Car News
Skoda initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line
Skoda has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The Octavia Green E Line is the Czech’s carmaker’s first purely electric vehicle. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion.
New Audi A6 allroad quattro has clearance for take-off
The advanced Audi A6 is about to add more brawn to complement its highly sophisticated electronic ‘brain’ as the third generation A6 allroad quattro with its customarily tougher stance and four-level adaptive air suspension makes its world debut.
Aston Martin opens flagship showroom in Shanghai
After significant investment and growth in China, Aston Martin continues its bold expansion, with the recent opening of the luxury British marque’s largest flagship showroom, in the Pudong district of Shanghai.
New Jaguar XF diesel 163 PS goes on sale
A new 163 PS version of the popular and highly efficient XF powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, is set to be launched aimed at delivering greater value than ever before.
Lexus LF-LC named top design concept at Detroit Motor Show
The Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept has proved a head-turning success at the Detroit motor show (NAIAS), being honoured with the annual EyesOn Design Award for best concept car.
MINI takes youngsters out on the track
MINI is delighted to team up with MotorSport Vision to supply a fleet of MINI One models for its YoungDrive programme. The scheme offers children as young as 11 years old (and a minimum of 4' 8" tall) the chance to have their first taste of motoring.
Hottest iQ yet leads Toyota’s custom specials at Tokyo Auto Salon
The 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon – the world’s largest custom car show – givesToyota a showcase for new interpretations of its models, from off-the-wall concepts to race-tuned specials.
Audi takes home a trio of What Car? Awards
Audi scooped three category wins at the prestigious What Car? Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane.
A very special slalom for Fernando and Felipe
The snow-capped mountains of Madonna di Campiglio are more used to hosting alpine skiing champions on their slopes for World Cup downhill races, but today they provided the backdrop to a most unusual parallel slalom race.
Porsche announces a new generation Boxster
The new Porsche Boxster arrives in the UK this spring offering open-top driving enthusiasts a new generation of the benchmark roadster.
The new Seat Ibiza - Dynamic and innovative
The new generation of SEAT’s most successful car to date is here. The new SEAT Ibiza captures the heart with its young, emotional design and fun-to-drive character, and convinces the head with innovative technology and improved functionality and quality.
Vauxhall’s tax-busting Tech Line offers unrivalled standard spec
Vauxhall’s new Tech Line trim, available on Astra and Insignia, offers company car drivers exceptional levels of standard spec, combined with irresistibly low P11D prices and attractive benefit-in-kind tax charges.
War Horse meets horsepower
The 1911 Vauxhall C-Type “Prince Henry” and 1918 Vauxhall D Type Army Staff Car both feature in War Horse, Steven Spielberg’s new blockbuster. The film trailer features the Prince Henry racing against the War Horse across Dartmoor.
Toyota 2012 Land Cruiser V8
Positioned as the ultimate Toyota Land Cruiser, the Land Cruiser V8 has never wanted for much in terms of quality, performance, luxury and unmissable road presence.
Kia Optima goes on UK sale from 1 February
The Kia Optima, the all-new flagship saloon that is the latest model to be launched in Kia’s design-led product offensive, goes on sale in the UK from 1 February bringing fantastic design, high levels of standard specification and low running costs to the D-segment, from just £19,595 on-the-road.