com - Latest News en-us Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:52:50 +0000 60 http://www.channel4.com/microsites/R/rss/images/c4_logo.gif http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/?intcmp=rss_4car_news 100 100 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18560&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18560&intcmp=rss_4car_news Nissan will cut 1,200 jobs at its plant in Sunderland, eliminating a shift on both its production lines. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18559&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18559&intcmp=rss_4car_news The average three-year old car is worth £1,750 less than an identical car in January 2008, according to industry analysts. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18558&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18558&intcmp=rss_4car_news For the 13th year running, the Holden Commodore is the best-selling car Down Under. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18557&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18557&intcmp=rss_4car_news General Motors has unveiled a new-generation LaCrosse saloon, countering rumours that it will axe its Buick brand. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:33:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18556&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18556&intcmp=rss_4car_news An entire level of the Detroit Motor Show's exhibition centre will be given over to a test-drive track for hybrid, electric and other fuel-efficient vehicles. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18555&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18555&intcmp=rss_4car_news Nissan has announced details of its GT-R SpecV, the hottest-yet version of its GT-R super-coupe. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18554&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18554&intcmp=rss_4car_news Volvo is fitting a new five-cylinder, 2.4-litre diesel engine in the S80 saloon. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18553&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18553&intcmp=rss_4car_news Richmond Council in London intends to apply variable charges for all its car parks and public parking spaces. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18552&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18552&intcmp=rss_4car_news Renault is introducing a new entry-level Twingo that costs from just £6,995. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18551&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18551&intcmp=rss_4car_news The all-wooden Splinter supercar has been displayed at the International Woodworking Fair. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18550&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18550&intcmp=rss_4car_news A small firm from Rovio aims to put the Swiss auto industry on the international map with the Protoscar Lampo. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18549&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18549&intcmp=rss_4car_news The best-selling vehicle in the US in 2008 was the Ford F-Series pick-up truck. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:25:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18548&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18548&intcmp=rss_4car_news Jaguar officials have confirmed that the company will 'introduce a new saloon' later this year. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18547&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18547&intcmp=rss_4car_news Jaguar has announced UK pricing for the new XF 3.0 V6 diesel models. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18546&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18546&intcmp=rss_4car_news Porsche bought enough shares in Volkswagen yesterday to give it direct control over the German carmaker. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18545&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18545&intcmp=rss_4car_news New car registrations fell again in the UK by 21% last month. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18544&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18544&intcmp=rss_4car_news Ever get the feeling you're stuck in a rut? The extreme experience of the Land Rover G4 Challenge sorted us out... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18543&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18543&intcmp=rss_4car_news Official pictures of a UK-spec version of the next-generation Honda Insight hybrid have surfaced on the internet. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18542&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18542&intcmp=rss_4car_news Porsche will unveil its four-door Panamera to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2009 in April. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:55:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18541&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18541&intcmp=rss_4car_news Bentley will unveil the world's fastest four-seat convertible - the Continental GTC Speed - at the Detroit Motor Show. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18540&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18540&intcmp=rss_4car_news The G-Wiz urban electric car is being upgraded with a lithium-ion battery to offer greater range, less energy consumption and a shorter charging time. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18539&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18539&intcmp=rss_4car_news Citroen is offering a 'no VAT' deal and 0% finance on a number of models in the range. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:57:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18538&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18538&intcmp=rss_4car_news Motorcyclists are now permitted to ride in some bus lanes in London. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18537&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18537&intcmp=rss_4car_news Lotus will unveil an electrically-driven concept car at the Geneva Motor Show in March, capable of up to 400 miles on a single tank of petrol. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:48:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18536&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18536&intcmp=rss_4car_news The Huet brothers have launched their retro-look HB Special roadster, inspired by the Le Mans racers of the 1950s. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18535&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18535&intcmp=rss_4car_news Pininfarina is to end its contract car-making work, and the Pininfarina family is to sell its stake. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18534&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18534&intcmp=rss_4car_news Chrysler has received a $4billion loan from the US Treasury, with more forthcoming. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18533&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18533&intcmp=rss_4car_news Cadillac's new-generation SRX is a dead-ringer for the Provoq concept shown in Detroit last year. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18532&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18532&intcmp=rss_4car_news One of just 17 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante saloons made has been found in a garage in Tyneside. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18531&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18531&intcmp=rss_4car_news Morgan has come up with a two-thirds scale pedal car. for children. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18530&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18530&intcmp=rss_4car_news Ford is to debut its 540bhp Shelby Mustang GT500 in Detroit. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:15:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18529&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18529&intcmp=rss_4car_news Fisker Automotive is to reveal its next high-performance hybrid at the Detroit Motor Show. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:14:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18528&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18528&intcmp=rss_4car_news Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor is to open a factory in Eastern Europe. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:13:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18527&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18527&intcmp=rss_4car_news GM will build a version of the new-generation Astra in Australia and has released a sketch. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18526&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18526&intcmp=rss_4car_news Audi is adding an S line trim option to the TT range. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18525&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18525&intcmp=rss_4car_news Audi is launching Black Edition versions of the A3. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:58:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18524&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18524&intcmp=rss_4car_news Jaguar will introduce a new high performance 3.0-litre diesel model to its XF range that will be the 'most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar diesel ever'. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:57:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18523&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18523&intcmp=rss_4car_news Prices for Seat's all-new Exeo saloon will range from £17,740 to £21,340 when it goes on sale in the UK in April. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:57:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18522&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18522&intcmp=rss_4car_news The Hyundai i20 will return more of its original value after three years than the Ford Fiesta, according to analysts. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18521&intcmp=rss_4car_news http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18521&intcmp=rss_4car_news Maserati will be unveiling its new Quattroporte Sport GT S at the Detroit Motor Show next month.