Car News

H&H ‘Rally’ automobilia collectors

Further strengthening their burgeoning reputation for selling collections of rally and race ephemera, H&H Classic Auctions are featuring part of the archives of much-respected rally co-driver Mike Wood in their first sale of the year, at Cheltenham Racecourse on February 28.

A1 Team Czech Republic set fastest time for Taupo practice

Taupo – A1 Team Czech Republic snatched the top spot on the timing sheet in the closing minutes of this afternoon’s second practice session for the A1GP Taupo, New Zealand, setting the fastest time of the day, despite driver Tomas Enge stepping in at the last minute for injured team mate, Jarek Janis.

Citroen’s Grand C4 Picasso triumphs again

Citroen’s new Grand C4 Picasso 7-seater has been named Best MPV at the prestigious 2007 What Car? Awards, in the same week that this innovative compact MPV officially goes on sale in the UK.

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class is awarded Environmental Certificate

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the first car in its market segment to be awarded an Environmental Certificate. The certification body of TÜV Süd Management Service GmbH has confirmed the car’s environmentally focused development, highlighting advances over the entire vehicle lifecycle in areas such as fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and selection of materials.

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes its world debut today with the release of first photographs and information.

Renault launches first-ever dedicated fleet customer website

Renault is launching its first-ever dedicated fleet website, renaultfleet.co.uk, which has been created to specifically cater to the specialist needs of its fleet customers and make the life of a fleet manager much easier. It includes unique features you won’t see on any other manufacturers’ fleet websites such as fleet management software offered free of charge.

Volvo “BeeVan” concept design is ‘ahead of the curve‘

Unparalleled driver visibility and innovative design ideas are seamlessly integrated with advanced safety technologies for Class 8 trucks in a one-quarter-scale model truck concept from Volvo Trucks North America, on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit from January 13th – 21st 2007. The Volvo concept is part of the Michelin Challenge Design competition.

Triple success for Volkswagen at 2007 What Car? Car of the Year Awards

The sustained popularity of the Volkswagen Golf shows no sign of abating as judges at What Car? magazine awarded it the title of Best Small Family Car. The award, presented at a prestigious ceremony at the London Grosvenor House Hotel on January 18, continues the remarkable success of the fifth generation Golf which won the overall Car of the Year award shortly after its launch in 2004.

Subaru Impreza RB320 in ‘Autosport Show’ success

Subaru’s new Impreza RB320 has proven a runaway success at the recent ‘Autosport 2007 Show’, together with a special track day promotion in memory of the late rally hero, Richard Burns.

Citroen Relay - now with upgraded Trafficmaster Smartnav

Citroen’s new Relay panel van range set the pace in the UK van market at its launch late last year when it became the first to be fitted with satellite navigation and stolen vehicle tracking as standard. Now, this Trafficmaster Smartnav system has been upgraded with many new features.

Double win for Land Rover at the 2007 What Car? Car of the Year Awards

Land Rover was awarded two prestigious accolades at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards ceremony in London last night, beating tough competition to win Best Compact 4x4 and Best Large 4x4.

Bentley’s new GTC scoops two prestigious awards

The recently launched Bentley Continental GTC convertible has garnered a brace of high-profile awards just months after its international launch. Robb Report, the esteemed US luxury lifestyle magazine, declared Bentley’s 195mph convertible its 2007 Car of the Year, and the judges from L’Automobile piu Bella del Mondo (The World’s Most Beautiful Automobile) recognised the GTC’s beauty in a special design award.