
This weekend marks the 6oth anniversary of the launch of the famous Volvo Amazon.
Named after the female warrior class in Greek mythology, the Amazon was unveiled in Örebro, Sweden and was Volvo’s new four-door model designed by 26-year-old Jan Wilsgaard, who went on to create the the 140, 240 and 700 series and who only recently died.
TomTom’s next-generation GO sat nav range is the most advanced ever and there’s now a simple version for scooters.
Thanks to Wi-Fi, all updates are automatic so no more wires or computers are needed and prices start at £209.99 for the GO 520 with worldwide maps rising to the range GO 6200 £339.99, while the V10 for Scooters with Smartphone connectivity is £149.99.
Citroën has announced its range of offers for the new September registration, including 3 years / 35,000 miles servicing at £99 across its passenger car range on orders placed by 19 September & registered by 30 September.
For younger drivers there is Citroën SimplyDrive across the range from 18 years old with telematics, and up to £1,500 additional support for customers when trading in their car for a new model: £1,500 for C4 Picasso and £1,000 for C3 Picasso.
MG is offering deposit contributions and special finance on its range until the end of this month.
Drivers who test a MG3 also get a free gift and there’s a hotel voucher with MG GS finance agreements.
The average price of both petrol and diesel sold on Britain’s forecourts edged up in August, despite a price cut at the start of the month, say RAC Fuel Watch.
A litre of unleaded was sold for an average of 111.5p at the end of August, up 0.33p on the price at the start of the month while the average price of diesel meanwhile rose 0.77p, finishing the month not far off a 2016 high at 112.81p.